Helios Technologies (NYSE: HLIO) appoints Billy Aldridge President of Electronics Segment

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Helios Technologies, Inc. reported a leadership change in its electronics business. The Board of Directors appointed Billy Aldridge as President of the Electronics Segment, effective January 4, 2026. This role oversees the company’s electronics operations, where he has already been serving in senior leadership positions.

Mr. Aldridge has led Helios’ electronics activities since March 2025 as Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Electronics, and previously headed Enovation Controls. His prior experience includes roles at FW Murphy and MerCruiser/Mercury, along with a Lean Six Sigma background. His compensation includes a $300,000 annual base salary, a short-term cash incentive target equal to 60% of base salary, and a long-term equity incentive target equal to 110% of base salary, split between time-based restricted stock units and performance-based equity. He will also enter into Helios’ standard indemnification, continuity, and severance agreements for executive officers.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 08, 2025

HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Florida			001-40935	59-2754337
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
7456 16th St E
Sarasota, Florida				34243
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

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Common Stock $.001 Par Value		HLIO		New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 8, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company has announced that Billy Aldridge has been appointed President of the Electronics Segment, effective January 4, 2026.

Mr. Aldridge has served as the Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Electronics since March 31, 2025, and before that, Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Enovation Controls since May 3, 2021. He joined FW Murphy, a division of Enovation Controls, in 2008 as the OEM Sales Manager where he grew the marine market prior to stepping into a Director position in 2015 and then in 2018 moving to the Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Aldridge joined MerCruiser/Mercury, part of the Brunswick Corporation, in 2000, where he earned his Lean Six Sigma and worked in many different functional areas including Supply Chain, Program Management & OEM Sales. He has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Oklahoma State University.

Mr. Aldridge will be entitled to an annual base salary of $300,000. In addition, under the Company's incentive programs, his short-term cash incentive target will be 60% of his base salary and his long-term equity incentive (“LTI”) target will be 110% of his base salary, with 50% of LTI expected to be allocated to time-based restricted stock units and 50% of LTI expected to be allocated to performance-based equity. In connection with Mr. Aldridge’s appointment, he will enter into the Company's standard form of Indemnification Agreement (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 23, 2020). In addition, Mr. Aldridge will enter into the Company’s standard forms of Executive Officer Continuity Agreement (previously filed as Exhibit 10.3+ to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2019) and Executive Officer Severance Agreement (previously filed as Exhibit 10.2+ to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2019), the terms of which have been previously disclosed.

A copy of the press release issued by the Company announcing the foregoing is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated December 8, 2025

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Date:	December 8, 2025	By:	/s/ Jeremy Evans
			Jeremy Evans Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

FAQ

What executive change did Helios Technologies (HLIO) announce?

Helios Technologies announced that Billy Aldridge has been appointed President of the Electronics Segment, effective January 4, 2026.

What is Billy Aldridge’s background before becoming Electronics Segment President at Helios (HLIO)?

Mr. Aldridge has served as Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Electronics since March 31, 2025, and previously as Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Enovation Controls since May 3, 2021. He also held roles at FW Murphy and MerCruiser/Mercury and holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Oklahoma State University.

What salary and incentives will Billy Aldridge receive in his new role at Helios Technologies (HLIO)?

Mr. Aldridge will receive an annual base salary of $300,000. His short-term cash incentive target is 60% of base salary, and his long-term equity incentive target is 110% of base salary, split equally between time-based restricted stock units and performance-based equity.

What equity structure is included in Billy Aldridge’s compensation at Helios (HLIO)?

His long-term equity incentive target equals 110% of base salary, with 50% expected to be time-based restricted stock units and 50% performance-based equity.

Will Billy Aldridge enter any standard agreements as an executive of Helios Technologies (HLIO)?

Yes. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Aldridge will enter into Helios’ standard form of Indemnification Agreement, as well as its standard Executive Officer Continuity Agreement and Executive Officer Severance Agreement, whose terms have been previously disclosed.

Did Helios Technologies (HLIO) issue a press release about this leadership change?

Yes. A press release dated December 8, 2025 announcing Mr. Aldridge’s appointment is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.