Gary Steele joins Samsara (IOT) Audit Committee with November 2025 start

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Samsara Inc. reports an update to a recent board appointment. Gary Steele was previously appointed to the Board of Directors on August 16, 2025, effective September 1, 2025, but committee assignments had not been finalized at that time. On September 17, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. Steele to the Audit Committee, with this committee role becoming effective November 2, 2025. The filing is signed on behalf of Samsara by Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Adam Eltoukhy.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 16, 2025

SAMSARA INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-41140						47-3100039
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1 De Haro Street San Francisco, California 94107
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(415) 985-2400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share

IOT

The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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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 August 21, 2025, Samsara Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing, among other things, that Gary Steele was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) on August 16, 2025, effective September 1, 2025. At the time of his appointment, the Board had not made a final determination regarding the committees of the Board to which Mr. Steele would be appointed. On September 17, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. Steele to the Audit Committee of the Board, effective November 2, 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 hereunto duly authorized.

						SAMSARA INC.
Date: September 18, 2025			By:			/s/ Adam Eltoukhy
						Adam Eltoukhy
						Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What board change does Samsara Inc. (IOT) disclose in this 8-K/A?

Samsara Inc. discloses that director Gary Steele, previously appointed to the Board, has now been specifically appointed to the Audit Committee. This committee assignment was decided on September 17, 2025, and becomes effective November 2, 2025, clarifying his governance role.

When was Gary Steele appointed to the Samsara (IOT) Board of Directors?

Gary Steele was appointed to the Samsara Board of Directors on August 16, 2025, with his board service effective September 1, 2025. At that time, the Board had not yet determined which committees he would join, prompting this later clarification.

What committee will Gary Steele serve on at Samsara Inc. (IOT)?

Gary Steele will serve on Samsara Inc.’s Audit Committee. The Board approved this committee assignment on September 17, 2025, and it becomes effective November 2, 2025, defining his oversight responsibilities in financial reporting and related controls.

Why did Samsara Inc. (IOT) file an amended Form 8-K/A?

Samsara filed an amended Form 8-K/A to update information about Gary Steele’s board role. The earlier filing did not specify his committee assignments. This amendment formally records his appointment to the Audit Committee, effective November 2, 2025.

Who signed the Samsara Inc. (IOT) 8-K/A relating to Gary Steele?

The 8-K/A was signed on behalf of Samsara Inc. by Adam Eltoukhy. He serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, acting as the authorized officer executing the report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

What are the key effective dates mentioned in Samsara’s (IOT) 8-K/A?

Key dates include Gary Steele’s board appointment on August 16, 2025, board service effective September 1, 2025, his Audit Committee appointment on September 17, 2025, and the effective date of that committee role on November 2, 2025.