MediaAlpha (NYSE: MAX) discloses director Christopher Delehanty Board resignation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MediaAlpha, Inc. reported that on December 4, 2025, director Christopher Delehanty resigned from its Board of Directors. He had served on the Board since July 2020 and was previously a director of the company’s QL Holdings, LLC subsidiary from 2017 to 2020.

The company states that his resignation is part of a broader Board transition process following MediaAlpha’s change in 2024 from being a controlled company. It also notes that his decision to step down was not due to any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

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

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FORM 8-K

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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 4, 2025

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MediaAlpha, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Delaware			001-39671			85-1854133
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700 South Flower Street, Suite 640 Los Angeles, California			90017
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MAX

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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

(b) On December 4, 2025, Christopher Delehanty tendered his resignation as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of MediaAlpha, Inc. (the “Company”). Mr. Delehanty joined the Board in July 2020, and previously served as a director of the Company’s QL Holdings, LLC subsidiary, from 2017 to 2020. His resignation is part of a broader Board transition process following the Company ceasing to be a controlled company in 2024. Mr. Delehanty’s resignation was not the result of a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

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.

			MediaAlpha, Inc.
Date: December 5, 2025			By:			/s/ Jeffrey B. Coyne
						Name:			Jeffrey B. Coyne
						Title:			General Counsel & Secretary

FAQ

What did MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) announce in this 8-K filing?

MediaAlpha, Inc. disclosed that director Christopher Delehanty resigned from its Board of Directors on December 4, 2025, as part of a broader Board transition process.

Why did MediaAlpha director Christopher Delehanty resign?

The company states that Christopher Delehanty’s resignation is part of a broader Board transition process following MediaAlpha’s change in 2024 from being a controlled company.

Was Christopher Delehanty’s resignation from MediaAlpha’s Board due to a disagreement?

No. MediaAlpha specifies that Mr. Delehanty’s resignation was not the result of a disagreement on any matter relating to the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

What is Christopher Delehanty’s history with MediaAlpha (MAX)?

Mr. Delehanty joined MediaAlpha’s Board in July 2020 and previously served as a director of its QL Holdings, LLC subsidiary from 2017 to 2020.

How does the change in MediaAlpha’s controlled company status relate to this resignation?

MediaAlpha notes that the resignation is part of a broader Board transition process following the company ceasing to be a controlled company in 2024.

Does this 8-K filing for MAX mention any financial impact or earnings data?

No. The filing focuses on a Board of Directors change and does not discuss financial results or earnings data.