Moog (NYSE: MOG.A, MOG.B) elects Carl R. Christenson to expanded Board
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Moog Inc. has elected Mr. Carl R. Christenson as a Class A director, effective July 1, 2026, after increasing the Board of Directors from nine to ten members. His initial term will run until the next annual meeting of shareholders.
Christenson, age 67, serves on the board of IDEX Corporation and previously was chairman and chief executive officer of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. from 2009 to 2023. His compensation as a director will match that of Moog’s other non-employee directors.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
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.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board size after change: 10 directors
Effective date of election: July 1, 2026
Christenson age: 67 years
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6 metrics
Board size after change
10 directors
Board increased from nine to ten members when Christenson joined
Effective date of election
July 1, 2026
Start date of Carl R. Christenson’s term as Class A director
Christenson age
67 years
Age of Carl R. Christenson at time of election to Moog’s Board
IDEX board service start
2019
Year Christenson began serving on IDEX Corporation’s board
Altra CEO tenure
2009 to 2023
Period Christenson served as chief executive officer of Altra Industrial Motion Corp.
Altra chairman tenure
2014 to 2023
Period Christenson served as chairman of Altra Industrial Motion Corp.
Key Terms
Class A director, Annual meeting of shareholders, Non-employee directors, Forward-looking statements, +2 more
6 terms
Class A director financial
"announced the election of Mr. Carl R. Christenson as a Class A director of the Company"
A Class A director is a member of a company’s board chosen under a specific category of directors that carries particular voting rights, term length, or selection rules. Think of it like a reserved seat at a table with its own rules: who can fill it, how long they stay, and how much say they have. Investors care because these distinctions affect who controls decisions, corporate stability, and how easily the board can change after shareholders push for new leadership.
Non-employee directors financial
"compensation for his services as a director will be consistent with that of the Company’s other non-employee directors"
Non-employee directors are board members who do not work for the company as salaried employees and usually do not hold day-to-day management roles. They act like outside referees or independent coaches, providing oversight, asking tough questions, and protecting shareholders’ interests; investors care because these directors help ensure management is accountable, reduce conflicts of interest, and influence decisions that affect company strategy and long-term value.
Forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory
"These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
Material weakness in internal control over financial reporting financial
"our ability to remediate the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures"
UNITED STATES
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Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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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. | ||||
(d) On July 6, 2026, Moog Inc. (the “Company”) announced the election of Mr. Carl R. Christenson as a Class A director of the Company, effective July 1, 2026, after increasing the size of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) from nine to ten directors. Mr. Christenson’s initial term will expire at the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Christenson’s election to the Board is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Christenson, age 67, has served as a member of the board of directors of IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) since 2019. Previously, he served as chairman of the board of directors, from 2014 to 2023, and as chief executive officer, from 2009 to 2023, of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. (previously traded under Nasdaq: AIMC).
Mr. Christenson’s compensation for his services as a director will be consistent with that of the Company’s other non-employee directors, as described in the Company’s annual proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2025.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||||
(d)Exhibits
99.1 | Press release dated July 6, 2026. | ||||
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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.
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| Dated: | July 6, 2026 | By: | /s/ Nicholas Hart | ||||||||
| Name: | Nicholas Hart | ||||||||||
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Release Date: | July 6, 2026 | ||||||||||
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Moog Inc. Announces Election of Mr. Carl R. Christenson to Board of Directors
East Aurora, NY – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems, announced today the election of Mr. Carl R. Christenson as a Class A director of the Company effective July 1, 2026, after the Company increased the size of the Board of Directors from nine to ten directors.
Mr. Christenson brings significant public company board and senior executive leadership experience. He has served on
the Board of Directors of IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) since 2019 and previously served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. from 2009 to 2023.
During his tenure at Altra, Mr. Christenson led strategic acquisitions and operational improvements that contributed to long-term growth and enhanced shareholder value. He brings deep experience in operations, manufacturing, mergers and acquisitions, and senior executive leadership, including roles at Altra, Kaydon Bearings Corporation and other manufacturing organizations.
“Carl is a highly accomplished leader with a proven track record of driving performance and innovation in complex, mission-critical applications,” said John Scannell, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Moog Inc. “His leadership experience at global organizations and his perspectives on growth will be valuable as Moog continues to execute on our strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
“I’m honored to join Moog’s Board of Directors,” said Mr. Christenson. “Moog has a long history of technical expertise and delivering differentiated solutions across aerospace and defense and industrial markets. I look forward to contributing to the Company’s continued growth and strategic execution.”
About Moog Inc.
Moog is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems. Moog’s high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites, and space vehicles, launch vehicles, defense systems, missiles, automated industrial machinery, marine, and medical equipment.
Cautionary Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which can be identified by words such as: “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “expected,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “approximate,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “anticipates,” “presume,” “assume” and other words and terms of similar meaning (including their negative counterparts or other various or comparable terminology). These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are neither historical facts nor guarantees of future performance and are subject to several factors, risks and uncertainties, the impact or occurrence of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the expected results described in the forward-looking statements.
Although it is not possible to create a comprehensive list of all factors that may cause our actual results to differ from the results expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements or that may affect our future results, some of these factors and other risks and uncertainties are described in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K
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and in our other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and include, but are not limited to, risks relating to: (i) our operation in highly competitive markets with competitors who may have greater resources than we possess; (ii) our operation in cyclical markets that are sensitive to domestic and foreign economic conditions and events; (iii) current and future geopolitical conditions and events, including wars, armed conflicts, sanctions, trade restrictions and related disruptions to global markets and supply chains; (iv) our heavy dependence on government contracts that may not be fully funded, delayed or terminated; (v) our ability to remediate the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting and maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures; (vi) supply chain constraints and inflationary impacts on prices for raw materials and components used in our products; (vii) failure of our subcontractors or suppliers to perform their contractual obligations; (viii) risks related to information systems interruptions, intrusions, cybersecurity threats or new software implementations; and (ix) our accounting estimates for over-time contracts and any changes we may need to make thereto. You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made in this press release in the context of these risks and uncertainties. While we believe we have identified and discussed in our SEC filings the material risks affecting our business, there may be additional factors, risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial that may affect the forward-looking statements we make herein. Given these factors, risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as predictive of future results. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statement made in this press release, except as required by applicable law.
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FAQ
What board change did Moog Inc. (MOG) announce in this 8-K?
Moog Inc. announced the election of Carl R. Christenson as a Class A director, effective July 1, 2026. The company also increased the size of its Board of Directors from nine to ten members, expanding overall board capacity and governance resources.
When does Carl R. Christenson’s initial term on Moog Inc.’s Board end?
Carl R. Christenson’s initial term as a Class A director will expire at Moog Inc.’s next annual meeting of shareholders. After that, shareholders will have the opportunity to vote on his continued service on the company’s Board of Directors.
What prior leadership experience does Carl R. Christenson bring to Moog (MOG)?
Carl R. Christenson previously served as chairman of the board from 2014 to 2023 and chief executive officer from 2009 to 2023 of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. He also has experience at Kaydon Bearings Corporation and other manufacturing organizations.
Is Carl R. Christenson currently on any other public company boards?
Yes. Carl R. Christenson has served as a member of the board of directors of IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) since 2019. This ongoing public company board experience adds to the governance expertise he brings to Moog Inc.’s Board of Directors.
How will Carl R. Christenson be compensated as a Moog Inc. director?
Carl R. Christenson’s compensation as a director will be consistent with Moog Inc.’s other non-employee directors. The company states that this compensation structure is described in its annual proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2025.
What risks and uncertainties does Moog highlight in the forward-looking statement notice?
Moog cites risks such as competitive markets, cyclical demand, geopolitical events, reliance on government contracts, supply chain constraints, cybersecurity threats, and its ability to remediate a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, as described in its Form 10-K risk factors section.