Skillsoft announces resignation of Talent Development GM; no disagreement cited

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Skillsoft Corp. reported a leadership change. On October 21, 2025, Apratim Purakayastha resigned as GM, Talent Development Solutions, with the resignation effective October 24, 2025.

The company stated that his resignation was not due to any disagreement with Skillsoft regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

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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): October 21, 2025

Skillsoft Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-38960	83-4388331
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

300 Innovative Way, Suite 2210

Nashua, NH 03062

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(603) 324-3000

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

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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	SKIL	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).

Emerging growth company ☐

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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 October 21, 2025, Apratim Purakayastha resigned from his position of GM, Talent Development Solutions of Skillsoft Corp. (the “Company”) to pursue other opportunities, with such resignation effective October 24, 2025. Mr. Purakayastha’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURE

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.

Dated: October 27, 2025         

	SKILLSOFT CORP.
	By:	/s/ John Frederick
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Skillsoft (SKIL) announce in this 8-K?

Skillsoft announced that Apratim Purakayastha resigned as GM, Talent Development Solutions, effective October 24, 2025.

When is the resignation of Skillsoft’s GM effective?

The resignation is effective October 24, 2025.

Did the departing executive cite any disagreements with Skillsoft (SKIL)?

No. The company stated the resignation was not due to any disagreement on operations, policies, or practices.

Who is the executive named in the Skillsoft 8-K?

Apratim Purakayastha, GM, Talent Development Solutions.

What is the stated reason for the Skillsoft executive’s departure?

He resigned to pursue other opportunities.

Which exchange lists Skillsoft (SKIL) common stock?

New York Stock Exchange.