Telos CEO John Wood Returns From Medical Leave

Telos Corporation announced that John B. Wood has returned from his medical leave of absence effective May 28, 2026 and has resumed his full duties as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

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Telos Corporation announced that John B. Wood has returned from his medical leave of absence effective May 28, 2026 and has resumed his full duties as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. The interim leadership structure put in place during his absence has ended. Mark Griffin, Mark Bendza, Hutch Robbins and Fred Schaufeld have all ceased their interim CEO or Chairman responsibilities and continue in their regular executive and board roles. The company stated that no compensatory arrangements were entered into or modified in connection with Mr. Wood’s return.

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.

Key Figures

Effective return date: May 28, 2026

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Effective return date May 28, 2026 Date John B. Wood resumed duties as President, CEO and Chairman

Key Terms

medical leave of absence, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board, emerging growth company

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medical leave of absence other

"has returned from his medical leave of absence and has resumed his full duties"

Chief Executive Officer financial

"President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Telos Corporation"

A chief executive officer (CEO) is the top leader of a company, responsible for making major decisions, setting goals, and guiding the organization’s overall direction. Think of the CEO as the captain of a ship, steering it toward success. Investors pay close attention to the CEO because their leadership and strategy can significantly influence the company's performance and future growth.

Chairman of the Board financial

"has resumed his full duties and responsibilities ... with Mr. Wood resuming as Chairman"

Chairman of the board is the person who leads a company’s board of directors, setting meeting agendas, guiding discussions and ensuring the board supervises management’s strategy and risk decisions. Investors care because the chair’s leadership and style influence how well shareholder interests are protected, how quickly strategic choices are made, and the company’s overall accountability—like a team captain shaping group performance.

emerging growth company regulatory

"Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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What executive change did Telos Corporation (TLS) disclose in this 8-K?

Telos Corporation reported that John B. Wood has returned from medical leave and resumed his roles as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, ending the interim leadership arrangements previously put in place during his absence.

When did John B. Wood resume his duties at Telos Corporation (TLS)?

John B. Wood resumed his full duties at Telos Corporation effective May 28, 2026. On that date he returned from medical leave and again took up his responsibilities as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

What happened to the interim leadership structure at Telos Corporation (TLS)?

The interim leadership structure at Telos Corporation has been terminated. With John B. Wood’s return on May 28, 2026, executives who had been sharing Chief Executive Officer duties and an interim Chairman reverted to their regular positions and responsibilities.

Did Telos Corporation (TLS) change any compensation related to John B. Wood’s return?

The company stated that no compensatory arrangements were entered into or modified in connection with John B. Wood’s return. His resumption of duties as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman did not involve new or amended compensation agreements.

What roles do Mark Griffin, Mark Bendza, Hutch Robbins and Fred Schaufeld now hold at Telos Corporation (TLS)?

After John B. Wood’s return, Mark Griffin, Mark Bendza, Hutch Robbins and Fred Schaufeld stopped serving in interim Chief Executive Officer or Chairman capacities. They continue to serve in their regular executive and board roles with the company.

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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

May 28, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

TELOS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland			001-08443			52-0880974
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

19886 Ashburn Road,
Ashburn, Virginia			20147-2358
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

(703) 724-3800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each class			Trading symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share			TLS			The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

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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.

Effective May 28, 2026, John B. Wood, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Telos Corporation (the “Company”), has returned from his medical leave of absence and has resumed his full duties and responsibilities.

In connection with Mr. Wood’s return, the interim arrangements previously announced by the Company on April 29, 2026 have terminated. Accordingly, Mark Griffin, Executive Vice President, Security Solutions, Mark Bendza, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Hutch Robbins, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, have ceased exercising the responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis, and Fred Schaufeld has ceased serving as Chairman of the Board on an interim basis, with Mr. Wood resuming as Chairman. Mr. Griffin, Mr. Bendza, Mr. Robbins and Mr. Schaufeld will continue to serve in their regular roles with the Company.

No compensatory arrangements were entered into or modified in connection with Mr. Wood’s return to his duties.

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S I G N A T U R E S

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.

			TELOS CORPORATION
			By:						/s/ E. Hutchinson Robbins, Jr.
									E. Hutchinson Robbins, Jr.
									Executive Vice President, General Counsel

Date: May 28, 2026

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