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Board shift at Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) as new audit chair tackles material weaknesses

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Trimble Inc. reported that director Mark S. Peek resigned from its Board on May 26, 2026, effective immediately. He will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting and any votes cast for him will not be counted.

In connection with his resignation, Mr. Peek stepped down as Chair of the Audit Committee and ceased serving on both the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The company stated that his resignation was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

With his departure, the Board reduced its size from nine to eight directors. The Board appointed Thomas Sweet as the new Chair of the Audit Committee, and noted that he will oversee remediation of the company’s previously disclosed material weaknesses, which Trimble anticipates completing in 2027.

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Trimble refreshes audit leadership as it works to fix material weaknesses.

Trimble announced the immediate resignation of director Mark S. Peek, who also chaired the Audit Committee and sat on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Board simultaneously reduced its size from nine to eight directors, signaling no immediate replacement.

Thomas Sweet was appointed Audit Committee Chair and given explicit responsibility to oversee remediation of Trimble’s material weaknesses, which the company anticipates completing in 2027. This ties the committee’s leadership directly to resolving control issues already identified in prior disclosures.

The filing does not indicate any disagreement behind the resignation, which helps limit governance concerns. The key factor for investors will be whether Trimble meets its stated 2027 remediation timeline for these material weaknesses, as reflected in future SEC reports and related control disclosures.

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 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Director resignation date May 26, 2026 Effective date of Mark S. Peek’s resignation from Trimble’s Board
Board size after change 8 directors Board reduced from nine to eight members after resignation
Prior board size 9 directors Size before Mark S. Peek’s resignation and board reduction
Material weaknesses remediation target 2027 Trimble anticipates completing remediation of material weaknesses in 2027
Annual Meeting time 5:00 p.m. Mountain time Time of 2026 Annual Meeting where Peek will not stand for reelection
Audit Committee financial
"In connection with his resignation from the Board, Mr. Peek also stepped down as Chair of the Audit Committee"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee financial
"and is no longer a member of the Audit Committee nor of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee"
A nominating and corporate governance committee is a group within a company's board of directors responsible for selecting and recommending individuals to serve as company leaders, such as directors or executives. They also develop and oversee policies to ensure the company is run fairly, ethically, and transparently. This committee matters to investors because it helps ensure the company is well-managed and guided by qualified, responsible leadership.
material weaknesses financial
"Thomas Sweet has been appointed by the Board as Chair of the Audit Committee and will provide oversight for the remediation of our material weaknesses"
Material weaknesses are significant flaws in a company’s systems for ensuring its financial reports are accurate and reliable. Like a broken lock on a safe, they increase the chance that financial statements contain big errors or omissions, which can mislead investors about performance and risk; discovering one often raises questions about management oversight, may lead to restated results, and can affect investor confidence and a company’s valuation.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"will not be standing for reelection at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
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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): May 26, 2026
Trimble Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-14845 94-2802192
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		 (Commission
File Number)		 (IRS Employer
I.D. No.)
10368 Westmoor Dr, Westminster, CO 80021
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (720) 887-6100
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))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per shareTRMBNASDAQ Global Select Market
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.  ☐



Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On May 26, 2026, Mark S. Peek notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Trimble Inc. (the “Company”) that he has resigned from his role as a director of the Board, effective immediately. Therefore, Mr. Peek will not be standing for reelection at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held today, on May 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain time. As a result, any votes cast regarding the election of Mr. Peek at the Annual Meeting will not be counted.
In connection with his resignation from the Board, Mr. Peek also stepped down as Chair of the Audit Committee and is no longer a member of the Audit Committee nor of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
Mr. Peek’s decision to resign from the Board is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. With the resignation of Mr. Peek, effective immediately, the Board reduced the size of its membership from nine to eight directors.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Effective immediately, Thomas Sweet has been appointed by the Board as Chair of the Audit Committee and will provide oversight for the remediation of our material weaknesses which the Company anticipates to be completed in 2027.


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.
 
TRIMBLE INC.
a Delaware corporation
 
Date: May 26, 2026By:/s/ JENNIFER A. ALLISON
Jennifer A. Allison,
General Counsel and Secretary


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FAQ

What board change did Trimble (TRMB) announce on May 26, 2026?

Trimble announced that director Mark S. Peek resigned from its Board effective May 26, 2026. He also stepped down from the Audit Committee chair role and from the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and the Board size was reduced from nine to eight members.

Why did Mark S. Peek resign from Trimble (TRMB)’s Board of Directors?

Trimble stated that Mark S. Peek’s decision to resign was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices. The filing does not cite a dispute, emphasizing that his departure was not linked to conflicts over how the company is run.

Who is the new Audit Committee Chair at Trimble (TRMB)?

Trimble’s Board appointed Thomas Sweet as the new Chair of the Audit Committee, effective immediately. He replaces Mark S. Peek and is tasked with providing oversight for remediation of Trimble’s material weaknesses, which the company anticipates completing in 2027.

How did Trimble (TRMB)’s Board composition change after the resignation?

Following Mark S. Peek’s resignation, Trimble’s Board reduced its size from nine to eight directors. The company did not add a new director in this filing, instead adjusting the total number of Board seats to reflect his immediate departure from all roles.

What did Trimble (TRMB) say about its material weaknesses in this 8-K?

Trimble noted that Thomas Sweet, as the new Audit Committee Chair, will oversee remediation of its material weaknesses. The company stated that it anticipates completing this remediation in 2027, linking the leadership change directly to its ongoing internal control improvement efforts.

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