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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): August 21, 2025
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| Bristow Group Inc. |
| (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) |
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| Delaware | | 1-35701 | | 72-1455213 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 3151 Briarpark Drive, Suite 700, | | Houston, | Texas | | 77042 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | | (713) | 267-7600 |
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| Not Applicable |
| (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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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 |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | | VTOL | | NYSE |
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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 August 21, 2025, Bristow Group Inc. (the “Company”) announced the departure of Elizabeth Matthews, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Head of Government Affairs, and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. Ms. Matthews’ departure from the Company was not a result of any disagreement with the Company or its Board of Directors or any matter relating to the Company’s financials, operations, policies, or practices.
As part of an organizational restructuring, the Company has determined to restructure the position of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Head of Government Affairs. The responsibilities previously associated with the role will be allocated among other members of the Company’s legal team and Executive Leadership Team. Anne Rappold will take on the role of Corporate Secretary.
Ms. Matthews will be entitled to severance benefits in connection with the departure in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plans and policies applicable to executive officers.
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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| BRISTOW GROUP INC.
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Date: August 22, 2025 | By: | /s/ Jennifer D. Whalen |
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| | Name: Jennifer D. Whalen |
| | Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
