Woodward (WWD) reshapes Aerospace leadership with Voskuil, McLevige moves

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Woodward, Inc. is making planned leadership changes in its Aerospace segment as part of a succession process. Terence J. Voskuil, currently Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace, will move to the new role of Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace, effective October 1, 2025, and will continue in his current role through the end of the company’s fiscal year on September 30, 2025. In his new position he will still report to Chairman and CEO Charles P. Blankenship, Jr. and lead the Aerospace technology roadmap, with no change to his compensation.

The company also appointed Shawn McLevige as Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace, effective October 1, 2025. He will lead the Aerospace segment and report directly to Mr. Blankenship. These changes were also described in a press release furnished as an exhibit.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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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 8, 2025

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Woodward, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	000-8408	36-1984010
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1081 Woodward Way

Fort Collins, Colorado 80524

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(970) 482-5811

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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, par value $0.001455	WWD	Nasdaq 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; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 8, 2025, Woodward, Inc. (the “Company”) determined, in connection with a succession planning process, that Terence J. Voskuil, Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace, will transition to the new role of Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace, effective as of October 1, 2025. Mr. Voskuil will continue to serve as Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace, through September 30, 2025, the end of the Company’s fiscal year. In his new role, Mr. Voskuil will continue to report to Charles P. Blankenship, Jr., the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, leading the Aerospace technology roadmap. There will be no change to Mr. Voskuil’s compensation arrangements.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company also announced that Shawn McLevige has been appointed as Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace, effective as of October 1, 2025. In this role, Mr. McLevige will lead the Company’s Aerospace segment and will report directly to Mr. Blankenship.

A copy of the press release announcing these changes is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall be considered “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any reports or filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1		Press Release of Woodward, Inc. dated August 12, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

	Woodward, Inc.
Dated: August 12, 2025	By:	/s/ Karrie M. Bem
		Karrie M. Bem
		Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer

FAQ

What leadership changes did Woodward (WWD) announce in its Aerospace segment?

Woodward announced that Terence J. Voskuil will transition from Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace to Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace, and that Shawn McLevige will become Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace, both effective October 1, 2025.

When will Terence J. Voskuil change roles at Woodward (WWD)?

Terence J. Voskuil will serve as Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace through September 30, 2025, then move to the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace effective October 1, 2025.

Who will lead Woodward (WWD)’s Aerospace segment after October 1, 2025?

Shawn McLevige has been appointed Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace, effective October 1, 2025, and will lead the company’s Aerospace segment reporting directly to the Chairman and CEO.

Will Terence J. Voskuil’s compensation change with his new role at Woodward (WWD)?

No. Woodward states there will be no change to Mr. Voskuil’s compensation arrangements in connection with his transition to Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace.

To whom will Woodward’s new Aerospace leaders report?

Both Terence J. Voskuil in his new Chief Technology Officer, Aerospace role and Shawn McLevige as Executive Vice President and President, Aerospace will report directly to Charles P. Blankenship, Jr., Woodward’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Did Woodward (WWD) issue a press release about these Aerospace leadership changes?

Yes. Woodward issued a press release dated August 12, 2025 describing these leadership changes, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.