Industry veteran Frederico Curado joins Woodward (NASDAQ: WWD) board
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Woodward, Inc. has elected Frederico F. Curado to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective June 1, 2026. The Board increased its authorized size from nine to ten directors to accommodate his addition.
Curado will serve in the director class whose term runs until Woodward’s next annual meeting of stockholders, expected in or about January 2027, and until a successor is elected and qualified. He will receive compensation under Woodward’s existing Outside Director Compensation Policy. The company issued a press release announcing his election, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under a Regulation FD disclosure.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
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 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Board size after change: 10 directors
Board size before change: 9 directors
Effective date of appointment: June 1, 2026
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Board size after change
10 directors
Authorized number of directors after Curado’s election
Board size before change
9 directors
Authorized number of directors prior to Curado’s election
Effective date of appointment
June 1, 2026
Start date for Curado’s service on Board and Audit Committee
Expected end of director term
January 2027
Next annual meeting when Curado’s director class term ends
Leadership experience
More than four decades
Curado’s leadership experience in industrial and aerospace companies
Key Terms
Audit Committee, Outside Director Compensation Policy, Regulation FD Disclosure, portfolio optimization strategy, +1 more
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Audit Committee financial
"elected Frederico F. Curado to its Board of Directors and its Audit Committee, effective June 1, 2026."
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.
Outside Director Compensation Policy financial
"Mr. Curado will receive compensation as provided for in the Company’s Outside Director Compensation Policy, filed as Exhibit 10.18"
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On April 24, 2026, the Company issued a press release"
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
portfolio optimization strategy financial
"he led a comprehensive portfolio optimization strategy that repositioned the company around its core energy and infrastructure businesses"
energy conversion and control solutions technical
"Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets."
FAQ
What did Woodward (WWD) announce in this Form 8-K?
Woodward announced the election of Frederico F. Curado to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective June 1, 2026. The Board also increased its authorized size from nine to ten directors to accommodate his appointment.
When does Frederico F. Curado’s term on Woodward (WWD) board end?
Frederico F. Curado will serve in the director class whose term ends at Woodward’s next annual meeting of stockholders, expected in or about January 2027. He continues serving until that meeting and until a successor is duly elected and qualified.
How is Frederico F. Curado compensated as a Woodward (WWD) director?
Curado will receive compensation under Woodward’s Outside Director Compensation Policy, previously filed as Exhibit 10.18 to the company’s Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025. His compensation is therefore aligned with that of other outside directors.
Did Woodward (WWD) change its board size with this appointment?
Yes. In connection with Frederico F. Curado joining the Board, Woodward’s Board increased the authorized number of directors from nine to ten. This allows his addition without replacing any existing director on the Board.
Was Frederico F. Curado’s appointment to Woodward (WWD) based on any prior arrangement?
No. Woodward states that Curado was not selected as a director pursuant to any arrangement or understanding between himself and any other person. His election was made by the Board of Directors in its normal governance process.
What disclosure did Woodward (WWD) provide under Regulation FD in this filing?
Woodward furnished a press release dated April 24, 2026 announcing Frederico F. Curado’s election to the Board and Audit Committee as Exhibit 99.1. The company specifies that this information is furnished under Regulation FD and not deemed filed for Exchange Act liability purposes.