8-K - Rocket Lab USA, Inc. | StockGist

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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. announced on March 30, 2026, that its Chairman and CEO, Sir Peter Beck, voluntarily reduced his compensation and forfeited unvested equity awards, redirecting the capital toward company priorities and strategic R&D.

Key Takeaways

1CEO Sir Peter Beck voluntarily reduced his annual base salary to $1.00 or the statutory minimum required under New Zealand law.

2Beck agreed to have no expectation or entitlement to any annual bonus or Target Annual Bonus amount.

3Beck voluntarily forfeited and cancelled all unvested RSUs representing 392,155 shares of the company's common stock.

4The capital previously allocated for this compensation will be redirected toward Company priorities and strategic R&D initiatives.

5The changes are intended to reinforce a shared commitment to disciplined fiscal management and growth, with Beck's focus on long-term shareholder value appreciation.

Current Report Details

Event Type

Management Change

Exhibits Only

Disclosure

Mandatory

Variant

8-K

Items Reported

5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.** On March 30

Management Change

$1.00

9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits. ** (d) Exhibits | Exhibit No. | | Description | |---|---|---| | | | | | 104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded wi

Exhibits Only

Executive & Director Changes

Sir Peter Beck

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation amendment and RSU forfeiture

Effective: 2026-03-30

Voluntary reduction and forfeiture to redirect capital toward company priorities and strategic R&D

Exhibits (1)

8-K

FORM 8-K