MXL · MaxLinear, Inc.

Summary

MaxLinear, Inc. appointed Kris Sennesael to its Board of Directors effective February 13, 2026, increasing the Board size to eight members and appointing him to the Audit Committee. He receives a $60,000 annual Board retainer, $10,000 Audit Committee retainer, and a restricted stock initial award with an estimated fair value of $380,000.

Key takeaways

• Board size fixed at eight directors on February 13, 2026
• Kris Sennesael appointed as Class I director, term expires at 2028 annual meeting
• Sennesael appointed to Audit Committee effective immediately
• Annual retainers: $60,000 for Board, $10,000 for Audit Committee
• Initial restricted stock award: $380,000 fair value, divided into two tranches with specific vesting schedules
• Press release issued February 17, 2026 announcing the appointment (Exhibit 99.1)