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Key takeaways

Board expanded from 8 to 10 directors on May 6, 2026, with Shekar Ayyar as Class II director (term to 2028) and Jinhy Yoon as Class I director (term to 2027).

New directors appointed to Strategic Review Committee; compensated per non-employee director policy.

Cooperation Agreement with Carronade includes voting commitments, standstill until 2027 proxy period, and customary non-disparagement.

Investor Group (Carronade) beneficially owns approximately 3.8% of outstanding Common Shares.

No related person transactions or other arrangements with new directors.

Press release issued May 7, 2026, announcing appointments and agreement (furnished under Item 7.01).

Full analysis

Viasat's Board expansion to 10 members, with 80% independence, reflects a response to activist investor Carronade Capital Management, which holds 3.8% ownership. The Cooperation Agreement secures board seats for Shekar Ayyar, a technology executive with VMware and Arrcus experience, and Jinhy Yoon, a finance expert from PIMCO and Intelsat, both joining the Strategic Review Committee. This signals focus on strategic initiatives, M&A, and capital allocation amid ongoing review. Carronade's standstill and voting commitments reduce near-term activism risk through the 2027 meeting, providing governance stability while incorporating investor-nominated expertise.

VSAT · Viasat, Inc.

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