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Autodesk, Inc. · Apr 24, 4:07 PM ET

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Autodesk, Inc. 8-K

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Autodesk, Inc. Announces Director Retirement; Nominates Omar Abbosh

What Happened
Autodesk, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on April 24, 2026 (Item 5.02) reporting that director Stephen Milligan informed the Board on April 20, 2026 that he will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In the same filing the company announced it nominated Omar Abbosh for election to the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting. A press release dated April 24, 2026 announcing the retirement and nomination is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

  • Stephen Milligan notified the Board on April 20, 2026 that he will not seek re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
  • Autodesk announced the nomination of Omar Abbosh to be elected to the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
  • The company issued a press release on April 24, 2026; the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Why It Matters
Board composition and director changes are governance events investors watch because they can affect oversight and strategic direction. This 8-K formally documents a planned change in Autodesk’s Board and the company’s proposed replacement nominee; shareholders will vote on the nominee at the upcoming Annual Meeting. Investors should review the company’s proxy materials (when filed) for Omar Abbosh’s background and any discussion of board committee assignments or governance implications.

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