8-KFiled Aug 2, 8:00 PM ET
Teradata Corporation Elects Bernd Leukert to Board, Effective Aug 1, 2026
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Teradata Corporation Elects Bernd Leukert to Board, Effective Aug 1, 2026
What Happened
- Teradata Corporation announced that, effective August 1, 2026, its Board of Directors expanded from nine to ten members and elected Bernd Leukert as a Class II director. Mr. Leukert’s initial term expires at Teradata’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
- Mr. Leukert was also appointed to the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee. The Board has determined he is independent under Teradata’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and NYSE/SEC requirements.
- This action implements the Company’s February 11, 2026 Cooperation Agreement with Lynrock Lake Partners LLC, Lynrock Lake LP, Lynrock Lake Master Fund LP and Cynthia Paul, which anticipated electing a second director by August 1, 2026.
Key Details
- Board size increased from 9 to 10 directors; Class II directors increased from 3 to 4.
- Bernd Leukert elected as Class II director, term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting (effective Aug 1, 2026).
- Mr. Leukert appointed to the Nominating and Governance Committee and is deemed independent.
- No related-party transactions involving Mr. Leukert were reported and no other arrangements exist beyond the Cooperation Agreement.
- Mr. Leukert will receive non-employee director compensation under Teradata’s Director Compensation Program (as described in the Company’s March 26, 2026 proxy).
Why It Matters
- This filing documents a governance change required by a previously disclosed cooperation agreement with an investor group, signaling the company has fulfilled its commitment to add another director.
- For investors, the immediate financial impact is limited, but the board composition change can affect oversight, corporate governance and potentially strategic direction over time.
- The independence determination and committee assignment are relevant for evaluating board independence and governance practices.