Braze, Inc. 8-K

What Happened Braze, Inc. (BRZE) announced on April 28, 2026 that Chief Financial Officer Isabelle Winkles will resign effective May 29, 2026. Ms. Winkles has agreed to provide advisory services under a Consulting Agreement from the Termination Date through August 17, 2026. The company also issued a press release reaffirming its financial guidance for the first quarter and the full fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.

Key Details

• Resignation effective date: May 29, 2026. Consulting period: May 29, 2026 through August 17, 2026.
• Consulting Agreement provides for continued vesting of a portion of specified outstanding restricted stock units (Equity Awards) through August 17, 2026.
• If the consulting agreement is terminated for convenience by the company or due to Ms. Winkles’s death or disability before August 17, 2026, the Equity Awards that would have vested on or before August 17, 2026 will accelerate and vest as of that event date.
• Braze furnished a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the leadership change and reaffirming prior guidance for the quarter and fiscal year.

Why It Matters A CFO departure is a material leadership change that investors watch for potential impacts on financial planning and reporting. Braze has arranged a transition period with continued advisory support and limited equity vesting protections, which may ease continuity concerns. The company’s reaffirmation of its prior guidance indicates it has not changed its quarterly or fiscal-year outlook at the time of this filing.