AMPHENOL CORP /DE/ 8-K

What Happened
Amphenol Corporation (APH) announced on January 8, 2026 that its Board increased from eight to nine members and appointed Sanjiv Lamba, age 61, as a director effective immediately. The Board determined Mr. Lamba is an independent director under NYSE standards. He will receive cash and equity compensation in line with Amphenol’s non‑employee director practices and will receive a prorated interim grant of restricted shares under the 2024 Restricted Stock Plan for Directors through the Company’s next annual meeting. Mr. Lamba will enter into Amphenol’s standard indemnification agreement.

Key Details

• Board size increased from 8 to 9 and Sanjiv Lamba was appointed effective January 8, 2026.
• Mr. Lamba, 61, is designated an independent, non‑employee director and has not yet been assigned to board committees.
• Compensation: cash and equity per the Company’s non‑employee director plans (as described in the April 4, 2025 proxy); interim prorated restricted share grant under the 2024 Directors’ Restricted Stock Plan.
• No reportable related‑party transactions under Item 404 and no special arrangements or understandings were disclosed regarding his selection. A press release announcing the appointment was filed as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters
This 8‑K documents a governance change—Amphenol expanded its board and added an independent director—affecting board composition and oversight. The appointment follows the company’s standard director compensation and indemnification practices, and the interim restricted share grant will be prorated to the next annual meeting. For investors, this is a routine board-level update primarily relevant to governance and oversight; the filing includes no indications of related‑party issues or immediate financial impacts.