AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K

What Happened
Agilent Technologies announced on March 31, 2026 that Bret DiMarco, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, entered a Transition and General Release Agreement with the company. DiMarco will resign from his officer roles upon the earlier of the start date of a new Chief Legal Officer or September 30, 2026, and will remain as a Special Advisor to provide transitional assistance through December 1, 2026.

Key Details

• While serving as Special Advisor DiMarco will be paid a base salary at an annualized rate of $350,000.
• He will remain eligible for the company’s group health and welfare plans and his outstanding equity awards will continue to vest per their terms.
• He will not be eligible for additional equity grants or an annual bonus for Agilent’s 2026 fiscal year.
• After completing his Special Advisor service and executing a supplemental release, he will receive a lump‑sum payment equal to (1× current base salary + target bonus) minus the base salary paid during his Special Advisor period.
• The Transition and General Release Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the 8‑K.

Why It Matters
This is an executive leadership transition in Agilent’s legal function; the company has defined a structured handoff with DiMarco remaining in a paid advisory role through year‑end to support continuity. The arrangement preserves vesting for existing equity awards but excludes new grants and the 2026 bonus, and includes a modest, defined severance‑style payment tied to a signed release. For investors, the change signals planned succession in the legal team with limited, disclosed compensation impact.