Braze, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• On May 27, 2026, Braze, Inc. filed an 8-K and issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2026 (press release attached as Exhibit 99.1).
• On May 25, 2026 the Board appointed Pankaj Malik, the company’s Chief Accounting Officer since June 2021, as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective May 29, 2026; he will continue to serve as Chief Accounting Officer as well. The 8-K was signed by Isabelle Winkles, Chief Financial Officer, on May 27, 2026.

Key Details

• Quarterly reporting: financial results announced for quarter ended April 30, 2026 (press release attached as Exhibit 99.1).
• Interim CFO appointment effective May 29, 2026: Pankaj Malik (age 44) promoted from Chief Accounting Officer.
• Compensation disclosed: annual base salary $409,013 and eligible for an annual discretionary performance-based bonus with a target of $205,000 (actual amount based on individual and company performance).
• Background: Mr. Malik previously served in senior finance roles at Impact.com, UiPath, and HP; he is a CA (ICAI) and a certified public accountant. No family relationships or related-party transactions were reported in connection with the appointment.

Why It Matters

• The press release provides the company’s latest quarterly earnings and financial condition, which investors will use to assess revenue, profitability, and near-term performance trends.
• Appointing an internal finance leader as Interim CFO supports continuity in financial reporting and operations during the CFO transition; disclosed pay and bonus targets give clear, concrete detail about the company’s compensation commitment.
• The filing contains standard disclosures (background, compensation, and exhibits) but does not indicate any related-party arrangements tied to the appointment.