01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed March 12, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) filed a Form 8-K on March 12, 2026 to disclose a board change: the size of the Board of Directors was increased from eight to nine members, and Peter A.
Leav joined as a director and a member of the Compensation and Leadership Committee, effective immediately after the March 12, 2026 Board and committee meetings. Mr. Leav will serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting and the election of his successor, or earlier death or resignation. Mr. Leav brings substantial enterprise software and cybersecurity leadership.
He is currently a Senior Advisor at TPG Inc., and previously served as President and CEO of McAfee, and as President and CEO of BMC Software and Polycom. He also serves as vice chairman of Everfox and as a board member of New Relic, and formerly sat on the boards of Box, Proofpoint, and HD Supply. Chairman and CEO Greg Brown stated that his software and cybersecurity expertise will be valuable as the company advances its technology portfolio.
For investors, this is a governance event rather than a financial one. The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or transaction disclosures. Compensation follows the standard non-employee director program, paid as deferred stock units valued at $20,416.67a per month, prorated to the next annual meeting.
The company also states there are no related-party transactions or arrangements tied to his election. The filing's main investor relevance is the potential strategic signal of added software and cybersecurity experience on the board.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Board expanded from eight to nine members with the appointment of Peter A. Leav, effective March 12, 2026.
- Mr. Leav joins the Compensation and Leadership Committee, giving him a direct role in executive pay oversight.
- Leav's background includes CEO roles at McAfee, BMC Software, and Polycom, plus current TPG Senior Advisor status.
- Director compensation is standard: DSUs valued at $20,416.67 per month, prorated to the next annual meeting.
- No related-party transactions or arrangements with other persons were disclosed in connection with his election.
- The filing is a governance update only; it includes no financial results, guidance, or material financial impact.
- Leav's term runs until the 2026 Annual Meeting, when shareholders will vote on his election.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Motorola Solutions expand its board to nine members?
The filing does not state a specific reason for the expansion. The company's press release frames the addition as bringing software, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology leadership to support its growth and expanding technology portfolio, as cited by Chairman and CEO Greg Brown.
What is Peter Leav's relevant experience?
Leav is a Senior Advisor at TPG and has more than 25 years of leadership experience. He was President and CEO of McAfee, and previously held the same role at BMC Software and Polycom. He has also served on the boards of Box, Proofpoint, and HD Supply, and currently serves on New Relic's board and as vice chairman of Everfox.
How will Leav be compensated?
He receives the standard non-employee director compensation, paid in deferred stock units with a monthly value of $20,416.67, prorated by full months served until the next annual meeting. The units are priced at the MSI closing price on the date his board election became effective.
Does this appointment create any conflicts of interest or related-party concerns?
The company states there are no arrangements or understandings between Leav and any other person regarding his election, and he has no direct or indirect material interest in a related-party transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Does this filing affect Motorola Solutions' financial outlook?
No. The 8-K contains no financial results, guidance, or financial impact disclosures. It is limited to a board appointment and related compensation and governance details.
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