01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 28, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
On July 28, 2026, Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWKS) filed a Form 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to furnish a press release announcing the expected executive leadership team for the combined company following its pending mergers with Qorvo, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRVO).
The release states that the appointments take effect upon completion of the previously announced transaction. Phil Brace, Skyworks' president and chief executive officer, is expected to serve as chief executive officer of the combined company. Nine executives are expected to report to him at closing, including Philip Carter as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, and Reza Kasnavi as Executive Vice President, Chief Operations and Technology Officer.
Bob Bruggeworth, Qorvo's president and chief executive officer, is expected to join the combined company's board of directors after closing. The filing contains no financial results, deal terms, or closing timeline. It incorporates by reference the Form S-4 registration statement (File No. 333-291947), which was declared effective on December 23, 2025, and the related joint proxy statement/prospectus, and it includes customary forward-looking statement cautions on the risks of completing the transaction.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Skyworks and Qorvo announced the expected executive leadership team for the combined company, effective upon completion of the pending transaction.
- Phil Brace, Skyworks' president and CEO, is expected to serve as CEO of the combined company.
- Philip Carter is expected to serve as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of the combined company.
- Bob Bruggeworth, Qorvo's president and CEO, is expected to join the combined company's board of directors post-close.
- Nine executives are expected to report to Mr. Brace at closing, spanning finance, legal, human resources, operations and technology, and business units.
- The Form S-4 (File No. 333-291947) was declared effective on December 23, 2025, and the joint proxy statement/prospectus was mailed to stockholders on or about December 23, 2025.
- The filing contains no financial results, deal valuation, or expected closing date.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will lead the combined company after the Skyworks and Qorvo transaction closes?
Phil Brace, currently president and CEO of Skyworks, is expected to serve as CEO of the combined company. Nine other executives, including Philip Carter as CFO, are expected to report to him at closing. These appointments take effect only upon completion of the pending transaction.
What role will Qorvo's CEO have in the combined company?
Bob Bruggeworth, president and CEO of Qorvo, is expected to join the board of directors of the combined company after the transaction closes.
Does this filing disclose financial terms or a closing date for the merger?
No. The filing only announces the expected leadership team and refers investors to the Form S-4 registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus for details about the transaction.
Where can investors find more information about the proposed mergers?
The filing directs investors to the Form S-4 registration statement (File No. 333-291947) and the joint proxy statement/prospectus, which were declared effective and mailed on or about December 23, 2025. Filings are also available free of charge at www.sec.gov.
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