01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 15, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM) reported in this Form 8-K, filed August 15, 2025, two governance changes.
Director Peter Gassner notified the company on August 14, 2025 that he will resign from the Board of Directors effective August 31, 2025. The filing states his decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies or practices. On August 14, 2025, the Board appointed Kimberly McGarry, the company's Chief Accounting Officer, as principal accounting officer effective immediately, replacing Michelle Chang, the company's Chief Financial Officer, who had previously held that role.
Ms. McGarry has served as Chief Accounting Officer since June 2025 and previously held similar roles at Circana, Inc. and Morningstar, Inc. The filing also describes Ms. McGarry's offer letter, which provides an annual base salary of $425,000,a a target annual bonus of 55% of base salary (prorated for fiscal year 2026), and an initial RSU grant with a target value of $4,000,000. The RSUs vest over four years, with 25% vesting at the one-year anniversary and the remainder vesting quarterly thereafter, subject to continued service.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Director Peter Gassner will resign from the Board effective August 31, 2025; the filing states this was not due to any disagreement with the company.
- Kimberly McGarry, Chief Accounting Officer, was appointed principal accounting officer effective immediately, replacing CFO Michelle Chang in that role.
- Ms. McGarry has served as Chief Accounting Officer since June 2025 and has over twenty years of accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Ms. McGarry's offer letter provides an annual base salary of $425,000.
- Target annual bonus is 55% of base salary, prorated for fiscal year 2026.
- Initial RSU grant has a target value of $4,000,000, vesting 25% at the one-year anniversary and 6.25% quarterly thereafter over four years.
- Ms. McGarry has entered into the company's standard indemnification agreement for directors and officers.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Peter Gassner leaving the Board?
Mr. Gassner notified the company on August 14, 2025 of his decision to resign as a director, effective August 31, 2025. The filing states the decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on matters relating to its operations, policies or practices.
Why was Kimberly McGarry appointed principal accounting officer?
The Board appointed Ms. McGarry, the company's Chief Accounting Officer, to the principal accounting officer role effective August 14, 2025, replacing Michelle Chang, the CFO, who had previously held that role. The filing does not give further reasons for the change.
What is Ms. McGarry's compensation package?
Under her offer letter, Ms. McGarry receives an annual base salary of $425,000 and a target annual bonus of 55% of base salary, prorated for fiscal year 2026. She also receives an initial RSU grant with a target value of $4,000,000.
What is the vesting schedule for Ms. McGarry's RSUs?
The RSUs vest over four years, with 25% vesting on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and an additional 6.25% vesting each quarter thereafter, subject to her continued service with the company on each vesting date.
What is Ms. McGarry's professional background?
Ms. McGarry, age 51, has served as Zoom's Chief Accounting Officer since June 2025. She was Chief Accounting Officer at Circana, Inc. from January 2024 to August 2024 and at Morningstar, Inc. from May 2018 to January 2024. She holds a B.S. from Miami University, an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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