Quantum Corporation filed a Form 8-K on August 14, 2026, disclosing that Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer Laura A. Nash will transition out of her role effective September 1, 2026, with her employment expected to terminate on December 31, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Role transition date: Laura A. Nash will leave her position as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer effective September 1, 2026.
  • Employment end date: Nash's employment with Quantum Corporation is expected to terminate December 31, 2026, following a transition period.
  • Accelerated vesting: Approximately 2,900 restricted stock units held by Nash will have vesting accelerated, subject to her continued service through December 31, 2026 and execution of a standard release of claims.
  • Severance terms: Subject to execution of a standard release of claims, the company will pay Nash six months of base salary and six months of COBRA expenses, per her current employment agreement.
  • No disagreements reported: The filing states there are no disagreements between the company and Nash and no disruption to current operations is expected.
  • Successor announcement: The company anticipates announcing a new Principal Accounting Officer on or around September 1, 2026.

Quantum Corporation Discloses Chief Accounting Officer Departure and Transition Terms

According to the filing, Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ:QMCO) notified Laura A. Nash on August 11, 2026 that it had determined to transition her from her role as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. Nash will continue in her current role through September 1, 2026, after which she is expected to remain with the company as a full-time employee in a transition capacity until December 31, 2026.

The filing disclosed that the company will continue to pay Nash her current base salary and that she will continue to vest in her outstanding equity awards through the transition period. In consideration of Nash's agreement to serve in the extended transition role, Quantum agreed to accelerate the vesting of approximately 2,900 restricted stock units currently held by her, contingent on her continued service through December 31, 2026 and her execution of a standard release of claims. Additionally, and subject to the same release of claims, the company will pay Nash six months of base salary and six months of COBRA expenses in accordance with her current employment agreement.

The filing explicitly states that "there are no disagreements between the Company and Ms. Nash and no disruption to current operations is expected as a result of this transition." The company reported it anticipates announcing a new Principal Accounting Officer on or around September 1, 2026. The 8-K was signed by William H. White, Chief Financial Officer, on August 14, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

Quantum Corporation disclosed the planned departure of its Chief Accounting Officer, Laura A. Nash, effective September 1, 2026, along with the financial terms of her transition arrangement, including accelerated restricted stock unit vesting and severance pay.