Seagate Technology Holdings Public Limited Company filed a Form 8-K on September 4, 2026, disclosing that director Shankar Arumugavelu notified the Board of Directors on September 2, 2026, that he will not stand for re-election at the company's 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • Director departure: Shankar Arumugavelu notified the Board on September 2, 2026, that he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
  • Continued service: Mr. Arumugavelu will continue to serve as a director until the conclusion of the Annual Meeting.
  • No disagreement cited: According to the filing, his decision "was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices."
  • Filing signed by: James C. Lee, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, signed the filing on September 4, 2026.

Seagate Board Member Chooses Not to Seek Re-Election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Seagate Technology Holdings Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:STX) disclosed via an Item 5.02 filing that Shankar Arumugavelu informed the Board of Directors on September 2, 2026, of his decision not to stand for re-election at the company's 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. The filing does not specify a date for that Annual Meeting.

According to the filing, Mr. Arumugavelu will remain in his director role through the conclusion of the Annual Meeting. The company disclosed that his departure decision "was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices." The Board acknowledged his service, with the filing noting that "the Board thanks Mr. Arumugavelu for his service and contributions as a director."

The filing was signed by James C. Lee, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, on behalf of the registrant. No information regarding a potential replacement director or changes to Board committee assignments was included in the filing.

What Was Disclosed

Seagate's 8-K disclosed that director Shankar Arumugavelu notified the Board on September 2, 2026, that he will not seek re-election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, with no disagreement cited as the cause of his decision.