Company: HEI-A
Filing Date: 2025-02-14
Form Type: 8-K
Source: 0000046619-25-000009
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Company: HEICO CORP
Filing Date: 2025-02-14
Form: 8-K
Item: Item 5.02
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Steven M. Walker, the Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) and Assistant Treasurer of HEICO Corporation (“ HEICO” or the "Company"), provided the Company notice of his retirement on February 10, 2025. Mr. Walker, age 60, has been with the Company since 2002, previously serving as Corporate Controller and Assistant Treasurer. He has held the position of Chief Accounting Officer since June 1, 2012, while continuing to fulfill his duties as Assistant Treasurer. Mr. Walker will retire from these positions, effective February 14, 2025. Following his retirement, Mr. Walker will remain an employee of the Company through March 31, 2025 under his current compensation arrangement to support a smooth transition. Mr. Walker’s decision to retire was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. The Company and its Board of Directors extend their appreciation to Mr. Walker for his years of dedicated service and significant contributions.

On February 13, 2025, the Company appointed Bradley K. Rowen, Senior Director of Corporate Accounting and Finance, to succeed Mr. Walker as Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) and Assistant Treasurer, effective February 14, 2025. In connection with these appointments, Mr. Rowen is deemed an executive officer of the Company. Mr. Rowen, age 43, has been with the Company since 2011, serving as Assistant Corporate Controller and Director of Financial Reporting before being promoted to his current role on February 5, 2018. Mr. Rowen has demonstrated exceptional leadership in strategic planning, financial reporting, and compliance with U. S. GAAP standards. His extensive expertise in overseeing complex financial operations, driving strategic initiatives, and optimizing operational efficiencies has been instrumental in enhancing HEICO’s financial success and maintaining transparency. Before joining the Company, Mr. Rowen worked at PwC as an Audit and Assurance Manager, where he oversaw financial statement audits and implemented risk management strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. The Company and its Board of Directors are confident in Mr. Rowen’s ability to continue driving financial excellence. There are no related transactions between the Company and Mr. Walker or Mr. Rowen that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.