Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands-based emerging growth company, on May 15, 2026. The report covers events occurring on May 11, 2026, and May 14, 2026. The Company is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) with securities trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbols DRDBU (Units), DRDB (Class A ordinary shares), and DRDBW (Warrants).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and personnel changes.
Material Changes
The filing discloses two significant changes in corporate leadership:
- Board of Directors: On May 11, 2026, Michael Woods resigned as a director effective immediately. Concurrently, the Board appointed Hunter C. Gary as an independent director and a member of the Compensation Committee, effective immediately.
- Executive Management: On May 14, 2026, Dr. Donald G. Basile resigned as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) effective immediately. The Board appointed Al Basseri as the new CTO, effective May 14, 2026.
Management Commentary and Compensation
Hunter C. Gary: Mr. Gary brings extensive operational experience, having served as Senior Managing Director of Icahn Enterprises L.P. (2010–2024) and CEO of Cadus Corporation (2014–2018). He has previously served on the boards of numerous public companies including American Electric Power, VIVUS, and Conduent. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Gary will receive an indirect interest in the founder shares through membership interests in the Company's sponsor.
Al Basseri: Mr. Basseri is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience in AI infrastructure, data centers, and cybersecurity. Prior to joining the Company, he served as an executive at eGain (since January 2026) and CTO at Ferret (2023–2026). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from San Jose State University.
The Company confirmed there are no family relationships between the new appointees and existing directors or officers, and no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K exist other than the compensation arrangement for Mr. Gary.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective dates of the director and CTO transitions (May 11 and May 14, 2026).
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional details on the strategic rationale for these appointments.
- Confirm the specific terms of the indirect founder share interest granted to Hunter C. Gary.
- Monitor future filings for any financial updates, as this 8-K contains no financial performance data.