Leidos Holdings, Inc. — Form 8-K Summary
Business context and reporting date
Leidos Holdings, Inc. filed this current report on October 1, 2026, to report a board appointment. The filing does not provide quarterly or annual financial results.
Key event and material change
- The Board increased its size to 11 members and elected Jeffery S. McElfresh as a director, effective October 1, 2026.
- The Board determined that Mr. McElfresh is independent under applicable New York Stock Exchange requirements.
- He was appointed to the Corporate Governance and Ethics Committee and the Technology and Information Security Committee.
- He will receive standard compensation for non-employee directors, as described in the company’s 2026 proxy statement.
Financial metrics, outlook, and risks
This filing reports no revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, liquidity, guidance, or other operating metrics. It provides no management outlook or discussion of risks or contingencies.
Investor facts to verify
- Review Exhibit 99.1, the October 1, 2026 press release announcing the appointment.
- Review the March 19, 2026 proxy statement for details of standard non-employee director compensation.
- The company stated there are no arrangements or understandings related to Mr. McElfresh’s selection and no reportable company transactions in which he has a material interest.