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Rambus Inc. Form 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Rambus Inc. on April 29, 2026. The filing discloses a significant executive leadership change within the company's finance organization.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. This report focuses exclusively on executive compensation and appointment details.

Material Changes

• Appointment: Sumeet Gagneja was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 29, 2026.
• Departure: John Allen ceased serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer on the same date but will remain as Vice President, Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer.
• Reporting Line: Mr. Gagneja reports directly to Luc Seraphin, Chief Executive Officer.

Compensation and Management Commentary

Mr. Gagneja's annual compensation package includes:

• Base Salary: $475,000.
• Target Bonus: 75% of base salary (prorated for 2026).
• New Hire Bonus: $300,000.
• Equity Grants:
  • Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant valued at $1,625,000.
  • Performance share award grant valued at $1,625,000.
  • New hire RSU grant valued at $3,000,000.

Mr. Gagneja brings extensive experience from Advanced Micro Devices, Western Digital, 10x Genomics, Innovium, Xilinx, Maxim Integrated, Broadcom, and Intel. The filing states there are no family relationships between Mr. Gagneja and directors or officers, and no related party transactions other than his employment.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the vesting schedules and performance metrics for the $1,625,000 performance share award and the $3,000,000 new hire RSU grant.
• Review the attached Offer Letter (Exhibit 10.1) for specific termination provisions and change of control severance details.
• Confirm the transition timeline for John Allen's departure from the Interim CFO role to ensure continuity in financial reporting.
• Check subsequent filings for any impact on the company's financial guidance or strategic direction under the new CFO.