Observed Signal · Sep 16, 2026 · corporate_event · Source: SEC API · Impact: 2.2/5
8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Sandisk (2026-09-16)
On September 10, 2026, the Compensation and Talent Committee of the Board of Directors of Sandisk Corporation approved executive compensation adjustments effective October 1, 2026. The changes apply to Chief Technology Officer Alper Ilkbahar, whose annual base salary is set at $755,000 with a 100% short-term incentive (STI) target, and Chief Legal Officer Bernard Shek, whose annual base salary is set at $618,000 with a 100% STI target. Compensation levels for CEO David Goeckeler ($1,300,000 base salary, 200% STI target) and CFO Luis Visoso ($875,000 base salary, 150% STI target) remain unchanged following the annual review.
This represents routine executive compensation adjustments under Item 5.02 following an annual review, reflecting standard corporate governance without broader strategic disruption.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- CTO Alper Ilkbahar's annual base salary was adjusted to $755,000 with an annual STI target of 100%, effective October 1, 2026.
- CLO Bernard Shek's annual base salary was adjusted to $618,000 with an annual STI target of 100%, effective October 1, 2026.
- Compensation for CEO David Goeckeler ($1,300,000 base salary, 200% STI) and CFO Luis Visoso ($875,000 base salary, 150% STI) remained unchanged.
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