Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

June 11, 2024

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

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Redwire Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	001-39733 (Commission File Number)	98-1550429 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
8226 Philips Highway, Suite 101 Jacksonville, Florida 32256
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(650) 701-7722
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share	RDW	New York Stock Exchange
Warrants, each to purchase one share of Common Stock	RDW WS	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 - Other Events

On June 11, 2024, Aaron Futch was appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Redwire Corporation (the "Company"). On June 13, 2024, the Company issued a press release regarding Mr. Futch's appointment. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 8.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) The following exhibits are being filed herewith:


Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release dated June 1 3, 2024.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: June 13, 2024


Redwire Corporation

By:			/s/ Jonathan Baliff
Name:			Jonathan Baliff
Title:			Chief Financial Officer and Director

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						Exhibit 99.1

Redwire Hires Distinguished Aerospace Executive and Corporate Attorney Aaron Futch as General Counsel

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (JUNE 13, 2024) – Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, announced today that Aaron Futch, a distinguished aerospace executive and corporate attorney with over 20 years of experience in the space industry, has been appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.

In this role, Mr. Futch will lead the company’s legal department and advise Redwire’s Board of Directors and management on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. Mr. Futch will also lead negotiations on strategic transactions.

“Aaron is a trusted legal expert and experienced executive in our industry that joins Redwire at an exciting time in our company’s growth,” said Redwire Chairman and CEO Peter Cannito. “We are focused on continuing to move up the value chain and Aaron’s expertise will be beneficial as we continue to execute our growth strategy.”

Mr. Futch joins Redwire from Virgin Galactic, where he served as Associate General Counsel, Corporate and Regulatory. He also served as interim General Counsel in 2022. In that role, he negotiated the company’s strategic transactions and managed the day-to-day operation of the legal department, including all legal activities in support of the Virgin Galactic mission that sent company founder Richard Branson to space.

Prior to joining Virgin Galactic, Mr. Futch served as Assistant General Counsel for Intelsat General Corporation, one of the world’s largest satellite operators. In that capacity, he managed the legal, contracts, procurement, and security departments of the largest provider of commercial satellite communications services to the U.S. government. While at Intelsat and later in private practice, Mr. Futch negotiated two of the world’s first agreements for in-orbit servicing of commercial satellites.

Mr. Futch began his career in the Washington, DC, office of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP, one of the world’s preeminent law firms. As an associate in that office, he advised an array of U.S. and international clients, with concentrations in space, telecommunications, media, and technology.

Mr. Futch earned his Bachelor of Arts at the University of South Florida and his Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law.

About Redwire

Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is a global space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial, and national security programs. Redwire’s proven and reliable capabilities include avionics, sensors, power solutions, critical structures, mechanisms, radio frequency systems, platforms, missions, and microgravity payloads. Redwire combines decades of flight heritage and proven experience with an agile and innovative culture. Redwire’s approximately 700 employees, working from 14 facilities located throughout the United States and Europe, are committed to building a bold future in space for humanity, pushing the envelope of discovery and science while creating a better world on Earth. For more information, please visit redwirespace.com.

Media Contact:

Emily Devine

Emily.Devine@redwirespace.com

305-632-9137

Investors:

investorrelations@redwirespace.com

904-425-1431

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Entity Address, City or Town	Jacksonville
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Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
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Trading Symbol	RDW
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Warrant
Document Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Warrants, each to purchase one share of Common Stock
Trading Symbol	RDW WS