Filing Analysis
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to furnish an updated investor presentation dated August 25, 2026. This is a routine disclosure under Regulation FD to provide updated information to the public.
📋 Key Facts
- The company furnished an updated investor presentation as Exhibit 99.1.
- The presentation is dated August 25, 2026.
- The filing is made pursuant to Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
Byrna Technologies Inc. announced the resignation of Director Emily Rooney and the appointment of Brigadier General (Ret.) Rose Lopez Keravuori to the Board. The company also dissolved its Product Safety Committee in favor of a newly established Enterprise Risk Management Committee.
🚩 Red Flags
- Dissolution of a specific 'Product Safety Committee' in favor of a broader risk committee may suggest a realignment of oversight priorities or governance restructuring.
📋 Key Facts
- Emily Rooney resigned from the Board effective August 10, 2026; resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company.
- Brigadier General (Ret.) Rose Lopez Keravuori appointed to the Board effective August 10, 2026.
- The Board dissolved the Product Safety Committee and established an Enterprise Risk Management Committee.
- The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is scheduled for September 25, 2026.
Byrna Technologies Inc. completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of Hero Defense Systems, LLC on August 6, 2026. The deal includes cash, stock issuance, and a royalty agreement for less-lethal defense products.
🚩 Red Flags
- Assumption of certain specified liabilities from Hero Defense Systems, LLC.
📋 Key Facts
- Acquisition closed on August 6, 2026.
- Total consideration includes $625,000 in cash ($125,000 held in escrow for 18 months).
- Issuance of 104,000 shares of common stock to Hero's two members (subject to a six-month lock-up).
- Royalty agreement: 3.5% of net sales on acquired IP, with a guaranteed minimum aggregate royalty of $250,000.
- The royalty payments are capped at either $5,000,000 or the fifth anniversary of the closing date.
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2026. The filing serves as a formal announcement of earnings via a press release.
📋 Key Facts
- Reporting period: Second fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2026.
- Filing date: July 9, 2026.
- The company issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the financial results.
Byrna Technologies Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all assets of HERO Defense Systems, LLC for a total consideration of $1.25 million in cash and stock, plus a royalty on future sales.
🚩 Red Flags
- Royalty obligation creates a long-term contingent liability (up to $5,000,000 total cap).
- The acquisition involves restricted securities subject to a 6-month lock-up.
📋 Key Facts
- Acquisition target: Substantially all assets of HERO Defense Systems, LLC (less-lethal defense products).
- Total purchase price: $1,250,000 ($625,000 cash and $625,000 in restricted common stock).
- Stock component cap: The number of shares issued will not exceed 104,000 shares.
- Royalty obligation: 3.5% of net sales of specified products, with a guaranteed minimum of $250,000 payable over five years.
- Escrow/Holdback: $125,000 of cash consideration will be held in escrow for up to 18 months for indemnification.
- Restrictive covenants: Founders have agreed to 5-year non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an amendment to a previous 8-K to disclose the final terms of a separation agreement with former President Luan Pham, whose employment terminated without cause on June 13, 2026. The agreement includes cash severance, a pro-rated bonus, and accelerated vesting of specific restricted stock units.
🚩 Red Flags
- Departure of a key executive (President) shortly after a promotion (RSUs granted March 17, 2026, termination June 13, 2026) suggests potential instability or misalignment in leadership.
📋 Key Facts
- Luan Pham's employment as President terminated without cause effective June 13, 2026.
- Conn Davis (CEO) has assumed the role of President.
- Cash severance payment of $380,000 (1.0x annual base salary) payable over 12 months.
- Pro-rata short-term incentive payment of $145,170 for the 2026 performance year.
- Accelerated vesting of 20,810 restricted stock units (10,405 time-based and 10,405 performance-based) granted on March 17, 2026.
- COBRA premium reimbursement for up to 12 months.
- Separation agreement signed on June 17, 2026, includes general release and restrictive covenants.
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to furnish a letter from CEO Conn Davis to stockholders. The letter outlines the CEO's observations from his first 100 days and the company's strategic priorities for the remainder of fiscal 2026.
📋 Key Facts
- The filing date is June 18, 2026.
- CEO Conn Davis issued a 'Stockholder Letter' reflecting on his first 100 days in the role.
- Strategic priorities for fiscal 2026 include customer conversion, retail productivity, brand repositioning, marketing transformation, and cash discipline.
Byrna Technologies announced the departure of Luan Pham as President effective June 13, 2026, as part of a restructuring of the sales and marketing organization. Conn Davis, the current CEO, has been appointed to additionally serve as President.
🚩 Red Flags
- Departure of a C-suite executive (President) linked to a 'restructuring of the sales and marketing organization', which may indicate internal performance issues or strategic pivots.
📋 Key Facts
- Luan Pham ceased serving as President and his employment ended on June 13, 2026.
- The departure was characterized as 'without cause' and not due to disagreements over operations, policies, or practices.
- Conn Davis (CEO) was appointed as President effective June 13, 2026.
- Mr. Davis will receive no additional compensation for the added role of President.
- The company expects to enter into a separation agreement with Mr. Pham, the terms of which are yet to be disclosed.
Byrna Technologies Inc. announced its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2026. The disclosure was made via a press release furnished as an exhibit to the 8-K filing.
📋 Key Facts
- Reporting period: First fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2026.
- Filing date: April 9, 2026.
- The information was furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- The report was signed by Laurilee Kearnes, Chief Financial Officer.
Director Emily Rooney notified Byrna Technologies on April 3, 2026, of her decision not to stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The company confirmed that her departure is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.
📋 Key Facts
- Emily Rooney has served on the Board of Directors since October 1, 2021.
- Ms. Rooney served as Chair of the Product Safety Committee.
- She was also a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Ad Hoc Search and Succession Committee.
- The notification of non-re-election occurred on April 3, 2026.
- The company explicitly stated there were no disagreements leading to the departure.
Byrna Technologies Inc. furnished an updated investor presentation on March 23, 2026, for use in upcoming meetings with investors. The filing is a standard Regulation FD disclosure and does not contain material non-public information that would trigger higher severity.
📋 Key Facts
- The filing was made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) on March 23, 2026.
- The primary exhibit is an updated Investor Presentation (Exhibit 99.1).
- The report was signed by Laurilee Kearnes, the Chief Financial Officer.
- The information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Byrna Technologies Inc. has promoted Luan Pham to the role of President, effective March 17, 2026. Mr. Pham, an internal hire who previously served as Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, will oversee management and strategy under CEO Conn Davis with a compensation package heavily weighted toward performance-based equity.
📋 Key Facts
- Luan Pham (54) promoted from Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer to President, reporting to CEO Conn Davis.
- Annual base salary set at $380,000 with a target short-term incentive of 80% ($304,000).
- 2026 annual long-term incentive grant established with a target value of at least $380,000, split 50/50 between RSUs and PSUs.
- Special promotion retention award of 20,810 shares granted, with half (10,405 PSUs) requiring the stock price to exceed 125% of the March 16, 2026 closing price over a 90-day period.
- Pham has been with the company since January 2021 and previously held senior roles at Laird Superfood, Golf Digest, and Ralph Lauren.
- Severance terms include 1.0x base salary for standard qualifying termination and 1.5x base plus bonus for change-in-control termination.
Byrna Technologies Inc. announced preliminary revenue expectations for its first fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2026, via a press release on March 9, 2026.
📋 Key Facts
- The filing reports preliminary revenue expectations for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2026.
- The information was disclosed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- A press release detailing the expectations was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
- The report was signed by CFO Laurilee Kearnes on March 9, 2026.
Byrna Technologies announced a leadership transition where Bryan Ganz retired as CEO and Director, replaced by Conn Davis effective March 2, 2026. The company also appointed TJ Kennedy as the new Board Chair, succeeding Herbert Hughes.
📋 Key Facts
- Bryan Ganz retired as CEO and resigned from the Board effective March 2, 2026, under a 'Qualified Retirement' provision.
- Conn Davis was appointed as the new CEO and a Director with an initial base salary of $450,000 and a target annual bonus of 100%.
- TJ Kennedy was elected Chair of the Board, replacing Herbert Hughes who remains a director.
- Outgoing CEO Bryan Ganz will receive a prorated bonus of $123,750 and has 545,000 RSUs confirmed as vested.
- Ganz entered into a 30-day advisory agreement with the company for a fee of $41,250.
- New CEO Conn Davis received a $750,000 target annual equity award and a $250,000 performance-based new-hire equity award.
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended November 30, 2025.
📋 Key Facts
- Report date: February 5, 2026
- Reporting period: Fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended November 30, 2025
- The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) regarding financial results.
- Information is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
Byrna Technologies Inc. announced the departure of its Chief Operating Officer, John Brasseur, effective February 17, 2026. The departure is stated to be for professional opportunities and not due to any disagreement with the company.
📋 Key Facts
- John Brasseur notified the Company of his decision to depart on January 29, 2026.
- Final date of employment will be February 17, 2026.
- The departure is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.
- No severance or special compensatory payments will be provided; only earned wages and standard amounts are due.
Byrna Technologies Inc. issued a press release regarding preliminary revenue expectations for its fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended November 30, 2025.
📋 Key Facts
- The company provided preliminary revenue guidance/expectations for Q4 and FY 2025.
- Reporting date of the event is December 8, 2025.
- Fiscal year end is November 30, 2025.
The Company has filed an 8-K to furnish an updated investor presentation dated November 13, 2025. This is a routine regulatory filing used to provide non-binding information to the public and investors.
📋 Key Facts
- Filed on November 13, 2025
- The filing includes an updated investor presentation (Exhibit 99.1)
- Information provided under Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 liability
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2025. The filing is a standard earnings release announcement under Item 2.02.
📋 Key Facts
- Reporting period: Third fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2025.
- Filing date: October 9, 2025.
- The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing financial results and operations.
Byrna Technologies Inc. expanded its Board of Directors from five to seven members, appointing Adam L. Roth and TJ Kennedy as new directors effective September 4, 2025.
📋 Key Facts
- Board size increased from five to seven members.
- Adam L. Roth appointed; former marketing executive at Nike, Inc. with experience in global brand innovation.
- TJ Kennedy appointed; experienced CEO with backgrounds in public safety technology (Wrap Technologies) and FirstNet.
- New directors will receive compensation consistent with the Company’s standard non-employee director program.
- No material related-party transactions involving new directors were reported for the current fiscal year.
Byrna Technologies Inc. issued an 8-K to announce preliminary revenue expectations for its third fiscal quarter ending August 31, 2025.
📋 Key Facts
- The company released preliminary revenue guidance/expectations via a press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Reporting period: Third fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2025.
- Filed on September 4, 2025.
Byrna Technologies Inc. announced the adoption of a new Executive Severance Plan and reported the results of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which included director elections and auditor ratification.
🚩 Red Flags
- Implementation of severance plans can sometimes precede management restructuring or M&A activity (Change in Control provisions are robust).
📋 Key Facts
- Adopted an 'Executive Severance Plan' on July 29, 2025, covering officers and designated key employees.
- The plan includes tiered severance multipliers (1.0x for Tier 1/2; 0.5x for Tier 3) for standard terminations, and higher multiples (up to 2.0x) in the event of a Change in Control.
- CFO Laurilee Kearnes, CMO Luan Pham, and COO John Brasseur are designated as 'Tier 2' participants.
- The CEO is explicitly excluded from participating in the Severance Plan.
- Held 2025 Annual Meeting with an 83.3% quorum (18,897,628 shares present).
- Five directors were elected: Bryan Ganz, Herbert Hughes, Chris Lavern Reed, Leonard Elmore, and Emily Rooney.
- EisnerAmper LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for FY ending Nov 30, 2025.
- Shareholders approved executive compensation on a non-binding basis.
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to furnish a press release regarding positive sales momentum during recent promotional periods and updates on retail/e-commerce expansion.
📋 Key Facts
- Company reported notable sales momentum during Amazon’s Prime Day sale.
- Reported strong performance during the July 4th holiday promotional period.
- Announced expanding presence in both e-commerce and retail channels.
- Provided updates regarding recent revenue performance and growth initiatives.
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2025. The filing serves as a formal announcement of the earnings release via Exhibit 99.1.
📋 Key Facts
- Reporting period: Second fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2025.
- Filing date: July 10, 2025.
- The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing results of operations and financial condition.
The company has filed an 8-K to furnish an updated investor presentation dated June 19, 2025. This is a routine regulatory filing used to provide supplemental information to the market under Regulation FD.
📋 Key Facts
- Company furnished an updated investor presentation via Exhibit 99.1.
- The presentation is dated June 19, 2025.
- The filing is made pursuant to Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
Byrna Technologies Inc. issued an 8-K to announce preliminary revenue expectations for its second fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2025. The filing serves as a formal announcement of upcoming financial performance guidance.
📋 Key Facts
- Report date: June 5, 2025
- Reporting period: Second fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2025
- Content: Preliminary revenue expectations announced via press release (Exhibit 99.1)
- The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes.
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2025. The filing serves as a formal announcement of the quarterly earnings release.
📋 Key Facts
- Reporting period: First fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2025.
- Announcement date: April 10, 2025.
- The company issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the financial results.
Byrna Technologies Inc. has filed an 8-K to furnish an updated investor presentation dated March 17, 2025. This is a routine regulatory filing used to provide non-binding information to the public and investors.
📋 Key Facts
- The company furnished an updated investor presentation (Exhibit 99.1) on March 17, 2025.
- The disclosure is made pursuant to Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
- The information in the presentation is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 liability.
Byrna Technologies Inc. issued an 8-K to announce preliminary revenue expectations for its first fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2025.
📋 Key Facts
- Report date: March 5, 2025
- The filing pertains to the first fiscal quarter ending February 28, 2025
- Company issued preliminary revenue expectations via press release (Exhibit 99.1)
- Information is furnished under Item 2.02 but not 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended November 30, 2024.
📋 Key Facts
- Report date: February 7, 2025
- Reporting period: Fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended November 30, 2024
- The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) regarding financial results.
- Information is furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to furnish an updated investor presentation dated December 11, 2024. This is a routine disclosure under Regulation FD.
📋 Key Facts
- The company furnished an updated investor presentation as Exhibit 99.1.
- The filing was made pursuant to Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
- The report date is December 11, 2024.
Byrna Technologies Inc. issued an 8-K to announce preliminary revenue expectations for its fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended November 30, 2024.
📋 Key Facts
- The company announced preliminary revenue guidance for Q4 and FY2024.
- Reporting period ends on November 30, 2024.
- Information was furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
Byrna Technologies Inc. held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on November 20, 2024. The meeting resulted in the election of five directors, ratification of EisnerAmper LLP as independent auditors, approval of an amendment to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, and a non-binding approval of executive compensation.
🚩 Red Flags
- None identified in this filing.
📋 Key Facts
- Annual Meeting held on November 20, 2024.
- Five directors elected: Bryan Ganz, Herbert Hughes, Chris Lavern Reed, Leonard Elmore, and Emily Rooney.
- EisnerAmper LLP ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending Nov 30, 2024.
- Stockholders approved an amendment to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan to increase available shares by 2,375,000.
- The Plan Amendment prohibits dividend payments on unvested/unexercised stock options and awards.
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to furnish an updated investor presentation dated October 28, 2024, pursuant to Regulation FD.
📋 Key Facts
- The company released an updated investor presentation (Exhibit 99.1).
- The filing is made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
- The information provided in the presentation is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 liability.
Byrna Technologies Inc. issued an 8-K to announce preliminary revenue expectations for its third fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2024.
📋 Key Facts
- The company released preliminary revenue guidance for Q3 (ended Aug 31, 2024).
- The announcement was made via a press release dated October 9, 2024.
- Information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes.
Byrna Technologies Inc. issued an 8-K to announce preliminary revenue expectations for its third fiscal quarter ending August 31, 2024.
📋 Key Facts
- The company released preliminary revenue guidance for Q3 2024 (ended Aug 31, 2024).
- The announcement was made via a press release dated September 4, 2024.
- Information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes.
Byrna Technologies Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program. The company intends to repurchase up to $10 million of its common stock over the next two years.
📋 Key Facts
- Authorization of a stock repurchase program on July 31, 2024.
- Maximum repurchase amount: $10 million.
- Program duration: Two years from authorization.
- Repurchases to be conducted via open market transactions, block trades, or Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
- Repurchases are subject to management's discretion and various liquidity/market conditions.
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to furnish an updated investor presentation dated July 23, 2024. This is a routine disclosure under Regulation FD.
📋 Key Facts
- The company furnished an updated investor presentation (Exhibit 99.1) on July 23, 2024.
- The filing is made pursuant to Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
- The information in the exhibit is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 liability.
Byrna Technologies Inc. announced the retirement of CFO David North and the appointment of Laurilee Kearnes as the new CFO, effective July 15, 2024. The transition includes a consulting arrangement for the outgoing CFO to ensure continuity.
🚩 Red Flags
- None identified; the filing explicitly states the departure is not due to disagreements.
📋 Key Facts
- David North is retiring as CFO; his departure is not due to any disagreement with the Company.
- Laurilee Kearnes appointed as new CFO and principal financial/accounting officer, effective July 15, 2024.
- Kearnes' compensation includes a $325,000 annual base salary and a target performance bonus of 60%.
- Kearnes was granted 25,000 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on June 19, 2024, with a three-year vesting schedule.
- David North will serve as an outside consultant starting July 16, 2024, for an initial term of nine months at $11,458 per month.
- The Company entered into a Separation Agreement with Mr. North involving a $82,500 payment (half of his estimated 2024 bonus).
Byrna Technologies Inc. issued an 8-K to announce preliminary revenue expectations for its second fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2024. The filing serves as a formal announcement of upcoming financial guidance via a press release.
📋 Key Facts
- The company announced preliminary revenue expectations for Q2 ending May 31, 2024.
- Report date: June 5, 2024.
- The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered 'filed' for liability purposes under Section 18.
The company has filed an 8-K to furnish an updated investor presentation dated May 20, 2024. This is a routine regulatory filing used to provide non-binding marketing or informational materials to the public.
📋 Key Facts
- Company furnished an updated investor presentation (Exhibit 99.1).
- The information provided under Item 7.01 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 liability.
- Filing date: May 20, 2024.
Byrna Technologies Inc. announced the appointment of John Brasseur as Chief Operating Officer, effective May 1, 2024. Mr. Brasseur transitions from his previous role as VP of New Product Development to this executive leadership position.
📋 Key Facts
- John Brasseur appointed as COO effective May 1, 2024.
- Base salary increased from $250,000 to $275,000.
- Target bonus opportunity increased from 50% to 60% of base salary.
- Mr. Brasseur previously served as VP of New Product Development since July 2023.
- Prior professional experience includes roles at Tactacam and SigSauer (12 years).
The company filed an 8-K to furnish an updated investor presentation dated February 26, 2024. This is a routine regulatory filing used to provide non-binding marketing and informational materials to the public.
📋 Key Facts
- Filed on February 26, 2024
- Company furnished an updated investor presentation as Exhibit 99.1
- The information is provided under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure)
- The material is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 liability
Byrna Technologies Inc. filed an 8-K to announce its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended November 30, 2023.
📋 Key Facts
- Report date: February 14, 2024
- Reporting period: Fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2023
- The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the financial results
- Information is furnished under Item 2.02 but not considered 'filed' for liability purposes