Huntington Ingalls Industries is adding former CEO C. Michael Petters to its Board of Directors starting October 19, 2026.

Oct 20, 2026, 5:22 PM ETNew bossRead the original at SEC EDGAR

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HII adds former CEO Mike Petters, whose shipbuilding experience may help board oversight. The filing also lists annual board payments and a larger board, but reports no change to HII's work or results.

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Petters' experience with submarines, aircraft carriers, and ship repair gives HII's board knowledge of its main work. The filing does not say his appointment changes contracts, production, sales, or profits. HII will pay board fees and grant deferred shares, and the board grows by 1 seat. The filing gives no expected effect on company results.

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