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Forgent CFO Leaves After IPO
Forgent Power Solutions shares drop 21.3% as CFO exits less than a year post-IPO.
In brief
Forgent Power Solutions shares drop 21.3% as CFO exits less than a year post-IPO. Forgent Power Solutions shares fell 21.3% for the week after CFO Ryan Fiedler left to take a consulting role, with Amy Ard named as his successor. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Forgent CFO Exits
Forgent Power Solutions shares fell 21.3% for the week to $24.92 after the company said Chief Financial Officer Ryan Fiedler is leaving to take an external consulting role less than nine months after its IPO.
CFO Successor Named
The board named Executive Vice President of Finance Amy Ard, a founding leadership team member with more than 25 years of experience, as his successor.
Stock Performance
Shares have fallen 62.2% from their June peak of $66.00, down 21.3% from the prior week's close of $31.68.
CFO Transition Details
Fiedler will remain alongside Ard for several weeks to manage the handover, having strengthened financial operations and guided the company through its IPO and record fiscal 2026.
CFO Background
Ard has held the executive vice president of finance role since January, overseeing financial planning, reporting, treasury and operational finance.
Investor Reaction
The stock trades at 132.9 times trailing earnings versus a peer average of 39.2, with investors scrutinizing fiscal first-quarter results due Nov. 12.
What Happens Next
Investors will get a fuller read on execution when Forgent reports fiscal first-quarter 2027 results on Nov. 12.
The main idea
Forgent Power Solutions shares fell 21.3% for the week after CFO Ryan Fiedler left to take a consulting role, with Amy Ard named as his successor.
