York Space Systems Appoints Former Undersecretary of Navy Janine Davidson to Board and Audit Committee

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York Space Systems Inc. announced the appointment of Janine A. Davidson, a highly experienced leader with government and public company board experience, to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, strengthening corporate governance.

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• New Director Appointed

  Janine A. Davidson, former Undersecretary of the U.S. Navy and current president of Metropolitan State University of Denver, was appointed to the Board of Directors, effective April 10, 2026.

• Strengthens Audit Committee

  Dr. Davidson will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee, enhancing financial oversight given her extensive background and experience on the board of UMB Financial Corporation.

• Board Expansion

  The Board of Directors was expanded to eight members with Dr. Davidson's appointment, adding a Class II director until the 2028 Annual Meeting.

• Strategic Nomination

  Dr. Davidson was nominated by AE Industrial Partners, LP, indicating a strategic alignment with a key investor.

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The appointment of Janine A. Davidson, a former Undersecretary of the U.S. Navy and current university president with public company board experience, significantly strengthens York Space Systems' corporate governance. Her addition to the Audit Committee is particularly notable, providing enhanced oversight at a time when the company's last annual report indicated negative operating cash flow and a declining backlog. This strategic appointment, nominated by AE Industrial Partners, LP, signals a commitment to robust financial stewardship and brings valuable expertise to the board.