Viant Technology Inc. filed a Form 8-K on August 10, 2026, disclosing that its Board of Directors elected Craig Abrahams as a Class I director, effective August 10, 2026, and appointed him to the Audit Committee.

Key Highlights

  • New director elected: Craig Abrahams was elected as a Class I director by the Board of Directors, effective August 10, 2026.
  • Audit Committee appointment: Abrahams has also been appointed to serve as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board.
  • Initial RSU grant: The grant date fair value of Abrahams' initial grant of restricted stock units is $400,000, according to the filing.
  • Additional RSU grant: Abrahams also received an additional RSU grant with a grant date fair value equal to his prorated portion of $185,000.
  • Indemnification agreement: The company disclosed it has entered into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Abrahams.
  • Compensation policy reference: Abrahams will participate in the company's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, terms of which were described in the definitive proxy statement filed April 23, 2026.

Viant Technology Board Adds Craig Abrahams, Names Him to Audit Committee

Viant Technology Inc. (Nasdaq Global Select Market: DSP), a Delaware-incorporated company headquartered in Irvine, California, reported that its Board of Directors voted on August 5, 2026 to elect Craig Abrahams as a Class I director. His election became effective August 10, 2026, the same date the Form 8-K was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

According to the filing, Abrahams was simultaneously appointed to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board. The company disclosed that Abrahams will participate in its Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, described as "amended and restated." The filing notes that relevant terms of that policy are set out in the company's definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 23, 2026, under the heading "Director Compensation," with the exception of equity award amounts subsequently approved by the Board.

The filing specifies two RSU grants for Abrahams: an initial grant with a grant date fair value of $400,000 and an additional RSU grant with a grant date fair value equal to his prorated portion of $185,000. The company also disclosed that it has entered into its standard form of indemnification agreement with the new director. The filing was signed by Larry Madden, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, on behalf of the registrant. The company identified itself as an emerging growth company as defined under applicable SEC rules.

What Was Disclosed

Viant Technology disclosed the election of Craig Abrahams as a Class I director and his appointment to the Audit Committee, along with the grant date fair values of his initial and additional RSU grants and the execution of a standard indemnification agreement.