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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Resignation of Darron M. Anderson
On March 17, 2026, Darron M. Anderson notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Tidewater Inc. (the “Company”) of his intent to not stand for reelection as a Director of the Board at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). Mr. Anderson’s decision not to stand for reelection did not result from any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Anderson will continue his role as Director and member of the Audit Committee and Safety & Sustainability Committee of the Board until the expiration of his current term at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
In connection with Mr. Anderson’s resignation as a director, the size of the Board of Directors will be reduced from eight to seven Directors.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statement and Exhibits |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| TIDEWATER INC. | ||
| Date: March 19, 2026 | By: | /s/ Daniel A. Hudson |
| Daniel A. Hudson | ||
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||