A maker of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment for commercial buildings, AAON builds semi-custom rooftop units used in schools, offices, hospitals, and retail stores, plus cooling gear for data centers through its BASX brand. It was founded in 1988 when Norman Asbjornson bought the heating-and-air division of the John Zink Company in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The name "AAON" was picked to put the firm first in phone directories and is pronounced "aye-on."
AAON announces new enterprise identity 'The Aaon Group' under multi-brand structure
On August 21, 2026, AAON, Inc. announced it will operate under the trade name 'The Aaon Group' to reflect its evolution into a multi-brand organization.
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The new identity distinguishes the enterprise from its two operating brands, AAON and BASX, while preserving their distinct brands, cultures, and customer relationships.
The change does not affect operating segments, leadership team, financial reporting, or NASDAQ ticker symbol (AAON).
The company updated its investor presentation, furnished as Exhibit 99.2, and issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing the new identity.
The filing was made under Items 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and 8.01 (Other Events) to furnish the presentation and announce the corporate identity change.
AAON expands board to 11, appoints Buttermore and Jermain as independent directors
On July 28, 2026, AAON's Board increased its size from nine to eleven members by adding two Class III positions.
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Robert L. Buttermore III and Patrick J. Jermain were appointed as independent directors, effective immediately.
Buttermore will serve on the Compensation Committee; Jermain will serve on the Audit Committee.
Their terms as Class III directors expire at the annual meeting in May 2027.
The Board also adopted a First Amendment to the Bylaws to increase the maximum board size to eleven.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
AAON presents at William Blair Growth Stock Conference on June 2, 2026
The presentation, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, highlights AAON's two brands (AAON and BASX) and strategic focus on data centers, cleanrooms, and commercial HVAC.
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AAON participated in the William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago on June 2, 2026, with a presentation by CEO Matt Tobolski and CFO Andy Cheung.
As of March 31, 2026, AAON reported $2.1 billion order backlog, 26.2% gross margin, 15.4% EBITDA margin, and $1.45 EPS.
BASX brand backlog reached $1.62 billion at Q1 2026, up 160% year-over-year, driven by data center demand.
The disclosure was made under Regulation FD to provide public access to the conference presentation materials.
7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
At the May 12, 2026 Annual Meeting, stockholders elected Caron A. Lawhorn, Stephen O. LeClair, and David R. Stewart to the Board of Directors until the 2029 Annual Meeting.
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Stockholders ratified Grant Thornton, LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026, with 71,064,229 votes for and 1,692,536 against.
Advisory say-on-pay resolution passed with 63,496,580 votes for, and stockholders favored an annual frequency for future say-on-pay votes (64,209,213 votes for one year).
Proposal to amend Articles of Incorporation to increase maximum board size from nine to eleven directors was approved with 72,417,102 votes for.
Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable June 26, 2026, to stockholders of record on June 5, 2026.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
AAON appoints Andy Cheung as EVP and CFO, effective April 20, 2026
Cheung most recently served as EVP and CFO at Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. for the past three years.
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Andy Cheung will join AAON on April 20, 2026, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Rebecca Thompson, current CFO, will transition to Chief Accounting Officer effective April 20, 2026.
Cheung's compensation includes a $525,000 base salary, $341,250 target annual incentive, $787,500 target long-term incentive, a $1,500,000 one-time equity grant, and a $300,000 cash award (repayable if he leaves within 18 months).
Luke Bomer joined AAON on April 1, 2026, as General Counsel, a newly created role.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits