Form 8-K

8-K — ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC

Accession: 0001097149-26-000065

Filed: 2026-08-31

Period: 2026-08-27

CIK: 0001097149

SIC: 3842 (ORTHOPEDIC, PROSTHETIC & SURGICAL APPLIANCES & SUPPLIES)

Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 27, 2026

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 000-32259 94-3267295

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

410 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 1300, Tempe, Arizona 85288

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(602) 742-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.0001 par value ALGN The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

(NASDAQ Global Select Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Appointment of Quentin Blackford

On August 27, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Align Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Quentin Blackford, 48, to the Board. In connection with Mr. Blackford’s appointment, the Board increased the size of the Board from ten to eleven directors. The Company expects Mr. Blackford to stand for election at the next annual meeting of stockholders, which is expected to be held in May 2027.

Mr. Blackford will participate in the compensation program for non-employee directors as described under the heading “Director Compensation” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 7, 2026, except that the annual retainer and equity grant will be prorated to reflect his service from the date of his appointment until the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders in 2027.

Mr. Blackford has also entered into a director indemnification agreement with the Company, the form of which is filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2026, and which is incorporated by reference herein.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Blackford and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director. Mr. Blackford has no direct or indirect material interest in any existing or currently proposed transaction that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Resignation of Andrea L. Saia

On August 27, 2026, Andrea L. Saia notified the Board that she will resign as a member of the Board effective September 23, 2026. Ms. Saia’s decision to resign from the Board is not because of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices, nor was she removed for cause. The Board has determined to automatically decreased the size of the Board from eleven to ten directors, effective immediately upon Ms. Saia’s resignation.

A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Mr, Blackford and the resignation of Ms. Saia is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1

Press Release of Align Technology, Inc. Announcing Quentin Blackford to Join Align Technology Board of Directors

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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.

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

By: /s/ John Morici

John Morici

Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Finance

Date: August 31, 2026

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Align Technology Zeno Group

Madelyn Valente Sarah Karlson

(909) 833-5839 (828) 551-4201

mvalente@aligntech.com sarah.karlson@zenogroup.com

QUENTIN BLACKFORD TO JOIN ALIGN TECHNOLOGY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Andrea L. Saia to Retire After 13 Years of Service

TEMPE, Ariz. & SAN JOSE, Calif., August 31, 2026 — Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Quentin Blackford, President and Chief Executive Officer of iRhythm Technologies, as a director effective immediately and announced the retirement of Andrea Saia effective September 23, 2026.

“We are pleased to welcome Quentin Blackford to our Board,” said Kevin Conroy, Chairman of the Board of Align Technology. “Quentin is an exceptional leader whose accomplishments in global healthcare, medical technology, and digital innovation speak for themselves. His breadth of experience, strategic judgment, and commitment to advancing patient care will be tremendous assets to Align as we continue to shape the future of digital dentistry around the world.”

Mr. Blackford currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of iRhythm Technologies, a leading digital healthcare company focused on advancing cardiac care. He has served in this role since 2021. Before joining iRhythm, Mr. Blackford served as Chief Operating Officer of Dexcom, where he helped lead the company’s global operations, corporate strategy, and international growth initiatives. Previously, he held senior finance and leadership positions at NuVasive and Zimmer Holdings. Mr. Blackford currently serves on the board of

Alphatec Holdings and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). He earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Grace College.

Since joining the Board in 2013, Ms. Saia has played an important role in supporting Align's growth and transformation as a global medical device and digital dentistry leader. Her insights and counsel have contributed to the Board's oversight of the Company's strategic priorities, governance practices, and long-term growth initiatives. The Board and management team extend their sincere appreciation for her dedicated service and many contributions to Align.

"Andrea has been an exceptional member of our Board and a trusted advisor to management," said Joe Hogan, president and CEO of Align Technology. "Her deep expertise, thoughtful counsel, and unwavering commitment to strong governance have helped guide Align through a period of significant growth and innovation. On behalf of the Board and the entire Align team, I want to thank Andrea for her many contributions and years of dedicated service."

Mr. Blackford will be included in the company’s slate of director nominees in the proxy statement for Align’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. In connection with Mr. Blackford’s appointment, the Board increased its size to 11 directors. Effective upon Ms. Saia’s resignation from the Board in September 2026, the size of the Board will decrease and again be comprised of ten directors.

About Align Technology, Inc.

Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® System, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, iTero™ intraoral scanners and services, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software. These technology building blocks enable enhanced digital orthodontic and restorative workflows to improve patient outcomes and practice efficiencies for over 302.0 thousand doctor customers and are key to accessing Align’s 600 million consumer market opportunity worldwide. Over the past 29 years, Align has helped doctors treat approximately 23.5 million patients with the Invisalign System and is driving the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align™ Digital Platform, our integrated suite of unique, proprietary technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and GP dentists, and lab/partners. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.

For additional information about the Invisalign system or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com. For additional information about the iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com. For additional information about exocad dental CAD/CAM offerings and a list of exocad reseller partners, please visit www.exocad.com.

Invisalign, iTero, exocad, Align, Align Digital Platform and iTero Lumina are trademarks of Align Technology, Inc.

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