Rambus
Manufacturing, Software
Rambus is a provider of industry-leading chips and silicon IP making data faster and safer. With over 30 years of advanced semiconductor experience, we are a pioneer in high-performance memory subsystems that solve the bottleneck between memory and processing for data-intensive systems. Whether in the cloud, at the edge or in your hand, real-time and immersive applications depend on data throughpu
Key facts
- Employees
- 720
- Industries
- Manufacturing, Software
- Status
- Public (RMBS)
- Website
- rambus.com
Recent activity at Rambus
- : William Taulbee Appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at Rambus Inc.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On August 31, 2026, Rambus Inc. announced the retirement of John Allen, Vice President, Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer, effective September 8, 2026. John Allen will remain with the company until September 30, 2026, to aid in the transition process. The board of directors appointed William Taulbee as the new Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective the same day, September 8, 2026. The transition occurs without any disagreements related to the company’s operations or policies, indicating a smooth leadership change in the accounting department.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On August 4, 2026, Rambus Inc. entered into a Supplemental Confirmation under the Master Confirmation, forming an ASR Agreement with Mizuho Markets Americas LLC, part of an accelerated share repurchase program. The Company will repurchase shares of its common stock with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $100 million, initially receiving about 796,000 shares. The final number of shares is subject to the volume-weighted average price during the program's term, with completion expected by the end of Q3 2026. The agreement includes various terms regarding settlement and adjustments, impacting the company's share repurchase strategy and capital management efforts.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On April 29, 2026, Rambus Inc. appointed Sumeet Gagneja as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, replacing John Allen, who will transition to Vice President, Accounting and Chief Accounting Officer from the same date. Gagneja's extensive experience includes roles at Advanced Micro Devices and Western Digital, highlighting his expertise in financial leadership. His compensation package includes a base salary of $475,000 and various bonuses and stock grants totaling up to $6,625,000, which are intended to attract and retain his talent in a competitive market. This management change reflects a strategic move to enhance the company's financial oversight and direction.
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On April 23, 2026, the board of directors of Rambus Inc. approved a rebranding of the Cyber Risk Committee to the AI and Cyber Risk Committee to emphasize the role of artificial intelligence in the company's IT and data security strategies. Additionally, changes to the composition of the independent directors across various board committees were made, including the appointment of Steven Laub as Chair of the AI and Cyber Risk Committee and Meera Rao as Chair of the Audit Committee. This restructuring reflects the company's strategic focus on integrating AI into risk management and underscores a commitment to enhancing governance and oversight in these critical areas.
- : Rambus Inc. Appoints Victor Peng as Class II Director
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On February 12, 2026, Rambus Inc. appointed Victor Peng as a Class II director, effective immediately. This action increases the size of the Board of Directors to eight members, with Mr. Peng set to stand for reelection at the 2027 annual meeting. There are no arrangements or understandings with Mr. Peng regarding his appointment, and he has no family ties or material interests in transactions related to the company.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On February 12, 2026, Rambus Inc. appointed Victor Peng as a Class II director, effective immediately, and resolved to increase the size of the Board to eight members. Mr. Peng will stand for reelection at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders in 2027. Additionally, John Allen's compensation as Interim Chief Financial Officer was adjusted, granting him an extra monthly salary stipend of $17,801 and eligibility for a $150,000 transition bonus. Both appointments and compensatory arrangements are expected to influence the governance structure and financial management of the Company significantly.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On February 4, 2026, Desmond Lynch, the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Rambus Inc., announced his resignation, which will take effect on February 27, 2026, as he pursues another professional opportunity. His departure is not related to any disagreements with the company. Consequently, John Allen has been appointed as the Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective upon Mr. Lynch's departure. Mr. Allen, who also serves as the Chief Accounting Officer, has a current annual compensation of $383,985, along with a target bonus of $153,594, and will be reviewed for adjustments in line with company policies. This restructuring and executive transition indicates a significant change in the company's leadership framework, enhancing its financial management capabilities.
Leadership
- John Allen, Chief Accounting Officer
- William Taulbee, Chief Accounting Officer
- Victor Peng, Director
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Employee benefit plans
Rambus files 6 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Rambus in the news
- Rambus and ChipAgents Collaborate to Accelerate Chip Design with Agentic AI - Business Wire (Oct 22, 2026)
- Rambus stock: LPDDR6 chip expands its AI-memory lineup - techi.com (Oct 13, 2026)
- Rambus Advances Power-Efficient AI Infrastructure with Industry-Leading PMIC Designed for LPDDR6 SOCAMM2 - 01net (Oct 14, 2026)
- Rambus targets AI server memory bottlenecks with DDR5 9600 chipset - Stock Titan (Jul 08, 2026)
- M31 Expands Rambus Collaboration, Strengthening Its One-Stop MIPI Subsystem Solution - PR Newswire (Sep 17, 2026)
- Rambus Initiates $100 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Program - Business Wire (Aug 05, 2026)
- Rambus: A Leveraged Play On The AI Memory Bottleneck (NASDAQ:RMBS) - Seeking Alpha (Apr 07, 2026)
- Tradr Introduces Leveraged ETFs on Ciena, Quantinuum, Rambus, Tower Semiconductor and TTM Technologies - PR Newswire (Jul 01, 2026)
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About Rambus: questions and answers
What does Rambus do?
Rambus is a provider of industry-leading chips and silicon IP making data faster and safer. With over 30 years of advanced semiconductor experience, we are a pioneer in high-performance memory subsystems that solve the bottleneck between memory and processing for data-intensive systems. Whether in the cloud, at the edge or in your hand, real-time and immersive applications depend on data throughpu
How many employees does Rambus have?
Rambus has about 720 employees.
What is the latest news on Rambus?
On Sep 04, 2026, William Taulbee Appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at Rambus Inc.
Is Rambus a public company?
Yes. Rambus is publicly traded under the ticker RMBS.
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