aur-20220414

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2022

AURORA INNOVATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-40216

98-1562265

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)


1654 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA						15222
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each

exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share

AUR

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50

AUROW

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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

On April 14, 2022, William Mouat, who serves as General Counsel, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of Aurora Innovation, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his intention to leave the Company effective June 3, 2022 (the “Departure Date”). Mr. Mouat’s departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company. An internal member of the Company’s legal team (the “Interim GC”) has been appointed to the positions of Interim General Counsel, Treasurer and Secretary, effective as of the date of Mr. Mouat’s departure, while the Board of Directors considers both internal and external candidates for Mr. Mouat’s replacement. During this transition period, the Interim GC, along with others on the Company’s legal and executive teams, will assume Mr. Mouat’s responsibilities. Mr. Mouat will be engaged as an advisor, effective as of the Departure Date, and will work with the Company to help identify his replacement and ensure an orderly transition. The Company thanks Mr. Mouat for his contributions and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.

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.

Dated: April 18, 2022



AURORA INNOVATION, INC.

By:						/s/ Richard Tame
Name:						Richard Tame
Title:						Chief Financial Officer