Each material 8-K filed by a company listed on a US stock exchange (NYSE, Nasdaq, Cboe), read and summarized: what happened, the key numbers, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). This page lists the last 45 days; every brief stays on its company's 8-K page (4787 companies, A–Z).
Sonoco said CEO R. Howard Coker will retire as director, president and chief executive officer effective December 31, 2026. The board named Ernest D. Haynes III, the company's president of Global Consumer Packaging, to succeed him as CEO and as a director on that date.
Coker's retirement is effective December 31, 2026; the board accepted his notice dated November 6, 2026.
Haynes, who joined Sonoco in 1997, has an annual base salary of $1,100,004 and a bonus target of 120% of salary.
CFO Paul Joachimczyk received a $1,500,000 restricted stock unit retention award that cliff vests on the second anniversary of the grant date.
Sonoco leadership, including Coker, Haynes and Joachimczyk, will present at an R.W. Baird conference webcast on November 10, 2026, starting 7:20 a.m. Central Time.
LKQ Corporation said Salvatore A. Abbate will become President and Chief Executive Officer and join the Board effective November 9, 2026, earlier than the previously announced December 15, 2026 start date. The change ends the interim Office of the CEO led by Chairman John Mendel and Audit Committee Chair Sue Gove, which had overseen operations since October 23, 2026.
Abbate's start date moved from December 15, 2026 to November 9, 2026
Abbate becomes principal executive officer for SEC rules on November 9, 2026
Interim Office of the CEO, Mendel and Gove, which oversaw operations since October 23, concludes
Chairman Mendel said the Board has full confidence in Abbate
SiriusXM announced that Board director Anjali Sud, current CEO of Tubi, will become Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2027, succeeding Jennifer C. Witz, who steps down as CEO and board member at the end of December 31, 2026. Sud's employment agreement sets a $2,600,000 base salary, a target bonus of two times salary, and equity awards including a $10,000,000 sign-on grant, which shareholders can track in the filing.
Anjali Sud, 43, becomes CEO effective January 1, 2027, and will remain on the Board
Sud's employment agreement sets a $2,600,000 base salary and a target bonus equal to two times base salary
Sud's package includes a $10,000,000 sign-on RSU grant and $4,500,000 in time-based and $4,500,000 in performance-based RSUs
Witz will serve as an advisory consultant from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 at $175,000 per month
Goodyear appointed Roger Wood, a current board member, as interim chief executive officer and president effective November 8, 2026, replacing Mark Stewart, who also resigned from the board. The company will search for a permanent successor while a board special committee continues a strategic review of its businesses and operations.
Wood's salary is $310,000 per month, plus a monthly restricted stock unit grant with a grant date value of $1,000,000 for up to five months or until a permanent successor is hired.
Stewart's separation is classified as a termination other than for Cause under the company's Executive Severance and Change in Control Plan.
Wood will step down as chair of the board's human capital and compensation committee and will not serve on the Human Capital and Compensation or Governance Committees while interim CEO.
Jerome Rouquet will become executive vice president and chief financial officer effective December 1, 2026, succeeding interim CFO Scott Deakin.
Azora Therapeutics appointed three new independent directors, Aida Habtezion, Paul Hastings and Thomas Soloway, effective November 3, 2026, and four directors resigned the same day, reducing the board to five members. Separately, 9,924,260 common shares were issued on conversion of Series A Preferred Stock, bringing common shares outstanding to 14,243,129 as of November 4, 2026.
Three directors appointed November 3, 2026: Aida Habtezion, M.D., Paul Hastings and Thomas Soloway; the board was reduced to five members
Four directors resigned effective November 3, 2026: J. Kermit Anderson, Cary J. Claiborne, Robertson H. Gilliland and Kevin Schuyler; Matthew Davidson was named board chair
9,924,260 common shares issued on automatic conversion of 9,924.260 Series A Preferred shares effective November 2, 2026; 3,006.341 preferred shares remain outstanding
Company has not finalized non-employee director compensation; no equity awards granted to the new directors
Vistance Networks CEO Chuck Treadway, who has led the company since October 2020, will step down as President, CEO and board member effective February 1, 2027, after resigning on November 4, 2026. The board has launched a search for a successor and retained an executive search firm, and Treadway's severance is contingent on signing a separation agreement with a general release.
Treadway resigned November 4, 2026 and leaves the CEO role and board on February 1, 2027.
Treadway's departure is treated as a resignation for good reason under his Severance Protection Agreement, with severance contingent on a separation agreement containing a general release.
The company says it returned $16.50 per share to shareholders through special cash distributions in 2026, including a $1.50 per share distribution payable November 6, 2026.
The company released third quarter 2026 results in a separate press release issued the same day, November 5, 2026.
Datavault AI's board appointed Brett Moyer as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective immediately, after Nathaniel Bradley was removed from that role on November 1, 2026. Board changes also name Kimberly Briskey Chair and Teresa Gallo Chief Operating Officer, a shake-up that bears on how the company is run and governed.
Brett Moyer, previously CFO and a director, named CEO and President effective November 6, 2026; Nathaniel Bradley removed as CEO on November 1, 2026
Stanley Mbugua, previously Chief Accounting Officer, named Chief Financial Officer; Teresa Gallo named Chief Operating Officer
Kimberly Briskey named Chair of the Board; Christopher R. Hardt named Chair of the Audit Committee
Company says it will report third-quarter 2026 results on a date to be announced
RPM International's Chairman and CEO Frank C. Sullivan announced on November 6, 2026 that he plans to retire within the next twelve to eighteen months. He will remain in his role until a successor is appointed and is expected to then stay on as Chair of the Board, as the company runs a succession planning process with its Board.
Frank C. Sullivan plans to retire in the next twelve to eighteen months, per the November 6, 2026 filing.
Sullivan has served nearly 25 years as Chairman and CEO and more than 40 years with the company.
He will remain CEO until his successor is appointed and is expected to stay on as Board Chair afterward.
GeoVax Labs said on November 5, 2026 that its Board terminated David A. Dodd as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, and treated the termination as for Cause under his 2018 Employment Agreement. Dodd remains a director and Chairman, and the company does not intend to pay the severance he would receive without Cause, but he may dispute the determination, which could lead to severance and option-vesting costs.
Termination of President and CEO David A. Dodd effective immediately, dated November 5, 2026; he remains a director and Chairman
Board cites Dodd's refusal to comply with Board-approved directives as the basis for Cause
Company does not intend to pay severance, including a cash payment of three times base salary and target bonus, or full option vesting; Dodd may dispute and claim these
Company states the termination is unrelated to its business operations, financial results, or previously filed financial statements
Power Solutions International's Chief Financial Officer, Xun (Ken) Li, notified the board on November 3, 2026, that he will resign, effective November 27, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity. The company said the resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company.
Xun (Ken) Li resigns as Chief Financial Officer, also serving as principal financial and principal accounting officer
Notice to the board given November 3, 2026; resignation effective November 27, 2026
Company states the departure was not due to any disagreement
Algorhythm Holdings' CEO and Chairman Andrew Thompson resigned effective immediately, with the board stating no disagreement over operations, policies or practices. Director Gregory D. Smith was appointed to both roles on November 2, 2026, under a CEO agreement with a base salary of $375,000 rising to $480,000 on performance conditions.
Andrew Thompson resigned as CEO and Chairman, accepted by the board on October 30, 2026.
Gregory D. Smith, age 67 and a board member since September 2026, became CEO and Chairman on November 2, 2026.
Smith's agreement provides a 2,119,542-share restricted stock award, with 1,059,771 shares vesting immediately and 1,059,771 vesting on the first anniversary of the effective date.
Severance equals two times base salary plus maximum annual bonus; the filing reports 40,848,979 common shares outstanding as of November 4, 2026.
Datavault AI's board removed Nathaniel Bradley as Chief Executive Officer and President and terminated his employment, effective immediately, on November 1, 2026. The action was approved by all directors except Mr. Bradley, who voted against it, and he continues to serve as a board member. The filing does not name a successor or an interim leader, leaving the company's top executive role open as of the filing date.
Removal effective November 1, 2026, with employment terminated immediately
Board action approved by all directors other than Mr. Bradley, who voted against it
Mr. Bradley remains a board member until the next annual meeting or earlier resignation or removal
Change Agents Corporation appointed Chief Strategy Officer Luisa Ingargiola as principal executive officer on November 4, 2026, until it names a new Chief Executive Officer, with no added compensation. The company also issued a $250,000 promissory note to Harllon Holdings LLC with a $75,000 original issue discount, requiring repayment of $325,000 on January 1, 2027, and agreed to issue 150,000 shares to consultants for services.
Luisa Ingargiola, Chief Strategy Officer since June 3, 2026, was appointed principal executive officer on November 4, 2026, and will receive no additional compensation for the role.
Promissory note issued November 4, 2026 to Harllon Holdings LLC: $250,000 principal, $75,000 original issue discount, $325,000 due January 1, 2027.
The note may be prepaid on December 1, 2026 for $312,000.
150,000 shares of common stock agreed to be issued to consultants for services, under the Section 4(a)(2) registration exemption.
Krispy Kreme's board approved an amendment to CEO Joshua Charlesworth's employment agreement on October 30, 2026. The change raises his annual cash target bonus from 100% to 150% of base salary, effective November 1, 2026, and increases his annual restricted stock unit grant from $1,000,000 to $2,500,000, starting with the 2027 grant. The filing does not state a financial reason for the change, but it raises the potential pay of the company's top executive.
Target annual cash bonus rises from 100% to 150% of base salary, effective November 1, 2026.
Annual restricted stock unit grant increases from $1,000,000 to $2,500,000, beginning with the 2027 annual grant.
Changes were approved by the Board of Directors on October 30, 2026 and disclosed in a filing dated November 5, 2026.
PNC's board appointed Alexander E. C. Overstrom, currently executive vice president and head of Retail Banking, as chief financial officer effective March 1, 2027. Robert Q. Reilly, the current CFO, will become executive vice chairman on the same date, serving as a senior executive advisor to Chairman and CEO William S. Demchak. The filing does not report financial results, so it contains no direct measure of business performance.
Alexander E. C. Overstrom, 42, joined PNC in 2014 and has led Retail Banking since July 2022.
Robert Q. Reilly has been CFO since 2013 and remains in the role until March 1, 2027.
Permanent successor for PNC Retail Banking will be named in the near future.
Blaize Holdings appointed Martin Costas as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 2, 2026, replacing CFO Harminder Sehmi, who is retiring and will assist with the transition through November 30, 2026. The filing discloses Costas's pay, including a $425,000 base salary and option grants, and the bonus he can earn tied to raising $10 million and $50 million in net financing proceeds, which links his incentive to capital raising.
Martin Costas appointed COO and CFO effective November 2, 2026; he reports to CEO Dinakar Munagala.
Harminder Sehmi retiring as CFO; transition expected to be completed by November 30, 2026.
Costas base salary is $425,000, with a target bonus of 50% of base salary tied to Qualified Financings: $10 million by December 31, 2026, and $50 million between January 1 and June 30, 2027.
Costas receives options on 4,787,837 time-vesting shares and 2,393,918 performance-vesting shares, the latter vesting if market capitalization is at least $500 million for 60 consecutive days.
Valion Bio, Inc. disclosed that Lisa Wolf, its President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has voluntarily resigned from all three roles, with the resignation effective December 11, 2026. The filing does not state a reason or name a successor, so shareholders will need to watch for a replacement announcement.
Lisa Wolf notified the Special Committee of the Board on October 31, 2026.
Her resignation covers the positions of President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
The resignation takes effect December 11, 2026, and had not yet taken effect as of the filing date.
Steven L. Bernstein retired as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of Frequency Electronics, Inc. effective November 1, 2026, and will provide transition services under a consulting agreement with an initial term ending October 31, 2027. The filing sets out his consulting fee, post-retirement benefits and the conditions under which those benefits apply, which shareholders may want to note when assessing the company's finance leadership transition.
Retirement effective November 1, 2026; agreement signed October 31, 2026, effective November 1, 2026
Annual consulting fee of $282,505, paid monthly, plus pre-approved expense reimbursement
Initial consulting term ends October 31, 2027; equity awards continue to vest during the term
Annual lifetime benefit of $38,000 under his 2015 deferred compensation agreement if the term is completed or ended without Cause, subject to a release of claims
TransUnion's board appointed David Gilbert, currently Senior Vice President and CFO for International, as interim Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2027. The change follows CFO Todd Cello's previously announced resignation effective December 31, 2026, after which Cello will serve as a full-time advisor through March 1, 2027. The company says it continues to search for a permanent CFO.
David Gilbert, who joined TransUnion in 1991, becomes interim CFO effective January 1, 2027.
Gilbert receives a $15,000 monthly stipend for his interim service.
Separate retention awards include $150,000 in cash, paid 50% in June 2027 and 50% in December 2027, and restricted stock units with a $150,000 grant date value that vest on the first anniversary of the grant.
Todd Cello resigned as CFO on September 19, 2026, effective December 31, 2026.
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics said its Chief Medical and Development Officer, Yong Ben, gave notice of his resignation on October 30, 2026, effective January 8, 2027. The filing states the departure was not due to any disagreement with the company's operations, policies or practices, and it does not name a successor.
Yong Ben gave notice of resignation as Chief Medical and Development Officer on October 30, 2026.
Resignation takes effect January 8, 2027.
The company states the resignation was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies or practices.
Digital Turbine appointed Daniel Lentz as Chief Financial Officer effective November 2, 2026, replacing Joshua Kinsell, who was interim CFO and remains Chief Accounting Officer. Lentz's pay package includes a $450,000 base salary, a $100,000 signing bonus and performance- and time-based equity awards, which tie part of his compensation to future Adjusted EBITDA and relative shareholder return.
Daniel Lentz, 48, previously served as CFO of Commerce.com, Inc. from July 2023 until joining Digital Turbine.
Lentz's compensation includes a $450,000 annual base salary, a $100,000 signing bonus and a target annual bonus of up to 100% of base salary.
Lentz received long-term awards of $1,050,000 in performance stock units and $1,050,000 in time-based restricted stock units, granted November 30, 2026.
Joshua Kinsell stepped down as interim CFO effective November 2, 2026, and continues as Chief Accounting Officer.
Gibraltar Industries said Chief Financial Officer Joseph Lovechio will resign effective November 20, 2026, to pursue another opportunity, and that the filing states his departure was not due to any disagreement on operations, financial reporting, policies or practices. Treasurer Jeffrey Watorek will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer while the company searches for a permanent successor. The change is a senior finance leadership transition, but the filing includes no financial results or guidance.
Joseph A. Lovechio resigns as Vice President and CFO, effective November 20, 2026
Jeffrey J. Watorek, Vice President and Treasurer, appointed Interim CFO, with $5,750 additional biweekly cash compensation
Lori Rizzo, Vice President and Corporate Controller, appointed principal accounting officer effective November 20, 2026
Company has commenced a search for its next Chief Financial Officer
Middleby said CEO Tim FitzGerald will step down as CEO and from the board effective March 31, 2027, and that Chief Commercial Officer Steve Spittle will become CEO on April 1, 2027. Spittle was named President effective November 5, 2026, and will join the board when he becomes CEO. The company said the succession follows its 2026 portfolio transformation and that it is also reporting third quarter 2026 results on the same day.
Timothy J. FitzGerald leaves the CEO role and the board effective March 31, 2027, and remains eligible for severance and pro-rated accelerated vesting of restricted stock units.
Steven P. Spittle became President effective November 5, 2026, and becomes CEO and a board member effective April 1, 2027.
Spittle's employment agreement, dated November 4, 2026, sets an annual base salary of $850,000 and eligibility for an annual bonus.
Tripadvisor said CEO Matt Goldberg will leave his roles as president, CEO and board member effective February 16, 2027, under a separation agreement signed November 4, 2026. CFO Michael Noonan will resign effective December 31, 2026 to pursue another opportunity, and Chief Strategy and Operations Officer Kristen Dalton will serve as interim CFO starting January 1, 2027. The filing says the departures are not the result of any disagreement with the company, and the board is working with an executive search firm to find successor leadership.
Goldberg's separation package includes $675,000 in base salary payments over 18 months and a $675,000 bonus-based payment, subject to a release and restrictive covenants.
Goldberg remains CEO through February 16, 2027, and Noonan remains CFO through December 31, 2026.
Kristen Dalton, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer since November 2025, becomes interim CFO on January 1, 2027.
Chair Jeremy Philips said the board is working with an executive search firm to identify candidates.
1stDibs reported third quarter 2026 net revenue of $23.1 million, up 5% year over year, and a net loss of $1.2 million, narrower than the $3.5 million loss a year earlier. The same day, the company said Chief Product and Marketing Officer Bradford Shellhammer will succeed David Rosenblatt as CEO on January 1, 2027, with Rosenblatt moving to Executive Chairperson.
Q3 2026 net revenue was $23.1 million, up 5% year over year; gross margin was 73.2%, compared with 74.3% in Q3 2025.
Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 million (4.5% margin), compared with $(0.2) million a year earlier; the company called it its fourth consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA.
Q4 2026 guidance: net revenue $22.2 million to $23.4 million; Adjusted EBITDA margin 1% to 4%.
Shellhammer succeeds Rosenblatt as CEO on January 1, 2027; the board authorized a $5.0 million share repurchase on November 3, 2026.
Latigo Biotherapeutics reported a third-quarter 2026 net loss of $20.9 million, down from $24.8 million a year earlier, and cash of $401.2 million that the company expects will fund operations into 2029. The company also said Todd Smith became president and CEO effective November 3, 2026, replacing Nima Farzan, who also resigned from the board.
Q3 2026 net loss was $20.9 million, versus $24.8 million in Q3 2025; R&D expenses fell to $17.5 million from $22.1 million, while G&A rose to $5.4 million from $2.6 million.
Cash and cash equivalents were $401.2 million as of September 30, 2026, expected to fund current operating plans into 2029.
Todd Smith became CEO effective November 3, 2026, with a $775,000 base salary, a 70% target cash incentive, and an option award with a $20 million grant-date fair value.
Nima Farzan will remain an employee through January 1, 2027, receive his 2026 bonus at 100% of target, and then serve as a consultant through December 31, 2027.
Brady Corporation entered into a Share Exchange Agreement on November 4, 2026, in which William H. Brady III transferred all 1,769,314 of his Class B Common Stock shares to the company in exchange for an equal number of newly issued Class A Common Stock shares. As a result of the transaction, Elizabeth P. Bruno now holds 100% of the Class B Common Stock, representing all of the company's voting power and resulting in a change in control. Dr. Bruno also stepped down from independent board committees, and the company qualified as a controlled company under NYSE rules.
On November 4, 2026, William H. Brady III exchanged 1,769,314 shares of Class B Common Stock for 1,769,314 newly issued shares of Class A Common Stock.
Elizabeth P. Bruno acquired 100% control of the company's Class B Common Stock voting power, resulting in a change in control.
William H. Brady III agreed to a 24-month lock-up period on the newly issued Class A Common Stock.
Dr. Bruno stepped down from the Management Development and Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee.
Atmos Energy said Chairman Kim R. Cocklin will retire from the board and as Chairman at the 2027 Annual Meeting after reaching mandatory retirement age. The board approved combining the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles, so President and CEO J. Kevin Akers will become Chairman, subject to re-election as a director. Shareholders will see one executive holding both top roles, with an independent Lead Director continuing under the company's governance guidelines.
Kim R. Cocklin, Chairman since December 2020 and with the company since 2006, will not stand for re-election at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
J. Kevin Akers, President and CEO, will become Chairman of the Board at the 2027 Annual Meeting, subject to shareholder re-election.
Nancy K. Quinn, the current Lead Director, will continue in that role from the 2027 Annual Meeting, subject to her re-election.
The board approved the change on November 3, 2026; the filing says Cocklin's decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company.
HP's Board appointed Emma Walmsley, former CEO of GSK, as Chief Executive Officer effective January 4, 2027, succeeding interim CEO Bruce Broussard, who will become Board Chair on the same date and succeed Chip Bergh. The filing discloses her offer letter terms, including a $1,450,000 base salary, a $30,000,000 one-time inducement equity award and a $2,500,000 sign-on bonus, and the Board increases its authorized directorships from 12 to 13 to seat her. The filing contains no financial results, so the change is a leadership transition whose effect on performance is not stated.
Emma Walmsley, 57, served as GSK CEO from April 2017 until December 2025 and joins HP as CEO on January 4, 2027.
Bruce Broussard, interim CEO since February 2026, becomes Board Chair on January 4, 2027, succeeding Chip Bergh.
Offer letter sets a $1,450,000 annual base salary and a 200% target bonus, with a $30,000,000 one-time inducement equity award.
Walmsley receives a $2,500,000 sign-on bonus, subject to prorated repayment if she leaves voluntarily or is terminated for misconduct within 12 months.
MNTN reported third quarter 2026 revenue of $80.3 million, up 15% year over year, and net income of $7.7 million, up 19%. The board also named director Tony Weisman as President and CEO effective November 2, 2026, replacing Mark Douglas, who will leave the company on December 3, 2026. The company updated its full year 2026 guidance, which calls for fourth quarter revenue of $75 million to $78 million, below the third quarter level.
Q3 2026 revenue was $80.3 million, up 15% year over year; net income was $7.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, versus $6.4 million in Q3 2025
Full year 2026 revenue is expected at $311 million to $314 million, and Adjusted EBITDA at $66 million to $68 million
Q4 2026 revenue is expected at $75 million to $78 million and Adjusted EBITDA at $8 million to $10 million
CFO Patrick Pohlen cited unforeseen execution problems in the go-to-market organization and said the sales organization is being realigned
Ensysce Biosciences said director Will Chang intends to resign after the next annual meeting, and CEO Dr. Lynn Kirkpatrick will step down as CEO and take the title of Chief Operating Officer right after that meeting. President James Morrisson is set to become CEO at the same time, a change the company had previously reported, which gives shareholders a planned leadership transition.
Annual meeting scheduled for December 14, 2026; Kirkpatrick's title change and Chang's resignation take effect around it, and both would be delayed if the meeting is delayed.
James Morrisson, the company's President, will assume the title of Chief Executive Officer immediately after the annual meeting.
Kirkpatrick agreed to amend her September 14, 2021 employment offer letter so that taking the COO role will not trigger severance obligations.
Kirkpatrick has been CEO since January 2009 and also serves as CEO of EBIR, Inc., in which the company owns 79.2%.
Children's Place said its President and Interim Chief Executive Officer, Muhammad Asif Seemab, and Chief Strategy Officer, Muhammad Umair, resigned effective November 1, 2026, and that CFO John Szczepanski became acting President and principal executive officer under the bylaws. Board member Kim Roy and Executive Chairman Turki Saleh A. AlRajhi also stepped down, and the filing says none of the resignations involved disagreement over operations, policies, or practices. The filing does not describe a permanent successor or any change in financial results, so the effect on shareholders is unclear.
Seemab resigned as President and Interim CEO and Umair as Chief Strategy Officer, both effective November 1, 2026; both will remain on the Board
CFO John Szczepanski is acting President and principal executive officer effective November 1, 2026, with no new compensation arrangements
Kim Roy resigned from the Board effective immediately, notice dated October 30, 2026
Turki Saleh A. AlRajhi resigned as Executive Chairman on November 3, 2026, and remains Chairman of the Board
Siebert Financial Corp.'s Board of Directors appointed Richard S. Gebbia and David J. Gebbia as Co-Chief Executive Officers effective November 4, 2026. John J. Gebbia, the current CEO, steps away from the CEO position on that date and will continue as Chairman of the Board, so the leadership change is significant for shareholders.
Richard S. Gebbia and David J. Gebbia, both age 59, appointed Co-CEOs effective November 4, 2026
John J. Gebbia steps away from the CEO position on November 4, 2026 and remains Chairman of the Board
Richard S. Gebbia previously served as CEO of StockCross Financial Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2020; David J. Gebbia is President of Park Wilshire Companies, Inc. and Gebbia Holdings, LLC
The filing states the Gebbia sons are related to John J. Gebbia and that no arrangements exist under which they were selected as executive officers
Picard Medical's board appointed Richard Fang, Ph.D., as permanent, full-time Chief Executive Officer effective October 28, 2026; he had served as interim CEO since June 18, 2026 and remains Chairman. The filing also discloses related-person loans from a Fang-affiliated entity, and the company had not received the $1.0 million of external funding that would have kept the earliest of those loans from coming due, so they are now payable on terms yet to be determined.
Richard Fang, Ph.D., appointed permanent CEO effective October 28, 2026; salary remains $0.4 million with no new compensation arrangement
Fang-affiliated fund lent $0.5 million at 0% interest under five loans from July 29 to October 16, 2026; no principal repaid as of October 29, 2026
As of October 29, 2026, no external funding of at least $1.0 million received; earliest loans now due on payment terms to be determined
Separate $0.7 million loan from Fang Family Fund I, LLC at 6% interest, due February 28, 2027
Concentrix Corporation announced that Chinnu Susan Varghese will succeed Andre Valentine as Chief Financial Officer effective December 1, 2026. Mr. Valentine will remain in the role in the near term and stay through the second quarter of fiscal 2027 to support the transition.
Chinnu Susan Varghese joins Concentrix on November 9, 2026 and becomes CFO on December 1, 2026.
Andre Valentine stays on as CFO in the near term and is expected to remain with the company through the second quarter of fiscal 2027.
Ms. Varghese previously was Senior Vice President and Group Controller at Marelli and CFO, Global Growth Markets at Cognizant.
Accendra Health's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Perry Bernocchi, will cease to be an executive officer under a transition agreement dated October 29, 2026, and serve as Strategic Advisor to the CEO until December 31, 2026, unless his employment ends earlier. He keeps his current base salary and remains eligible for his 2026 annual bonus at target and for applicable severance, which matters to shareholders as a senior operating leadership change.
Perry A. Bernocchi, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, ceases to be an executive officer under agreement dated October 29, 2026
Serves as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer until December 31, 2026, unless employment ends earlier
Keeps current base salary and remains eligible for 2026 annual bonus at current target
Remains eligible for severance under Officer Severance Policy or change of control agreement, as applicable
ACM Research, Inc. announced that Yue Ma began work as Chief Operations Officer effective October 1, 2026, under an offer letter with a $375,000 base salary and a $100,000 target annual bonus. The filing also discloses equity grants and a sign-on bonus, which give the company a clear view of the cost of the appointment.
Base salary of $375,000 and target annual bonus of $100,000
Stock option for 100,000 Class A shares at $83.58 per share, vesting from October 1, 2027
Restricted stock units for 13,470 shares, vesting in four annual installments; one-time $50,000 sign-on bonus and relocation benefits up to $150,000
Pfizer's board unanimously elected Cecile Guegan as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, effective November 1, 2026, after she served as interim CFO since August 16, 2026. The filing sets her base salary at $1,300,000 and her target annual cash incentive at $1,300,000, and it does not report any financial results or change to guidance.
Cecile Guegan appointed CFO and Executive Vice President, effective November 1, 2026; interim CFO since August 16, 2026
Annual base salary of $1,300,000
Annual target cash incentive of $1,300,000, equal to 100% of base salary
She will oversee all corporate finance functions, including audit, treasury, investor relations and tax
On November 3, 2026, First American Financial Corporation appointed Darryl D. Button to its Board of Directors, and he has not yet been named to any board committee. Button has been president and CEO of Pacific Mutual Holding Company since April 2022 and previously served as First American's chief financial officer from 2017 to 2021, so the appointment adds a director with prior company finance experience and current insurance leadership.
Darryl D. Button appointed to the board on November 3, 2026
No committee assignments yet, per the filing
Button has been president and CEO of Pacific Mutual Holding Company since April 2022
Previously served as First American's chief financial officer from 2017 to 2021
At its October 28, 2026 annual meeting, five director nominees did not receive a majority of votes cast and offered conditional resignations, which the board will accept or reject and announce within 90 days after certification. Shareholders also voted 956,752 against versus 422,593 for the say-on-pay proposal, and Executive Vice President Jamie Suarez is leaving his officer role after October 30, 2026, with employment ending November 22, 2026.
Five nominees did not win a majority: Andrew Alfano, Lockie Andrews, Nancy Benacci, Susan Lintonsmith and Michael Mansbach.
Say-on-pay vote: 956,752 against, 422,593 for and 76,907 abstain, with 592,063 broker non-votes.
The board will publicly announce its decision on the offered resignations within 90 days after the election results are certified.
Jamie Suarez's officer role ends at the end of October 30, 2026; his employment ends November 22, 2026, with severance subject to a release of claims.
Erie Indemnity CEO Timothy G. NeCastro retired on November 2, 2026, earlier than the previously announced December 31, 2026 date, citing personal reasons. Brian W. Bolash, the company's Executive Vice President, was appointed Interim President and CEO effective November 3, 2026, while the board's Nominating and Governance Committee continues its search for a permanent CEO.
Timothy G. NeCastro retired as President and CEO on November 2, 2026, accelerated from December 31, 2026 for personal reasons.
Brian W. Bolash, age 61, named Interim President and CEO effective November 3, 2026.
Bolash has been Executive Vice President since January 2022 and Secretary and General Counsel since October 2019.
No immediate compensation changes were reported; the board is still searching for a next President and CEO.
Beacon Financial Corporation entered into an employment agreement with Sean A. Gray, effective September 21, 2026, tied to his previously announced appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Beacon Bank & Trust. The filing sets his $1,000,000 base salary, a bonus target of 75% of base salary, and severance terms that increase if a termination follows a change in control.
Base salary of $1,000,000; annual bonus target of 75% of base salary
Annual equity awards with grant date fair value of 105% of base salary, plus a one-time restricted stock award of $275,000 vesting in three equal tranches
Severance on termination without cause or for good reason: two times base salary plus target bonus, rising to three times if within 24 months after a change in control
Ocean Capital Acquisition Corp's chief executive, chairman and director Kin (Stephen) Sze resigned effective October 30, 2026, and independent director Pok Yu (Augustine) Chow also resigned that day. On November 2, 2026, the board appointed Yiyan Li as CEO, chairman and director, and Stephen J. Posner as an independent director; Ms. Li will also act as principal financial officer until a chief financial officer is appointed.
Stephen Sze resigned as CEO, chairman and director on October 30, 2026; the filing says the resignation did not involve any disagreement with the company.
Augustine Chow resigned as independent director and from the Audit, Corporate Governance and Nominating, and Compensation committees on October 30, 2026.
Yiyan Li was appointed CEO, chairman and director on November 2, 2026, and serves as principal financial officer until a CFO is named.
Stephen J. Posner was appointed independent director on November 2, 2026, and joined the Audit, Corporate Governance and Nominating, and Compensation committees.
BGC Group announced that JP Aubin will step down from his Co-Chief Executive Officer role, his CEO of EMEA role, his Co-Global Head of Financial Services Brokerage role, and his executive officer position, effective at the close of business on December 31, 2026, when he becomes Vice Chairman. John J. Abularrage and Sean A. Windeatt will continue as Co-CEOs overseeing all regions and businesses, and the company says its strategy is unchanged. The filing contains no financial figures, so the change's effect on results is not quantified.
Effective date: close of business on December 31, 2026, when Aubin becomes Vice Chairman and reports to the Co-CEOs
Aubin steps down as Co-CEO, CEO of EMEA, Co-Global Head of Financial Services Brokerage, and executive officer
John J. Abularrage and Sean A. Windeatt continue as Co-CEOs overseeing all regions and businesses
Employment agreement amendment with BGC Brokers LP, Succursale de Genève dated October 28, 2026; press release issued November 3, 2026
Anavex Life Sciences appointed Terrie Kellmeyer, Ph.D., who had served as interim CEO since May 4, 2026, as President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, and added her to the Board. The Board reduced its size from six to five seats and is searching for an additional independent director. Her base salary remains $500,000 with an anticipated bonus of 30% of base salary, and the Board plans to review her employment agreement; the filing contains no financial results.
Appointed CEO and President effective immediately, with appointment dated November 1, 2026
Served as interim CEO since May 4, 2026; previously Senior Vice President, Clinical Development from November 2023 to May 2025
Annual base salary remains $500,000; anticipated bonus is 30% of base salary
Board reduced from six to five seats; search underway for an independent director to fill the fifth seat
Three Axe Compute directors, including Chairman Charles L. Nuzum, resigned from the Board effective October 27, 2026, and the company said the resignations were not due to any disagreement over its operations, policies or practices. The Board now has four directors and three vacancies, and CEO Christopher Miglino was appointed Chair effective November 1, 2026, succeeding Mr. Nuzum. Shareholders face a smaller Board while it searches for new directors, and the departing directors are receiving consulting agreements tied to the divestiture of the Helomics business.
Charles L. Nuzum, Daniel E. Handley and Gregory S. St. Clair resigned from the Board and all committees effective October 27, 2026.
The Board now has four directors, three of whom are Nasdaq-independent, and three vacancies.
Christopher Miglino, CEO and a director, was appointed Chair effective November 1, 2026, with no additional compensation.
Handley will receive a $120,000 cash payment; Nuzum and St. Clair will each receive restricted stock valued at $150,000 that vests six months after their consulting agreement's effective date.
Telos Corporation's board appointed Mark D. Griffin, an insider who joined the company in 1984, as President and Chief Executive Officer effective November 2, 2026, succeeding John B. Wood, who became Executive Chairman. The filing says Wood's transition was not the result of any disagreement with the company, and it sets out Griffin's $440,000 base salary and severance terms. The company will report third quarter 2026 results on November 9, 2026, the first earnings release under the new CEO.
Mark D. Griffin, age 66, named President and CEO effective November 2, 2026; previously Executive Vice President of Security Solutions since 2021
John B. Wood, CEO since 1994, becomes Executive Chairman and remains Chairman of the Board; his salary and benefits are unchanged
Griffin's employment agreement sets an annual base salary of $440,000 and 24 months of severance if terminated without cause or due to disability
Telos will report third quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, November 9, 2026
Three Anavex directors, including Chair Jiong Ma, resigned effective October 28, 2026, each citing views on strategy not aligned with the Board and management. The Board then reconstituted its audit, compensation and nominating committees on November 1, 2026, with new chairs and members.
Jiong Ma (Chair), Gautam Patel and Adrian Senderowicz resigned from the Board effective October 28, 2026
Ma and Patel cited strategic views not aligned with the Board and management; Patel and Senderowicz cited strategy to execute the business plan
Dr. Claus van der Velden chairs the Audit Committee; Dr. Peter Donhauser chairs the Compensation Committee; Dr. Axel Paeger chairs Nominating & Corporate Governance
Resignation letters are filed as Exhibits 17.1, 17.2 and 17.3
Keysight appointed Jason Kary, its current Senior Vice President and President of the Electronic Industrial Solutions Group, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective December 18, 2026. He succeeds Neil Dougherty, who notified the company on October 29, 2026 that he will step down for personal reasons and will provide transition services through the end of fiscal 2027. The company said it is not updating its outlook for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2026 and will report those results on November 19.
Jason Kary becomes CFO effective December 18, 2026, succeeding Neil Dougherty, who was CFO for 13 years.
Dougherty notified the company on October 29, 2026 and will provide transition and other services through the end of fiscal 2027.
Keysight is not updating its previously provided fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 outlook; results are due November 19.
Compensation terms for Dougherty and Kary have not been determined and will be disclosed in a later filing amendment.
Lennox International said segment president Joseph Nassab will retire from his role on December 31, 2026, and stay on as a Strategic Advisor through February 28, 2028. Geoff Dethlefsen, currently Vice President and General Manager of Lennox Commercial HVAC, will succeed him as Executive Vice President and President, Building Climate Solutions, effective January 1, 2027. The filing describes a planned leadership handover with no financial results or guidance included.
Joseph F. Nassab retires from his role on December 31, 2026, and becomes a Strategic Advisor, with a transition agreement effective January 1, 2027, running through February 28, 2028.
Nassab will receive an annual salary of $180,000 as an advisor and continue vesting in outstanding equity awards per their terms.
Geoff Dethlefsen succeeds Nassab as Executive Vice President and President, Building Climate Solutions, effective January 1, 2027.
The press release says Dethlefsen joined Lennox in 2024 and that Nassab joined the company in 2010.
Frontier Group Holdings appointed Michael Delehant, formerly Group Managing Director at Wizz Air, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 30, 2026. The company also said two senior vice presidents, Trevor Stedke and Alexandre Clerc, will leave effective November 13, 2026, and that James Fenner was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. The filing discloses no financial results, so the changes are operational and leadership changes.
Michael Delehant, age 55, starts November 30, 2026, with a $575,000 base salary and a 90% target bonus, pro-rated for 2026
Delehant's employment letter includes a $1,000,000 restricted stock unit award and a relocation reimbursement of up to $150,000
Trevor Stedke (Senior Vice President, Operations) and Alexandre Clerc (Senior Vice President, Customers) are terminated without Cause, effective November 13, 2026
James Fenner was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer; Bobby Schroeter moves to Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Lindsay Corporation named Michael Koch as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 9, 2026, replacing interim co-CFOs Brett Coburn and Alicia Pfeifer in that role. Coburn and Pfeifer remain with the company in their existing finance roles, and Coburn stays as principal accounting officer. The filing discloses Koch's base salary of $465,000, a target bonus of 65% of base salary, and a $150,000 cash signing bonus.
Michael Koch becomes CFO effective November 9, 2026; he is currently SVP, Finance and Divisional CFO at StandardAero.
Annual base salary of $465,000, target bonus of 65% of base salary, and maximum bonus up to 200% of target.
Expected annual equity award grant-date value of $650,000, plus a $150,000 cash signing bonus subject to repayment terms.
Severance equal to one times annual base salary, or base plus target bonus if terminated without cause or for good reason within one year after a change in control.
Fluence Energy's CEO Julian Nebreda left the company and its board effective October 30, 2026, and Axel Meier, a director since January 2020, became interim CEO effective November 2, 2026. Ricardo Roizen was named interim CFO, replacing Ahmed Pasha, as the company says it has begun searches for permanent CEO and CFO roles. Shareholders will get the next financial results on November 23, but the filing gives no 2027 guidance, which the company says will come later.
Julian Nebreda departed as President and CEO and resigned from the board effective October 30, 2026; Axel Meier became interim CEO effective November 2, 2026, with a $1,015,000 base salary.
Ricardo Roizen was appointed interim CFO effective October 30, 2026, replacing Ahmed Pasha; he is seconded from AES Andes for up to 90 days or longer.
John Zahurancik departed October 30, 2026; Marco Boos will become Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Success Officer effective November 15.
Fiscal year 2026 results are due after market close on November 23, with an earnings call on November 24; fiscal 2027 guidance is to be provided at a later date.
Ur-Energy said CFO and Chief Administrative Officer Roger Smith will retire effective December 1, 2026, and that Vice President Finance Jade Walle will succeed him as CFO. The Chief Administrative Officer role is being eliminated and its duties reallocated among senior management, and Smith is expected to enter a consulting agreement to support the transition.
Roger Smith retires as CFO effective December 1, 2026; a consulting agreement is expected
Jade Walle, a CPA and former PwC audit partner, appointed CFO effective upon Smith's retirement
Chief Administrative Officer role eliminated; duties reallocated among several senior managers
Walle's employment agreement adjustments not yet determined; an 8-K amendment is planned
Ingersoll Rand's board approved an amended employment agreement with Chairman and CEO Vicente Reynal that extends his initial term to February 29, 2032, raises his base salary from $1.1 million to $1.2 million, and adds a performance-based equity award. The filing also reports that Senior Vice President Michael Weatherred retired effective immediately, and that Scott Watson and Shaun Carlson were promoted to group president roles. For shareholders, the new CEO award vests only if Adjusted EPS grows at a compound annual rate of at least 8% to 10% over five years.
Reynal's base salary rises from $1.1 million to $1.2 million; target bonus stays at 150% of base salary
Expected grant on November 23, 2026 of 226,098 performance stock units, valued at about $17.1 million, vesting on Adjusted EPS CAGR of 8% (50%) to 10% (100%) over 2027-2031
Michael Weatherred retired effective immediately after notice on October 27, 2026, and will serve in an advisory role through May 2028
Scott Watson and Shaun Carlson named senior vice presidents and group presidents, both internal promotions reporting to Reynal
Utz Brands disclosed that CEO Howard Friedman will leave the company after the merger with Intersnack-linked buyers closes, with his employment expected to end November 30, 2026, and that he will leave the board at closing. The company also said board member B. John Lindeman received an offer to become CEO of Utz's post-closing operating company, subject to closing and a written employment agreement.
Friedman's employment is expected to end November 30, 2026, contingent on the merger closing; he leaves the board at closing
Friedman said his decision was not due to any disagreement with the company, Parent, or continuing stockholders
Lindeman received a letter agreement on October 29, 2026 offering the CEO role at Company LLC, with a contemplated start of November 30, 2026
Special meeting of stockholders is scheduled for November 13, 2026; two stockholder complaints were filed October 22, 2026, which the company says are without merit
Equity LifeStyle Properties said Patrick Waite will succeed Marguerite Nader as President and Chief executive officer effective January 1, 2027, and Waite will also join the Board. Nader will remain on the Board as Executive Vice Chair, and David Eldersveld will become Chief Operating Officer, as part of a multi-year succession plan. The filing reports no financial results or guidance changes.
Nader ceases to be Vice Chairman and CEO on December 31, 2026 and becomes Executive Vice Chair of the Board on January 1, 2027.
Waite, 60, becomes President and CEO on January 1, 2027 and is elected to the Board, which increases from nine to ten directors.
Waite's approved 2027 base salary is $614,935, with bonus potential of 290% of base salary; Eldersveld's is $476,558, with bonus potential of 220%.
The Board declared a fourth quarter 2026 dividend of $0.5425 per share, payable January 8, 2027 to holders of record on December 24, 2026.
Verra Mobility said CFO Craig Conti will resign effective November 4, 2026. The Board appointed Matthew Kvarda, a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, as interim CFO effective November 5, 2026, while a search firm assists in finding a permanent CFO. Kvarda's services are provided through an engagement with Alvarez & Marsal, which the company pays directly, and he will not receive compensation from Verra Mobility.
Craig Conti resigns as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 4, 2026.
Matthew Kvarda, 56, is appointed interim CFO and principal financial officer effective November 5, 2026, until a permanent CFO is appointed.
Verra Mobility will pay Alvarez & Marsal $150,000 per month plus expenses, rising to $165,000 from May 1, 2027; fees through October 31, 2027 may not exceed $1,890,000 without consent.
Spencer Stuart is assisting the Board in the search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer.
Tempest Therapeutics said Chief Financial Officer Constance Ames resigned effective immediately on October 26, 2026, citing personal considerations unrelated to the company. The board appointed Stephanie Horn-Warnock as CFO, principal financial and accounting officer, treasurer and corporate secretary, also effective immediately, and she will work for the company as a consultant under an engagement letter dated October 28, 2026.
Constance Ames resigned as CFO and from all other company positions, effective immediately, for personal considerations unrelated to the company.
Stephanie Horn-Warnock, 37, was appointed CFO effective immediately on October 26, 2026.
Horn-Warnock previously was Vice President of Finance at ROM Technologies Inc. from January 2024 to September 2026.
Under her consulting engagement letter dated October 28, 2026, the company will pay $450 per hour plus expenses and an indirect cost allocation of 5.0% of total professional fees.
System1, Inc. said its President and Chief Operating Officer, Charles Ursini, resigned effective at the close of business on October 30, 2026. He will stay on the Board of Directors and serve as a strategic advisor to management, and the filing gives no replacement or financial details.
Charles Ursini resigned as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective close of business October 30, 2026
Ursini notified the company of the resignation on October 26, 2026
He had served as President and COO since April 2024
He will continue as a director and strategic advisor to management
NextCure said its Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Udayan Guha, will be terminated effective October 31, 2026, in connection with the pending merger with Avere Therapeutics, Inc. He signed a severance agreement and release, and additional change-in-control severance is payable only if the merger closes.
Dr. Udayan Guha, Chief Medical Officer and a named executive officer, is terminated effective October 31, 2026.
The departure is tied to the pending merger of NextCure and Avere Therapeutics, Inc.
Severance follows his existing employment agreement; enhanced change-in-control severance applies only if the merger closes.
The filing does not state the dollar amount of severance.
Genworth Financial said President and CEO Thomas J. McInerney will retire and leave its board effective December 31, 2026. Jerome T. Upton, the company's CFO, will become President and CEO and join the board effective January 1, 2027, and Angela R. Simmons will become Executive Vice President and CFO on the same date.
Thomas J. McInerney retires as President and CEO and resigns from the board effective December 31, 2026.
Jerome T. Upton, currently CFO, is to become President and CEO and a board member effective January 1, 2027.
Angela R. Simmons, currently CFO of the Closed Block, is to become Executive Vice President and CFO effective January 1, 2027.
The filing says McInerney's retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the company, and compensation terms for Upton and Simmons will be disclosed later by amendment.
Estrella Immunopharma appointed Cynthia Pussinen as Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Board effective October 25, 2026, replacing Cheng Liu, Ph.D., who became Chief Scientific Officer while remaining President and a director. The filing also sets Pussinen's pay package, including a 1,000,000-share option grant and base salary increases tied to future financing, and says the Board adopted a plan to propose a change to its director class structure for stockholder vote in 2027.
Cynthia Pussinen, age 57, appointed CEO, Class I director and Board Chairperson effective October 25, 2026
Pussinen's base salary is $250,000, rising to $400,000, $450,000 and $525,000 as cumulative qualifying funding after October 25, 2026 exceeds $35.0 million, $55.0 million and $75.0 million
Option to purchase 1,000,000 shares granted on the second business day after the filing, with 25% vesting on October 25, 2027
Proposed amendment to Article V, Section A to be submitted to stockholders at the 2027 annual meeting
Shutterstock founder Jon Oringer returned as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, effective October 28, 2026, replacing interim CEO Rik Powell, who remains Chief Financial Officer. Hichame Assi, CEO of the Company's Envato unit, was named President and Chief Operating Officer, and the company said it will not hold its scheduled third quarter 2026 earnings call on November 5, 2026, citing an ongoing review of its strategic direction.
Oringer's base salary rose from $1.00 to $1,000,000; he is not eligible for an annual cash bonus for the rest of fiscal 2026 or fiscal 2027
Assi's fixed pay is AUD 775,000 a year, with a target bonus of up to 60% from fiscal 2027, and RSU awards with a target value of $1.5 million
The company will not hold its previously scheduled third quarter 2026 earnings conference call on November 5, 2026
Southern Missouri Bancorp's Chief Financial Officer, Stefan Chkautovich, resigned effective November 7, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity. The company's President and Chief Administrative Officer, Matthew T. Funke, a former CFO from 2006 to 2022, will become principal financial officer, and the filing says no new compensation arrangements were made for that role.
Chkautovich, CFO since August 31, 2023, informed the company and Southern Bank of his resignation on October 26, 2026, effective November 7, 2026.
Matthew T. Funke, President and Chief Administrative Officer, was appointed principal financial officer upon the resignation taking effect.
Funke and the company did not enter into, and do not anticipate, any compensatory arrangements for the appointment.
At the October 26, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders re-elected or elected directors Rebecca M. Brooks, David L. McClain and Mary Jane Judy to terms ending in 2029, approved the say-on-pay vote, and ratified FORVIS MAZARS, LLP as auditor fo
Summit Hotel Properties appointed Michael Nieves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and promoted Adam Wudel to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, both effective November 1, 2026. Nieves most recently served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at PENN Entertainment, and Wudel has been the Company's Executive Vice President of Corporate Development since 2024, so both changes put the Company's finance and operations leadership in new roles at the same time.
Michael Nieves becomes CFO effective November 1, 2026, with a $450,000 base salary and a time-based restricted stock award valued at $750,000.
Adam Wudel becomes COO effective November 1, 2026, with a $450,000 base salary; he has been with the Company since its 2011 IPO.
Both employment agreements run from November 1, 2026 to November 1, 2027, renewing automatically for one-year terms unless either party gives at least 30 days' notice.
PennyMac Financial reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $29 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, down from $182 million a year earlier, while total net revenues fell 26% to $469 million. The company also named Kevin Ryan as its next Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Daniel Perotti, and amended employment agreements with Chairman and CEO David Spector and President Doug Jones. Management said fourth-quarter adjusted return on equity is expected to remain near current levels.
Q3 2026 net income was $29 million, or $0.54 diluted EPS, versus $182 million, or $3.37, in Q3 2025; total net revenues were $469 million, down 26% year over year.
Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.05, down from $1.39 in Q2 2026; production segment posted a $7 million pretax loss.
Kevin Ryan, currently Chief Strategy Officer, becomes CFO on January 1, 2027; Daniel Perotti resigns as CFO effective December 31, 2026 and moves to an advisory role.
Doug Jones, President and Chief Mortgage Banking Officer, is set to retire June 30, 2027; Spector's term runs through December 31, 2031.
Hormel Foods disclosed that John F. Ghingo's employment agreement, which was tied to his role as President and was set to expire December 31, 2026, terminated October 26, 2026 under an October 23, 2026 letter agreement, as he took on the additional role of Chief Executive Officer. The filing says Ghingo now has no specified term as President and CEO, which is a governance detail rather than a change in operations or financial results.
John F. Ghingo began serving as President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 26, 2026, and continues on the Board of Directors.
His prior Employment Agreement, scheduled to expire December 31, 2026, terminated as of October 26, 2026.
The Letter Agreement was entered into October 23, 2026; the filing states he has no specified term as President and CEO.
The full Letter Agreement is expected to be filed as an exhibit to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 25, 2026.
U.S. Bancorp said Vice Chair and Chief Risk Officer Jodi L. Richard resigned effective immediately to take a position at another publicly traded company, and that the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company. Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer Troy W. Remington will serve as interim Chief Risk Officer while the company selects a successor.
Jodi L. Richard notified the company of her resignation on October 23, 2026, effective immediately
Resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices
Troy W. Remington, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, is interim Chief Risk Officer
The company has not yet named a permanent successor
The Clorox Company's board appointed Fabian Garcia, currently president of Unilever Personal Care, as chief executive officer effective January 5, 2027. Linda Rendle steps down as CEO and chair on that date and will serve as a senior advisor through April 2, 2027, while Matthew Shattock becomes independent chair. The filing lists Garcia's offer terms, including a $100,000 base salary and an $11,000,000 sign-on RSU award, and the company's first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings are scheduled for November 2.
Fabian Garcia appointed CEO effective January 5, 2027; he will also join the board
Linda Rendle steps down as CEO and director on January 5, 2027, and advises through April 2, 2027
Matthew Shattock to become independent chair, with a $225,000 chair retainer
Garcia's offer letter includes a $100,000 base salary, $2,000,000 target annual bonus and $11,000,000 one-time sign-on RSU award
Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Meghan Montana, currently Chief Strategy Officer, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2027, replacing Mark Kempa, who moves to a special advisor role through June 30, 2027. The filing sets out Montana's $875,000 base salary and Kempa's transition terms, which matter to shareholders because they mark a change in the leader of the company's finances.
Meghan Montana becomes CFO effective January 1, 2027; her base salary is $875,000 per year.
Mark A. Kempa remains CFO through December 31, 2026, then serves as Special Advisor to the CEO until his separation date of June 30, 2027.
Montana's sign-on bonus totals $1,550,000, with two $400,000 installments payable after March 1, 2027 and March 1, 2028.
Kempa will receive 33,000 time-based restricted share units in early January 2027 in lieu of a prorated 2027 bonus.
Forestar Group's Executive Chairman, Donald J. Tomnitz, will retire effective October 31, 2026, and CEO Anthony W. Oxley will also serve as Executive Chairman from November 1, 2026. Tomnitz will provide advisory services through September 30, 2028 under a monthly fee of $41,667, and the filing also adds director Stacey H. Dwyer and notes that Samuel R. Fuller will not stand for re-election in 2027.
Donald J. Tomnitz retires as Executive Chairman effective October 31, 2026; he had served in the role since October 2017
Anthony W. Oxley, President and CEO, becomes Executive Chairman effective November 1, 2026, a role designated by D.R. Horton, Inc.
Tomnitz's advisory agreement runs through September 30, 2028 at $41,667 per month, with his RSUs and PSUs continuing to vest
Stacey H. Dwyer joins the Board effective November 1, 2026, and Samuel R. Fuller will not be nominated for re-election at the 2027 Annual Meeting
Azora Therapeutics, formerly Adial Pharmaceuticals, appointed Matthew Davidson, Ph.D. as President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 28, 2026, succeeding Cary J. Claiborne, whose employment was terminated. The board also appointed Celia Economides as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Vinay Shah, and Julie Saiki, Ph.D. as Chief Strategy Officer. Stockholders approved increasing authorized common stock from 100,000,000 to 500,000,000 shares and the name change, with the new ticker AZR expected to begin trading October 29, 2026.
Matthew Davidson, Ph.D. appointed President and CEO effective October 28, 2026; Cary J. Claiborne's employment terminated, subject to a release for severance.
Celia Economides appointed CFO, succeeding Vinay Shah, whose employment was terminated effective October 28, 2026.
Authorized common stock increases from 100,000,000 to 500,000,000 shares; the amendment takes effect 12:01 AM Eastern on October 29, 2026.
Stockholders approved issuance of up to 23,561,896 shares on exercise of milestone pre-funded and incentive warrants, among other proposals.
Effective October 29, 2026, Q2 Holdings named CFO Jonathan Price co-CEO alongside Matthew Flake, who remains president and chairman, and appointed Price to a board expanded from seven to eight members. Price will also keep the CFO role during the company's search for a new CFO, and his pay and severance terms were revised as part of the change.
Effective October 29, 2026, Price becomes co-CEO alongside Flake; the board increases from seven to eight members.
Price's annual base salary rises to $520,000, and he receives an RSU grant valued at $3 million vesting over four years.
Price remains chief financial officer during the search for a new CFO, with no date for that search given in the filing.
Severance is set at 200% of base salary plus a pro-rata bonus, or 250% as a lump sum if terminated within 60 days before to 24 months after a change in control.
Align Technology said Jennifer L. Davis, former CEO of Procter & Gamble's Global Healthcare business, will become President and CEO on December 31, 2026, replacing Joseph M. Hogan, who has led the company since 2015 and will retire from the role and become a strategic advisor. Davis joins the Board as a director on November 2, 2026, and the filing sets out her pay package, including a $1,300,000 base salary and a $2,000,000 signing bonus. The change marks a planned leadership transition at the company, and the filing discloses no changes to financial results or guidance.
Jennifer L. Davis joins as CEO-elect and director on November 2, 2026, and becomes President and CEO on December 31, 2026
Joseph M. Hogan, CEO since 2015, retires as CEO on December 31, 2026 and will serve as a strategic advisor under a one-year consulting agreement with a $150,000 annual fee
Davis's pay includes a $1,300,000 base salary, a 150% target bonus, equity awards of $9,900,000 and $6,600,000, and a $2,000,000 signing bonus
Board size increases from ten to eleven directors effective November 2, 2026
T-Mobile US said Vice Chair G. Michael Sievert notified the Board on October 26, 2026, that he will resign from the Board and its Transaction Committee effective November 1, 2026, and will also stop serving as Vice Chair. The company said the timing matches the expiration of a September 19, 2025 amendment to his employment agreement, and that the resignation involves no disagreement over operations, policies or practices.
Resignation from the Board and Transaction Committee effective November 1, 2026
Notice to the Board given October 26, 2026
Timing tied to expiration of the September 19, 2025 amendment to his employment agreement
Company states the resignation is not due to any disagreement on operations, policies or practices
Enanta Pharmaceuticals said CEO Jay R. Luly, Ph.D., 70, will retire by February 1, 2027, after 23 years leading the company, and will serve as a strategic advisor for the rest of 2027. The board has started a search for a successor, considering both internal and external candidates, and named Tara L. Kieffer, Ph.D., to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. The filing does not include financial results, so the changes are mainly about management succession for shareholders.
Jay R. Luly, Ph.D., age 70, will retire as President and CEO by February 1, 2027, after 23 years with the company
Luly will continue as a strategic advisor for the remainder of 2027; the company expects to enter an agreement for this role
The board is searching for a successor, considering internal and external candidates
Tara L. Kieffer, Ph.D., age 48, was appointed Chief Operating Officer on October 28, 2026; she joined Enanta in 2020 as Chief Product Strategy Officer
Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) said CFO Matt Ofilos will resign effective November 6, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity, and that his resignation is not due to a disagreement with the company. The board appointed George Ball, a former CFO and current director, as interim CFO on the same date while it searches for a permanent successor.
Matt Ofilos resigns as CFO effective November 6, 2026; the filing says there was no disagreement on operations, policies or practices.
George Ball, CFO from 2008 to 2022 and a board member since 2022, was appointed interim CFO on October 26, 2026, effective November 6, 2026.
Ball will receive a $2.4 million restricted stock unit award that vests on the one-year anniversary, pro-rated for his actual interim service period.
The same-day third-quarter 2026 earnings release reaffirmed the fiscal 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoints and narrowed the ranges.
CooperCompanies said Albert G. White III stepped down as President, Chief Executive Officer and director on October 27, 2026, and independent director Walter M. Rosebrough, Jr. was named interim Executive Chair. The press release said the company's recent performance has not met expectations, and the company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance. Shareholders face a leadership change while a permanent CEO is sought, and the board is changing composition with Shlomo Nachman joining in December 2026 and three directors not seeking reelection.
Albert G. White III resigned as President, CEO and director effective October 27, 2026, and will remain a strategic advisor through April 1, 2027.
Walter M. Rosebrough, Jr. was appointed interim Executive Chair effective immediately; a CEO Search Committee of Lawrence E. Kurzius, Cynthia L. Lucchese and Teresa S. Madden will oversee the CEO search.
Shlomo Nachman will join the board effective December 8, 2026; Barbara Carbone, Colleen E. Jay and Robert S. Weiss will not stand for reelection at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance provided on September 9, 2026.
Goodyear said Jerome J. Rouquet, currently CFO of Visteon Corporation, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective December 1, 2026. Scott M. Deakin continues as Interim CFO through November 30, 2026. The filing also details a compensation package for Rouquet, which includes a base salary of $900,000 and a long-term incentive award valued at $3,200,000.
Jerome J. Rouquet becomes EVP and CFO effective December 1, 2026; Scott M. Deakin serves as interim CFO through November 30, 2026
Rouquet has been SVP and CFO of Visteon Corporation since February 2020; he is 59 years old
Base salary of $900,000 and target annual incentive of $900,000
Make-whole and inducement awards include a $2,500,000 cash payment on March 15, 2027 and Restricted Stock Unit awards of $2,600,000 and $700,000
Visteon said Chief Financial Officer Jerome Rouquet will leave the company effective November 30, 2026, to pursue other opportunities. Colleen Myers, the company's Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will serve as interim CFO and principal financial officer while the board searches for a permanent successor. The filing states the departure is not the result of any disagreement over operations, policies, controls or accounting.
Jerome Rouquet, Senior Vice President and CFO, leaves effective November 30, 2026
Colleen Myers, 51, named interim CFO; she has been Chief Accounting Officer since January 2024 and joined Visteon in June 2015
Myers receives a $25,000 monthly stipend while interim CFO; annual base salary rises from $286,000 to $330,000
Axcelis Technologies appointed Jeroen Delsman, formerly a Vice President at Ferrotec USA, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 12, 2026, succeeding interim CFO David Ryzhik, who will move to Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations. The filing details a $500,000 base salary and sign-on awards, and notes the appointment is tied to the pending merger with Veeco.
Jeroen Delsman appointed EVP and CFO by the Board on October 24, 2026, effective November 12, 2026
Base salary of $500,000, with a 75% target under the Axcelis Team Incentive plan starting in 2027
Sign-on RSU award with grant date value of $1,200,000, plus a $352,000 sign-on cash bonus and an $80,000 relocation bonus
David Ryzhik moves from interim CFO to Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations, reporting to CEO Russell Low
Hycroft Mining reported third-quarter 2026 results and said it held $211 million in unrestricted cash with no debt, but the filing does not include revenue, earnings or production figures. The company also said CFO Stanton Rideout will move to an advisory role effective March 16, 2027, and that a senior vice president will retire, so shareholders will see a change in finance leadership.
Q3 2026 results: $211 million in unrestricted cash and no debt; the filing gives no revenue, profit or EPS figures
CFO Stanton Rideout moves to Executive Vice President, Strategic Advisor effective March 16, 2027; search for a replacement has started
SVP David Thomas to retire; the 8-K gives March 31, 2027, while the press release gives April 30, 2027
Michael Deal named Chief Operating Officer; four new independent directors appointed
On October 20, 2026, Soren Acquisition Corp. replaced its chief financial officer and changed three of its board seats, with Joseph Tonnos becoming CFO in place of Jamie Weber, who also resigned as a director. Arghavan Di Rezze remains chief executive officer. The filing reports no financial results, and the compensation for the new directors and CFO has not been determined.
Joseph Tonnos was appointed CFO effective October 20, 2026, succeeding Jamie Weber, who resigned as CFO and director.
Spencer Gerrol and Charles N. Kahn III resigned as directors effective October 20, 2026; Roger Cloutier Jr., Austin Criden and Joseph Tonnos filled the three vacancies.
Compensation for the new directors and CFO has not been determined; each is expected to receive an indirect economic interest in founder shares held by sponsor Soren Holdings LLC.
The company furnished an October 26, 2026 press release announcing the appointments as Exhibit 99.1.
Praetorian Acquisition Corp. announced a leadership transition effective October 20, 2026. Peter Ondishin resigned as Chief Financial Officer and director, and Joseph Tonnos was appointed CFO, while three directors resigned and three new independent directors were appointed. Justin Di Rezze, M.D. continues as Chief Executive Officer, and the compensation arrangements for the new directors and CFO have not been determined.
Nicole Seligman, Erica Dorfman and Alex Elias resigned as directors effective October 20, 2026; they also served on the Audit and Compensation Committees.
Peter Ondishin resigned as Chief Financial Officer and director effective October 20, 2026.
Joseph Tonnos was appointed Chief Financial Officer and a Class II director; Roger L. Cloutier Jr., Jimmy Vaiopoulos and Charles P. Garcia were appointed as directors.
Compensation for the new directors and CFO has not been determined; they will enter the Company's standard director indemnity agreement.
Health In Tech appointed Sanjay Shrestha as Chief Executive Officer effective October 20, 2026, succeeding founder Tim Johnson, who became Executive Chairman on the same date. The filing sets out Shrestha's employment terms and restricted stock awards, and part of the equity grant depends on stockholder approval of a plan amendment.
Shrestha, age 52, previously served as a director from April 2025 until his resignation in August 2026.
Base salary is $500,000, increasing to at least $700,000 upon the Company raising at least $10,000,000.
Sign-On Award of 2,000,000 Class A shares; Market Capitalization Awards total 4,500,000 shares.
MC-2, MC-3 and MC-4 tranches (2,500,000 shares) depend on stockholder approval at the November 10, 2026 annual meeting.
Seres Therapeutics said Chief Financial Officer Marella Thorell resigned from her executive vice president and CFO roles on October 22, 2026, effective November 15, 2026. The company said she is expected to provide advisory services after that date to support an orderly transition, on terms still to be agreed.
Marella Thorell resigned as EVP and Chief Financial Officer on October 22, 2026
Resignation takes effect November 15, 2026
Thorell is expected to provide advisory services to support an orderly transition, terms not yet agreed
OpenWorld preliminarily estimated third-quarter 2026 revenue of $6.9 million to $7.2 million and a GAAP net loss of about $10.0 million, which includes about $11.9 million of nonrecurring stock-based compensation and merger-related fees. The company also named Gerard Hernandez Chief Financial Officer effective October 23, 2026, after removing Jennifer Cola from the role. The estimates are unaudited and not yet reviewed by the auditor, and the company will report final results on November 12, 2026.
Estimated Q3 2026 revenue of $6.9 million to $7.2 million, with gross margin of 80% to 82%
Estimated GAAP net loss of about $10.0 million, including about $11.9 million of nonrecurring stock-based compensation and merger-related fees
Estimated adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) of $1.7 million to $2.0 million
Gerard Hernandez named CFO effective October 23, 2026; Jennifer Cola was removed as CFO effective the same date
NETSCOUT SYSTEMS filed an 8-K disclosing that Chief Operating Officer Sanjay Munshi resigned from all positions with the company and its subsidiaries on October 22, 2026, effective immediately. The filing does not state a reason for the resignation or name a successor.
Sanjay Munshi, Chief Operating Officer, resigned on October 22, 2026
Resignation covers all positions with the company and its subsidiaries, effective immediately
The filing does not name a replacement or give a reason for the departure
XBiotech's board appointed Dr. Sushma Shivaswamy, who had been interim CEO since December 2025 and remains Chief Scientific Officer, and Jan-Paul Simard as co-chief executive officers effective October 23, 2026. Simard is the son of founder John Simard, and his employment agreement includes a one-time grant of 2,000,000 stock options, which shareholders may weigh alongside the leadership change.
Dr. Sushma Shivaswamy, 48, has been with XBiotech for 17 years and will continue as Chief Scientific Officer with an annual salary of $750,000.
Jan-Paul Simard, 24, joined in 2012; his Executive Employment Agreement is dated October 26, 2026, with a base salary of $150,000, prorated through the end of 2026.
Simard's initial grant is 2,000,000 stock options, exercisable over ten years and vesting over three years in six-month intervals.
MasterBrand said Chief Financial Officer Andrea Simon stopped serving as CFO effective October 23, 2026, and will stay on in a non-executive advisory role until March 31, 2027. Mark Young, the company's Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, was appointed Interim CFO while keeping his current role, and the company has started a search for a permanent CFO. The filing says Simon's departure is not related to any disagreement or to the integrity of the company's financial statements.
Andrea Simon's CFO role ended October 23, 2026; her advisory period runs through March 31, 2027.
Mark Young, age 49, is Interim CFO and keeps his Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer title.
Young's interim pay includes a $15,000 monthly stipend and a 30% increase in his annual bonus target, plus a one-time $150,000 retention award payable at the 18-month anniversary of his appointment.
Simon's separation agreement includes a $165,900 cash payment, conditioned on her staying through March 31, 2027, in exchange for cancelling her integration restricted stock unit award.
LiveWire Group's chief executive, Karim Donnez, resigned effective October 21, 2026. The board added two directors and formed a Special Restructuring Committee with authority over any financing, sale, restructuring or other strategic transaction, and that committee appointed Roy Gallagher of Ankura Consulting as Chief Restructuring Officer, reporting as the principal executive officer. The filing points to a possible restructuring, though it does not state the company's financial condition or any specific transaction, and it does not report quarterly results.
Karim Donnez resigned as CEO effective October 21, 2026
Roy Gallagher appointed Chief Restructuring Officer effective October 25, 2026; Company pays Ankura a monthly fee of $140,000 for his services
Special Restructuring Committee formed October 22, 2026 with authority over financing, sale, restructuring and other strategic transactions
Third quarter financial results to be released before market hours on October 29, 2026
Herc Holdings said President Aaron Birnbaum will succeed Lawrence Silber as chief executive officer effective January 1, 2027, as part of a planned succession, and Silber, CEO since 2015, will become executive chairman. The filing also sets out the pay the company expects to provide to both executives and names Michael A. Kelly as Lead Director, which shapes how the board will be led after the transition.
Aaron Birnbaum, age 60, becomes CEO and will also remain President; he has been President since January 1, 2026 and was Chief Operating Officer from January 2020 to December 2025
Birnbaum expected annual base salary of $975,000, target bonus of 125% of base salary, and a 2027 long-term equity award with grant date fair value of approximately $4,250,000
Silber expected annual base salary of $600,000, target bonus of 120% of base salary, and a 2027 long-term equity award with grant date fair value of $3,000,000
Michael A. Kelly elected Lead Director and Patrick Campbell moves from Board chairman to independent director, both effective January 1, 2027
FedEx said on October 26, 2026 that Jamere Jackson will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 30, 2026, succeeding Claude F. Russ, who has been interim CFO since June 1, 2026. Jackson has been CFO of AutoZone since January 1, 2021, and previously held CFO roles at Hertz and Nielsen Holdings. The filing also discloses his pay package, including a $1,000,000 base salary and a $2,000,000 signing bonus.
Jackson starts as CFO on November 30, 2026, replacing interim CFO Claude F. Russ, who has held the role since June 1, 2026
Jackson's annual base salary is $1,000,000, with a target annual incentive of 120% of eligible earnings paid during TY26
He will receive a $2,000,000 signing bonus in two installments (November 2026 and November 2027) and a one-time special RSU award with a grant date fair value of $5,000,000
Jackson was CFO of AutoZone from January 1, 2021, and CFO of Hertz Global Holdings from 2018 to 2020
AutoZone said Chief Financial Officer Jamere Jackson will resign effective November 25, 2026, to become CFO of FedEx Corporation. The company said the departure is not related to its financial or operating results, and it has started an external search for a successor. Vice President and Controller J. Scott Murphy will serve as principal financial officer and principal accounting officer in the interim.
Jamere Jackson resigned as Chief Financial Officer effective November 25, 2026, notified the company on October 20, 2026.
Jackson will become Chief Financial Officer of FedEx Corporation after leaving AutoZone.
J. Scott Murphy, Vice President and Controller, will serve as principal financial officer and principal accounting officer while the search continues.
CEO Phil Daniele said the company believes it is on track for a solid fiscal 2027.
Game Your Game amended two warrants held by Streeterville Capital, LLC, covering 250,000 and 1,250,000 shares, to reduce the exercise price to $1.00 per share, and Streeterville waived certain trigger provisions in related agreements. The company also appointed Wendy Loundermon as Chief Financial Officer effective October 16, 2026, and raised CEO Soumya Das's base salary and maximum annual bonus. Lower warrant pricing and higher executive pay can affect shareholder value, so both changes merit attention from investors.
Warrants for 250,000 shares (dated March 31, 2026) and 1,250,000 shares (dated June 30, 2026), both issued to Streeterville Capital, LLC, now have a $1.00 exercise price effective as of the Disclosure Date.
Wendy Loundermon was appointed CFO effective October 16, 2026, succeeding Dominic Poole, who remains Vice President of Finance with no compensation change.
Loundermon's agreement provides a $200,000 base salary, a $25,000 signing bonus and stock options on 200,000 shares vesting over 48 months.
CEO Soumya Das's base salary rose from $200,000 to $300,000 effective October 1, 2026, and his maximum annual bonus rose from $50,000 to $200,000.
AMASS Brands said its Chief Financial Officer, Zachary Ament, will resign effective November 16, 2026, and that Geoffrey McFarlane will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer from November 17, 2026. The filing also reports a revised Series C Preferred Stock certificate that lowers the conversion price floor and a termination of a warrant held by Streeterville Capital, LLC.
CFO Zachary Ament resigned, effective November 16, 2026; the company said the resignation was not due to any disagreement on operations, policies, or financial disclosures.
Geoffrey McFarlane, age 43, was appointed Interim CFO effective November 17, 2026, while the board searches for a permanent CFO.
On October 22, 2026, the Series C Preferred Stock floor price was reduced from $4.00 to $1.00 per share.
The warrant to buy up to 3,500,000 common shares held by Streeterville Capital, LLC was terminated and cancelled, with no payment due from the company.
Ardent Health said its Board found on October 19, 2026 that former CEO Martin J. Bonick failed to fully disclose third-party compensation, and recharacterized his June 2026 separation as a termination for Cause. The company will stop about $4.5 million of unpaid severance and cancel his unvested performance-based restricted stock units, and it reserved its rights to pursue other remedies. The filing says no financial statements or previously disclosed results need revision.
Bonick's employment as President and CEO and his board service ended effective June 2, 2026.
On October 19, 2026, the Board determined that facts discovered after the separation date would have supported a termination for Cause.
Ardent will discontinue about $4.5 million of unpaid cash severance and cancel or forfeit outstanding unvested PRSUs.
The company says none of its financial statements or previously disclosed results need to be revised or corrected.
Freshpet's board committee approved an enhanced compensation package for Nicola Baty, who became President effective October 21, 2026, while continuing as Chief Operating Officer. The package includes a $675,000 base salary, a long-term incentive target of at least 250% of base salary, and restricted stock units covering 58,245 shares that vest in full on June 30, 2029.
Base salary of $675,000 and annual cash bonus target of at least 80% of base salary
Long-term equity incentive target of at least 250% of base salary
RSUs for 58,245 shares under the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting in full on June 30, 2029, subject to continued employment
Offerpad said Chief Financial Officer Peter Knag will step down effective October 20, 2026, and will stay on as a Senior Advisor through November 30, 2026 to support an orderly transition. Andrew Pieper, the company's Senior Vice President and Controller, was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer and principal financial and accounting officer. The filing says Knag's departure was not due to any disagreement with the company, and the filing does not discuss financial results.
Peter Knag stepped down as Chief Financial Officer effective October 20, 2026.
Knag remains employed as a Senior Advisor through November 30, 2026.
Andrew Pieper, 44, was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer effective October 20, 2026.
Knag is eligible for separation payments and benefits under his employment agreement.
LKQ preliminarily reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $3.32 billion, down from $3.50 billion a year earlier, and a net loss of $16 million to $32 million, compared with net income of $178 million in the third quarter of 2025. The company cited underperformance in Europe, withdrew its full-year 2026 guidance, and replaced CEO Justin Jude with Salvatore A. Abbate, effective December 15, 2026, with an interim Office of the CEO in place until then.
Preliminary Q3 2026 revenue was $3.32 billion versus $3.50 billion in Q3 2025; parts and services organic revenue declined 5.4%.
Diluted loss per share of $0.06 to $0.12 compares with diluted EPS of $0.69 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.47 to $0.53 versus $0.84.
Europe parts and services organic revenue declined 9.8%, and Europe segment EBITDA margin was 4.1% to 5.1%, versus 10.0% a year earlier.
Full-year 2026 guidance, last updated July 30, 2026, is withdrawn; Andy Hamilton left LKQ Europe and Alvarez & Marsal was retained to advise on European operations.
Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings dismissed Forvis Mazars, LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm, effective after the filing of its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The filing says the company has not yet engaged a replacement, and it cites multiple previously disclosed material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, which the company says were discussed with Forvis Mazars.
Audit Committee and full Board approved the dismissal of Forvis Mazars on October 16, 2026.
Forvis Mazars's reports for fiscal 2025 and 2024 included an explanatory paragraph on substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
The company reports four material weaknesses, including limited accounting policies, insufficient review and segregation of duties, and information technology general control findings.
No successor auditor had been engaged as of the filing date; Forvis Mazars's letter is dated October 21, 2026 and filed as Exhibit 16.1.
GBank Financial Holdings Inc. said Edward Nigro resigned as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective October 22, 2026, as part of a previously approved leadership succession. Jeffrey Newgard, previously President and CEO of GBank, took over as President and CEO of the company and was appointed a director, and Nigro remains a director. The change in top leadership is a significant governance event, and the terms of Newgard's employment agreement have not yet been finalized.
Nigro resigned as Executive Chairman and CEO of the company, and as Executive Chairman and director of GBank, effective October 22, 2026; he will remain a director of the company.
Newgard, age 55, was appointed President, CEO and director of the company; he was previously Chairman, President and CEO of Bank of Idaho from July 2015.
Nigro's separation agreement provides $425,000 annualized from the separation date through the term end date, a pro-rated bonus, 18 months of COBRA premiums, and legal fees up to $10,000.
The company intends to enter a new employment agreement with Newgard, with terms to be disclosed in an amendment to this 8-K.
Kinsale Capital Group's Chief Financial Officer, Bryan P. Petrucelli, will retire from his executive role effective March 2, 2027, and was elected to the Board of Directors on October 22, 2026. Christopher R. Tangard, the company's current Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will succeed him as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on the same date.
Petrucelli elected to the Board effective October 22, 2026; board size increased from nine to ten members
Petrucelli retires as Executive Vice President, CFO and Treasurer effective March 2, 2027
Tangard, Chief Accounting Officer since March 2024 and at Kinsale since June 2019, becomes CFO and Treasurer on March 2, 2027
Comfort Systems USA said Chief Financial Officer Bill George will retire after the filing of its 2026 Form 10-K, and Chief Accounting Officer Julie Shaeff will succeed him as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The filing says George's decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company, and his restricted stock unit awards will continue to vest. The change is a planned succession, and no changes to Shaeff's compensation have been determined yet.
Bill George, EVP and CFO, notified the company on October 16, 2026 of his intention to retire, effective after the 2026 Form 10-K is filed
Julie Shaeff, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, will become EVP and CFO on the same transition date
George's time-based and performance-based RSU awards will remain outstanding and continue to vest under their terms
Compensation changes for Shaeff have not been determined; the company will file an amendment within four business days of any decision
Plumas Bancorp said Chief Financial Officer Richard Belstock will retire effective January 1, 2027, and the board appointed Kelsey Cassinelli, currently Senior Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer, as his successor on the same date. Mr. Belstock will stay on as Special Assistant to the President at roughly half his current schedule and about half his base salary, which shareholders may track as a change in the company's finance leadership during the transition.
Richard Belstock retires as EVP and CFO effective January 1, 2027, having held the role since 2011
Kelsey Cassinelli appointed EVP, CFO and Principal Financial Officer effective January 1, 2027, with a $300,000 annual base salary
Belstock continues as Special Assistant to the President at about 50% of his current schedule and base salary
Forgent Power Solutions' Chief Financial Officer Ryan Fiedler agreed to step down effective October 21, 2026, and will depart October 30, 2026, after a transition period. The Board appointed Amy Ard, the company's Executive Vice President of Finance, as CFO effective the same day. The filing does not report any change to financial results or guidance.
Ryan Fiedler steps down as CFO effective October 21, 2026; his departure date is October 30, 2026
Amy Ard, age 52, appointed CFO; her base salary is $550,000 per year with an annual cash bonus target up to 85% of base salary
Ard receives a one-time equity grant with a target grant date value of $500,000 on November 1, 2026
Fiedler's separation terms replace his prior severance; his outstanding incentive units remain outstanding and vest under their terms
Frequency Electronics said its Board elected Allen Kaplan as Chief Financial Officer effective November 1, 2026, succeeding Steven L. Bernstein, who is retiring from the roles of CFO, Secretary and Treasurer. The company also reaffirmed its fiscal 2029 financial targets, a change in leadership for a company whose finance chief is also its principal accounting officer.
Allen Kaplan, age 45, was Vice President, Finance and Business Operations for Leidos' Defense Sector and previously worked at Lockheed Martin from 2005 to 2016.
Kaplan's base salary is $280,000, with a 50% target bonus and a one-time new hire award of 5,000 restricted stock units and 5,000 performance stock units.
Bernstein will provide transition services under a planned one-year consulting agreement beginning November 1, 2026.
The company reaffirmed minimum targets for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2029: $150 million revenue, 50% gross margin and 30% operating margin.
Evercore appointed Nigel Dawn, Global Head of Private Capital Advisory, and Naveen Nataraj, Co-Head of U.S. Investment Banking, as Co-Presidents effective January 1, 2027, reporting to Chairman and CEO John S. Weinberg, who remains in those roles. Each received a one-time award of performance restricted stock units with a target value of $20 million, which vests on the fifth anniversary of the effective date, subject to continued employment.
Co-Presidents take effect January 1, 2027; both report to John S. Weinberg, who remains Chairman and CEO.
Each co-president receives a one-time PRSU award with a $20 million target value; earned units range from 80% to 200% of target based on operating income goals and relative total shareholder return over three years.
Daniel Mendelow becomes sole Head of U.S. Investment Banking; Jason Sobol becomes Chairman of U.S. Investment Banking.
Global Interactive Technologies appointed director Amy Shi as Executive Chair of its Board effective October 15, 2026, under a one-year renewable service agreement. The filing sets out her cash pay of $10,000 per month, rising to $20,000 per month after the first anniversary, plus an equity component with a reference amount of $250,000.
Amy Shi appointed Executive Chair effective October 15, 2026; she has been a director since December 2024
Cash compensation of $10,000 per month ($120,000 annually), with a review six months after the Effective Date and an increase to $20,000 per month on the first anniversary
Equity compensation with a reference amount of $250,000; part of her cash pay is deferred until the Company's next financing
Company will pay $75,000 for past executive services from July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026
Voyager Therapeutics said its board appointed Chief Business Officer and Chief Operating Officer Robin Swartz as President, effective immediately, and expects her to succeed CEO Alfred Sandrock after initial acute safety data from the VY1706 Alzheimer's trial, anticipated in the first quarter of 2027. Dr. Sandrock is expected to remain on the board, and Ms. Swartz's new employment agreement sets her base salary at $625,000 with severance protections that include acceleration of equity vesting after a sale event.
Robin Swartz appointed President effective October 20, 2026; she is also expected to succeed Alfred Sandrock as CEO after initial VY1706 safety data, anticipated in Q1 2027
Annualized base salary of $625,000 with a target annual cash bonus of 50% of base salary
Grants effective November 1, 2026: option to buy 318,500 shares and restricted stock units covering 68,250 shares
Severance if terminated without cause or for good reason; full equity acceleration if within 12 months after a sale event
MillerKnoll's board appointed Jeff Stutz as Chief Executive Officer and a board member, effective October 21, 2026, ending his service as interim CEO that began in June 2026. The board also increased its size from ten to eleven members, and the offer letter sets out his pay, equity grant and severance terms.
Stutz appointed CEO and to the board effective October 21, 2026; board expanded from ten to eleven members
Base salary of $1,000,000, with target annual incentive of 125% and target long-term incentive of 400% of base salary
One-time step-up equity grant with a target grant date value of $1,075,000, delivered 60% in performance stock units and 40% in restricted stock units
Change-in-control severance multiple raised from two to three times, and benefits continuation extended from 24 to 36 months
OPAL Fuels said Co-Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Maurer intends to retire on March 31, 2027, and will then serve as a Senior Advisor for an appropriate period. Adam Comora will become the company's sole Chief Executive Officer upon Maurer's retirement. The filing states no new compensation arrangements for Maurer beyond his existing equity awards, and no financial results were included.
Jonathan Maurer notified the company on October 19, 2026 of his intent to retire effective March 31, 2027.
Adam Comora will become sole Chief Executive Officer upon Maurer's retirement.
Maurer will remain available as a Senior Advisor; no new compensation arrangements exist beyond existing equity awards.
The Board has commenced an executive search for a President, who will report to Comora.
Silvia, Inc. said its Chief Financial Officer Renae Cormier, Chief Operating Officer Megan Pacchia and Chief Legal Officer Kyle Wood will separate from the company, with separation dates no later than October 21, 2026. The company named Catalina Abbey interim CFO and Caroline Hennigar COO, and issued a press release on a cost-cutting initiative expected to deliver more than $10 million in annualized savings.
Three officers leaving: CFO Renae Cormier, COO Megan Pacchia and Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Kyle Wood, each under a Mutual Separation Agreement dated October 20, 2026.
Each departing officer would receive $500,000 in severance paid over six months, plus fully vested Plan shares (258,317 for Wood, 366,392 for Pacchia, 194,495 for Cormier), subject to conditions.
Catalina Abbey, 45, will serve as interim CFO with a $200,000 base salary; Caroline Hennigar, 35, becomes COO with a $250,000 base salary.
Cost-cutting initiative expected to generate more than $10 million in annualized savings, with the full run-rate benefit to follow; details to come with the next scheduled financial update.
Clearfield, Inc. said President and CEO Cheri Beranek will retire on March 31, 2027, under a transition agreement dated October 15, 2026. She stays in the CEO role until the earlier of that date or the appointment of a successor, then serves as a non-executive emeritus officer. The company also said fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and full-year results are expected to be in line with its August 5, 2026 guidance.
Retirement effective March 31, 2027; the board will search for a new CEO with a nationally recognized search firm
Base salary of $483,000 and benefits unchanged during the transition; no future equity awards
2027 incentive bonus opportunity set at 100% of base salary and not prorated
Fiscal 2026 Q4 and full-year results expected in line with August 5, 2026 guidance; report due November 10, 2026
Innventure's Chief Financial Officer, David Yablunosky, ceased to hold that role on October 19, 2026, and will provide transition services as an independent contractor under a consulting agreement through May 14, 2027 or an earlier termination date. The company said Eric Stober has joined as Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, and that Chief Growth Officer Roland Austrup's service will end October 31, 2026, as finance, accounting, investor relations and communications are consolidated under Stober.
Yablunosky ceased to serve as CFO and principal financial and accounting officer on October 19, 2026.
Consulting pay is $5,500 per week for weeks of services, plus COBRA premium reimbursement and approved expense reimbursement.
Yablunosky's unvested equity continues to vest through the termination date, which is no later than May 14, 2027.
Chief Growth Officer Roland Austrup's service ends October 31, 2026.
Chord Energy said CEO Daniel Brown resigned effective October 19, 2026, and named Michael Lou, its former Chief Strategy and Chief Commercial Officer, as President and CEO and a director. In preliminary third-quarter results, the company said volumes exceeded the high end of its August 2026 guidance and adjusted free cash flow was above expectations, but the filing gives no revenue or net income figures and the financial statements are not yet final.
Daniel Brown resigned as President and CEO and as a director effective October 19, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity, and will receive no severance.
Michael Lou, age 52, was appointed President and CEO effective October 19, 2026, and will not serve on any Board committees for now.
Chord repurchased $205 million of shares in 3Q26 at an average price of $135.74, and another $44.3 million in 4Q26 to date at $142.32.
At September 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $804.7 million and total debt was $1,482.2 million; a non-operated Marcellus divestiture has $550 million in total gross consideration.
Venu Holding Corporation said its President, William Hodgson, will leave the role effective immediately, with his employment ending December 1, 2026, and no successor named. The company also applied a $12.5 million holdback to reduce its $25 million convertible debenture principal and halve the warrant shares tied to it, which the company said reduces debt service and potential dilution.
William Hodgson ceased to serve as President effective October 13, 2026 (agreed date); employment continues until December 1, 2026, with severance expected over a 90-day period
Debenture principal reduced from $25,000,000 to $12,500,000 via holdback applied as of September 30, 2026; each installment cut from $5,000,000 to $2,500,000
Investor Warrants reduced from 1,000,000 to 500,000 shares; Placement Agent Warrants reduced from 200,000 to 100,000 shares
Aramark completed its additional Series B Preferred Stock investment of $5,010,000 on October 15, 2026; first debenture installment of $2,875,000 paid October 14, 2026
Standex International said Samantha L. Stoddard, currently EVP and CFO of JELD-WEN, will become Vice President, CFO and Treasurer on December 1, 2026, replacing interim CFO Ademir Sarcevic, who will remain an executive vice president. Her offer letter sets a $575,000 base salary, a 75% target bonus, and a 175% of salary long-term incentive target, giving shareholders a clear view of the new principal financial officer and her pay terms.
Samantha L. Stoddard, age 43, joins as CFO and Treasurer effective December 1, 2026, reporting to CEO David Dunbar.
Base salary of $575,000; target bonus of 75% of base salary; long-term incentive target of 175% of base salary.
One-time signing bonus of $402,500, plus sign-on equity of $400,000 in restricted stock units and $1,006,250 in premium-priced options.
Ademir Sarcevic, CFO since May 2026 on an interim basis, will remain Executive Vice President and Group President, Electronics.
JELD-WEN said Chief Financial Officer Samantha L. Stoddard will resign effective November 13, 2026, to pursue an opportunity outside the building products industry, and that she was not leaving over any disagreement with the company. Chief Accounting Officer Jeffrey Embt will serve as interim CFO from that date while keeping his current role, and the company will search for a permanent CFO. The company also reaffirmed its full year 2026 guidance, which was first given on August 3, 2026.
Samantha L. Stoddard resigns as EVP and CFO, effective November 13, 2026; she notified the company on October 13, 2026
Jeffrey Embt, VP and Chief Accounting Officer, becomes Interim CFO and principal financial officer effective November 13, 2026
Embt receives $10,000 per month in additional cash compensation and his target incentive rises to 50% of base salary, prorated for time in the role
Full year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: revenue of $3.1 billion to $3.2 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $120 million to $150 million
Lear Corporation said CFO Jason Cardew will resign effective February 28, 2027, and retire December 31, 2027, with Jared Fedele, currently Vice President of Finance for Seating and E-Systems, taking over as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on March 1, 2027. The planned succession with a long internal candidate and an advisory period for Cardew gives shareholders a defined transition, though the filing reports no financial results or guidance changes.
Fedele, age 45, joined Lear in July 2003 and becomes CFO effective March 1, 2027
Fedele receives an initial annual base salary of $750,000 and is eligible for the Annual Incentive Plan and LTSIP
Cardew resigns as CFO effective February 28, 2027, then serves as a consultant at $22,000 per month through December 31, 2027
Fedele's severance is two times base salary plus target bonus, plus 24 months of health coverage, if terminated without cause or for good reason
Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX) announced that Dominic A. Savarino will become Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 6, 2026, serving as principal financial and principal accounting officer. He previously was CFO of Diamond Offshore Drilling from 2021 to 2024, and the filing sets out his $500,000 base salary and equity package. The filing does not report any financial results, so the change is a leadership transition for shareholders to monitor.
Dominic A. Savarino appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 6, 2026
Base salary of $500,000; target bonus 75% of base salary, maximum 150%
One-time special equity grant valued at $450,000; annual equity grant of 140% of base salary beginning August 2027
Change of control severance equal to two times base salary plus target bonus; non-change of control severance of 1.5 times base salary
Steel Dynamics announced six leadership promotions and role changes in an October 19, 2026 press release filed as Exhibit 99.1. The filing identifies Theresa E. Wagler as incoming President and Chief Executive Officer and Rick Poinsatte as incoming Chief Financial Officer, which signals a change in top executive roles for shareholders to note.
Three Senior Vice Presidents promoted effective October 1, 2026: Chad Bickford, Jeff Hansen and Tommy Scruggs
Daniel Keown named Senior Vice President over three flat rolled steel production facilities, and Yury Krotov named Vice President over four long product steel mills, both effective November 1, 2026
Dominic Freiburger named Vice President and Treasurer, reporting to Rick Poinsatte, incoming CFO
Theresa E. Wagler is described as incoming President and Chief Executive Officer
CRISPR Therapeutics promoted Andrew J. Silver, its SVP of Finance, to Chief Financial Officer effective immediately on October 19, 2026. CFO Raju Prasad resigned the same day to pursue external opportunities and is expected to remain employed until on or before November 30, 2026. The filing says Dr. Prasad's resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company on financial or accounting matters.
Andrew J. Silver, 42, becomes CFO and principal financial and accounting officer effective October 19, 2026; he has been SVP, Finance since January 2025 and joined the company in October 2018.
Silver's employment agreement sets an annual salary of $515,000, a target bonus of 45% of base salary, and a one-time grant of 25,000 restricted stock units vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date.
Raju Prasad, Ph.D. resigned as CFO; he is expected to remain employed until a date on or before November 30, 2026.
Under the agreement, termination without Cause or resignation for Good Reason carries a six-month notice period, extended to 12 months if it occurs within 12 months after a Change in Control.
Torrid Holdings' Chief Financial Officer, Paula Dempsey, resigned on October 14, 2026, effective November 12, 2026, and the company says her departure is amicable and not tied to any disagreement on accounting or reporting. Will Langley, former Belk CFO, was appointed interim CFO effective October 28, 2026, with a $702,000 base salary and a 65% target bonus.
Paula Dempsey resigned as CFO effective November 12, 2026; the company says she is leaving to pursue another opportunity and will serve through mid-November.
Will Langley was appointed interim CFO effective October 28, 2026, after serving as CFO of Belk, Inc. from January 2020 through May 2025.
Langley's pay: $702,000 annual base salary and a target annual bonus of 65% of base, prorated for 2026 and requiring employment through January 30, 2027.
BNB Standard Corporation's Board appointed Alex Odagiu as Chief Executive Officer effective October 19, 2026, and he continues as a director. William B. Miller, who had been Interim Principal Executive Officer, will remain Chief Financial Officer. The filing reports no financial results; for shareholders the change is in top executive leadership and compensation terms.
Odagiu, age 35, has been Interim President and a director since June 2026 and was an Investment Partner at YZiLabs from September 2025 until the Effective Date.
Employment Agreement provides a $525,000 annual base salary and a target annual bonus of 75% of base salary.
New hire RSU grant equal to 2.5% of common shares outstanding, to be granted after stockholder approval of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan; 60% is performance-based.
Consulting Agreement with W4 LLC, owned by Odagiu, was terminated on the Effective Date; the Company had accrued $70,968 to W4 LLC.
Expand Energy's board appointed Daniel E. Brown, formerly CEO of Chord Energy, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective when his employment begins, expected October 26, 2026. Michael Wichterich, who has been interim CEO, will step down from that role and remain Chairman of the Board, and Brown will also join the board. The filing sets out a $1,000,000 base salary and a $8,750,000 annual long-term incentive target, plus a make-whole equity award for compensation forfeited at his prior employer.
Effective date: employment anticipated to begin October 26, 2026; Brown also joins the board as an employee director
Base salary $1,000,000 with a 125% annual cash bonus target; annual long-term incentive target value $8,750,000
Make-whole award: RSUs with a target value of $4,726,662 and PSUs with a target value of $10,925,584
Michael Wichterich ceases as interim CEO but continues as Chairman; he keeps a pro-rata 2026 long-term incentive award
Mattel appointed Peter Griffith, formerly CFO of Amgen, as Chief Financial Officer effective October 20, 2026, and as a non-independent board director. Paul Ruh, the current CFO, moves to an advisory role through December 31, 2026, and director Adriana Cisneros resigned from the board on October 18, 2026. The filing does not report financial results, so it does not change reported figures, but it marks a change in the company's top finance role.
Peter Griffith starts as CFO on October 20, 2026; he reports to Chairman and CEO Roger Lynch.
Griffith's offer includes a $1,300,000 base salary, a target bonus of 100% of salary, and a $3,300,000 performance-based RSU award.
Paul Ruh's separation agreement keeps his $950,000 base salary through December 31, 2026, when his employment ends.
Adriana Cisneros resigned from the board on October 18, 2026, and the filing says the resignation was not due to a disagreement with the company.
CalciMedica's Chief Financial Officer, principal accounting officer and principal financial officer, Stephen Bardin, gave notice of his resignation on October 15, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity. The resignation takes effect immediately after the company files its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, and the company said it was not due to any disagreement.
Stephen Bardin is CFO, principal accounting officer and principal financial officer.
Notice given October 15, 2026; effective immediately after the Q3 2026 Form 10-Q is filed.
Resignation is to pursue another professional opportunity, and the company states no disagreement was involved.
The filing names no successor or interim financial officer.
Terra Innovatum Global N.V. dismissed KPMG Accountants N.V. as its independent auditor, effective October 12, 2026, and intends to engage MaloneBailey, LLP for fiscal 2026. The company says the change was not due to any disagreement with KPMG, but the filing notes material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting that have not been remediated.
Audit Committee dismissed KPMG on October 9, 2026, effective October 12, 2026.
KPMG's report on fiscal 2025 financial statements contained no adverse opinion, disclaimer, or qualification.
Filing cites material weaknesses in internal control disclosed in the 2025 Form 10-K and the June 30, 2026 Form 10-Q, which have not been remediated.
MaloneBailey previously audited the company from April 29, 2025 to January 15, 2026; engagement is subject to client acceptance procedures.
TOMI Environmental Solutions appointed Niroshan Srirathan, its interim chief financial officer, as permanent CFO, effective immediately, with the board action dated October 11, 2026. He has an annual base salary of $205,000 under an offer letter, and the company says the full letter will be filed as an exhibit to its next periodic report.
Board appointed Niroshan Srirathan, age 39, as permanent Chief Financial Officer on October 11, 2026, effective immediately.
Srirathan previously served as Interim CFO since May 16, 2026, and as Controller since May 4, 2026.
Annual base salary under the offer letter is $205,000.
The filing states no family relationships with directors or executive officers and no reportable related-person transactions.
On October 14, 2026, Copart's board approved a 10-year stock option for 20,000,000 shares for CEO A. Jayson Adair, granted outside the company's 2007 Equity Incentive Plan. The option cannot be exercised unless stockholders approve it at the 2026 Annual Meeting or a later special meeting, and it is forfeited if they do not. Shareholders may care because the award is large and is described as Adair's only substantive pay for the 10-year period, with a $1 annual salary and no expected bonus.
Option covers 20,000,000 shares in four tranches of 5,000,000 shares at $26.27, $35.03, $43.78 and $52.54 per share
Option has a 10-year term and first becomes exercisable on the 5th anniversary of the October 14, 2026 grant date, subject to continued service as CEO
Requires stockholder approval at the 2026 Annual Meeting or a special meeting after it; otherwise forfeited in full
Adair is expected to receive a $1 salary each year and no bonus or additional equity awards during the 10-year period
WidePoint Corporation's Chief Financial Officer, Robert George, tendered his resignation on October 9, 2026, citing personal and family reasons and stating no disagreement with the company. The resignation takes effect when the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 is filed, and he will assist in a non-officer role during the transition.
Robert George resigned as Chief Financial Officer; notice dated October 9, 2026
Resignation effective upon filing of the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026
Resignation is for personal and family reasons, not a disagreement with the company
Mr. George will continue in a non-officer capacity to support an orderly transition
Union Pacific said Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann will retire in early 2027 after 35 years with the company, and she will keep her current responsibilities until then. The company has not yet named a successor and said it will announce succession plans and further transition details at a later date.
Jennifer L. Hamann, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire effective in early 2027.
Hamann joined Union Pacific in 1992 and was named chief financial officer in January 2020.
Union Pacific said it will announce succession plans and additional transition details at a later date.
The filing reports no financial results; the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Erasca, Inc. said its Chief Operating Officer, Nicholas (Nik) Chetwyn, Ph.D., will leave the company, with employment ending November 2, 2026. The company said duties overseen by the COO are moving to other leadership team members to streamline its reporting structure. The filing does not disclose a successor or any financial terms of the departure.
Chief Operating Officer Nicholas (Nik) Chetwyn, Ph.D., employment terminates effective November 2, 2026
Decision made October 15, 2026, as part of a leadership realignment
COO responsibilities are transitioning to other members of the leadership team
Filing does not name a replacement or disclose separation terms
Emergent BioSolutions said Chief Financial Officer Richard Lindahl will step down as principal financial and accounting officer effective December 31, 2026, and retire on March 31, 2027, after serving as an advisor. Frank Vargo, the company's Vice President and Treasurer, will become Interim Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2027. The filing reports no financial results, so the change is a leadership transition rather than a change in reported performance.
Richard Lindahl steps down as principal financial and accounting officer effective December 31, 2026, and serves as an advisor until retiring on March 31, 2027.
Frank Vargo, Vice President and Treasurer, becomes Interim Chief Financial Officer on January 1, 2027.
Vargo's interim pay is an additional $3,850 per pay period on top of his base salary of $328,000.
Lindahl will help prepare the Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2026.
Actinium Pharmaceuticals said Matt David, M.D., began serving as chief financial officer on October 14, 2026, succeeding no one named in the filing. He previously was chief financial officer of CorMedix Inc. and will lead finance, accounting, capital markets and investor relations.
Dr. David commenced service as CFO and principal financial officer on October 14, 2026, under an offer letter dated September 30, 2026.
Offer terms include a $450,000 annual base salary, a 40% target annual bonus, and a $150,000 sign-on bonus.
He received an option on 250,000 shares and 325,000 restricted stock units under the 2026 Employment Inducement Award Plan, adopted by the Board on September 2, 2026 without stockholder approval.
Hyster-Yale's Board appointed Matthew Cornell, formerly a Stanley Black & Decker executive, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 1, 2026. CEO Rajiv K. Prasad will remain the principal financial officer until the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 is filed, after which Cornell takes over that role on November 4.
Matthew Cornell appointed SVP and CFO effective November 1, 2026
Initial base salary set at $605,000 per year, plus incentive and equity awards
Prasad serves as principal financial officer until the Q3 2026 Form 10-Q; Cornell assumes the role November 4
Cornell previously served as President and General Manager at Stanley Black & Decker from October 2022 to October 2025
Sinda Ltd. said Chief Financial Officer Luis Barreto stopped serving in that role effective October 13, 2026, and that the departure is not related to any disagreement or to matters concerning the company's financial statements, operations, policies or practices. Vice President of Finance Scott Cole was named interim CFO and principal financial officer while keeping his current role as principal accounting officer. The filing also reports that Alberto C. Zinser joined the board, which was increased to nine members.
Luis Barreto ceased serving as Chief Financial Officer effective October 13, 2026.
Scott Cole, currently Vice President of Finance, was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer effective October 13, 2026, and remains principal accounting officer.
Alberto C. Zinser, age 61, was appointed to the board on October 12, 2026; the board was increased to nine members and he has no committee assignment yet.
Super Micro Computer's board appointed Mark Long as Chief Financial Officer on October 14, 2026, effective immediately, and David Weigand ceased serving in that role. The filing sets out a $725,000 base salary, a $500,000 sign-on bonus and a $500,000 guaranteed annual cash bonus for Mr. Long, which shareholders can weigh as the company's cost of the change in its finance leadership.
Mark Long appointed CFO effective immediately on October 14, 2026; David Weigand ceased serving as CFO
Base salary of $725,000 and $500,000 sign-on bonus, which is subject to prorated repayment if he leaves before two years
Guaranteed annual cash bonus of $500,000, plus performance bonus of $225,000 to $725,000
Initial award of 120,000 restricted stock units and an option to purchase 150,000 shares, each vesting over four years, subject to Compensation Committee approval
Verra Mobility said Chief Financial Officer Craig Conti will resign effective November 4, 2026, to pursue an opportunity in a different industry, and that the departure is not related to financial or operating results. The company is searching for a permanent CFO and expects to name an interim CFO, and it reaffirmed its 2026 full-year outlook, which it first presented on August 5, 2026.
Conti notified the company on October 8, 2026, and his last day is November 4, 2026
The board has begun a search for a permanent CFO with Spencer Stuart and expects to appoint an interim CFO
Third quarter 2026 results will be released before market open on October 30, 2026, with no conference call planned
The company reaffirmed its 2026 full-year outlook, originally presented on August 5, 2026
ManpowerGroup's board appointed President and Chief Strategy Officer Rebecca Frankiewicz as chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2027, as Jonas Prising, the current chair and CEO, retires from the CEO role and becomes Executive Chair. Frankiewicz also joins the board, which grows from eleven to twelve directors, and the filing describes a leadership succession planned by the board rather than a financial result.
Frankiewicz's annual base salary rises to $1,150,000 and her target annual cash incentive to 150% of base salary, effective January 1, 2027
Frankiewicz's 2027 target long-term incentive opportunity is $7,500,000
Prising will serve as Executive Chair through December 31, 2027, with a $1,000,000 base salary and a 2027 target long-term incentive opportunity of $5,200,000
Frankiewicz's severance protection after a change of control is increased from two to three times the sum of base salary and target bonus
Hamilton Lane's board appointed Hartley Rogers as Co-Chief Executive Officer alongside Juan Delgado-Moreira, effective with the October 12, 2026 board action, and Erik Hirsch moved from Co-CEO to Executive Co-Chair while staying on the board. The filing also describes new compensation terms for Hirsch, including accelerated vesting on certain terminations and a new cash incentive award whose value the board has yet to set, which matters to shareholders because it could add future costs tied to his role.
October 12, 2026: board appointed Hartley R. Rogers Co-CEO alongside Juan Delgado-Moreira; Rogers remains Chairman and is no longer Executive Co-Chair
Erik R. Hirsch moved from Co-CEO to Executive Co-Chair, focused on strategic initiatives, and remains a Board member
Hirsch's terms include accelerated vesting or payment of certain awards on termination without cause or for good reason, plus a new cash incentive award with value to be determined by the Board, subject to a release of claims
The company expects to file a side letter with Hirsch as an exhibit to its Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2026
MongoDB's board appointed Dev Ittycheria as interim president and chief executive officer effective September 28, 2026, and his employment agreement, signed October 14, 2026, sets a $500,000 base salary and a $15 million RSU grant. The company also granted CFO Michael Berry a $10 million service-vesting RSU retention award, which signals the company is locking in senior leadership during a CEO transition.
Ittycheria's pay: $500,000 base salary, $500,000 sign-on bonus, and a 70% target bonus ($350,000), prorated for fiscal 2027
Ittycheria RSU grant valued at $15 million, vesting in four quarterly installments through October 1, 2027
Berry retention RSU grant valued at $10 million, vesting in three installments from April 1, 2027 to April 1, 2028
Ittycheria's advisory agreement from October 2025 is replaced by the new employment agreement
Comtech said CFO Michael Bondi will leave after he files the first-quarter fiscal 2027 Form 10-Q, and Richard Nyren, now Executive Vice President, Finance, will become CFO at that point. The company tied the changes to the anticipated closing of the sale of most of its Satellite and Space Communications business to an affiliate of Gilat Satellite Networks, and it also named Amy Rothstein-Hovey as General Counsel. The filing says Bondi's departure is amicable and not the result of any disagreement on accounting, financial reporting or controls.
Bondi remains CFO through the filing of the first-quarter fiscal 2027 Form 10-Q, currently anticipated by December 10, 2026
Nyren, age 56, has an annualized base salary of $425,000, a 75% target bonus and a $100,000 sign-on bonus
Bondi receives a lump sum severance of 2.0 times his base salary plus target bonus, plus $500,000 and $300,000 cash payments in place of certain equity awards
Rothstein-Hovey joined as General Counsel on October 1, 2026, succeeding Don Walther, who remains through the S&S closing
Mattel amended the September 29, 2026 offer letter with Roger Lynch, its Chief Executive Officer, setting his start date as October 12, 2026 and moving the timing of his initial equity awards to that date. The amendment also raises his change-in-control severance multiplier to 2.99 times from two times for terminations on or before December 31, 2028, and adds an excise tax make-whole payment for changes of control on or before that date, which shareholders may view as added cost tied to the CEO's pay package.
Start date set as October 12, 2026; make-whole, inducement and 2026 annual long-term awards now granted on that date rather than the last trading day of the month
Awards total 461,538 make-whole RSUs, 461,538 inducement PSUs and 461,538 annual PSUs at target plus 307,692 annual RSUs
Change-in-control cash severance multiplier raised to 2.99 times from two times for qualifying terminations through December 31, 2028
Excise tax make-whole provision applies to a change of control on or before December 31, 2028; the filing says the amendment followed recent external developments
Yext's board on October 11, 2026 approved a nonstatutory stock option for CEO Michael Walrath covering 11,000,000 shares at a $7.00 exercise price, a premium to the $6.93 close on October 9, 2026. The option vests only if the stock hits one of 14 escalating price targets over up to ten years, and it requires stockholder approval within twelve months. The grant is significant because it aligns the CEO's potential pay with large share price gains, but its value depends entirely on those gains being achieved.
Option covers 11,000,000 shares at $7.00 per share, with a ten-year term
Vesting is tied to 14 tranches with target prices from $21.00 to $88.08 per share
Option is subject to stockholder approval within twelve months and is granted outside the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan
Exhibit 10.1, the Stand-Alone Stock Option Agreement dated October 11, 2026, is filed with the report
PC Connection, Inc. (CNXN) said Matthew Zafirovski joined the company as President and Chief Operating Officer effective October 12, 2026, reporting to CEO Timothy McGrath. McGrath ceased serving as President but remains Chief Executive Officer. The filing describes a new executive hire with a $700,000 base salary and a 25,000 restricted stock unit grant.
Matthew Zafirovski, 41, was CEO of Tusker from 2022 to 2026 and COO of Tusker from 2020 to 2022
Base salary of $700,000; bonus eligibility at a basic rate of 100% of base salary under the Executive Bonus Plan
Grant of 25,000 restricted stock units vesting 25% per year, starting on the first anniversary of the grant date
Severance equal to base salary for the shorter of six months or until he secures other employment, if terminated without cause, death, or disability
TOP Financial Group Limited said it has established its global headquarters in Houston, Texas, and restructured its Board of Directors and senior leadership. The filing says the executive team's relocation to the United States is being implemented in phases, and the Board has grown from five to seven directors with new leadership appointments. The filing reports no financial results, so the changes are governance and leadership moves rather than a change in reported performance.
Board size increased from five to seven directors, under the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee's guidance.
Jennifer Hoi Ling Tam appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director; Dean Huge added as Independent Director; Yuli Yan added as Executive Director.
Principal executive office established at 4201 Main Street, Suite 200, Houston, Texas 77002, following a September 4, 2026 announcement.
North American region holds 85.7% of board representation; the UK citizen accounts for the remaining 14.3%.
Polar Power's board approved a co-CEO structure under which Chris Mayer became Co-Chief Executive Officer effective October 6, 2026, while Arthur Sams continues as Co-CEO and President. Mayer will oversee corporate strategy, financial performance, investor relations and capital allocation, and Sams will oversee operations, and Mayer is also the managing member of CL Investment, an investor that holds the Company's securities and has a board designee.
Chris Mayer, age 30, appointed Co-CEO effective October 6, 2026, with no compensatory arrangement disclosed for his appointment.
Arthur Sams remains Co-CEO and President; his compensation will not change under the new structure.
Mayer controls CL Investment, which bought 833 Series A Convertible Preferred shares and warrants for 227,182 common shares on August 5, 2026, and a $82,500 convertible note for $75,000 on August 28, 2026.
The Company announced the structure in a press release dated October 12, 2026, citing growth opportunities in telecom, data centers and defense.
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