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8-K filings in June 2024, explained

109 material Form 8-K filings that 99 companies we cover made with the SEC in June 2024, each read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). All of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).

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COHUCOHU INC Jun 28, 4:17 PM ET

Cohu GC Thomas Kampfer Moves to Part-Time Role Effective July 15, 2024

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Cohu said its senior vice president of corporate development, general counsel and secretary, Thomas D. Kampfer, will move to a part-time role at 60% time effective July 15, 2024, and will no longer be an executive officer. Legal and corporate secretary duties will pass to Emily R. Lough, who joined the company in October 2023, under the company's succession plan.

  • Thomas D. Kampfer transitions to part-time, reducing his time to 60%, effective July 15, 2024, and reports to CEO Luis A. Müller.
  • Kampfer's annual base salary falls 40%, from $405,000 to $243,000.
  • Emily R. Lough, currently vice president, assistant general counsel and assistant secretary, assumes legal and corporate secretary duties.
  • Kampfer's short-term incentive participation will be pro-rated; other terms, including equity vesting, are unchanged.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
RBCRBC Bearings INC Jun 28, 4:00 PM ET

RBC Bearings amends CEO and COO employment agreements, adds new equity award programs

Neutral leadership Written later 1.015.02

On June 27, 2024, RBC Bearings amended and restated the employment agreements of CEO Dr. Michael J. Hartnett and COO Daniel A. Bergeron, with initial terms expiring March 31, 2026 and automatic annual renewals. The new agreements set Hartnett's base salary at $1,500,000 and Bergeron's at $672,525, and add three annual equity awards tied to adjusted EBITDA, five-year TSR and three-year ROIC, which shareholders may watch as a measure of how pay is linked to performance.

  • Hartnett base salary set at $1,500,000 per year, retroactive to March 31, 2024; Bergeron base salary set at $672,525 per year
  • Initial term of both agreements expires March 31, 2026, with automatic annual renewals unless either party gives 90 days' notice
  • New equity awards based on one-year adjusted EBITDA, five-year TSR versus peer average, and three-year ROIC, with first TSR and ROIC awards in fiscal 2028
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
WABCWESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION Jun 28, 12:13 PM ET

Westamerica Bancorporation names Anela Jonas as chief financial officer effective June 27

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Westamerica Bancorporation appointed Anela Jonas as Chief Financial Officer effective June 27, 2024, replacing the prior arrangement in which John "Robert" Thorson served in that role. Ms. Jonas has worked in the company's Finance and Administration Division for thirteen years, including as Controller, and the filing states that Mr. Thorson keeps his title of Treasurer and Treasury Division Manager.

  • Anela Jonas appointed Chief Financial Officer effective June 27, 2024
  • Jonas is a California licensed certified public accountant (inactive) with thirteen years in the Finance and Administration Division, including as Controller
  • John "Robert" Thorson retains his responsibilities as Treasurer and Treasury Division Manager, having previously served as CFO from 2005 through 2019 and from March 2023 through June 2024
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GDDYGoDaddy Inc. Jun 27, 4:42 PM ET

GoDaddy adds Graham Smith to board, joins Audit and Finance Committee

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

GoDaddy's board appointed Graham Smith as an independent director effective June 26, 2024, and placed him on the Audit and Finance Committee. Smith receives a $255,000 initial restricted stock unit award vesting on the one-year anniversary of grant, and a director seat change of this kind is routine governance rather than a change in operations or financial results.

  • Graham Smith appointed to the board effective June 26, 2024, as a Class I director serving until the 2025 annual meeting
  • Initial restricted stock unit award with an aggregate value of $255,000, vesting on the one-year grant anniversary
  • Smith joins the Audit and Finance Committee and the board deems him an audit committee financial expert
  • Smith previously chaired Splunk's board until Cisco acquired it in March 2024 and retired as Salesforce CFO in 2015
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
JJSFJ&J SNACK FOODS CORP Jun 27, 4:31 PM ET

J&J Snack Foods CFO Ken Plunk to retire effective December 31, 2024

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

J&J Snack Foods said Chief Financial Officer Ken Plunk notified the company on June 24, 2024 that he will retire effective December 31, 2024. The company plans to search for a successor during the interim period, so shareholders will see a CFO transition later in 2024.

  • Ken Plunk, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, notified the company of his retirement on June 24, 2024
  • Retirement is effective December 31, 2024
  • The company will conduct a search for its next Chief Financial Officer
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Mettler-Toledo appoints Brian Shepherd to board, expanding it to nine members

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Mettler-Toledo said Brian Shepherd will join its Board of Directors effective July 2, 2024, and the board will grow from eight to nine members on the same date. The board determined he is independent under New York Stock Exchange listing standards, and his director pay will match that of the company's other independent directors.

  • Brian Shepherd becomes a director effective July 2, 2024, and is determined to be independent under NYSE standards
  • Shepherd was Senior Vice President, Software and Control at Rockwell Automation from February 2021 through June 2024
  • Board size increases from eight to nine people, effective July 2, 2024
  • Director compensation is consistent with other independent directors, as described in the proxy statement filed March 19, 2024
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HLNEHamilton Lane INC Jun 26, 4:15 PM ET

Hamilton Lane grants Co-CEOs 544,000 performance-based restricted shares each

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Hamilton Lane's board approved long-term performance-based restricted stock awards of 544,000 shares to each of its Co-Chief Executive Officers, Erik R. Hirsch and Juan Delgado-Moreira, plus a multi-year annual award program and an incentive tied to certain technology investments for Mr. Hirsch. The awards vest only if Class A share prices reach $150, $190 and $230 and the executives stay employed, which ties their pay to share price gains for shareholders.

  • Board approved on June 20, 2024 a grant of 544,000 long-term performance-based restricted shares to each Co-CEO, subject to stockholder approval of plan amendments at the next annual meeting
  • Vesting tied to Class A average closing prices of $150, $190 and $230 over 20 consecutive trading days, with a minimum five-year service requirement
  • Board intends to consider five annual awards of 30,000 restricted shares per Co-CEO, with the first expected in March 2025 and subject to Board discretion
  • Mr. Hirsch's incentive pays a percentage of future realized gains on certain historical strategic technology investments; the company says these payments are not material
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
MTBM&T BANK CORP Jun 26, 10:02 AM ET

M&T Bank: Senior EVP Darren King to separate from company effective August 10, 2024

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

M&T Bank Corporation said Senior Executive Vice President Darren J. King will leave the company effective August 10, 2024. The filing does not give a reason for the departure or name a successor.

  • Darren J. King, Senior Executive Vice President, will separate from the company.
  • Separation takes effect August 10, 2024.
  • Announced June 26, 2024 in a filing signed by Chief Legal Officer Laura O'Hara.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
TOSTToast, Inc. Jun 25, 4:30 PM ET

Toast says Chief Accounting Officer Michael Matlock will resign effective August 9, 2024

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Toast disclosed that Chief Accounting Officer Michael Matlock will resign, effective August 9, 2024, and said the resignation was not due to any disagreement with management, policies or practices. CFO Elena Gomez will serve as interim Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer while the company searches for a replacement, and she will receive no additional compensation for the role. The change is administrative and the filing gives no financial figures.

  • Michael Matlock notified Toast on June 20, 2024 that he will resign as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective August 9, 2024.
  • The filing states the resignation was not due to any disagreement relating to the company's management, policies or practices.
  • CFO Elena Gomez will serve as interim Chief Accounting Officer and interim principal accounting officer during the search.
  • Ms. Gomez will receive no additional compensation for the interim role.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DOCUDOCUSIGN, INC. Jun 25, 4:28 PM ET

Docusign names Paula Hansen president and chief revenue officer; Steve Shute departs August 11

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Docusign said Steve Shute, President of Worldwide Field Operations, will leave the company effective August 11, 2024, receiving $1.1 million in severance and bonus payments under a separation agreement. The company also named Paula Hansen, formerly of Alteryx, as President and Chief Revenue Officer starting August 5, 2024, and Sagnik Nandy as Chief Technology Officer, to lead its push into Intelligent Agreement Management.

  • Steve Shute's separation agreement provides $550,000 cash severance and a $550,000 payment equal to his fiscal 2025 on-target bonus
  • Paula Hansen starts August 5, 2024 with a $550,000 base salary and a $4,000,000 one-time signing bonus
  • Hansen's offer letter includes RSU and PSU awards each with an approximate value of $13,500,000 at target
  • Sagnik Nandy will join as Chief Technology Officer on August 5, 2024; Kamal Hathi is leaving after the end of Q2
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
PHINPHINIA INC. Jun 25, 8:02 AM ET

PHINIA Adds Meggan M. Walsh to Board, Expanding It to Eight Members

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

PHINIA's Board increased its size from seven to eight members and elected Meggan M. Walsh to fill the new seat, effective July 1, 2024. Walsh, 60, previously served as Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Dividend Value at Invesco Ltd., and the Board has determined she is independent.

  • Board expanded from seven to eight members; Walsh elected to fill the resulting vacancy effective July 1, 2024
  • Walsh, 60, previously a Senior Portfolio Manager and Head, Dividend Value at Invesco Ltd., with 35 years of investor leadership experience
  • Board has determined Walsh is independent under NYSE listing standards
  • Her annual equity award and Board committee appointment will be approved by the Board at a later date
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ALABAstera Labs, Inc. Jun 24, 4:35 PM ET

Astera Labs appoints Bethany Mayer to board, expanding it from six to seven directors

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Astera Labs increased its board from six to seven directors and appointed Bethany Mayer, a former Ixia CEO, as an independent Class I director effective June 23, 2024. Her Audit Committee seat, replacing Stefan Dyckerhoff, takes effect July 25, 2024. The filing reports no financial results, and the appointment is a governance change that adds a director with networking and cybersecurity board experience.

  • Board expanded from six to seven directors; Mayer appointed effective June 23, 2024
  • Mayer joins Audit Committee effective July 25, 2024, replacing Stefan Dyckerhoff
  • Director pay includes a $60,000 prorated annual Board retainer and a $12,500 prorated Audit Committee retainer
  • One-time RSU award with a fair market value of $330,000, vesting in equal annual installments over three years
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GRMNGARMIN LTD Jun 24, 9:15 AM ET

Garmin names Patrick Desbois and Brad Trenkle co-Chief Operating Officers

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Garmin said Patrick Desbois and Brad Trenkle will become co-Chief Operating Officers effective July 1, 2024, a newly created role. Both will report to CEO Cliff Pemble, who will focus on long-term growth strategy, organizational development, and the finance and legal functions.

  • Desbois will oversee the aviation and auto OEM segments, global supply chain and operations, information technology, and human resources.
  • Trenkle will oversee the consumer business segments, engineering innovation and support, and global consumer sales, marketing and creative.
  • Desbois's annual base salary remains $875,000 and Trenkle's remains $550,000; the filing states no change to these salaries.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
TNDMTANDEM DIABETES CARE INC Jun 21, 4:19 PM ET

Tandem Diabetes names Jean-Claude Kyrillos executive VP and chief operating officer

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Tandem Diabetes Care appointed Jean-Claude Kyrillos as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 21, 2024. He previously held president and general manager roles at Envista Holdings, Qualcomm Life, Becton Dickinson and ResMed, according to the filing. The filing sets his base salary at $450,203.73 and a target annual bonus of 60% of base salary, and it includes change-of-control severance terms.

  • Appointment effective June 21, 2024; the Board approved it on June 19, 2024
  • Offer letter dated June 10, 2024 sets base salary of $450,203.73
  • Target annual bonus of 60% of base salary; target long-term incentive award of 400% of base salary in RSUs
  • Prior role: President of Diagnostics and Digital Solutions at Envista Holdings, February 2020 to June 2023
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
IDCCInterDigital, Inc. Jun 21, 4:10 PM ET

InterDigital director Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre resigns from board for personal reasons

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

InterDigital, Inc. disclosed that director Dr. Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre delivered notice of his resignation from its Board of Directors and all committees on June 17, 2024. The company states the resignation was due to personal reasons and was not related to any disagreement over its operations, policies or practices.

  • Resignation notice delivered June 17, 2024, from the Board and all committees
  • Company states reason was personal and not related to any disagreement with operations, policies or practices
  • Filing dated June 21, 2024, signed by Chief Legal Officer Joshua D. Schmidt
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DUOLDuolingo, Inc. Jun 21, 4:06 PM ET

Duolingo Appoints Mario Schlosser to Board, Filling Laela Sturdy Vacancy

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Duolingo's Board appointed Mario Schlosser as a Class I director, effective July 1, 2024, to fill the seat vacated by Laela Sturdy's departure. He receives standard non-employee director compensation, including an initial equity award valued at $360,000 and an annual cash retainer of $35,000, which is a routine board change with limited direct financial effect on shareholders.

  • Mario Schlosser appointed Class I director on June 14, 2024, effective July 1, 2024, filling the vacancy left by Laela Sturdy
  • Annual cash retainer of $35,000, paid quarterly in arrears and prorated for 2024
  • Initial RSU award valued at $360,000, vesting over three years; annual RSU award valued at $180,000
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

BJ's Wholesale Club appoints Dave Burwick to board; shareholders re-elect directors

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.077.01

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings appointed Dave Burwick, former CEO of Boston Beer Company, as a director effective June 20, 2024, and to its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. At its June 20, 2024 annual meeting, shareholders elected all nine director nominees, approved executive pay on an advisory basis, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor. The filing reports no financial results or guidance changes.

  • Dave Burwick appointed to the board effective immediately, serving until the 2025 annual meeting; annual director cash fee of $100,000 plus $10,000 for NCG Committee service
  • Shareholders elected all nine directors, with Darryl Brown receiving 119,349,790 votes for and Steve Ortega 122,206,518 votes for
  • Say-on-pay advisory proposal received 115,903,906 votes for and 6,455,926 against
  • Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm with 120,759,141 votes for
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SRESEMPRA Jun 20, 4:17 PM ET

Sempra Appoints Jennifer M. Kirk to Board, Effective June 20, 2024

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Sempra's Board of Directors appointed Jennifer M. Kirk, age 49, as a director on June 19, 2024, effective June 20, 2024. The Board named her to its Audit Committee and Safety, Sustainability and Technology Committee and determined she is independent and an audit committee financial expert. The change adds a board member and committee seat but the filing reports no financial figures.

  • Jennifer M. Kirk, age 49, appointed to Sempra's Board on June 19, 2024, effective June 20, 2024.
  • Named to the Audit Committee and the Safety, Sustainability and Technology Committee.
  • Board determined Ms. Kirk is independent under NYSE standards and an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules.
  • She will receive Sempra's standard non-employee director compensation, as described in the proxy statement filed March 25, 2024.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
WDFCWD 40 CO Jun 20, 4:15 PM ET

WD-40 Company chair Gregory Sandfort to retire at December 2024 annual meeting

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.037.01

WD-40 Company said non-executive Chair Gregory A. Sandfort will retire from the board at the 2024 Annual Meeting, scheduled for December 12, 2024, and that the board will be reduced from 11 to 10 directors. The company also adopted amended bylaws effective June 17, 2024, and the board intends to appoint independent director Eric P. Etchart as non-executive chair after the meeting.

  • Gregory A. Sandfort notified the board on June 17, 2024 of his retirement, effective at the 2024 Annual Meeting on December 12, 2024
  • Board size will be reduced from 11 to 10 directors upon his retirement
  • Eric P. Etchart, a director since 2016, is intended to succeed Sandfort as non-executive chair
  • Amended and Restated Bylaws were adopted June 17, 2024, including shortening the time to respond to nominee questionnaires from 10 business days to five
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
PLMRPalomar Holdings, Inc. Jun 20, 4:14 PM ET

Palomar Holdings names Rodolphe Herve chief operating officer, effective July 1, 2024

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.018.01

Palomar Holdings, Inc. appointed Rodolphe Herve as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1, 2024, subject to a formal employment agreement. The company also named Tim Carter as Chief People Officer, effective June 24, 2024, as disclosed in a June 20, 2024 press release. The filing lists Herve's base salary, incentive opportunity and equity grant, which are the compensation terms shareholders can review.

  • Rodolphe Herve appointed Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1, 2024; previously global head of property and casualty operations at SCOR SE
  • Herve to receive an annual base salary of $425,000 and eligibility for the Annual Incentive Plan of up to 70% of salary
  • One-time grant of $550,000 in restricted stock units to Herve, vesting in three equal annual installments
  • Tim Carter appointed Chief People Officer, effective June 24, 2024, formerly Senior Vice President, Human Resources at LPL Financial
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CXTCrane NXT, Co. Jun 20, 4:10 PM ET

Crane NXT names Michael Mahan president of Crane Payment Innovations unit

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Crane NXT appointed Michael Mahan as President of its Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) business, effective July 8, 2024, reporting to CEO Aaron W. Saak. Current CPI interim president and SVP Kurt Gallo has decided to retire, effective February 28, 2025, to allow a transition. The filing contains no financial results, so the change is a leadership update for the CPI segment.

  • Michael Mahan appointed President of Crane Payment Innovations, effective July 8, 2024
  • Mahan previously led a global business line at Schneider Electric's Secure Power Division
  • Kurt Gallo, SVP and interim CPI President, will retire effective February 28, 2025, and help with transition and growth projects
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ELFe.l.f. Beauty, Inc. Jun 20, 4:05 PM ET

e.l.f. Beauty director Richard Wolford to leave board; Maria Ferreras appointed

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

e.l.f. Beauty said director Richard Wolford will not stand for re-election and will resign from the board effective at the August 22, 2024 annual meeting, ending a decade of service that began in 2014. The board appointed Maria Ferreras, currently Global Head of Partnerships at Netflix, as a Class II director effective the same date, and the filing says Wolford's departure is not due to any disagreement with the company. The change is administrative in nature and does not alter reported financial results.

  • Richard Wolford, a director since 2014 and chair of the Audit Committee, will resign effective at the 2024 Annual Meeting on August 22, 2024
  • Maria Ferreras appointed to the board on June 18, 2024 as a Class II director, effective August 22, 2024
  • Ferreras has served as Global Head of Partnerships at Netflix since June 2021
  • The filing states Wolford's decision is not due to any disagreement with the company
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
BNYBank of New York Mellon Corp Jun 18, 4:16 PM ET

BNY Mellon Names Leigh-Ann Russell as Chief Information Officer, Effective September 15

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

BNY Mellon announced that Leigh-Ann Russell will join as Chief Information Officer and Global Head of Engineering, with an expected start date of September 15, 2024. She succeeds Bridget Engle, a named executive officer, whose departure terms were determined on June 12, 2024, under company policy.

  • Leigh-Ann Russell named Chief Information Officer and Global Head of Engineering, expected start September 15, 2024
  • Succeeds Bridget Engle, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Global Head of Engineering
  • Departure terms for Engle determined June 12, 2024, consistent with company policies; the filing gives no financial details
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NWBINorthwest Bancshares, Inc. Jun 18, 4:04 PM ET

Northwest Bancshares names Urich Bowers chief consumer banking officer after Golding exit

Neutral leadership Written later 5.028.01

Northwest Bancshares said John J. Golding, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Banking Officer, left the company effective June 17, 2024, and it will pay him approximately $1.6 million under his employment agreement. The bank named Urich Bowers, formerly Head of Consumer Products, Strategy and Innovation at PNC Financial Services Group, as its new Chief Consumer Banking and Strategy Officer to oversee its consumer banking business.

  • John J. Golding left the company effective June 17, 2024; payment of approximately $1.6 million is due under his April 7, 2020 Employment Agreement
  • Urich Bowers, with nearly 25 years of banking experience, was appointed Chief Consumer Banking and Strategy Officer, announced June 18, 2024
  • Bowers previously worked at PNC Financial Services Group, where he oversaw consumer households with more than $200 billion in deposits
  • The Consumer Bank division has approximately 1,100 employees and 131 financial centers across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Indiana
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GTESGates Industrial Corp Ltd. Jun 17, 4:10 PM ET

Gates Industrial names John Patouhas Chief Accounting Officer, effective June 17, 2024

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Gates Industrial Corporation plc appointed John Patouhas as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective June 17, 2024, taking over principal accounting officer duties from CFO L. Brooks Mallard, who remains CFO. The filing describes a $440,000 base salary, a 55% target bonus and a 10,000 restricted stock unit grant, but does not report any financial results.

  • Patouhas, age 57, previously was Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Tenneco from January 2015 to May 2024.
  • Offer letter sets a $440,000 annual base salary and a 55% target bonus, with a 70% annual long-term incentive target.
  • One-time grant of 10,000 restricted stock units on the effective date, June 17, 2024.
  • L. Brooks Mallard remains Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GWREGuidewire Software, Inc. Jun 14, 5:30 PM ET

Guidewire co-founder Marcus Ryu will not stand for board re-election in 2024

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Guidewire co-founder Marcus Ryu informed the company on June 11, 2024 that he does not intend to stand for re-election to its board at the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders. The board thanked him for his service as co-founder, CEO, and director. The filing names no successor and does not describe a change to any executive role, so the direct effect on shareholders appears limited to board composition.

  • Marcus Ryu notified the company of his decision on June 11, 2024.
  • He will not stand for re-election to the board at the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders.
  • The board thanked Ryu for his service as co-founder, CEO, and director.
  • The 8-K was signed by CFO Jeff Cooper and dated June 14, 2024.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
MNSTMonster Beverage Corp Jun 14, 3:29 PM ET

Monster Beverage names Emilie Tirre Chief Commercial Officer; directors re-elected

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.07

Monster Beverage's board approved an employment agreement appointing Emilie Tirre, previously President of the Americas, as Chief Commercial Officer, with a $870,000 annual base salary. At the June 13, 2024 annual meeting, stockholders re-elected all ten directors and approved the auditor appointment and the non-binding say-on-pay vote.

  • Tirre's base salary is $870,000 a year, subject to annual review, plus eligibility for an annual bonus, incentive and equity plans, and cash severance on qualifying terminations.
  • All ten director nominees were re-elected; Rodney C. Sacks received the most votes withheld, at 52,037,980.
  • Stockholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2024 with 927,344,124 votes for and 766,067 against.
  • The non-binding say-on-pay proposal passed with 847,999,394 votes for and 55,532,438 against; the exhibit index spells the executive's name 'Emelie Tirre.'
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
FNFabrinet Jun 14, 6:18 AM ET

Fabrinet Appoints Forbes Alexander, Former Jabil CFO, to Board and Audit Committee

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Fabrinet's Board appointed Forbes I.J. Alexander as a Class III director on June 12, 2024, expanding the Board to eight members. He also joins the Audit Committee, and the filing says he will receive standard non-employee director compensation.

  • Appointed June 12, 2024 as a Class III director; term expires at the next annual shareholder meeting
  • Joins the Audit Committee of the Board
  • Former Jabil Inc. Chief Financial Officer from September 2004 to August 2018 and Executive Vice President from September 2018 to January 2020
  • Board expanded to eight members, per the June 14, 2024 press release
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
EIGEmployers Holdings, Inc. Jun 12, 4:15 PM ET

Employers Holdings CFO Michael Paquette to retire March 31, 2025; search underway

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Employers Holdings said its Chief Financial Officer, Michael S. Paquette, informed the company on June 7, 2024 that he intends to retire on March 31, 2025. He will remain CFO until a successor is appointed and is expected to then serve as a senior advisor during a transition period.

  • Michael S. Paquette, EVP and CFO, intends to retire on March 31, 2025
  • Company will begin a nationwide search for a successor
  • Paquette stays as CFO until the successor takes office, then is expected to serve as senior advisor
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CASYCASEYS GENERAL STORES INC Jun 11, 4:32 PM ET

Casey's General Stores expands board to eleven, appoints Maria Castañón Moats effective July 1

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Casey's General Stores said its board increased from ten to eleven directors and appointed Maria Castañón Moats, a retiring PwC partner, effective July 1, 2024. She will also join the Audit Committee and stand for election at the 2024 annual shareholders' meeting, and the filing says she was not selected under any arrangement and has no related-party transactions requiring disclosure. The change adds a director with more than 30 years of public accounting experience to a board that oversees the company.

  • Board increased from ten to eleven directors, effective July 1, 2024
  • Maria Castañón Moats retires from PricewaterhouseCoopers as a partner on June 30, 2024
  • Appointed to the Audit Committee effective July 1, 2024; will stand for election at the 2024 annual meeting
  • Board decision dated June 5, 2024; press release issued June 11, 2024 as Exhibit 99.1
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
EEFTEURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. Jun 10, 5:54 PM ET

Euronet Worldwide Adds Sergi Herrero to Board, Expanding It to Ten Directors

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Euronet Worldwide's board increased its size from nine to ten directors and appointed Sergi Herrero effective June 4, 2024. Mr. Herrero will initially serve on no board committees, and the company disclosed the appointment in a June 10, 2024 press release.

  • Board appointment of Sergi Herrero effective June 4, 2024
  • Board size increased from nine to ten directors
  • Herrero is CEO of Merchan-E and was Meta's Global Director of Payments and Commerce from 2016 to 2019
  • Herrero will receive the standard non-employee director compensation and indemnification agreement
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SAFTSAFETY INSURANCE GROUP INC Jun 10, 1:28 PM ET

Safety Insurance Names Mary McConnell Vice President of Underwriting Effective July 1

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Safety Insurance Group appointed Mary F. McConnell as Vice President of Underwriting, effective July 1, 2024, replacing James D. Berry, who previously said he intends to retire. The filing describes this as a routine officer appointment with a one-year employment contract at a $240,000 annual salary.

  • Mary F. McConnell, 40, appointed Vice President of Underwriting effective July 1, 2024
  • Replaces James D. Berry, who previously communicated his intention to retire
  • Has been Director of Product Management since 2019 and joined the insurance subsidiaries in 2006
  • One-year employment contract, renewable annually with Board approval, at $240,000 annual compensation
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
XPOXPO, Inc. Jun 7, 6:05 AM ET

XPO director Jason Aiken resigns from board; board shrinks to eight members

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

XPO, Inc. disclosed that director Jason Aiken resigned from its Board of Directors, effective June 6, 2024. The board reduced its size from nine to eight directors effective the same date. The filing does not state a reason for the resignation or name a replacement.

  • Jason Aiken notified XPO of his board resignation on June 3, 2024, effective June 6, 2024.
  • Board size reduced from nine to eight directors effective June 6, 2024.
  • Filing was signed June 7, 2024 by Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Wendy Cassity.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Academy adds Scott Boatwright to board; declares $0.11 quarterly dividend

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.077.018.01

Academy Sports and Outdoors appointed Scott Boatwright, Chipotle's Chief Operating Officer, as an independent director, expanding its board to eleven members effective June 6, 2024. The same day, shareholders re-elected four Class I directors, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor and approved fiscal 2023 executive pay on an advisory basis, and the board declared a $0.11 per share quarterly cash dividend.

  • Scott Boatwright, 51, joined the board as an independent Class III director; his initial term runs to the 2026 annual meeting and he currently serves as Chipotle's COO, a role held since May 2023.
  • At the June 6, 2024 annual meeting, Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified with 67,538,341 votes for and 1,248,145 against.
  • Shareholders approved fiscal 2023 executive compensation on a non-binding basis with 62,633,578 votes for and 677,769 against.
  • The $0.11 per share dividend is payable July 18, 2024, to holders of record as of the close of business on June 20, 2024.
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Ollie's to name Eric van der Valk CEO in early 2025; John Swygert to executive chairman

Neutral leadership Written later 5.028.01

Ollie's Bargain Outlet announced a succession plan in which CEO John Swygert will become Executive Chairman in early 2025 and President Eric van der Valk is expected to succeed him as CEO. The company also promoted Robert Helm to Executive Vice President and CFO and hired Chris Zender as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, changes that shareholders will track as the leadership transition takes effect.

  • Swygert moves from CEO to Executive Chairman in early 2025; van der Valk is anticipated to become CEO at that time
  • Van der Valk promoted to President effective June 5, 2024; his base salary rises $20,000 to $580,000
  • Chris Zender appointed Executive Vice President and COO effective June 17, 2024, with a $475,000 starting base salary and a long-term equity grant valued at $600,000
  • Robert Helm promoted to Executive Vice President and CFO effective June 5, 2024; his base salary rises $25,000 to $500,000
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LAURLAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. Jun 5, 4:37 PM ET

Laureate Education to name Andrew B. Cohen board chair effective Sept. 10, 2024

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.078.01

Laureate Education said Andrew B. Cohen will succeed Kenneth W. Freeman as Chair of its Board effective September 10, 2024, and Freeman will remain on the Board. At the May 30, 2024 annual meeting, shareholders elected all ten directors, approved executive pay on an advisory basis, and chose to hold such votes every year.

  • Andrew B. Cohen becomes Chair effective September 10, 2024, succeeding Kenneth W. Freeman, who has served as Chair since 2019.
  • Shareholders approved executive compensation in an advisory vote: 131,822,019 for and 4,741,454 against.
  • Shareholders favored annual advisory votes on executive pay: 129,439,569 for one year versus 7,072,211 for three years.
  • Special retention RSU grants made May 30, 2024: $2,000,000 to CFO Richard Buskirk and $3,000,000 to Marcelo Cardoso.
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PLXSPLEXUS CORP Jun 5, 7:57 AM ET

Plexus President Steven Frisch to retire September 28, 2024; CEO Todd Kelsey adds President title

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Plexus said its President and Chief Strategy Officer, Steven J. Frisch, will retire at midnight on September 28, 2024, the end of fiscal 2024. The board named CEO Todd P. Kelsey to the additional office of President effective June 4, 2024, and Frisch's retirement agreement sets the terms of his departure, including continued vesting of certain equity awards.

  • Steven J. Frisch informed the company on May 31, 2024 of his intent to retire; his retirement date is midnight on September 28, 2024.
  • Todd P. Kelsey, Chief Executive Officer, was elected President effective June 4, 2024.
  • Frisch's base salary and annual incentive plan participation end on the retirement date; he will receive a fiscal 2024 incentive payout based on actual attainment.
  • Frisch may continue to vest in outstanding restricted and performance stock units under the existing schedules, subject to the agreement's restrictive covenants.
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TRNOTerreno Realty Corp Jun 4, 4:15 PM ET

Terreno Realty adds Constance von Muehlen to board, effective June 1, 2024

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Terreno Realty expanded its board by one seat and appointed Constance von Muehlen as a director, effective June 1, 2024. She will also serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance, Compensation and Audit Committees, and the board has determined she meets applicable NYSE and Exchange Act requirements.

  • Board appointed Constance von Muehlen on May 31, 2024, effective June 1, 2024, after expanding the board by one seat
  • She joins the Nominating and Corporate Governance, Compensation and Audit Committees
  • She receives the standard independent director compensation and will sign the same indemnification agreement as existing independent directors
  • The filing states she has no arrangement with any person for her appointment and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure
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OSKOSHKOSH CORP Jun 3, 4:35 PM ET

Oshkosh CFO Michael Pack to lead Vocational segment as CFO search begins

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Oshkosh said Michael Pack, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed President of the Vocational segment, succeeding Jim Johnson, who is retiring effective June 30, 2024. Pack will remain CFO until a successor is named, and the company has begun a search with an executive search firm, so shareholders will be watching for the new CFO appointment.

  • Michael Pack, EVP and CFO, appointed President of the Vocational segment, effective immediately
  • Jim Johnson, former EVP and President, Vocational, is retiring effective June 30, 2024
  • Pack remains CFO until a successor is named; search underway with a leading executive search firm
  • Johnson may be entitled to severance under the Executive Severance Policy
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DRHDiamondRock Hospitality Co Jun 3, 4:30 PM ET

DiamondRock General Counsel William Tennis to retire effective June 30, 2024

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

DiamondRock Hospitality said its General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, William J. Tennis, will retire effective June 30, 2024, under a retirement agreement signed May 31, 2024. Tennis will provide consulting services from July 1 through December 31, 2024, and receives a $236,000 pro-rata 2024 bonus and continued health coverage, with some equity awards vesting early.

  • Retirement effective June 30, 2024; consulting services from July 1 to December 31, 2024
  • Pro-rata 2024 bonus of $236,000, based on target bonus, conditioned on a release of claims
  • Restricted stock and 2023 long-term incentive units with time-based vesting vest immediately at retirement
  • 2022, 2023 and 2024 PSU awards remain eligible to be earned, with shares issued at target amount
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