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).
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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Briefs marked “Written later” were written in November 2026 for filings that were by then more than three weeks old, so months before mid-October 2026 hold a selection: every material 8-K of the past year for the 100 largest companies we cover and the last 15 important 8-Ks of every other one. Briefs the number check holds back are not shown or counted. Also: the last 45 days, briefs by company, A–Z and the live SEC filings wire.