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8-K filings in January 2025, explained

519 material Form 8-K filings that 453 companies we cover made with the SEC in January 2025, 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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FULTFULTON FINANCIAL CORP Jan 31, 4:32 PM ET

Fulton Financial: Chief Operations and Technology Officer Karthik Sridharan to leave company

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Fulton Financial said its Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Karthik Sridharan, is leaving the company effective January 31, 2025, and that the departure will be treated as a termination without Cause under his employment agreement. The filing describes severance of 12 months' base salary, a prorated target bonus, and 12 months of benefits, with some equity awards vesting and others forfeited.

  • Departure effective January 31, 2025; treated as termination without Cause under the June 12, 2023 employment agreement
  • Severance conditional on a general release of claims: 12 months of base salary and 12 months of health and welfare benefits or equivalent cost
  • Prorated target-level bonus for the year of separation, plus any vested but unpaid bonus
  • Time-Vested Awards vest under the 2022 plan; other unvested awards will be forfeited
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
MSCIMSCI Inc. Jan 31, 4:31 PM ET

MSCI grants CEO Henry Fernandez a $15.0 million premium-priced stock option award

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

MSCI's board committee approved a one-time $15.0 million stock option award for Chairman and CEO Henry Fernandez, with three tranches whose exercise prices of $1,000, $1,100 and $1,200 sit well above the $590.73 closing price on January 30, 2025. The committee also raised his annual long-term equity incentive pay from $11.6 million to $14.6 million, effective January 27, 2025, which matters to shareholders because it sets how CEO pay is tied to share price and performance.

  • One-time option award with a $15.0 million grant-date value, split equally across three tranches with exercise prices of $1,000, $1,100 and $1,200
  • Hurdles represent premiums of about 69.3%, 86.2% and 103.1% over the January 30, 2025 closing price of $590.73
  • Options vest on the fifth anniversary of the grant date, which is on or around January 31, 2025, and have a ten-year term
  • Annual long-term equity incentive pay rose from $11.6 million to $14.6 million, effective January 27, 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
USBUS BANCORP \DE\ Jan 31, 4:30 PM ET

U.S. Bancorp: Vice Chair Shailesh Kotwal to step down February 3, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

U.S. Bancorp said Shailesh M. Kotwal will cease to serve as Vice Chair, Payment Services, effective February 3, 2025, as part of his previously announced retirement. He will stay on in an advisory role supporting the Payments business transition through June 30, 2025. Director Scott W. Wine also said he will not stand for re-election at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, citing personal reasons.

  • Shailesh M. Kotwal leaves the Vice Chair, Payment Services role effective February 3, 2025
  • Kotwal remains employed in an advisory role through June 30, 2025
  • Scott W. Wine notified the Board on January 28, 2025 he will not seek re-election after ten years of service
  • Wine's decision was for personal reasons, not a disagreement with the company
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Alpha Metallurgical signs new employment agreements with CEO and four executives

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

On January 31, 2025, Alpha Metallurgical Resources signed amended and restated employment agreement with CEO C. Andrew Eidson and new employment agreements with four other executives, all running through January 31, 2028. The company said the agreements are meant to promote retention and leadership stability, and they set base salaries, bonus targets, and severance terms.

  • CEO C. Andrew Eidson's annual base salary is $1,000,000; the other executives' salaries range from $500,000 to $750,000.
  • Base salaries automatically rise 5% each January 1 during the term, and each agreement renews for successive 1-year terms unless either party gives at least 90 days' notice.
  • Severance without cause or for good reason is 2 times base salary plus bonus for the CEO and 1.5 times for the other executives; within 90 days before to 12 months after a change in control, the CEO's amount rises to 2.5 times.
  • Each executive agrees not to compete for two years after employment ends.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
INTUINTUIT INC. Jan 31, 4:01 PM ET

Intuit enters $4.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility maturing April 30, 2025

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Intuit entered a $4.5 billion unsecured short-term revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, dated January 30, 2025. The filing says borrowings may only fund its TurboTax 5-Day Early refund offering, and the company had not borrowed under the facility at the time of filing.

  • Facility size is $4.5 billion, unsecured, scheduled to mature April 30, 2025
  • Borrowings may only be used for the TurboTax 5-Day Early refund offering
  • Interest is SOFR plus 1.125% per annum, or base rate plus 0.125%; commitment fee is 0.10% per annum on unused amounts
  • Facility is in addition to the commercial paper program and the February 2024 credit agreement
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SLMSLM Corp Jan 31, 10:30 AM ET

SLM closes $500 million 6.500% senior notes offering due 2030, to redeem 2025 notes

Neutral financing Written later 1.018.01

SLM Corporation closed a $500 million offering of 6.500% senior notes due January 31, 2030, and said it will use the proceeds, with cash on hand, to redeem in full its $500 million 4.200% senior notes due 2025. The filing also sets a February 18, 2025 redemption date for those older notes, which refinances existing debt rather than adding a stated amount of new borrowing beyond the offering itself.

  • Offering: $500 million of 6.500% senior notes due January 31, 2030, closed January 31, 2025
  • Interest payable January 31 and July 31 each year, beginning July 31, 2025
  • Proceeds plus cash on hand to redeem all $500 million of 4.200% notes due 2025 on February 18, 2025
  • Underwriters J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Barclays Capital Inc. under an agreement dated January 29, 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

FCPT upsizes credit facility to $940 million, extends maturities to February 2029

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.037.01

Four Corners Property Trust entered a Fourth Amended and Restated Revolving Credit and Term Loan Agreement on January 31, 2025, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent. The total facility rises from $765 million to $940 million, including a $350 million revolver and $590 million of term loans. The filing says the new term loan will partly repay $150 million of loans due November 2025, and the financing adds $75 million of incremental proceeds.

  • Total facility increases from $765 million to $940 million: $350 million revolving credit and $590 million term loans
  • Term loan proceeds will partly repay $150 million of loans maturing November 2025 and provide $75 million of incremental proceeds for investments and general corporate purposes
  • Revolver and Term Loan A-1 mature February 1, 2029; the $100 million Term Loan A-2 matures November 9, 2026, with a one-year extension option
  • Financial covenants include a total leverage ratio not to exceed 60% and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.50 to 1.00
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
FBPFIRST BANCORP /PR/ Jan 31, 7:30 AM ET

First BanCorp. reorganizes leadership; Cassan Pancham to retire May 15, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.028.01

First BanCorp. announced on January 31, 2025 a strategic reorganization aligned with its corporate succession plan, including the retirements of two business group executives and new leadership roles effective April 1, 2025. The filing contains no financial results or guidance; the company says the changes aim to improve operational efficiency and align resources for future growth. Compensation terms for the retirements and promotions were not available as of the filing date.

  • Cassan Pancham, EVP and Business Group Executive, retires effective May 15, 2025; Carlos Power, EVP and Business Group Executive, retires effective May 2, 2025.
  • Nayda Rivera, EVP and Chief Risk Officer, becomes EVP and Chief Consumer Officer effective April 1, 2025 and remains Corporate Chief of Staff.
  • Myrna Rivera is appointed SVP Division Director and Chief Risk Officer, reporting to CFO Orlando Berges and the Board's Risk Committee.
  • Pancham is expected to enter a temporary consulting agreement; its terms were not available as of the filing date.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
AMTMAmentum Holdings, Inc. Jan 30, 4:21 PM ET

Amentum grants CEO John Heller 1.37 million options and 155,938 RSUs

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Amentum's Compensation Committee approved a equity grant to CEO John Heller on January 28, 2025, consisting of 1,373,955 options and 155,938 restricted stock units. The company says the grant is meant to make up value lost when prior equity awards were converted in connection with the transaction that made Amentum a public company.

  • Option award: 1,373,955 options with an exercise price of $22.71, vesting ratably over three years and expiring on the fourth anniversary of the grant date
  • RSU award: 155,938 restricted stock units vesting ratably on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date
  • Vesting may accelerate upon qualifying termination of employment
  • Option award agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1; RSU form agreement was previously filed with an 8-K on November 13, 2024
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ADBEADOBE INC. Jan 30, 4:17 PM ET

Adobe's Chief Strategy Officer Scott Belsky to resign effective March 15, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Adobe said Chief Strategy Officer and EVP Scott Belsky will resign effective March 15, 2025, to pursue another career opportunity. The filing also discloses a new 2025 Performance Share Program and a 2025 Executive Annual Incentive Plan for executive officers, with awards tied to relative stockholder return, Net New Sales, revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share.

  • Scott Belsky notified Adobe on January 24, 2025 of his resignation as Chief Strategy Officer and EVP, Design & Emerging Products, effective March 15, 2025.
  • The 2025 Performance Share Program has a three-year Relative TSR Goal (calendar 2025-2027) and a Net New Sales Goal, each weighted 50%, with payouts capped at 200% of target.
  • Chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen has a target Performance Share award of 73,837 shares, with a maximum of 147,674 shares.
  • The 2025 Executive Annual Incentive Plan requires at least 95% of the fiscal 2025 GAAP revenue target and 95% of the non-GAAP diluted EPS target before any bonus is paid.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
RESRPC INC Jan 30, 4:15 PM ET

RPC Inc. to declassify board and adopt amended bylaws; six directors resign to seek one-year terms

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.03

RPC's board adopted amended and restated bylaws effective January 28, 2025, which move the company to annual director elections starting at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Six directors resigned their current terms so they can be nominated for one-year terms, and the bylaws also add stockholder nomination and disclosure requirements that shareholders proposing directors or business will need to meet.

  • Board approved and adopted amended and restated bylaws on January 28, 2025, effective the same day
  • Six directors (Gary W. Rollins, Richard A. Hubbell, John F. Wilson, Jerry W. Nix, Patrick J. Gunning, Ben M. Palmer) tendered resignations effective immediately before the 2025 Annual Meeting election
  • After the 2025 Annual Meeting, directors can be removed with or without cause by holders of a majority of shares entitled to vote in director elections
  • Bylaws add stockholder nomination requirements, including Rule 14a-19 compliance and a rule that proxy cards used for soliciting be a color other than white
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
WDCWESTERN DIGITAL CORP Jan 30, 4:01 PM ET

Western Digital names Irving Tan CEO, effective at Sandisk spin-off completion

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Western Digital said CEO David Goeckeler will resign, effective upon completion of the spin-off of its flash business, and Irving Tan, currently Executive Vice President of Global Operations, will succeed him as CEO. Goeckeler and two other directors will also leave the board to join Sandisk Corporation, the flash business that will become an independent public company.

  • Irving Tan will become CEO, succeeding David V. Goeckeler, effective upon completion of the Spin-Off; the board made the appointment on January 25, 2025.
  • Tan's base salary will rise to $1,000,000, with a short-term incentive target of 150% of base salary.
  • Tan will receive a promotion equity award with a grant date value of $6,500,000, and his fiscal 2026 annual LTI award is expected to increase to $11,500,000.
  • Directors David V. Goeckeler, Thomas Caulfield and Miyuki Suzuki will resign from the board effective with the Spin-Off, and Tan, Bruce Kiddoo and Roxanne Oulman will join it.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
EFOREverforth Inc Jan 30, 9:01 AM ET

ASGN President Rand Blazer steps aside March 1; Shiv Iyer named to succeed him

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN) said President Rand Blazer will move to Executive Vice Chairman effective March 1, 2025, and will advise on strategic initiatives. Shiv Iyer, a former Accenture consulting executive, will become President as part of a planned succession. The filing does not discuss financial results or compensation changes, and it names ASGN Incorporated, not Everforth Inc (EFOR) as listed in the request.

  • Rand Blazer (75) resigns as President effective March 1, 2025, and becomes Executive Vice Chairman
  • Shiv Iyer, former Americas Consulting and Industry X Lead Executive at Accenture, will become President
  • Blazer and the company amended his employment agreement on January 29, 2025
  • Blazer was named President in 2022 and has been with the company since its 2012 combination with Apex Systems
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ADMArcher-Daniels-Midland Co Jan 29, 9:12 AM ET

ADM names Carrie Nichol Chief Accounting Officer, effective March 1, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

ADM said its board appointed Carrie Nichol as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective March 1, 2025, succeeding Molly Strader Fruit, who moves to a Vice President role in total rewards and HR operations. Nichol most recently served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Global Process Leader at Cargill, and the filing sets out her initial pay package. The filing does not report financial results; the change concerns who leads ADM's accounting, internal control and insurance and risk management functions.

  • Carrie Nichol, age 45, becomes Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective March 1, 2025, and reports to Chief Financial Officer Monish Patolawala.
  • Initial pay includes a $550,000 base salary and a $500,000 target annual bonus under the 2025 cash incentive plan.
  • Equity award with about $1,315,000 target grant value (60% performance stock units, 40% restricted stock units), plus make-whole cash payments of $796,000 and $585,000 and a make-whole restricted stock unit award of about $980,000.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
MTNVAIL RESORTS INC Jan 29, 8:01 AM ET

Vail Resorts amends credit facility, buys back $50 million of 2026 convertible notes

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.037.01

Vail Resorts amended its credit agreement on January 27, 2025, raising its revolving credit commitments by $100.0 million to $600.0 million and adding a $450.0 million delayed draw term loan that can be drawn at the company's option, with undrawn capacity expiring in January 2026. The company also agreed on January 28, 2025 to repurchase about $50 million of its 0.0% convertible notes due January 2026 for about $48 million in cash, leaving about $525 million outstanding; the company says the new borrowing capacity can be used to refinance the notes.

  • First Amendment to credit agreement signed January 27, 2025, with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent
  • Revolving commitments increased $100.0 million to $600.0 million; $450.0 million delayed draw term loan added
  • Repurchase of about $50 million of convertible notes for about $48 million cash, a roughly 4% discount to par, expected to close January 30, 2025
  • About $525 million of the 0.0% convertible notes due January 2026 to remain outstanding after closing
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
AXAxos Financial, Inc. Jan 28, 4:52 PM ET

Axos Financial enters $150 million at-the-market share sale agreement with KBW, Raymond James

Neutral financing Written later 1.01

Axos Financial entered an Equity Distribution Agreement on January 28, 2025, allowing it to sell common stock worth up to $150 million through KBW and Raymond James as sales agents. Sales would be made at market prices on the New York Stock Exchange, and the company would pay the agents a 2.5% commission on gross proceeds, so the deal could add new shares and dilute existing holders if used.

  • Agreement covers common stock with an aggregate offering price of up to $150,000,000, sold from time to time
  • Minimum amount per calendar quarter designated to one agent is $5,000,000
  • Distribution Agents receive a commission equal to 2.5% of gross proceeds
  • Company may suspend or terminate the offering, and the filing does not state any shares sold yet
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NTAPNetApp, Inc. Jan 28, 4:49 PM ET

NetApp names Wissam Jabre CFO, effective March 10, 2025, succeeding Michael Berry

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

NetApp announced that Wissam Jabre, formerly CFO of Western Digital, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective March 10, 2025, replacing Michael J. Berry, who previously announced his retirement. Berry will stay on as a senior advisor to help with the transition. The change puts a new principal financial officer in charge of NetApp's finances, with compensation terms set out in the filing.

  • Wissam Jabre, age 55, becomes EVP and CFO effective March 10, 2025, replacing Michael J. Berry
  • Jabre's base salary is $750,000, with a 130% annual incentive target
  • Jabre will receive a $6,565,500 bonus, subject to repayment if he leaves within 24 months
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GTYGETTY REALTY CORP /MD/ Jan 28, 4:30 PM ET

Getty Realty expands credit facility to $450 million and extends maturity to 2029

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.037.01

Getty Realty entered a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on January 23, 2025, with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, increasing its revolving credit facility to $450.0 million. The company used borrowings under the facility to repay its $150 million senior unsecured term loan due October 2025, and the facility now matures January 23, 2029. The filing describes this as a refinancing with the same underlying terms, and it adds borrowing capacity and covenants that shareholders should weigh.

  • Revolving credit facility increased to $450.0 million, with an accordion feature for up to an additional $300.0 million, subject to conditions.
  • Facility matures January 23, 2029, with two six-month extension options at the company's option, for a total of 12 months.
  • Proceeds used to repay the $150 million senior unsecured term loan that was due October 2025; the amount stays drawn and is hedged by swaps fixing SOFR at 4.73% until October 2026 or repayment.
  • CFO Brian Dickman said the company now has no debt maturities until June 2028.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CLXCLOROX CO /DE/ Jan 28, 4:15 PM ET

Clorox CFO Kevin Jacobsen to retire April 1; Luc Bellet named successor

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Clorox said Chief Financial Officer Kevin Jacobsen will retire effective April 1, 2025, after nearly 30 years with the company, and will advise through June 2025. Treasurer Luc Bellet, a Clorox employee since 2006, was appointed to succeed him as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective the same day. The filing discloses a planned leadership transition with no financial results or guidance changes.

  • Kevin Jacobsen retires as CFO effective April 1, 2025; advisory role until June 2025
  • Luc Bellet, age 46, appointed EVP and CFO effective April 1, 2025; currently Vice President and Treasurer since October 2023
  • Bellet's base salary set at $725,000, with short-term incentive target raised from 50% to 100% of salary
  • Bellet to receive restricted stock units with $400,000 aggregate fair value and performance shares with $600,000 target fair value
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SMPLSimply Good Foods Co Jan 28, 4:13 PM ET

Simply Good Foods CFO Shaun Mara to retire July 3; Christopher Bealer named successor

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.07

CFO Shaun P. Mara notified the company on January 27, 2025, that he will retire effective July 3, 2025, and will remain CFO until then. The company hired Christopher J. Bealer, whose most recent executive role was EVP Corporate Controller at Reckitt, as Senior Vice President of Finance effective April 1, 2025, and he is expected to succeed Mara as CFO on July 3. The planned transition gives shareholders a roughly three-month overlap period before the handover.

  • Shaun P. Mara will retire as CFO effective July 3, 2025, and resign from all company positions then.
  • Christopher J. Bealer starts as Senior Vice President of Finance on April 1, 2025, and is expected to become CFO on July 3, 2025.
  • Bealer has almost 23 years of consumer packaged goods experience and most recently led a global team of over 600 employees at Reckitt.
  • At the January 23, 2025 annual meeting, all 11 director nominees were elected, and Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as auditor with 94,462,324 votes for.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
FNDFloor & Decor Holdings, Inc. Jan 28, 4:08 PM ET

Floor & Decor names Bradley Paulsen president effective April 28, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Floor & Decor appointed Bradley Paulsen, currently CEO of North America for Rentokil Initial plc, as President effective April 28, 2025, reporting to CEO Tom Taylor. President Trevor Lang's retirement is now set for March 1, 2025, with no severance and unvested equity forfeited, so the filing shows a planned leadership transition at the top of the management team.

  • Trevor S. Lang, President, retires March 1, 2025; he will receive no severance and unvested equity awards will be forfeited.
  • Bradley Paulsen, age 49, joins as President effective April 28, 2025, reporting to CEO Tom Taylor.
  • Paulsen's employment agreement provides an initial base salary of $800,000, a 100% target annual cash incentive, a $1.6 million sign-on bonus and a $3.7 million long-term equity award to be granted May 5, 2025.
  • Paulsen previously was CEO, North America at Rentokil Initial plc and CEO of Rexel USA, and spent nine years at The Home Depot.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
USBUS BANCORP \DE\ Jan 28, 1:30 PM ET

U.S. Bancorp names Gunjan Kedia CEO effective April 15, 2025; Cecere becomes executive chairman

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

U.S. Bancorp's board elected President Gunjan Kedia as chief executive officer effective April 15, 2025, and as a director, effective immediately. Andrew Cecere, the current chairman and CEO, will remain on the board as executive chairman. The filing sets no base salary or target bonus yet for Kedia, but it discloses a $10 million long-term incentive award, which is a planned leadership change that does not itself affect reported results.

  • Gunjan Kedia, 54, becomes President and CEO of U.S. Bancorp and U.S. Bank effective April 15, 2025
  • Andrew Cecere, CEO since April 2017 and chairman since April 2018, becomes executive chairman on April 15, 2025
  • Kedia's long-term incentive award is valued at $10 million as of the February 27, 2025 grant date, with 60% in performance-based restricted stock units
  • Base salary, target annual cash incentive for Kedia, and Cecere's executive chairman compensation have not been determined
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
LNTHLantheus Holdings, Inc. Jan 28, 6:23 AM ET

Lantheus to buy Evergreen Theragnostics for $250 million upfront plus milestones

Neutral m&a Written later 1.012.027.01

Lantheus agreed to acquire Evergreen Theragnostics, a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company with a contract manufacturing business, for a $250 million cash upfront payment plus up to $752.5 million in milestone payments. The company also reaffirmed its full-year 2024 revenue and adjusted EPS guidance, and the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory clearances.

  • Upfront cash payment of $250 million at closing, plus up to $752.5 million in milestone payments tied to OCTEVY and Evergreen's pipeline
  • Reaffirmed FY 2024 revenue guidance of $1.51 billion to $1.52 billion and adjusted fully diluted EPS guidance of $6.65 to $6.70
  • Closing expected in the second half of 2025; reverse termination fee of $10 million payable to Evergreen in certain regulatory-failure cases
  • Investor presentation says the deal is low single digit percent dilutive to Lantheus stand-alone EPS in the near term
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NSCNORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP Jan 27, 5:28 PM ET

Norfolk Southern adds Lori Ryerkerk to board under Ancora cooperation agreement

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Norfolk Southern elected Lori J. Ryerkerk, former chairman, CEO and president of Celanese Corp., to its board of directors on January 27, 2025. The appointment is made under the November 13, 2024 Cooperation Agreement with Ancora Catalyst Institutional, LP and its affiliates, and expands the board to 14 members. The filing does not include any financial results or guidance.

  • Lori J. Ryerkerk appointed to the board on January 27, 2025, expanding it to 14 members
  • Ryerkerk joins the Human Capital Management and Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees
  • Appointment made under the Cooperation Agreement dated November 13, 2024 with Ancora parties; she will be on the slate for the 2025 annual meeting
  • Ryerkerk receives the same board compensation as other non-management directors
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SLGNSILGAN HOLDINGS INC Jan 27, 4:30 PM ET

Silgan Holdings names Philippe Chevrier executive VP and chief operating officer

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Silgan Holdings elected Philippe Chevrier as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective February 3, 2025. He most recently served as President of the Americas and Global Fibers business at Hexcel Corporation, from January 2023 through January 2025. The filing sets out his pay and severance terms but does not describe any effect on Silgan's financial results.

  • Effective date is February 3, 2025; Mr. Chevrier is 49 years old.
  • Annual salary of $675,000, rising to $715,000 upon relocation to the Connecticut area; target annual bonus of 75% of salary.
  • $100,000 relocation bonus, plus eligibility for equity grants under the Second Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan.
  • Severance if terminated without cause equals his annual salary plus his target bonus for the year of termination.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

PNC President Michael Lyons resigns to become CEO-elect at Fiserv

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

PNC said President Michael P. Lyons resigned effective January 23, 2025, to take the President and CEO-elect role at Fiserv. PNC Chairman and CEO William S. Demchak said the company has built a leadership team that he is confident will keep PNC on course to become one of the largest and most successful banks in the country.

  • Michael P. Lyons resigned as PNC President effective January 23, 2025
  • Lyons joined PNC in 2011 to lead Corporate & Institutional Banking and was named president in 2024
  • Lyons is taking the President & CEO-Elect role at Fiserv
  • The filing does not describe a successor or any change to compensation arrangements
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
PBPROSPERITY BANCSHARES INC Jan 22, 5:15 PM ET

Prosperity Bancshares amends Chairman H.E. Timanus's employment agreement, changing change-in-control pay

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Prosperity Bancshares entered a Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Chairman H.E. Timanus, Jr. on January 21, 2025. The main change is that change-in-control severance now requires a qualifying termination within a window from six months before to 18 months after a change in control, and it adds a bonus-based component.

  • Agreement dated January 21, 2025, replaces the prior agreement, which paid three times base salary on a change in control without a termination requirement
  • Under the new terms, severance of three times base salary and three times average annual bonus applies only on termination for Good Reason or without Cause, within six months before to 18 months after a change in control
  • Outstanding restricted stock vests upon a change in control, and the agreement permits personal investments in a competing business that do not interfere with his duties
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DBXDROPBOX, INC. Jan 22, 9:15 AM ET

Dropbox adds Warren Jenson to board, also named to Audit Committee

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Dropbox appointed Warren Jenson, a former President and CFO of Nielsen, as a director on January 17, 2025, and to the board's Audit Committee. The filing describes standard non-employee director compensation and a standard indemnification agreement, with no financial terms disclosed for the appointment.

  • Board appointment effective January 17, 2025; Jenson also joins the Audit Committee
  • Jenson will receive the standard compensation for non-employee directors, described in the April 2, 2024 Proxy Statement
  • Company will enter its standard indemnification agreement with Jenson
  • Prior roles cited in Exhibit 99.1 include President and CFO of Nielsen and President of LiveRamp
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Sunstone Hotel Investors eliminates COO role; Chris Ostapovicz departs effective January 21, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Sunstone Hotel Investors is eliminating its Chief Operating Officer position as part of a restructuring of its executive team, and Chris Ostapovicz is leaving the role effective January 21, 2025. His duties will move to the President and Chief Investment Officer and other executives, and he has agreed to provide transition help through January 31, 2025. The filing discloses a separation package, which shareholders may watch for its cost, though the filing does not state a total dollar value for it.

  • Chris Ostapovicz departs as Chief Operating Officer effective January 21, 2025, and the COO position is eliminated
  • Responsibilities move to the President and Chief Investment Officer and other executive team members
  • Separation package includes a cash payment equal to two times his 2024 base salary plus target bonus, accelerated vesting of 132,270 shares, and up to 18 months of COBRA health coverage
  • Payments are subject to a general release of claims and continued compliance with the agreement
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
IESCIES Holdings, Inc. Jan 22, 7:51 AM ET

IES Holdings expands revolving credit facility to $300 million from $150 million

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.037.01

IES Holdings entered an amended credit agreement on January 21, 2025, that raises its revolving credit facility to $300 million from $150 million and extends maturity to January 21, 2030. The filing says the facility moves from an asset-based structure limited by eligible collateral to a cash flow-based facility with financial ratio covenants, which increases the company's borrowing capacity.

  • Revolver capacity rises from $150 million to $300 million; maturity extended from September 30, 2026 to January 21, 2030
  • Financial covenants include a maximum Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio of 3.00 to 1.00 and a minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of 3.00 to 1.00
  • Borrowings bear interest at Base Rate plus 0.50% to 1.25%, or Daily Simple SOFR or Term SOFR plus 1.50% to 2.25%; unused commitment fee is 0.25% to 0.35%
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is administrative agent; Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a joint lead arranger
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GOGrocery Outlet Holding Corp. Jan 22, 6:35 AM ET

Grocery Outlet names Jason Potter CEO effective Feb. 3, 2025; Lindberg to remain chairman

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Grocery Outlet appointed Jason Potter, former CEO of The Fresh Market, as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 3, 2025, and he will also join the board as a director. Interim CEO Eric J. Lindberg, Jr. will cease employment on that date but remain Chairman of the Board, and the board increased its size to ten directors. The filing discloses Mr. Potter's pay package and severance terms but no financial results or guidance.

  • Potter served as CEO and a director of The Fresh Market from March 2020 to January 2025 and previously spent years at Sobeys Inc.
  • Employment agreement provides a $1,025,000 base salary, a target bonus of 125% of base salary, and up to $500,000 in relocation allowance.
  • 2025 equity grants include $2.1 million in stock options, $2.1 million in target PSUs, a 250,000-share option grant and $2.0 million in restricted stock units.
  • If terminated without Cause or for Good Reason, Potter receives 24 months of base salary and two times his target bonus, paid over 24 months.
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APTVAptiv PLC Jan 22, 6:10 AM ET

Aptiv to spin off Electrical Distribution Systems unit; affirms 2024 outlook

Neutral restructuring Written later 2.027.01

Aptiv PLC announced its Board approved a plan to separate its Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business into an independent public company through a tax-free spin-off to Aptiv shareholders, with completion targeted by March 31, 2026. The company also affirmed its previously issued full-year 2024 guidance, and the 2024 figures it provided are estimates that have not yet been audited.

  • Spin-off of EDS targeted for completion by March 31, 2026, subject to Board approval, tax opinions and an SEC Form 10 filing.
  • Estimated 2024 EDS revenue of $8.3 billion and U.S. GAAP operating income of $0.4 billion; remaining Aptiv estimated at $12.1 billion revenue and $1.4 billion operating income.
  • Full-year 2024 outlook affirmed; fourth quarter 2024 results to be released February 6, 2025.
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AVTAVNET INC Jan 21, 5:46 PM ET

Avnet enters $1.5 billion five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

On January 17, 2025, Avnet and Avnet Holding Europe BV entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, replacing and extending the company's August 2, 2022 credit agreement. The facility provides a five-year $1.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit line maturing January 17, 2030, and is a financing arrangement rather than a change in operations.

  • Facility size is $1,500,000,000, with an option to increase commitments by up to $250,000,000 if no event of default exists and other conditions are met
  • Maturity date is January 17, 2030
  • Sublimits include $200 million for Dollar letters of credit, $300 million for loans in other approved currencies, and $125 million each for U.S. Dollar and Euro swingline loans
  • Avnet has guaranteed the obligations of Avnet Europe under the agreement
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CTRECareTrust REIT, Inc. Jan 21, 5:24 PM ET

CareTrust REIT sets up $750 million at-the-market stock sale program

Neutral financing Written later 1.01

CareTrust REIT entered into a new equity distribution agreement with a group of sales agents and forward purchasers covering up to $750 million of common stock sales, called the January 2025 ATM Program. The company intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including possible acquisitions, debt repayment and working capital, and it terminated its prior August 2024 program, which had about $440.15 million of unsold capacity. Because the program lets the company sell new shares over time, it may add to the number of shares outstanding.

  • Maximum aggregate gross offering price of up to $750,000,000 under the January 2025 ATM Program
  • Sales agents may receive commissions of up to 2.0% of the sale price of common stock sold through them
  • Prior at-the-market program dated August 29, 2024 was terminated, with about $440.15 million of unsold shares at termination
  • Shares will be issued under a Form S-3 shelf registration filed February 24, 2023, with a prospectus supplement filed January 21, 2025
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CNXCNX Resources Corp Jan 21, 4:35 PM ET

CNX Resources closes $200 million add-on offering of 7.250% senior notes due 2032

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.037.01

CNX Resources completed a private offering of $200 million in additional 7.250% senior notes due 2032, priced at 100.500% of par with a yield to worst of 7.104%. The new notes are identical to the $400 million of notes issued in February 2024, so CNX's total notes outstanding of this series rise to $600 million, and the company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including part of the costs of its pending Apex Energy acquisition.

  • $200 million of 7.250% senior notes due March 1, 2032, priced at 100.500% of par, yield to worst 7.104%
  • Issued as additional notes under the February 23, 2024 indenture with UMB Bank, N.A. as trustee, on identical terms to the $400 million initial notes
  • Proceeds for general corporate purposes, including part of transaction costs for the pending Apex Energy acquisition, and paying down revolver borrowings before that deal closes
  • Company may redeem notes on or after March 1, 2027 at 103.625%, declining to 100% from 2029
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PCGPG&E Corp Jan 21, 4:33 PM ET

PG&E signs $15 billion DOE-guaranteed loan facility for eligible project costs

Neutral financing Written later 1.018.01

On January 17, 2025, Pacific Gas and Electric Company entered into agreements with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Federal Financing Bank for a multi-advance term loan facility of up to $15 billion. The DOE guarantees the loan, and advances can reimburse eligible project costs that the DOE has approved, subject to conditions including credit ratings at least investment grade. The facility is secured by first mortgage bonds and carries covenants and prepayment terms that shareholders may want to review in the company's full filings.

  • Facility allows up to $15 billion in advances, with no more than $10 billion in any calendar year and no more than $5 billion in 2028.
  • Borrowings bear interest at the Treasury rate plus 0.375%, rising by 300 basis points after a Guarantee Trigger Event.
  • Advances are secured by first mortgage bonds and have a final maturity no later than January 17, 2055.
  • Borrowing ends on the earliest of the $15 billion limit, September 15, 2031, or other specified events.
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RCUSArcus Biosciences, Inc. Jan 21, 4:11 PM ET

Arcus Biosciences names Richard Markus Chief Medical Officer, Dimitry Nuyten departs

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Arcus Biosciences said Richard Markus, M.D., Ph.D. will become Chief Medical Officer effective January 31, 2025, and that Dimitry Nuyten, M.D., Ph.D. will leave the company on the same date. Nuyten entered into a separation agreement under the company's Severance Benefits Plan that includes a lump sum payment equal to 12 months of base salary, COBRA coverage for up to 12 months, and an additional cash payment tied to his 2024 annual bonus. The filing does not disclose the dollar amounts of these payments.

  • Richard Markus, M.D., Ph.D. appointed Chief Medical Officer, effective January 31, 2025
  • Dimitry Nuyten, M.D., Ph.D. departs January 31, 2025
  • Severance includes a lump sum equal to 12 months of base salary and COBRA coverage for up to 12 months
  • Additional cash payment tied to Nuyten's 2024 annual bonus; the final separation agreement will be filed after execution
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DLTRDOLLAR TREE, INC. Jan 21, 4:09 PM ET

Dollar Tree Sets CEO Michael Creedon's Pay: $1.3 Million Base Salary, $9 Million Long-Term Awards

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Dollar Tree disclosed a revised executive agreement with Chief Executive Officer Michael C. Creedon, Jr., signed January 21, 2025, that reflects his CEO role. The filing sets his base salary at $1,300,000 and his target annual incentive at 150% of base salary, and says he is expected to receive fiscal 2025 long-term incentive awards with an aggregate value of $9,000,000.

  • Annual base salary increases to $1,300,000 as Chief Executive Officer
  • Target annual incentive opportunity increases to 150% of base salary
  • Expected fiscal 2025 long-term incentive awards with aggregate value of $9,000,000
  • Revised agreement supersedes the prior executive agreement; the Company approved the compensation changes on January 16, 2025
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BROSDutch Bros Inc. Jan 21, 4:05 PM ET

Dutch Bros draws $50 million on loan facility; CEO Barone's pay package revised

Neutral financing Written later 2.035.02

Dutch Bros subsidiaries notified JPMorgan Chase Bank that they will draw $50 million on the delayed draw term loan on February 4, 2025, to use the funds before that portion expires, with proceeds for general corporate purposes including building new shops. The company also revised CEO Christine Barone's compensation, raising her base salary to $850,000 and setting a target bonus of 110% of salary, which matters to shareholders because it adds debt and changes executive pay.

  • $50 million draw on the delayed draw term loan, scheduled for February 4, 2025
  • After the draw, no amounts remain available under the delayed draw term loan; facility matures February 28, 2027
  • Barone's base salary increased to $850,000, with target bonus of 110% and maximum of 220% of salary, effective January 1, 2025
  • Annual restricted stock unit award with a value of $3,000,000, with 50% vesting over three years and 50% vesting on the third anniversary subject to performance conditions
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RLRALPH LAUREN CORP Jan 21, 9:23 AM ET

Ralph Lauren names Bob Ranftl chief operating officer effective March 30, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Ralph Lauren appointed Bob Ranftl, currently Regional CEO for North America, as Chief Operating Officer effective March 30, 2025, succeeding Jane Nielsen, whose planned departure was previously announced. Mercedes Abramo, formerly Deputy Chief Commercial Officer at Cartier, will join on March 1 as Regional CEO for North America. The filing covers a senior leadership change and sets out Ranftl's pay and severance terms, but it contains no financial results.

  • Robert Ranftl becomes COO effective March 30, 2025, succeeding Jane Nielsen.
  • Ranftl's employment agreement sets a base salary of not less than $1,000,000 and a target bonus of 100% of salary, with a maximum of 200%.
  • Beginning in fiscal 2026, Ranftl will receive an annual equity award valued at $2,250,000.
  • Mercedes Abramo joins from Cartier on March 1 as Regional CEO for North America, succeeding Ranftl in that role.
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BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund signs standstill deal with Saba Capital

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

The fund and its investment advisor, BlackRock Advisors, LLC, entered into a standstill agreement with activist investor Saba Capital Management, L.P. on January 20, 2025. Under the agreement, Saba agreed to follow customary standstill covenants and to vote any fund shares it holds in line with the Board of Directors' recommendations on matters submitted to shareholders.

  • Agreement dated January 20, 2025, between the fund, BlackRock Advisors, LLC and Saba Capital Management, L.P.
  • Saba agrees to vote any common shares it holds in accordance with the Board's recommendations
  • Agreement remains in effect until the day after the 2027 annual shareholder meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier
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BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust signs standstill agreement with Saba Capital

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

On January 20, 2025, the Fund and its Investment Advisor entered into a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management, L.P. Under the agreement, Saba agreed to abide by customary standstill covenants and to vote any Fund common shares it holds in line with the Board of Trustees' recommendations, and the agreement runs until the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier.

  • Agreement dated January 20, 2025, with Saba Capital Management, L.P.
  • Saba agrees to customary standstill covenants and to vote any common shares it holds per the Board's recommendations
  • Agreement lasts until the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier, unless terminated sooner
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BKTBLACKROCK INCOME TRUST, INC. Jan 21, 8:59 AM ET

BlackRock Income Trust enters standstill agreement with Saba Capital through 2027

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. and its investment advisor signed a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management on January 20, 2025. Under the agreement, Saba agrees to follow customary standstill covenants and to vote any shares it holds in line with the fund's Board of Directors recommendation.

  • Agreement signed January 20, 2025 with Saba Capital Management, L.P.
  • Saba agrees to customary standstill covenants and to vote its shares per the Board's recommendation
  • Agreement remains in effect until the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier
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BlackRock MuniHoldings NJ Quality Fund signs standstill agreement with Saba Capital

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

On January 20, 2025, the fund and its investment advisor, BlackRock Advisors, LLC, entered into a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management, L.P. Under the agreement, Saba agreed to abide by customary standstill covenants and to vote any fund shares it holds in line with the Board of Directors' recommendation on matters submitted to shareholders. The agreement runs until the day after the fund's 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier, unless ended sooner.

  • Agreement dated January 20, 2025, between the fund, BlackRock Advisors, LLC and Saba Capital Management, L.P.
  • Saba agreed to vote any shares it holds as the Board of Directors recommends on matters put to shareholders.
  • Agreement remains in effect until the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier.
  • Full agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference.
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BlackRock Utilities (BUI) signs standstill agreement with Saba Capital through 2027

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust and its investment advisor entered a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management on January 20, 2025. Under the agreement, Saba agrees to follow customary standstill covenants and to vote any of its common shares in line with the Board of Trustees' recommendation.

  • Agreement dated January 20, 2025, with Saba Capital Management, L.P.
  • Saba agrees to vote any common shares it holds in accordance with the Board's recommendation on matters submitted to shareholders
  • Agreement remains in effect until the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier, unless terminated earlier
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BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund signs standstill agreement with Saba Capital through August 2027

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

BlackRock MuniHoldings Fund, its investment advisor and activist investor Saba Capital Management entered into a standstill agreement on January 20, 2025. Saba agreed to customary standstill covenants and to vote any Fund shares in line with the Board's recommendation on matters put to shareholders, which may reduce the risk of a proxy contest for shareholders.

  • Agreement dated January 20, 2025, between the Fund, BlackRock Advisors, LLC and Saba Capital Management, L.P.
  • Saba agrees to customary standstill covenants and to vote its shares, if any, per the Board's recommendation.
  • Agreement runs until the day after the Fund's 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier, unless ended sooner.
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BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust signs standstill agreement with Saba Capital

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

On January 20, 2025, the Fund and its Investment Advisor entered into a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management, under which Saba agreed to customary standstill covenants and to vote any Fund shares it holds in line with the Board of Trustees' recommendations. The agreement runs until the day after the 2027 annual shareholder meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier, unless terminated sooner.

  • Agreement signed January 20, 2025 between the Fund, BlackRock Advisors, LLC and Saba Capital Management, L.P.
  • Saba agrees to abide by customary standstill covenants and to vote any common shares it holds with the Board's recommendation.
  • Agreement remains in effect until the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier.
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BlackRock Science & Technology Trust signs standstill agreement with Saba Capital

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

On January 20, 2025, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust and its investment advisor entered a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management, L.P. Under the agreement, Saba agreed to customary standstill covenants and to vote any of its fund shares in line with the Board of Trustees' recommendations, and the agreement runs until the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier.

  • Agreement signed January 20, 2025 with Saba Capital Management, L.P.
  • Saba agrees to customary standstill covenants and to vote its shares per the Board's recommendation on matters put to shareholders
  • Agreement remains in effect until the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier
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BlackRock MuniHoldings California Quality Fund signs standstill agreement with Saba Capital

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

On January 20, 2025, the fund and its investment advisor entered a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management, L.P. Under the agreement, Saba agreed to follow customary standstill covenants and to vote any fund shares it holds in line with the board's recommendation on matters put to shareholders.

  • Agreement dated January 20, 2025, between the fund, BlackRock Advisors, LLC and Saba Capital Management, L.P.
  • Saba agrees to customary standstill covenants and to vote its shares per the Board of Directors' recommendation.
  • Agreement remains in effect until the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier, unless terminated sooner.
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BlackRock Resources & Commodities Trust signs standstill deal with Saba Capital

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

BlackRock Resources and Commodities Strategy Trust and its investment advisor entered a standstill agreement with Saba Capital Management on January 20, 2025. Under the agreement, Saba agreed to customary standstill covenants and to vote any common shares it holds in line with the Board of Trustees' recommendation on matters put to shareholders.

  • Agreement dated January 20, 2025, with Saba Capital Management, L.P.
  • Saba agrees to customary standstill covenants and to vote its shares, if any, per the Board's recommendation
  • Agreement runs until the day after the 2027 annual meeting or August 31, 2027, whichever is earlier, unless terminated sooner
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