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8-K filings in April 2025, explained

811 material Form 8-K filings that 685 companies we cover made with the SEC in April 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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MMIMarcus & Millichap, Inc. Apr 30, 5:15 PM ET

Marcus & Millichap reorganizes management; Parker named COO, LaBerge moves to Chief Client Officer

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Marcus & Millichap announced a management reorganization effective April 29, 2025, promoting John David Parker to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer overseeing all brokerage operations. Richard Matricaria moves to Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer and will no longer be an executive officer, and Greg LaBerge becomes Senior Vice President, Chief Client Officer effective May 1, 2025. The filing does not report financial results or a change to guidance, so its direct financial effect on shareholders is not stated.

  • John David Parker promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all brokerage operations, effective April 29, 2025
  • Richard Matricaria named Senior Vice President and Chief Growth Officer; he will no longer be an executive officer in this role
  • Greg LaBerge moves from Chief Administrative Officer to Senior Vice President, Chief Client Officer, effective May 1, 2025, overseeing specialty divisions
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CGNXCOGNEX CORP Apr 30, 4:31 PM ET

Cognex Q1 revenue rises 2% as CEO Robert Willett plans to retire June 27

Positive leadership Written later 2.025.028.01

Cognex reported first-quarter 2025 revenue of $216 million, up 2% from a year earlier, and net income per diluted share of $0.14 versus $0.07. The company also said CEO Robert Willett will retire June 27, 2025, with President and COO Matt Moschner succeeding him and joining the board.

  • Q1 2025 revenue was $216 million, up 2% from $211 million; up 5% excluding foreign exchange.
  • Net income per diluted share was $0.14 versus $0.07; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.16 versus $0.11.
  • Q2 2025 revenue guidance is $235 million to $255 million, compared with $239 million in Q2 2024.
  • Willett retires as CEO June 27, 2025; Moschner's base salary rises from $500,000 to $600,000.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
BLKBBLACKBAUD INC Apr 30, 4:23 PM ET

Blackbaud names Chad Anderson CFO, succeeding Tony Boor effective April 30, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Blackbaud announced that Chad Anderson, previously its chief accounting officer, is now executive vice president and chief financial officer, replacing Anthony Boor, who had been CFO for 14 years and moves to executive vice president of corporate development and strategy. The change is effective April 30, 2025, and Boor will remain on the executive leadership team. The filing discloses Anderson's new salary and equity terms, and a change-in-control retention agreement.

  • Chad Anderson becomes EVP and CFO effective April 30, 2025, and also assumes the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer role.
  • Anderson's annual salary is $425,000 and his incentive equity bonus target is 75% of salary, both effective May 1, 2025.
  • Anderson is to receive a one-time restricted stock grant valued at $700,000 in May 2025, subject to Board approval, vesting in three equal annual installments.
  • If Anderson is terminated within 12 months after a change in control, the filing says he would receive 1.5 times base salary, equity acceleration and up to 12 months of COBRA premium reimbursement.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
EBAYEBAY INC Apr 30, 4:08 PM ET

eBay Q1 revenue rose 1% to $2.6 billion as CFO Steve Priest steps down

Positive leadership Written later 2.025.027.018.01

eBay reported first-quarter 2025 revenue of $2.6 billion, up 1% from a year earlier, and GAAP earnings of $1.06 per diluted share, up from $0.85. The company also said CFO Steve Priest will step down effective May 11, 2025, and Peggy Alford will become Senior Vice President and CFO effective May 12, 2025. GAAP operating margin slipped to 23.8% from 24.7%, and second-quarter guidance was issued.

  • Q1 2025 net revenues were $2.6 billion, up 1%; GMV was $18.8 billion, up 1%.
  • GAAP EPS was $1.06 versus $0.85 a year earlier; non-GAAP EPS was $1.38 versus $1.25.
  • Q2 2025 guidance: net revenues $2.59 to $2.66 billion; non-GAAP diluted EPS $1.24 to $1.31.
  • Peggy Alford's offer letter provides an $850,000 base salary and a target bonus of 100% of base salary.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
STTSTATE STREET CORP Apr 30, 7:55 AM ET

State Street names John F. Woods as chief financial officer, effective by August 25, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

State Street announced it will appoint John F. Woods, currently CFO of Citizens Financial Group, as its chief financial officer, effective no later than August 25, 2025, replacing interim CFO Mark R. Keating, who will return to his other responsibilities. Woods' pay package includes a $750,000 annualized base salary, a $6,750,000 target 2025 incentive award, and buy-out awards tied to compensation he forfeits from Citizens.

  • John F. Woods to become CFO, effective no later than August 25, 2025
  • Mark R. Keating ceases interim CFO role when Woods starts
  • Letter agreement dated April 24, 2025: $750,000 base salary, $1,000,000 transition payment, $6,750,000 target 2025 incentive award
  • Buy-out awards total $15,000,000 across cash, deferred stock and performance-based RSUs
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Citizens Financial Group CFO John Woods to leave in August; Brendan Coughlin named President

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Citizens Financial Group named Brendan Coughlin, previously Vice Chair and head of Consumer, Private Banking and Wealth, to the new role of President, reporting to Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun. The bank also said Vice Chair and CFO John Woods will leave in August 2025 to take another opportunity, and it will begin a formal search for his replacement.

  • Brendan Coughlin promoted to President; his scope now also includes Enterprise Data & Analytics and Marketing
  • John Woods, Vice Chair and CFO, notified the company on April 24, 2025 of his decision to depart
  • Woods is expected to leave in August 2025; the company will start an internal and external search for a successor
  • Filing states the departure is for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement on finances, accounting, operations, policies or practices
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
WKCWORLD KINECT CORP Apr 29, 4:16 PM ET

World Kinect names Ira Birns President, John Rau Chief Operating Officer

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

World Kinect's board effective April 25, 2025 appointed CFO Ira M. Birns as President while keeping him as CFO, and named EVP John P. Rau as Chief Operating Officer. Both report to Chairman and CEO Michael J. Kasbar, who no longer holds the President title. The changes reshape senior management roles but the filing reports no change in financial results.

  • Ira M. Birns, age 62, appointed President and continues as Chief Financial Officer; CFO since 2007
  • John P. Rau, age 62, appointed Chief Operating Officer; EVP of Global Aviation, Land and Marine
  • Michael J. Kasbar no longer holds the title of President, effective April 25, 2025
  • Changes disclosed in a press release dated April 25, 2025, filed as Exhibit 99.1
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

National Vision names Alex Wilkes CEO effective August 1, 2025; Reade Fahs becomes Executive Chairman

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

National Vision Holdings announced that Alex Wilkes, currently president of the company, will succeed Reade Fahs as chief executive officer effective August 1, 2025, and will join the Board at that time. Fahs will become Executive Chairman, and director Thomas V. Taylor, Jr. will leave the Board after the 2025 annual meeting, a change that shareholders should note as the leadership transition takes effect.

  • Alex Wilkes, 46, becomes CEO and director effective August 1, 2025; he was appointed president in August 2024 and previously led CooperVision's Americas business.
  • Wilkes' salary rises from $600,000 to $900,000, his 2025 target cash bonus rises from $450,000 to $900,000, and he receives a $1,000,000 promotional RSU grant.
  • Reade Fahs' salary falls to $700,000 and his 2026 cash incentive target falls to $560,000; he receives no annual cash incentive for 2027.
  • Thomas V. Taylor, Jr. will not stand for reelection at the 2025 annual meeting, reducing the Board from eleven to ten directors before it expands again on August 1, 2025.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
BF-BBROWN FORMAN CORP Apr 28, 4:38 PM ET

Brown-Forman: Executive Marshall Farrer to resign, become board chairman after annual meeting

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Brown-Forman said Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Growth Officer Marshall B. Farrer will resign effective after the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders so he can become Chairman of the Board, subject to his reelection to the Board. The Compensation Committee approved a one-time $865,000 lump sum payment and retirement-style treatment of his 2013 plan stock-settled appreciation rights, which matters to shareholders because it is a defined cost tied to a leadership transition.

  • Farrer informed the company of his resignation intention on April 25, 2025, effective after the 2025 Annual Meeting.
  • Compensation Committee approved on April 28, 2025 a one-time $865,000 lump sum payment for lost early retirement and pension benefits.
  • His 2013 plan SSARs are treated as if he retired; his 2022 plan SSARs and performance-based RSUs continue unmodified.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NXPINXP Semiconductors N.V. Apr 28, 4:16 PM ET

NXP Q1 revenue falls 9% to $2.84 billion; CEO Sievers to retire, Sotomayor named

Negative leadership Written later 2.025.02

NXP reported first-quarter 2025 revenue of $2.84 billion, down 9% year-on-year, with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.64, down 19% year-on-year. The company also said CEO Kurt Sievers will retire on October 28, 2025, and Rafael Sotomayor will succeed him as President now and as CEO on that date.

  • Q1 2025 non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.64 versus $3.24 a year earlier; GAAP diluted EPS was $1.92 versus $2.47.
  • Q2 2025 revenue guidance is $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion, with a midpoint of $2.9 billion, or 7% below the prior year at the midpoint.
  • Sotomayor's base salary is $800,000 from April 28, 2025, with a target bonus of 110% of salary and a $2 million long-term equity grant.
  • Sievers will serve as strategic advisor through December 31, 2025, and the company states his departure is not related to any disagreement or to company performance.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
TDYTELEDYNE TECHNOLOGIES INC Apr 28, 4:15 PM ET

Teledyne names George Bobb CEO, succeeding Edwin Roks, effective April 28, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Teledyne's Board of Directors named George C. Bobb III, previously President and Chief Operating Officer, as President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 28, 2025, replacing Edwin Roks, who retired from the CEO role. The filing also raises Bobb's annual base salary to $900,000 from $665,000 and his 2025 AIP target to 120% from 100%, on a prorated basis. The filing does not include financial results.

  • George C. Bobb III named President and CEO effective April 28, 2025; he has been with Teledyne since 2008
  • Edwin Roks retired as CEO and will serve as special advisor to Executive Chairman Robert Mehrabian through August 31, 2025
  • Bobb's annual base salary increased from $665,000 to $900,000
  • Bobb's 2025 AIP target opportunity increased from 100% to 120%, prorated
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HTHHilltop Holdings Inc. Apr 25, 5:23 PM ET

Hilltop Holdings names Jeremy B. Ford chairman; Gerald J. Ford becomes chairman emeritus

Neutral leadership Written later 5.028.01

Hilltop Holdings Inc. said its board appointed Jeremy B. Ford as Chairman of the Board and Tracy Bolt as lead independent director, effective immediately, and named Gerald J. Ford Chairman Emeritus without voting rights. The company also extended the employment agreement of Martin B. Winges to February 29, 2028, and changed how his change-of-control incentive bonus is calculated, which affects shareholders through board leadership and executive pay terms.

  • Jeremy B. Ford appointed Chairman of the Board, effective immediately, per board action dated April 24, 2025
  • Gerald J. Ford named Chairman Emeritus; he may attend board meetings but cannot vote
  • Board reduced the number of directors to fourteen
  • Martin B. Winges's employment agreement extended to February 29, 2028; prior agreement expired February 20, 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
AOSSMITH A O CORP Apr 25, 9:05 AM ET

A. O. Smith names Stephen Shafer CEO; Kevin Wheeler to executive chairman July 1

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

A. O. Smith said Chairman and CEO Kevin Wheeler will become executive chairman effective July 1, 2025. President and COO Stephen Shafer will become CEO and join the Board on the same date, which moves day-to-day leadership to a new chief executive. Wheeler will remain involved in strategy, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations and executive talent development.

  • Kevin Wheeler moves from chairman and CEO to executive chairman, effective July 1, 2025.
  • Stephen Shafer becomes CEO and joins the Board of Directors effective July 1, 2025, and will not serve on any Board committees.
  • Shafer, age 50, became president and COO on March 18, 2024, after 3M Company from 2010 to 2024.
  • Shafer will be the 11th CEO in the company's 151-year history.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DOCHEALTHPEAK PROPERTIES, INC. Apr 24, 4:17 PM ET

Healthpeak Names Kelvin Moses Chief Financial Officer, Effective Immediately

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Healthpeak Properties appointed Kelvin O. Moses as Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer, effective April 24, 2025, under the company's succession plan. Mr. Moses previously served as Executive Vice President – Investments and Portfolio Management and joined the company in 2018. The filing discloses his $550,000 base salary and equity awards, a CFO change that shareholders will want to track.

  • Kelvin O. Moses appointed CFO and principal financial officer, effective April 24, 2025
  • Base salary of $550,000, plus eligibility for short-term and long-term incentive plans
  • Retentive equity award with grant date fair value of $380,000 and performance-based award of $570,000
  • Accounting, treasury and investor relations leaders remain in place, per the press release
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ITGRInteger Holdings Corp Apr 24, 4:00 PM ET

Integer names COO Payman Khales as CEO effective October 24, 2025; Dziedzic retires

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Integer Holdings said CEO Joseph Dziedzic will retire and step down from the Board effective October 24, 2025, when Chief Operating Officer Payman Khales becomes President and CEO and joins the Board. Dziedzic will serve as a Special Advisor until March 31, 2026, and the filing describes a retirement arrangement that vests his outstanding equity awards. The planned succession sets a defined handover date for shareholders.

  • Payman Khales, age 55, succeeds Joseph Dziedzic as President and CEO effective October 24, 2025; he joined Integer on February 20, 2018.
  • Dziedzic will serve as a non-executive Special Advisor until March 31, 2026, and will receive base salary for that service at 100% of his annual CEO base salary rate.
  • Dziedzic will not receive equity awards or short-term incentive compensation for fiscal year 2026.
  • Dziedzic's outstanding RSUs will vest in full, and his PRSUs will vest on a prorated basis based on actual performance, in exchange for a release of claims and a 36-month restrictive covenant period.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

West Pharmaceutical CFO Birkett to retire; Shane Campbell named segment officer

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

West Pharmaceutical Services said CFO Bernard Birkett intends to retire later this year and will stay until a successor is found, then advise through December 31, 2025. The company also named Shane Campbell, formerly of Carlisle Companies, as Senior Vice President, Chief Proprietary Segment Officer, effective May 5, 2025, with a $600,000 base salary.

  • Bernard Birkett notified the company on April 22, 2025 of his intention to retire as SVP and CFO later this year; a search for a successor has started
  • Birkett will remain in his role until a successor is found, then serve in an advisory role until December 31, 2025
  • Shane Campbell joins May 5, 2025 with a $600,000 base salary, a 75% target bonus, a $1,000,000 LTI grant and a $400,000 sign-on RSU award
  • Campbell previously was Chief Commercial Officer of Carlisle Companies' Construction Materials business and spent 20 years at DuPont
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Weatherford names Anuj Dhruv CFO, replacing Arunava Mitra effective April 21, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Weatherford International plc appointed Anuj Dhruv, 43, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective April 21, 2025, and Arunava Mitra left the role on the same date. The filing gives no financial results, but a change in CFO is a significant leadership event for shareholders to track.

  • Anuj Dhruv, 43, previously led finance and strategy for LyondellBasell's Global Olefins and Polyolefins segment, a $29 billion revenue segment, from November 2022 to April 2025
  • Dhruv's 2025 base salary is $570,000, with a long-term incentive award of $1,767,000 and a sign-on equity award of $1,000,000
  • Arunava Mitra left the company effective April 21, 2025; the filing states his departure is not the result of any dispute over accounting practices or financial statements
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc. Apr 22, 4:15 PM ET

OPENLANE names Brad Herring as CFO, effective May 27, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

OPENLANE's board appointed Bradley Herring as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 27, 2025. Herring most recently served as CFO of Enfusion, Inc. until April 21, 2025, and will lead the company's financial, reporting and investor-facing functions, including capital investment strategy.

  • Bradley Herring appointed EVP and CFO effective May 27, 2025, reporting to CEO Peter Kelly
  • Herring was CFO of Enfusion, Inc. from December 2022 to April 21, 2025, and CFO of Shift4 Payments, Inc. from October 2019 to August 2022
  • Employment agreement provides a one-time $100,000 cash sign-on award, subject to full repayment if he resigns within two years
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
BOHBANK OF HAWAII CORP Apr 17, 9:00 PM ET

Bank of Hawaii CFO Dean Shigemura to step down June 30; Satenberg to succeed him

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Bank of Hawaii said Vice Chair and CFO Dean Y. Shigemura will step down as CFO effective June 30, 2025, and move to a one-year internal consultant role starting July 1, 2025. Senior Executive Vice President and Deputy CFO Bradley S. Satenberg will assume the CFO duties when Shigemura exits his current role, a leadership transition that shareholders may watch closely.

  • Dean Y. Shigemura, 61, steps down as CFO effective June 30, 2025, after 26 years with the company
  • Shigemura becomes internal consultant for one year from July 1, 2025, at an annual salary of $500,000
  • Bradley S. Satenberg, 54, Senior Executive Vice President and Deputy CFO, will take over CFO duties; he joined in July 2024 from Luther Burbank Corporation
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CRHCRH PUBLIC LTD CO Apr 17, 8:10 AM ET

CRH names Nancy Buese chief financial officer, effective May 12, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

CRH announced that Nancy Buese, former CFO of Baker Hughes and Newmont, will become its Chief Financial Officer effective May 12, 2025, replacing interim CFO Alan Connolly, who returns to his prior role as Director of Strategic Finance on May 11, 2025. The filing sets out her pay package, including a $1,000,000 base salary and a target equity award of $4,000,000 for 2025, which shareholders may track in future disclosures.

  • Nancy Buese appointed CFO effective May 12, 2025; Alan Connolly serves as interim CFO until May 11, 2025
  • Base salary of $1,000,000, target bonus of 110% of base salary, and target 2025 equity award with grant date fair value of $4,000,000
  • One-time cash bonus of $1,000,000 and one-time RSU grant of $2,000,000 vesting 50% in 2026 and 50% in 2027
  • Employment agreement dated April 11, 2025; full agreement to be filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SLVMSylvamo Corp Apr 16, 9:01 AM ET

Sylvamo CEO Ribiéras to retire Dec. 31; CFO Sims to succeed him as CEO in 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Sylvamo said Chief Executive Officer Jean-Michel Ribiéras will retire effective December 31, 2025, and that John Sims, the current chief financial officer, will become chief operating officer on May 1, 2025 and CEO on January 1, 2026. Don Devlin, formerly of International Paper, will become chief financial officer on May 1, 2025. The filing describes a planned leadership handover rather than a change in financial results, and it states the retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company or its board.

  • Ribiéras, who is also chairman, will retire as CEO effective December 31, 2025, and remains a nominee for re-election as director at the May 15, 2025 Annual Meeting
  • John Sims becomes senior vice president and chief operating officer effective May 1, 2025, and chief executive officer effective January 1, 2026
  • Don Devlin becomes senior vice president and chief financial officer effective May 1, 2025, with a base salary of $540,000 and a sign-on RSU award valued at $510,000
  • The compensation terms for Sims as CEO are expected to be set by independent directors before December 31, 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
USBUS BANCORP \DE\ Apr 16, 6:48 AM ET

U.S. Bancorp Q1 profit rises 29.6% to $1.7 billion; EPS $1.03 vs $0.78 a year ago

Positive leadership Written later 2.027.01

U.S. Bancorp reported first-quarter 2025 net income attributable to the company of $1,709 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, up from $1,319 million, or $0.78 per share, a year earlier. Total net revenue rose 3.6% from a year earlier to $6,958 million, but fell 0.7% from the fourth quarter of 2024. The filing also reports a leadership change, with Gunjan Kedia now serving as President and CEO and Andy Cecere's tenure ending.

  • Net income attributable to U.S. Bancorp was $1,709 million, up 29.6% from $1,319 million in Q1 2024 and up from $1,663 million in Q4 2024.
  • Diluted EPS was $1.03, compared with $0.78 in Q1 2024 and $1.01 in Q4 2024; Q1 2024 included $0.12 per share of notable items.
  • Total net revenue was $6,958 million, up 3.6% year over year but down 0.7% from $7,009 million in Q4 2024.
  • Gunjan Kedia, President and CEO, said she is stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer; the release thanks Andy Cecere for more than 40 years of leadership.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
LADLITHIA MOTORS INC Apr 15, 5:00 PM ET

Lithia Motors: COO Adam Chamberlain to resign June 1, 2025 to become Mercedes-Benz USA CEO

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Lithia Motors said Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Adam A. Chamberlain will resign effective June 1, 2025 to become CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA. Regional presidents and vice presidents will report directly to CEO Bryan DeBoer after his departure, so the change affects the company's operating structure at the senior level.

  • Adam A. Chamberlain's resignation as EVP and Chief Operating Officer is effective June 1, 2025.
  • Chamberlain is moving to become CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA.
  • Regional presidents and regional vice presidents will report directly to Bryan DeBoer, Chief Executive Officer.
  • The filing was signed April 15, 2025 by David Stork, Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Arrowhead CFO Ken Myszkowski to retire May 13; Daniel Apel named successor

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals said CFO Ken Myszkowski will retire effective May 13, 2025, after serving as CFO since 2009, and will stay on as an employee adviser through January 31, 2026. Daniel Apel, formerly Global Head of Financial Planning and Analysis at Walgreens Boots Alliance, will succeed him as CFO. The company describes the retirement as not the result of any disagreement.

  • Ken Myszkowski retires as CFO effective May 13, 2025; he has served as CFO since 2009
  • Daniel Apel appointed CFO; target bonus set at 45% of base salary
  • Apel to receive a one-time grant of 100,000 restricted stock units vesting annually over four years, plus up to $200,000 in relocation benefits
  • Myszkowski's transition adviser role runs until January 31, 2026, at a $200,000 annual base salary
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

First American names CFO Mark Seaton CEO after Ken DeGiorgio's departure

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

First American Financial Corporation said Chief Executive Officer Kenneth D. DeGiorgio left the company and its board, effective April 10, 2025, and his employment was terminated without cause. The board promoted Chief Financial Officer Mark E. Seaton to CEO and appointed him a director, and promoted Treasurer Matthew F. Wajner to CFO, both effective the same day.

  • Kenneth D. DeGiorgio ceased to serve as CEO and director effective April 10, 2025; his employment was terminated without cause
  • Mark E. Seaton, 47, was promoted to CEO and appointed a director effective April 10, 2025; he had been CFO since 2013
  • Matthew F. Wajner, 49, was promoted to CFO effective April 10, 2025; he had been Vice President, Treasurer since 2020
  • DeGiorgio may receive compensation under his February 18, 2025 employment agreement, subject to an effective release of claims
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CNHCNH Industrial N.V. Apr 10, 4:54 PM ET

CNH Industrial CFO Oddone Incisa steps down; Jim Nickolas succeeds him May 6

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

CNH Industrial said CFO Oddone Incisa will step down effective May 6, 2025, and James (Jim) Nickolas, previously CFO of Martin Marietta, will become CFO and principal accounting officer on that date. The filing says Nickolas will present the financial portion of the company's Strategic Business Plan at its May 8, 2025 Investor Day, so the change places a new finance chief in charge ahead of that presentation. The filing discloses no financial results.

  • Nickolas succeeds Incisa as CFO effective May 6, 2025; Incisa remains an employee through May 31, 2025.
  • Nickolas's employment agreement, dated April 9, 2025, sets a base salary of $825,000 and a one-time restricted stock unit grant of no less than $4,500,000.
  • Nickolas will receive a supplemental equity award of no less than $3,600,000 that cliff vests in 2030.
  • Incisa is eligible to receive €4,201,485 under Italian collective bargaining requirements for senior employees.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
FASTFASTENAL CO Apr 10, 4:17 PM ET

Fastenal names Sheryl Lisowski interim CFO effective April 17, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Fastenal's board appointed Sheryl A. Lisowski, its Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, as interim Chief Financial Officer effective April 17, 2025, until a permanent CFO is named. Her base salary rises from $320,000 to $440,000, and her quarterly bonus is tied to Company-wide pre-tax income and net income growth over the same quarter of the prior year. The filing does not name a permanent CFO candidate or a timeline for that search.

  • Sheryl A. Lisowski appointed interim Chief Financial Officer, effective April 17, 2025
  • Base salary increases from $320,000 to $440,000 for the interim CFO role
  • Quarterly cash bonus based on Company-wide pre-tax income and net income growth versus the same quarter of the prior year
  • No additional stock options granted for the interim CFO role; existing option grants retained
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HOGHARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. Apr 10, 6:45 AM ET

Harley-Davidson director Jared Dourdeville resigns from board on April 5, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Director Jared Dourdeville resigned from Harley-Davidson's board on April 5, 2025, before a scheduled April 7 board meeting to discuss his April 1 letter demanding the resignation of three directors. The company's filing disputes several points in his resignation letter, and says the board will continue to engage with H Partners, a significant shareholder, while its search for a new chief executive continues.

  • Dourdeville resigned from the board on April 5, 2025, and had served on the Human Resources and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.
  • The board decided on March 28, 2025, not to offer the CEO role to any of three candidates; Dourdeville had backed a preferred candidate.
  • On April 1, 2025, Dourdeville sent a letter demanding the immediate resignation of three directors; a board meeting was set for April 7, 2025.
  • The company is in the final year of its five-year Hardwire strategic plan (2021-2025) and says it continues its CEO search.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NEOGNEOGEN CORP Apr 9, 7:06 AM ET

Neogen CEO John Adent to step down; board forms committee to find successor

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Neogen announced that CEO and President John Adent will step down, and he will remain in his roles until a successor is appointed. A board special committee is searching for the next CEO with a global executive search firm, and Adent will then serve as Special Advisor until October 31, 2025. The filing does not disclose financial results, and the leadership change is significant for shareholders because it marks a transition in the company's top executive role.

  • John Adent, CEO and President, will step down; he stays in his roles until a successor is appointed.
  • Special committee of Board Chair James Borel, Thierry Bernard and Jeffrey Capello is directing the CEO search.
  • Transition Agreement dated April 8, 2025 sets a Separation Date of October 31, 2025, with Adent serving as Special Advisor until then.
  • Adent will not receive new equity grants after the agreement date and will receive severance on terms consistent with a termination without cause, subject to a release of claims.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CVSCVS HEALTH Corp Apr 8, 6:36 AM ET

CVS Health names Brian Newman CFO effective May 12; Thomas Cowhey steps down as CFO

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

CVS Health appointed Brian O. Newman, former CFO of United Parcel Service, as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective May 12, 2025, replacing Thomas F. Cowhey, who becomes a strategic advisor to the CEO. The company also named Amy L. Compton-Phillips, M.D. as chief medical officer effective May 19, 2025. The filing also says the company currently expects 2025 results to meet or exceed prior guidance, based on year-to-date results through February, while first-quarter closing procedures are not yet complete.

  • Brian O. Newman becomes CFO effective May 12, 2025, and is CFO designate from April 21, 2025; he will receive a $1.0 million annualized base salary and a $7.0 million target annual equity award
  • Thomas F. Cowhey ceases to be CFO on May 12, 2025, and will remain as Strategic Advisor to the President and CEO until a departure date not yet determined
  • Amy L. Compton-Phillips, M.D. becomes executive vice president and chief medical officer effective May 19, 2025
  • Company expects 2025 financial results will meet or exceed previously issued guidance, but first-quarter 2025 financial closing is not yet complete and results may change
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PNC names Mark Wiedman president, ex-BlackRock executive, effective April 7, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

PNC appointed Mark Wiedman as president of the corporation and PNC Bank, National Association, effective April 7, 2025, reporting to Chairman and CEO William Demchak. Wiedman, 54, previously served as senior managing director and head of the Global Client Business at BlackRock, and the filing sets out a $700,000 base salary, a $1,000,000 signing bonus and roughly $5.2 million in one-time equity awards, which matters to shareholders as a senior leadership and pay disclosure.

  • Mark Wiedman, age 54, appointed president by the Board on April 3, 2025, effective April 7, 2025
  • Offer letter: $700,000 annualized base salary and $1,000,000 signing bonus, repayable if he resigns within two years
  • One-time award: RSUs with $3,120,000 grant date value and PSUs with $2,080,000 grant date value at target
  • Target 2025 total annual incentive of $9,800,000 full-year ($7,350,000 prorated)
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CSGPCOSTAR GROUP, INC. Apr 7, 8:59 AM ET

CoStar Group adds three directors and names Louise Sams board chair

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CoStar Group appointed Christine M. McCarthy, John Berisford and Rachel C. Glaser to its Board, and Louise S. Sams was named Chair, after Michael R. Klein, Christopher J. Nassetta and Laura C. Kaplan resigned from the Board. The company also formed a Capital Allocation Committee to review its capital structure, capital allocation and financial targets, and signed support agreements with D. E. Shaw and Third Point that include standstill and voting commitments, which matter to shareholders because they set governance changes and activist arrangements for the coming period.

  • McCarthy, Berisford and Glaser were elected to the Board effective April 6, 2025, and will receive an annual cash retainer of $50,000 and a restricted stock award with a grant date value of $250,000.
  • Klein, Nassetta and Kaplan resigned from the Board and their committee roles effective April 6, 2025; Klein also stepped down as Chairman, effective when the new directors were elected.
  • The four-member Capital Allocation Committee is chaired by Andrew Florance, with McCarthy, Berisford and Robert W. Musslewhite as members, and will review investment in Homes.com and the timeline for its profitability.
  • The support agreements with D. E. Shaw and Third Point, dated April 6, 2025, include standstill provisions during the Standstill Period and commit the investors to vote for Board nominees.
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DOCHEALTHPEAK PROPERTIES, INC. Apr 7, 6:47 AM ET

Healthpeak Properties CFO Peter Scott resigns to become CEO of Healthcare Realty Trust

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Healthpeak Properties said Chief Financial Officer Peter Scott resigned, effective on notice given April 2, 2025, to become Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (NYSE: HR). The company said the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company or its external auditor, and Scott is not entitled to severance. The company has a succession plan and expects to name an internal successor in the coming weeks.

  • Scott informed the company of his resignation on April 2, 2025; the filing and press release are dated April 7, 2025.
  • Scott is leaving to become CEO of Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated (NYSE: HR).
  • Scott is not entitled to any severance payment under the Executive Severance Plan or otherwise.
  • The company expects to name an internal successor for CFO in the coming weeks.
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HRHealthcare Realty Trust Inc Apr 7, 6:46 AM ET

Healthcare Realty names Peter A. Scott CEO, effective April 15, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Healthcare Realty Trust's board appointed Peter A. Scott, formerly chief financial officer of Healthpeak Properties, as president and chief executive officer effective April 15, 2025. Interim CEO Connie Moore is leaving that role but will remain on the board and in a transition role for up to 60 days.

  • Scott's employment agreement sets a base salary of $750,000 and a 2025 annual cash incentive target of 180% of base salary, or $1,350,000.
  • For 2025, Scott's equity awards have a target value of $3,900,000, plus a one-time restricted stock award with a grant date value of $5,750,000 that vests over four years.
  • Scott has served as chief financial officer of Healthpeak Properties since February 2017 and is expected to join the board after the 2025 annual meeting.
  • Moore will receive a monthly salary of $90,000 during a transition role of up to 60 days.
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CTASCINTAS CORP Apr 4, 9:08 AM ET

Cintas CFO Mike Hansen to retire; Scott Garula named successor effective June 1

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Cintas said Chief Financial Officer Mike Hansen will retire from the CFO role and become Assistant to the CEO effective May 31, 2025. Scott Garula, President of the Rental Division, was appointed to succeed him as Executive Vice President and CFO effective June 1, 2025, a planned transition the company describes as following a succession process.

  • Mike Hansen retires as Executive Vice President and CFO; he notified the company on March 31, 2025, and moves to Assistant to the CEO effective May 31, 2025
  • Scott Garula, 54, was appointed on April 1, 2025 as Executive Vice President and CFO effective June 1, 2025; he joined Cintas in 1996 and was President and COO of the Rental Division from June 2023
  • Garula's initial annual pay: $650,000 base salary, 90% of base salary target annual incentive, and $1,500,000 target long-term incentive
  • One-time promotion awards under the 2016 Equity Plan: restricted stock with $250,000 and non-qualified stock options with $75,000 grant date fair value
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TBBKBancorp, Inc. Apr 3, 4:06 PM ET

Bancorp CFO Paul Frenkiel to retire; Martin Egan named interim CFO

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

The Bancorp, Inc. said its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Paul Frenkiel, is retiring, with his retirement agreement signed March 28, 2025. Chief Accounting Officer Martin Egan was appointed interim CFO while the company continues its search for a permanent successor, which it said began last year.

  • Paul Frenkiel, 72, retires as CFO and Secretary; he will consult for the company through December 31, 2025 for a $250,000 fee paid monthly
  • Martin Egan, 57, named Interim CFO on March 28, 2025 and continues as Chief Accounting Officer at a $375,000 annual base salary
  • Frenkiel's 25,561 unvested restricted stock units will vest on the one-year anniversary of his retirement date
  • The company is continuing its formal search for a successor Chief Financial Officer
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Hanover Insurance names Richard Lavey Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

The Hanover Insurance Group's board appointed Richard W. Lavey, 58, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on March 31, 2025, a newly created role. He will lead the development of company strategy and drive closer integration between the business and technology organizations while keeping his current leadership of personal lines and core commercial. For shareholders, the filing signals a senior leadership change, with no financial results or guidance included.

  • Richard W. Lavey, 58, appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective March 31, 2025
  • Newly created role adds leadership of business strategy and business-technology integration to his existing personal lines and core commercial duties
  • Lavey has been with the company since 2004 and was Executive Vice President and President, Hanover Agency Markets since 2017
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VFCV F CORP Apr 3, 6:30 AM ET

VF Corp names Abhishek Dalmia executive VP and chief operating officer

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

V.F. Corporation appointed Abhishek Dalmia as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective April 3, 2025, overseeing corporate strategy, transformation, digital technology and supply chain operations. He previously served as the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Transformation and Digital Officer after joining in March 2024, and his compensation package includes an $800,000 base salary and a fiscal 2026 long-term incentive target of $3,000,000.

  • Abhishek Dalmia, 47, named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective April 3, 2025
  • Role covers corporate strategy, transformation, digital technology and supply chain operations
  • Annualized base salary of $800,000 and target annual bonus of 110% of base salary for fiscal 2026
  • Target long-term incentive of $3,000,000 for fiscal 2026, expected to be granted in May 2025
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PCARPACCAR INC Apr 2, 4:04 PM ET

PACCAR CFO Harrie Schippers to retire June 2; Brice Poplawski named successor

Neutral leadership Written later 5.028.01

PACCAR's President and Chief Financial Officer, Harrie Schippers, announced his retirement after 39 years of service, effective June 2, 2025. Controller Brice Poplawski will be promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on the same date, and Kevin Baney will take on PACCAR Financial Services and Investor Relations responsibilities. The filing describes a planned leadership transition and does not report any financial results.

  • Harrie Schippers, President and CFO, retires effective June 2, 2025, after 39 years at PACCAR.
  • Brice Poplawski, 61, becomes Senior Vice President and CFO effective June 2, 2025; he has been Vice President and Controller since June 2023 and has worked at the company 27 years.
  • Kevin Baney, Executive Vice President, keeps DAF Trucks and adds PACCAR Financial Services and Investor Relations, effective June 2, 2025.
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ENOVEnovis CORP Apr 2, 6:37 AM ET

Enovis names Damien McDonald CEO effective May 12; Q1 guidance reaffirmed

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Enovis appointed Damien McDonald, former CEO of LivaNova, as chief executive effective May 12, 2025, succeeding Matthew Trerotola, who is retiring as CEO and as board chair. Trerotola will not stand for re-election at the May 21, 2025 annual meeting, when Sharon Wienbar becomes independent chair. The company also reaffirmed its first-quarter 2025 guidance, leaving its outlook unchanged.

  • McDonald served as CEO of LivaNova from January 2017 to April 2023 and joins the Enovis board after the May 21, 2025 annual meeting.
  • Compensation includes a $1,000,000 base salary, a target bonus of 125% of salary, and initial equity awards of $3,250,000 in time-based and $3,250,000 in performance-based restricted stock units.
  • Severance is 12 months of salary plus target bonus if terminated within one year of appointment, or two times salary plus two times target bonus after that.
  • First-quarter 2025 guidance was reaffirmed: revenue of $555 to $563 million and adjusted EBITDA of $97 to $100 million.
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MMacy's, Inc. Apr 1, 9:05 AM ET

Macy's names Thomas J. Edwards COO and CFO, succeeding Adrian Mitchell

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Macy's, Inc. said Thomas J. Edwards, Jr., currently CFO and COO of Capri Holdings Limited, will become its Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer effective June 22, 2025. Adrian Mitchell, the current COO and CFO, is leaving the company and will stay in his role through June 21, 2025, and the company reiterated all components of its 1Q25 guidance, which matters because the CFO change alters the finance leadership shareholders rely on.

  • Edwards, 60, joins effective June 22, 2025, with an annual base salary of $850,000 and a target short-term incentive of 125% of base salary.
  • Edwards' long-term incentive target grant date fair value is $3,100,000, and his signing bonus ranges from $1,650,000 to $1,735,000 depending on start date.
  • Mitchell continues as COO and CFO through June 21, 2025, and will receive benefits under the Senior Executive Severance Plan.
  • Macy's reiterated all components of its 1Q25 guidance, which it provided on March 6, 2025.
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HTOH2O AMERICA Apr 1, 7:54 AM ET

H2O America names Ann Kelly CFO and Andrew Walters CEO, both effective July 1, 2025

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Ann P. Kelly, the current Chief Accounting Officer, was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective July 1, 2025, succeeding Andrew F. Walters, who was also appointed Chief Executive Officer effective the same date. The filing, made under the name SJW Group, shows a planned top-level executive transition and sets out Kelly's pay, which matters to shareholders because it reflects changes in the company's senior leadership.

  • Ann P. Kelly becomes CFO and Treasurer effective July 1, 2025, succeeding Andrew F. Walters
  • Andrew F. Walters is appointed Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2025
  • Kelly's compensation: $480,000 base salary, 55% target annual incentive, $350,000 target long-term incentive
  • The company will reimburse Kelly up to $75,000 for relocation near a service territory
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