1,152 material Form 8-K filings that 918 companies we cover made with the SEC in October 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).
Corebridge Financial said Chief Financial Officer Elias Habayeb has resigned to take another leadership role at a publicly listed company that Corebridge does not consider a competitor. He will stay as CFO until his employment ends on April 24, 2026, and will help complete the 2025 financial statements and the 2026 budget while the company searches for a successor.
Habayeb notified the company of his resignation on October 27, 2025; the company announced it on October 31, 2025.
Habayeb's employment ends April 24, 2026, after a six-month notice and transition period.
The company said the departure is not due to any disagreement on financial statements, internal control, operations, policies or practices.
Corebridge has engaged a leading executive recruiting firm to search for a successor.
Regal Rexnord said CEO Louis Pinkham will separate from his role while the Board searches for a successor, with his departure taking effect on the earlier of March 31, 2026 or the appointment of a new CEO. The filing says he will remain CEO until a successor is identified, and that his exit is not the result of any dispute with the company. The Board credited his tenure, which began in April 2019, with raising enterprise value to $15 billion from about $4.5 billion, which matters to shareholders because the company's top executive role will change hands.
Pinkham's CEO role and all other officer and director positions, including his Board seat, end on the earlier of March 31, 2026 or the date his successor is appointed.
The Board formed a search committee of four independent directors, assisted by a leading executive search firm.
The departure is treated as a termination without cause under the Executive Severance Policy, under a Transition Agreement dated October 27, 2025 (Exhibit 10.1).
The October 29, 2025 press release says enterprise value grew to $15 billion from about $4.5 billion during Pinkham's tenure, with total shareholder return of nearly 100% including reinvested dividends.
Edwards Lifesciences said its Chief Financial Officer, Scott Ullem, has decided to transition from his role by mid-year 2026. The company is starting a search for a new CFO, and Ullem will stay on in an advisory role after the successor is appointed.
Scott Ullem, CFO, informed the company of his decision on October 30, 2025
Transition is planned for no later than mid-year 2026
Company is initiating a selection process to appoint a new CFO
Ullem will continue in an advisory role after a new CFO is appointed
Floor & Decor's board appointed Bradley S. Paulsen as chief executive officer and a director, effective December 26, 2025, the first day of fiscal 2026. Thomas V. Taylor, the current CEO, becomes Executive Chair on the same date, and director Richard Sullivan will retire at the end of his term. The filing also enhances severance terms for three senior executives, which shareholders may track in future proxy disclosures.
Bradley S. Paulsen: CEO and board member effective December 26, 2025; annual base salary $1,000,000 and target bonus of 125% of salary; no equity awards granted in connection with the transition
Thomas V. Taylor: moves from CEO to Executive Chair effective December 26, 2025; annual base salary $800,000 and target bonus of 100% of salary
Director Richard Sullivan will retire at the end of his current term and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting; the filing says the decision did not involve any disagreement with the company
Amended employment agreements for CFO Bryan Langley, David Christopherson and Ersan Sayman add 12 months of salary continuation and related benefits on certain terminations
Neogen Corporation appointed Bryan Riggsbee as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 3, 2025, reporting to CEO Mike Nassif. Riggsbee previously served as CFO of bioMérieux's $2 billion North American business and spent nearly a decade as CFO at Myriad Genetics. The filing sets out his pay package, including a $600,000 base salary and a $2,250,000 sign-on equity grant, which shareholders may review as a compensation commitment.
Effective date: November 3, 2025; reports directly to CEO Mike Nassif
Base salary $600,000; target bonus 80% of base salary; long-term incentive target $2,000,000
Sign-on equity grant $2,250,000 plus a one-time $250,000 cash award payable by December 31, 2025
David Naemura is expected to remain with the Company until the end of the calendar year
Insight Enterprises said CEO Joyce Mullen intends to retire as president, CEO and board member once the Board elects a successor, with the transition currently expected in the first quarter of 2026. The Board has been searching outside the company with an executive search firm, and Mullen will remain as an advisor after she steps down, which may help continuity for shareholders during the leadership change.
Joyce Mullen intends to retire as President and CEO and from the Board, effective upon the Board electing her successor
Transition currently expected during the first quarter of 2026
The Board engaged an executive search firm to evaluate candidates, including potential successors from outside the company
Mullen will continue as an advisor after retirement; her employment agreement is expected to be amended
Upbound Group, Inc. said Hal Khouri will join as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 10, 2025. CEO Fahmi Karam, who has also served as CFO since June 2025, will hand the CFO role to Khouri, who will report directly to Karam.
Hal Khouri takes the EVP and CFO role effective November 10, 2025, succeeding CEO Fahmi Karam, who has been CFO since June 2025.
Offer letter terms include a $675,000 annual base salary and a target annual cash bonus of 60% of base salary, starting March 2026.
A one-time sign-on restricted stock unit award valued at $1.5 million vests over three years, and LTIP eligibility from February 2026 is set at 170% of base salary.
Khouri served as Executive Vice President and CFO of goeasy Ltd. (TSX: GSY) from August 2019.
GXO announced a leadership reshuffle that appoints Michael Jacobs, formerly of Ferguson Enterprises, as President of the Americas and Asia Pacific effective November 3, 2025, and creates a Chief Operating Officer role reporting to the CEO. Richard Cawston, Chief Revenue Officer and President of Europe, will depart in March 2026, and the company will report on the impact of the streamlined structure as the changes take effect.
Michael Jacobs joins as President, Americas & Asia Pacific, effective November 3, 2025, succeeding Jorge Guanter.
Richard Cawston agreed to depart as Chief Revenue Officer & President of Europe in March 2026; he will remain until a new Chief Commercial Officer is appointed.
UK & Ireland and Continental Europe regions, led by Gavin Williams and Paul Mohan, now report directly to the CEO.
Cawston's separation is subject to a settlement agreement with a general release, with two $500,000 payments tied to the second and third anniversaries of his termination date.
CSX appointed Kevin Boone as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective October 29, 2025, succeeding Sean Pelkey, who separated from the company the same day. The company also promoted Maryclare Kenney to senior vice president and chief commercial officer. The filing discloses no financial results, and Boone's compensation is unchanged.
Kevin Boone, previously executive vice president and chief commercial officer since June 2021, becomes CFO effective October 29, 2025
Sean R. Pelkey separated from his role as CFO on October 29, 2025; his severance is subject to a signed separation agreement and release
Maryclare T. Kenney, age 48, promoted to senior vice president and chief commercial officer, effective immediately
No changes to Boone's compensation arrangements in connection with his appointment
Fiserv appointed Paul M. Todd as Chief Financial Officer effective October 31, 2025, succeeding Robert W. Hau, who will become Special Advisor. The company also said its common stock and senior notes will move from the NYSE to Nasdaq on or about November 11, 2025, and that two directors, Doyle R. Simons and Kevin M. Warren, will retire from the board effective January 1, 2026.
Paul M. Todd becomes CFO effective October 31, 2025; his offer letter sets a $750,000 annual base salary and a $750,000 cash incentive target.
Dhivya Suryadevara and Takis Georgakopoulos were named Co-Presidents effective December 1, 2025; Suryadevara receives a $2,100,000 cash sign-on payment.
Common stock and notes are expected to stop trading on the NYSE at market close on or about November 10, 2025, and begin trading on Nasdaq as FISV on or about November 11, 2025.
Directors Doyle R. Simons and Kevin M. Warren will retire from the board effective January 1, 2026.
Etsy said President and Chief Growth Officer Kruti Patel Goyal will become Chief Executive Officer and join the Board effective January 1, 2026, replacing Josh Silverman, who will resign as CEO effective December 31, 2025 and serve as Executive Chair through December 31, 2026. The filing also sets out pay terms for both executives, including a $700,000 base salary for Patel Goyal and a $420,000 base salary for Silverman, and notes that Fred Wilson will step down as Board Chair but remain a director.
Kruti Patel Goyal, age 49, to become CEO and President effective January 1, 2026, with a base salary of $700,000 and a 100% target bonus
Josh Silverman resigns as CEO effective December 31, 2025; Executive Chair through December 31, 2026, then Senior Advisor until April 1, 2027
Etsy intends to grant Patel Goyal promotion equity of about $16,000,000 and Silverman PSUs of about $8,000,000, subject to Compensation Committee approval
Fred Wilson, Board Chair since 2017, will step down as Chairman but continue as a Board member
Valero Energy's board appointed Homer Bhullar, its Vice President of Investor Relations and Finance, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2026. Jason Fraser, the current CFO, is retiring at the close of business on December 31, 2025, and will leave the company as an employee in the first quarter of 2026. The filing reports no change to financial results, but a CFO transition is a significant leadership change for shareholders to track.
Homer Bhullar, age 44, succeeds Jason Fraser as CFO effective January 1, 2026, and becomes principal financial and accounting officer
Jason Fraser's retirement as CFO takes effect at the close of business on December 31, 2025; he leaves as an employee in Q1 2026
Bhullar's base salary rises from $500,000 to $770,000, with bonus target at 85% of base (from 75%) and long-term incentive target at 350% of base (from 220%), effective January 1, 2026
Teradyne said Michelle Turner will succeed Sanjay Mehta as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer effective November 3, 2025, and will also serve as principal financial and accounting officer. Mehta remains with the company as an executive advisor and plans to retire in 2026. The filing describes a leadership change with no financial results included.
Turner's offer letter sets a base salary of $640,000 and a target annual cash bonus of 100% of base salary.
Company will grant Turner an equity award with a target value of $6,800,000 on November 3, 2025, plus a $200,000 sign-on bonus and a $150,000 relocation payment.
Turner's change of control agreement provides two years of severance payments at the annual Model Compensation rate.
Mehta, CFO since 2019, will stay on as an executive advisor and plans to retire in 2026.
Kulicke and Soffa CEO Fusen Chen will retire as President, CEO and board member effective December 1, 2025, due to health reasons, and will advise the board for 12 months afterward. CFO Lester Wong was appointed interim CEO effective immediately while the board searches for a permanent successor, and the company reaffirmed its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 outlook.
Fusen Chen retires as President and CEO effective December 1, 2025, and will receive $75,000 per month as an advisor for 12 months
Lester Wong, Executive Vice President and CFO, named interim CEO effective October 28, 2025, with a monthly stipend of S$35,000 and RSUs valued at S$600,000
Company reaffirmed fourth quarter fiscal 2025 outlook and plans to report results on November 19, 2025
World Kinect said its board named Ira M. Birns, the current President and Chief Financial Officer, as chief executive effective January 1, 2026, and Michael J. Kasbar will step down as CEO on December 31, 2025 to become Executive Chairman. The company also named Jose-Miguel (Mike) Tejada as chief financial officer effective October 24, 2025, appointed Andrea B. Smith to the board, and amended its bylaws to add two authorized director seats. The filing describes a leadership transition and does not report financial results.
Ira M. Birns becomes CEO and a board member effective January 1, 2026, with salary set at $900,000 per year.
Michael J. Kasbar steps down as CEO on December 31, 2025 and becomes Executive Chairman, with salary of $850,000 per year.
Jose-Miguel (Mike) Tejada named Executive Vice President and CFO effective October 24, 2025; Andrea B. Smith joined the board effective October 24, 2025.
Board amended the bylaws to increase authorized directors by two; John Rau becomes President effective January 1, 2026.
United Parks & Resorts said CFO and Treasurer James Mikolaichik will resign effective November 15, 2025, to pursue another opportunity, and that the departure is not due to any disagreement on financial statements, internal controls, operations, policies or practices. Senior Vice President, Finance James Forrester Jr. will serve as Interim CFO and Treasurer until a permanent successor is named, and the company has not yet set his compensation.
Mikolaichik informed the company of his resignation on October 22, 2025; it takes effect November 15, 2025
James (Jim) W. Forrester Jr., 57, named Interim CFO and Treasurer effective November 15, 2025
Forrester has been Senior Vice President, Finance since November 2024 and was Interim CFO from January 2023 to November 2024
Compensation changes for Forrester have not been determined; the company will file an amendment within four business days once they are
Agilent Technologies appointed Adam S. Elinoff, currently vice president of investor relations and treasurer at Amgen, as senior vice president and chief financial officer effective November 17, 2025, replacing interim CFO Rodney Gonsalves, who remains corporate controller and principal accounting officer. The filing discloses a compensation package including a $700,000 base salary, equity awards, and an $800,000 one-time cash bonus, which matters to shareholders as a change in the leader of the company's finance function.
Adam S. Elinoff, age 48, becomes CFO effective November 17, 2025, succeeding Rodney Gonsalves, who has been interim CFO since July 31, 2025.
Elinoff's base salary is $700,000, with bonus eligibility of 80% of base salary.
Equity awards include $1,100,000 in fiscal 2025 RSUs, $1,650,000 in performance-based RSUs for fiscal 2026 to 2028, and sign-on grants of $560,000 in RSUs and $840,000 in performance-based RSUs.
A one-time $800,000 cash bonus is subject to repayment if he leaves within twelve months.
Amkor reported third-quarter 2025 net sales of $1.99 billion, up from $1.86 billion a year earlier, with net income of $127 million and diluted EPS of $0.51 versus $0.49 in the prior-year quarter. The company also said CEO Giel Rutten will retire on December 31, 2025, and that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Engel will succeed him, with Rutten remaining on the board and Engel joining it. Fourth-quarter guidance calls for net sales of $1.775 billion to $1.875 billion and diluted EPS of $0.38 to $0.48.
Q3 2025 net sales $1.99 billion, up 31% from Q2 2025 and up from $1.86 billion in Q3 2024; net income $127 million, diluted EPS $0.51
Q4 2025 guidance: net sales of $1.775 billion to $1.875 billion; net income of $95 million to $120 million, or $0.38 to $0.48 per diluted share
Kevin Engel to become President and CEO effective January 1, 2026, with a starting base salary of $900,000 and a target bonus of 125% of salary
Rutten will advise the company through March 31, 2026, then join the board as a non-employee director beginning April 1, 2026
Organon CEO Kevin Ali resigned on October 26, 2025, as CEO and board member in connection with an Audit Committee investigation into wholesaler sales practices for Nexplanon. Joseph Morrissey was named interim CEO, and Chair Carrie Cox became interim Executive Chair. The company says the findings do not require a restatement, but it has concluded that its prior internal control assessment and auditor's opinion for 2024 should no longer be relied upon.
Kevin Ali resigned as CEO and director on October 26, 2025, and will not receive severance or equity-related retirement benefits.
Joseph Morrissey, Executive Vice President and Head of Manufacturing & Supply, was appointed interim CEO with a $1 million salary, a 100% bonus target, a $4 million long-term incentive target next year, and a one-time $1 million RSU grant.
Investigation found Nexplanon wholesaler purchases in several 2022, 2024 and 2025 periods, which were under 1% of annual consolidated revenue and helped meet guidance or external revenue expectations.
The company expects to file an amended 2024 Form 10-K and amended Forms 10-Q for the first two 2025 quarters, and a third quarter 2025 10-Q by the SEC deadline.
Integer Holdings appointed Payman Khales as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director, both effective October 24, 2025, as part of a transition first announced in April 2025. Joseph Dziedzic, the former CEO, will serve as a Special Advisor through March 31, 2026, and Khales' employment agreement sets his base salary at $875,000 and his target short-term bonus at 100% of base salary.
Payman Khales becomes President and CEO and joins the Board effective October 24, 2025; he previously served as Chief Operating Officer.
Khales' annual base salary rate is $875,000, with a target short-term cash bonus of 100% of base salary.
His 2026 long-term incentive award target will not be less than $5,000,000, and he receives a special restricted stock unit grant with a grant date fair value of $550,000.
Dziedzic will serve as a Special Advisor until March 31, 2026, to assist with transition matters.
Lindsay Corporation disclosed that Chief Financial Officer Brian Ketcham is retiring at the end of the calendar year, and that Sam Hinrichsen will start as Senior Vice President on November 3, 2025 and succeed him as CFO upon his retirement. The filing also reports that the Committee adopted the fiscal 2026 Management Incentive Plan, which sets bonus targets and ties awards largely to company financial goals.
Brian Ketcham, Senior Vice President and CFO, is retiring at the end of the calendar year and is not a 2026 MIP participant.
Sam Hinrichsen joins as Senior Vice President on November 3, 2025 and will succeed Ketcham as CFO upon his retirement.
2026 MIP covers fiscal year ending August 31, 2026; awards range from 0% to 200% of target bonus, weighted 80% company financial performance and 20% individual performance.
Financial performance goals are fiscal 2026 revenue, operating margin percentage, and free cash flow, keyed to the fiscal 2026 operating budget.
Science Applications International Corp. replaced CEO Toni Townes-Whitley with board member James Reagan as interim chief executive, effective October 23, 2025, and is searching for a permanent CEO. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance but said a prolonged federal government shutdown could impair its ability to achieve it and that it may reassess that guidance.
James C. Reagan, a board member since January 2023 and former Leidos CFO, named interim CEO effective October 23, 2025.
Reagan's base salary is $1,200,000, with a short-term bonus target of 150% of salary and $2,000,000 in long-term RSU awards.
Townes-Whitley departed without cause and receives severance benefits in exchange for a release and a two-year non-compete.
The company reaffirmed fiscal 2026 guidance first issued September 4, 2025, and may reassess it depending on the government shutdown.
Kinsale Capital Group's President and Chief Operating Officer Brian D. Haney will retire effective March 2, 2026, and was elected to the board on October 23, 2025, which expanded the board from nine to ten members. Michael P. Kehoe, Chairman and CEO, will take the added title of President upon Haney's retirement, and Stuart P. Winston was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer.
Brian D. Haney notified the company of his retirement intent on October 17, 2025; retirement is effective March 2, 2026
Haney joined the board effective October 23, 2025 and will stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting, then begin a Senior Advisor consulting role focused on investor relations
Michael P. Kehoe, Chairman and CEO since 2009, will also become President effective March 2, 2026
Stuart P. Winston promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer; he joined the company in 2010
MSC Industrial reported fiscal 2025 results, with full-year net income attributable to the company down 22.9% to $199.3 million and diluted EPS of $3.57 versus $4.58, while fourth-quarter net sales rose 2.7% to $978.2 million. The company also said CEO Erik Gershwind will resign effective December 31, 2025, and President and Chief Operating Officer Martina McIsaac will become CEO effective January 1, 2026, a change shareholders should note alongside the weaker full-year profit.
Fiscal 2025 net sales $3,769.5 million, down 1.3%; full-year diluted EPS $3.57 vs. $4.58 a year earlier
Fourth-quarter diluted EPS $1.01 vs. $0.99; fourth-quarter net sales $978.2 million, up 2.7%
Gershwind stays on the Board and becomes Non-Executive Vice Chair; McIsaac's base salary rises to $850,000 with a target bonus of 125% of salary
First-quarter fiscal 2026 outlook: average daily sales growth of 3.5% to 4.5% and adjusted operating margin of 8.0% to 8.6%
Textron's board appointed Lisa Atherton, president and CEO of the Bell segment, as president and CEO and a board member, effective January 4, 2026, succeeding Scott Donnelly. Donnelly will become Executive Chairman on the same date, and the board amended the bylaws to allow an executive chairman who is an executive officer. The filing gives compensation terms for both executives, which shareholders can review in the attached letter agreement.
Lisa Atherton succeeds Scott Donnelly as CEO and joins the board, effective January 4, 2026.
Donnelly becomes Executive Chairman on January 4, 2026, with a base salary of $1.485 million and target incentive pay of 170% of salary.
Atherton's base salary is $1.3 million, with target annual incentive pay of 150% of salary and a 2026 long-term incentive award with a target value of $10 million.
The board approved a bylaw amendment on October 22, 2025, effective immediately, to accommodate an executive chairman role.
Hexcel said its Chief Financial Officer, Patrick Winterlich, informed the company on October 20, 2025 that he will resign effective November 30, 2025, to pursue another professional opportunity. The filing states the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices, and the board has started a search for a replacement.
CFO Patrick Winterlich gave notice on October 20, 2025 of his resignation.
Resignation takes effect November 30, 2025.
Filing states no disagreement with the company led to the departure.
Howmet Aerospace said its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Ken Giacobbe, will retire on December 31, 2025, after 21 years with the company. Patrick Winterlich, currently CFO of Hexcel Corporation, will join Howmet as EVP and CFO effective December 1, 2025, giving a one-month overlap before Giacobbe's retirement.
Ken Giacobbe retires December 31, 2025; he will serve as special advisor to CEO John Plant from December 1 to December 31, 2025.
Patrick Winterlich joins as EVP and CFO effective December 1, 2025, based at the Pittsburgh headquarters.
Winterlich's pay includes a $700,000 base salary, a target annual cash incentive of 100% of base salary, a $2,000,000 target annual equity award, and an $800,000 sign-on cash bonus.
Solventum appointed Heather Knight to a newly created Chief Commercial Officer role, effective November 10, 2025, where she will oversee global commercial and R&D operations across its MedSurg, Dental Solutions and Health Information Systems segments. Chris Barry, Executive Vice President and Group President of MedSurg, will leave the company effective December 31, 2025, and may receive severance if he signs a general release. The filing gives no financial impact figures, but the leadership change restructures commercial oversight for shareholders.
Heather Knight becomes Chief Commercial Officer effective November 10, 2025, reporting directly to CEO Bryan Hanson
Knight previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Baxter International and has over 30 years of MedTech experience
Chris Barry, EVP and Group President of MedSurg, departs effective December 31, 2025
Barry may receive severance under the Solventum Executive Severance Plan, subject to a signed general release
Flowers Foods said D. Anthony Scaglione, former CFO of ODP Corporation and ABM Industries, will become chief financial officer effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Steve Kinsey, who will retire at year-end. The filing sets his base salary at $785,000 and a special equity award with a targeted grant date value of $1,400,000, which matters to shareholders as a planned change in the company's top finance role.
Appointment effective January 1, 2026; Scaglione succeeds Steve Kinsey, who retires at year-end and will serve in an advisory role for a period
Initial base salary of $785,000 annually; annual bonus target of 100% of base salary and long-term incentive target of 210% of base salary, beginning fiscal 2026
Special time-based restricted stude award with a targeted grant date value of $1,400,000, plus a $50,000 cash payment on his first day of employment
Scaglione is expected to relocate near the Thomasville, Georgia offices no later than August 31, 2026
Pentair announced that Robert Fishman, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will resign effective March 1, 2026, and that Nicholas J. Brazis, currently Vice President, Corporate Development and Treasury, will succeed him as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on the same date. The company also elevated Heather Hausmann to an Executive Vice President role reporting directly to the CEO, which changes the reporting line for her technology leadership.
Robert P. Fishman resigns as EVP and CFO effective March 1, 2026; his resignation entitles him to severance under the Executive Officer Severance Plan, subject to its conditions
Nicholas J. Brazis, 45, appointed EVP and CFO effective March 1, 2026, and Senior Vice President, Finance effective November 1, 2025
Heather Hausmann's role is elevated to EVP, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, reporting directly to the CEO
Compensation for Mr. Brazis as CFO has not yet been determined by the Compensation Committee
MillerKnoll appointed Kevin Veltman as Chief Financial Officer on October 16, 2025, ending his interim role that began September 8, 2025. His base salary rose to $520,000, and he received a one-time long-term equity award valued at $500,000, which ties part of his pay to performance share units.
Veltman was appointed CFO on October 16, 2025, after serving as interim CFO from September 8, 2025.
Base salary increased to $520,000; fiscal 2026 annual incentive target set at 75% of base salary.
One-time long-term equity award valued at $500,000, split 50% performance share units and 50% restricted stock units.
Former CFO Jeff Stutz transitioned to Chief Operating Officer.
ChampionsGate Acquisition Corporation, a blank check company, appointed Boon Liat Timothy Lim as Chairman, CEO and director, effective immediately, after the board decided on October 17, 2025. He succeeds Bala Padmakumar, who resigned from all positions on July 31, 2025. Lim's offer letter provides $13,250 when the company signs a definitive agreement with a target company and another $13,250 when it completes an initial business combination.
Board appointed Lim as Chairman, CEO and director on October 17, 2025, effective immediately.
Lim succeeds Bala Padmakumar, who resigned all positions effective July 31, 2025.
Offer letter pays $13,250 on signing a definitive target agreement and another $13,250 on completing an initial business combination.
Company issued a press release on October 20, 2025 announcing the appointment; the filing reports no financial results.
Murphy USA said Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Galagher Jeff left the company effective October 14, 2025, and that the departure was not the result of any disagreement with the company. The board appointed Donald R. Smith Jr., the company's Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, as interim Chief Financial Officer effective the same day. The filing gives no permanent successor timeline.
Galagher Jeff, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, departed effective October 14, 2025
The filing states the departure was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations or financial performance or condition
Donald R. Smith Jr., age 53, named interim CFO effective October 14, 2025, while keeping his Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer roles
Smith has been with Murphy USA since its 2013 spin-off from Murphy Oil Corporation
Solaris Energy Infrastructure appointed Amanda Brock as Co-Chief Executive Officer and as a director, effective October 16, 2025, to fill the board seat left vacant by the April 26, 2025 passing of F. Gardner Parker. She will serve alongside William A. Zartler, who remains a co-principal executive officer, so the company now has a shared CEO structure. Compensation terms for Brock are still being finalized and will be disclosed in a later filing.
Brock appointed Co-CEO and director effective October 16, 2025, serving alongside William A. Zartler.
Board seat fills the vacancy from the passing of F. Gardner Parker on April 26, 2025; her Class I term expires at the 2027 annual meeting.
Brock was President and CEO of Aris Water Solutions from September 2021 until October 2025.
Compensation terms are still being finalized and will be disclosed in a subsequent filing.
Founder and Chairman David T. (Tom) Mitchell retired from Fabrinet's board effective immediately, after notifying the board on October 13, 2025, with no disagreement with the company cited. CEO Seamus Grady was appointed Chairman, combining the chief executive and board chair roles under one person.
Mitchell notified the board on October 13, 2025 and retired effective immediately
Mitchell founded Fabrinet in 2000 and served as CEO and Chairman until 2017; he returned as Chairman in 2018
CEO Seamus Grady was appointed Chairman, per the October 17, 2025 press release (Exhibit 99.1)
Filing states revenue exceeded $3.4 billion in fiscal year 2025
Brixmor Property Group said CEO James M. Taylor Jr. began a temporary medical leave on October 16, 2025. The Board appointed President and COO Brian T. Finnegan as interim CEO on October 15, 2025, until Taylor returns. The filing gives no expected return date and no financial results.
James M. Taylor Jr. began a temporary medical leave of absence effective October 16, 2025.
Board appointed Brian T. Finnegan, President and Chief Operating Officer, as interim CEO on October 15, 2025.
Chair Sheryl M. Crosland said the company has full confidence in Finnegan and the management team.
The filing does not state a return date for Taylor.
Ulta Beauty appointed Christopher DelOrefice, currently EVP and CFO of Becton Dickinson, as its Chief Financial Officer, effective December 5, 2025. Chris Lialios, who has been serving as interim CFO, will return to his former role of Senior Vice President, Controller. A CFO change is a significant leadership event for shareholders, and the filing sets out his pay package, including a $1,000,000 sign-on cash payment and $3,300,000 in restricted stock units.
Christopher DelOrefice, 54, named CFO effective December 5, 2025; previously EVP and CFO of Becton Dickinson since September 2021
Base salary of $980,000; target annual cash incentive of 125% of base salary, maximum 200% of target
Sign-on cash payment of $1,000,000 plus restricted stock units valued at $1,100,000 and $2,200,000, subject to vesting schedules
Christopher Lialios returns to Senior Vice President, Controller after serving as interim CFO
BD said its chief financial officer, Chris DelOrefice, will depart effective Dec. 5, 2025, to pursue a new professional opportunity, and Vitor Roque will serve as interim CFO while the company searches for a permanent successor. BD also reported preliminary unaudited fourth-quarter revenue of approximately $5.9 billion and full-year fiscal 2025 revenue of approximately $21.8 billion, both up on a reported basis, and said full-year adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be at or above the midpoint of its previous guidance.
Fourth-quarter preliminary revenue of approximately $5.9 billion, up approximately 8.3% reported and 3.9% organic
Full-year fiscal 2025 preliminary revenue of approximately $21.8 billion, up approximately 8.2% reported and 2.9% organic
Full-year adjusted diluted EPS expected at or above the midpoint of previously issued guidance
DelOrefice departs effective Dec. 5, 2025; Vitor Roque named interim CFO; earnings webcast set for Nov. 6, 2025
Kemper Corporation said CEO Joseph P. Lacher, Jr. left his role and resigned from the Board effective October 14, 2025, after the company terminated him without cause. The Board appointed director and General Counsel C. Thomas Evans, Jr. as interim CEO and started a search for a permanent CEO, which matters to shareholders because leadership is in transition and a permanent successor has not yet been named.
Lacher's departure and board resignation took effect October 14, 2025; he will serve as a non-executive advisor until December 31, 2025.
Evans, 66, joined Kemper in 1992 and became interim President and CEO effective October 14, 2025.
Lacher's separation agreement provides a cash severance equal to two times his base salary and target bonus, or $5.72 million.
Kemper plans to provide a financial update during its third quarter earnings call in early November.
Lindsay Corporation appointed Sam Hinrichsen as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Brian Ketcham, who is retiring at the end of the calendar year. Hinrichsen starts employment on November 3, 2025 and takes the CFO role effective January 1, 2026, so the change in finance leadership is planned and phased in. The filing does not report any financial results or guidance.
Sam Hinrichsen, 46, currently Global Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations at Stepan Company, will join Lindsay as Senior Vice President on November 3, 2025.
Hinrichsen becomes CFO effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Brian Ketcham upon his previously announced retirement.
Hinrichsen's compensation includes a $450,000 base salary, a target bonus of 65% of base salary, and a $100,000 cash signing bonus plus $150,000 in restricted stock units.
Morningstar said Chief Revenue Officer Daniel Dunn informed the company on October 8, 2025, that he will leave to pursue another opportunity, effective November 21, 2025. Julie Willoughby, Head of Global Sales with over 25 years at the company, will replace him in the role on the same date.
Daniel Dunn, Chief Revenue Officer, departs effective November 21, 2025, to pursue another opportunity
Julie Willoughby, Head of Global Sales, will replace Dunn effective November 21, 2025
Willoughby has over 25 years of experience at Morningstar in client-facing and sales roles
The filing does not disclose financial results or a reason beyond the new opportunity
Ameren Corporation said CFO Michael Moehn will become Group President, Ameren Utilities, and Leonard Singh, chairman and president of Ameren Illinois, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, both effective January 1, 2026. The filing also raises Moehn's base salary to $960,000 from $895,000 and Singh's to $715,000 from $650,000, with higher incentive targets for both, which matters to shareholders because it changes the company's top financial officer and executive pay levels.
Michael Moehn moves from Senior Executive Vice President and CFO to Group President, Ameren Utilities, overseeing all operating utilities
Leonard Singh moves from Chairman and President of Ameren Illinois to Executive Vice President and CFO, effective January 1, 2026
Moehn's base salary rises to $960,000 from $895,000; his LTIP target rises to 350% from 315% of base salary
Singh's base salary rises to $715,000 from $650,000; his LTIP target rises to 260% from 215% of base salary
Vertiv appointed Craig Chamberlin, previously CFO of Wabtec's transit business, as Chief Financial Officer effective November 10, 2025, succeeding David Fallon, who retires November 9 and will consult through December 31, 2026. The filing reports no quarterly financial results, so the change is a leadership transition rather than a change in reported performance.
Craig Chamberlin, age 45, becomes CFO effective November 10, 2025, reporting to CEO Giordano Albertazzi.
David Fallon retires as CFO effective November 9, 2025, and will serve as a consultant through December 31, 2026.
Offer letter sets a $750,000 base salary and a 100% target bonus; sign-on equity grant has a target value of $1,050,700.
Vulcan Materials said its Board elected Chief Operating Officer Ronnie Pruitt as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Current Chairman and CEO J. Thomas Hill will step down as CEO and remain on the Board as Executive Chairman. The change is a planned succession, and the filing does not disclose financial results or changes to strategy, but it does set the leadership for shareholders from 2026.
Ronnie Pruitt, 55, has been Chief Operating Officer since September 2023 and will become CEO on January 1, 2026.
Pruitt is expected to join the Board effective January 1, 2026.
J. Thomas Hill will step down as CEO and continue as Executive Chairman of the Board.
Compensation terms for Pruitt and Hill have not yet been disclosed and will be reported once approved.
Merit Medical Systems appointed Martha G. Aronson as President and CEO effective October 3, 2025, succeeding Fred P. Lampropoulos, who remains Chairman of the Board. The board also expanded its size from ten to eleven directors and added Ms. Aronson to the board, a leadership change that matters to shareholders as it sets a new chief executive direction.
Martha G. Aronson becomes President and CEO and a director effective October 3, 2025.
Fred P. Lampropoulos resigned as CEO and will serve as Executive Chairman until January 3, 2026, then remain a director and Chairman.
Ms. Aronson's offer letter includes a $1,000,000 base salary, a $250,000 signing bonus, and a target bonus of 100% of base salary.
Her initial equity award has a target grant date fair value of $5,500,000, and an upfront equity grant of $4,125,000 is planned.
Amcor said CFO Michael Casamento will step down effective November 10, 2025, to return to Australia, and Stephen R. Scherger, former CFO of Graphic Packaging, will become Executive Vice President and CFO on that date. Casamento will remain a special advisor until June 30, 2026, and the company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 and first-quarter outlook, which matters to shareholders because it signals continuity in guidance during a change in finance leadership.
Michael Casamento steps down as CFO effective November 10, 2025, and stays on as a special advisor until June 30, 2026
Stephen R. Scherger, 61, appointed CFO effective November 10, 2025, with an annualized base salary of $1 million
Amcor reaffirmed fiscal 2026 Adjusted EPS of 80-83 cents and Free Cash Flow of $1.8-1.9 billion
First-quarter fiscal 2026 Adjusted EPS expected within the previously announced 18-20 cents range
Diebold Nixdorf announced executive changes effective January 1, 2026: Frank Baur, currently Executive Vice President, Operational Excellence, will become Chief Operating Officer, and Joe Myers will become Chief Revenue Officer, leading Global Retail and Global Banking. Ilhami Cantadurucu, Executive Vice President, Global Retail, will depart after the effective date and support an orderly transition, receiving severance under his existing employment agreement.
Frank Baur, 50, moves to Chief Operating Officer, serving as principal operating officer; he has been Executive Vice President, Operational Excellence since January 2024.
Joe Myers moves from Executive Vice President, Global Banking to Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer, leading Global Retail and Global Banking.
Ilhami Cantadurucu, Executive Vice President, Global Retail, will depart the company after January 1, 2026 and receive severance under his employment agreement.
The filing states no related-party transactions or family relationships involving Mr. Baur.
Graphic Packaging said Chief Financial Officer Stephen R. Scherger resigned on October 6, 2025, effective November 7, 2025, so he can close out third quarter reporting. Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Charles D. Lischer will become Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer on the same date. The change at the top finance role is significant for shareholders, though the filing gives no reason beyond a smooth transition.
Stephen R. Scherger resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on October 6, 2025, effective November 7, 2025.
Charles D. Lischer, age 56, becomes Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer effective November 7, 2025.
Lischer has been Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since November 2019 and previously held finance roles at Teradata and The Coca-Cola Company.
The filing states Lischer has no relationship with the Company requiring disclosure under Item 401(d) of Regulation S-K.
Chris M. Killian, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, plans to retire effective December 31, 2025, citing family and health considerations. Stephen G. Crawford, a former executive, is returning to lead technology projects from November 3, 2025, and will take over Killian's role on January 1, 2026, to support a smooth transition.
Killian retires effective December 31, 2025, citing family and health considerations
Crawford returns as Executive Vice President - Technology Projects effective November 3, 2025
Crawford becomes Executive Vice President - Chief Technology Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer on January 1, 2026
Crawford's compensation includes a $705,000 base salary, an $800,000 sign-on bonus, and a $2,200,000 restricted stock unit grant on or about January 2, 2026
Ryan Specialty appointed Chief Operating Officer Stephen Keogh and Chief Revenue Officer Brendan Mulshine as Co-Presidents, succeeding Jeremiah Bickham, who stepped down as President and moved to a non-employee strategic advisor role through January 1, 2026. The change alters the company's senior leadership structure, and the filing does not state compensation changes for either executive.
Stephen P. Keogh, age 59, is Co-President and Chief Operating Officer, effective October 9, 2025; he has served as COO since May 2025.
Brendan M. Mulshine, age 59, is Co-President and Chief Revenue Officer; he has served as CRO since 2020 and with the company since 2012.
Jeremiah Bickham's transition was agreed October 2, 2025, effective October 8, 2025, and he will serve as a strategic advisor through January 1, 2026.
Compensation changes for Keogh and Mulshine have not been determined.
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