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8-K filings in November 2025, explained

1,041 material Form 8-K filings that 824 companies we cover made with the SEC in November 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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Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund raises share sale program to up to $1 billion

Neutral financing Written later 1.018.01

The fund amended its at-the-market share sales agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald, allowing it to sell common shares worth up to $1 billion through the program. The fund began the offering on November 24, 2025, under an effective shelf registration statement. Because new share sales can add shares outstanding, existing shareholders may see their ownership diluted, though the filing does not state how many shares will be sold.

  • Fifth amendment dated November 21, 2025 sets aggregate initial offering price of up to $1,000,000,000 in common shares.
  • Prior amendments set limits of $850,000,000 (May 3, 2024) and $330,024,727 (March 27, 2023), among others.
  • The fund commenced the offering on November 24, 2025, under Form N-2 registration statement File No. 333-291739.
  • Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acts as agent and/or principal for the sales.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Allison Transmission issues $500 million in 5.875% senior notes to fund Dana acquisition

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Allison Transmission issued $500 million of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2033 on November 21, 2025, in a private placement. The company said it expects to use the proceeds, along with new term loan and revolver borrowings and cash on hand, to finance its previously announced acquisition of Dana's off-highway business.

  • Notes: $500 million aggregate principal, 5.875% coupon, due 2033, interest paid semi-annually
  • Issued November 21, 2025 under an indenture with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee
  • Proceeds, with term loan and revolver borrowings and cash on hand, intended to fund the Dana Business Acquisition
  • If the Dana acquisition does not close, the notes are subject to a special mandatory redemption at par
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EOGEOG RESOURCES INC Nov 24, 5:19 PM ET

EOG Resources completes $1 billion senior notes offering due 2031 and 2055

Neutral financing Written later 1.018.01

EOG Resources completed an underwritten public offering of $1 billion in senior notes on November 24, 2025, consisting of $750 million of 4.400% notes due 2031 and $250 million of 5.950% notes due 2055. EOG said it intends to use part of the net proceeds to repay or redeem its 4.15% senior notes due 2026, which refinances existing debt rather than reporting new operating results.

  • Offering totaled $1,000,000,000: $750,000,000 of 4.400% Senior Notes due 2031 and $250,000,000 of 5.950% Senior Notes due 2055.
  • The New 2055 Notes are fungible with $500,000,000 of 5.950% Senior Notes due 2055 issued July 1, 2025.
  • Proceeds are intended in part to repay or redeem the 4.15% Senior Notes due 2026 at or before maturity.
  • Underwriters include J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., PNC Capital Markets LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GXOGXO Logistics, Inc. Nov 24, 4:45 PM ET

GXO issues €500 million 3.750% notes due 2030 and amends credit facilities

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

GXO's subsidiary GXO Logistics Capital B.V. issued €500 million of 3.750% notes due November 24, 2030, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by GXO. GXO also amended its term loan and revolving credit agreements to permit it to net up to $400 million of unrestricted cash from its consolidated leverage ratio calculation. The filing does not state how the proceeds will be used.

  • €500 million of 3.750% notes due November 24, 2030, issued November 24, 2025, with interest payable annually from November 24, 2026
  • Notes are unsecured and rank equally with GXO's existing and future unsecured, unsubordinated debt
  • Term loan and revolver amendments allow up to $400 million of unrestricted cash to be netted from leverage calculations
  • Underwriters include Barclays Bank PLC, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
PPLPPL Corp Nov 24, 4:43 PM ET

PPL prices $1.15 billion of 3.000% exchangeable notes due 2030

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.033.02

PPL Capital Funding, a PPL subsidiary, issued $1.15 billion of 3.000% exchangeable senior notes due December 1, 2030, including an extra $150 million from the full exercise of the initial purchasers' option. Net proceeds were $1.14 billion, which the company intends to use to repay short-term debt and for general corporate purposes. The notes can be exchanged for PPL common stock at an initial price of about $42.66 per share, a 20.0% premium to the $35.55 reference price, and the filing says a maximum of 32,348,695 shares could be issued on exchange.

  • Notes: $1.15 billion, 3.000% interest, payable semiannually, maturing December 1, 2030
  • Net proceeds: $1.14 billion, to repay short-term debt and for general corporate purposes
  • Initial exchange price about $42.66 per share, a 20.0% premium to the $35.55 reference price on November 19, 2025
  • Maximum of 32,348,695 common shares may be issued on exchange; the notes were sold in a private placement
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GHCGraham Holdings Co Nov 24, 4:32 PM ET

Graham Holdings sells $500 million 2033 notes and amends $400 million credit facility

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

On November 24, 2025, Graham Holdings completed a $500 million offering of 5.625% senior unsecured notes due 2033 and entered into a new $400 million five-year revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo as administrative agent. The company plans to use the proceeds, along with revolver borrowings, to redeem its 5.750% notes due 2026, refinance the existing revolver, and repay its $150 million term loan, which changes the timing and terms of its debt.

  • Notes: $500 million at 5.625%, maturing December 1, 2033, with interest paid semi-annually starting June 1, 2026
  • New $400 million five-year revolver replaces the existing revolving credit facility; letter of credit sublimit rises from $20.0 million to $40.0 million
  • Covenants require a Total Net Leverage Ratio of no more than 3.5 to 1.0 and interest coverage of at least 3.0 to 1.0
  • Redemption of 5.750% notes due 2026 set for on or around November 24, 2025, at par plus accrued interest
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HDHOME DEPOT, INC. Nov 24, 4:32 PM ET

Home Depot amends bylaws, sets 2026 shareholder proposal window of Jan 22 to Feb 21

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.038.01

Home Depot's board approved amendments to its bylaws effective November 20, 2025, as part of a periodic governance review. The changes tighten and clarify shareholder nomination and proposal procedures, including a single advance notice window and removal of certain provisions. The company also disclosed the deadlines for next year's shareholder proposals and director nominations, which matters to shareholders planning to submit items.

  • Bylaws amended and restated effective November 20, 2025, as part of a periodic governance review
  • Advance notice window for director nominations and other proposals set at 120 to 90 days before the first anniversary of the prior year's annual meeting
  • For next year's meeting, notice must be received between January 22, 2026 and February 21, 2026 (excluding Rule 14a-8 and proxy access proposals)
  • Director nominees a shareholder may propose cannot exceed the number of directors to be elected at the meeting
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Installed Building Products buys 150,000 shares from CEO-linked holder for $37.6 million

Neutral shareholder Written later 1.01

Installed Building Products agreed on November 24, 2025 to repurchase 150,000 shares of its common stock from PJAM IBP Holdings, Inc., an Edwards family entity, as part of its previously announced buyback program. The filing says CEO Jeff Edwards has beneficial ownership of the shares held by that entity, and the Board of Directors and Audit Committee approved the transaction. The purchase is funded from cash on hand and is a related-party transaction that the company has described as part of its existing buyback program.

  • Shares repurchased: 150,000 shares of common stock at $250.96 per share, for a total purchase price of $37,643,760
  • Price is the November 21, 2025 last reported sales price of $258.72, less a 3% discount
  • Seller is PJAM IBP Holdings, Inc., an Edwards family entity; CEO Jeff Edwards has beneficial ownership of the shares
  • Funded from cash on hand; approved by the Board of Directors and Audit Committee
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
MRNAModerna, Inc. Nov 24, 4:29 PM ET

Moderna signs $1.5 billion credit facility with Ares Capital, $600 million funded at closing

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Moderna entered a $1.5 billion Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated November 19, 2025, with Ares Capital Corporation as administrative and collateral agent. The company borrows $600 million at closing, with $900 million more available as delayed draw term loans, and the loans mature November 24, 2030. The facility carries a minimum liquidity covenant of at least $500 million in cash and cash equivalents, which rises to $750 million if more than $1 billion is drawn.

  • Facility totals $1.5 billion: $600 million initial term loan and $900 million in delayed draw term loans
  • Interest at Term SOFR plus 5.50% or base rate plus 4.50%; maturity date November 24, 2030
  • Loans secured by an all-asset collateral grant and guaranteed by US, Canadian, UK, Swiss and Australian subsidiaries
  • Weekly minimum cash covenant of $500 million, rising to $750 million if over $1 billion is drawn; covenant not tested if 30-day average market capitalization exceeds $5 billion
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
WDCWESTERN DIGITAL CORP Nov 24, 4:22 PM ET

Western Digital stockholders approve 8 million share ESPP increase at annual meeting

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

At its November 20, 2025 annual meeting, Western Digital stockholders elected eight directors, approved an advisory vote on executive pay, approved an 8 million share increase to the employee stock purchase plan, and ratified KPMG LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026. The filing reports votes on these matters but no change in directors or officers, and the ESPP increase adds shares that could be issued to employees under the plan.

  • Annual meeting held November 20, 2025; ESPP share reserve increased by 8 million shares
  • ESPP approved by stockholders; Board had approved the plan on August 27, 2025
  • Say-on-pay advisory vote: 251,110,723 for and 15,038,884 against
  • KPMG LLP ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 with 287,281,853 votes for
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ENVAEnova International, Inc. Nov 24, 4:20 PM ET

Enova amends ODR 2021-1 securitization facility, total commitment $246.7 million

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

On November 24, 2025, a wholly owned subsidiary of Enova International amended its revolving receivables facility, the ODR 2021-1 Securitization Facility, through Amendment No. 10 to the credit agreement. The filing gives the amended commitment amounts, borrowing rates, and dates, but does not report any financial results or effects on the company's earnings. The full agreement will be filed with the Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025.

  • Total facility commitment is $246,666,666.66, split into Class A revolving loans of $193,333,333.33 and Class B revolving loans of $53,333,333.33.
  • Class A borrowings bear a CP rate plus 2.00%; Class B borrowings bear SOFR plus 6.00%.
  • Revolving period ends in November 2027 and maturity is in November 2028.
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. is administrative and collateral agent; Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas is paying agent.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
LITELumentum Holdings Inc. Nov 24, 4:11 PM ET

Lumentum shareholders approve 2025 Equity Incentive Plan at November 19 meeting

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

At its November 19, 2025 annual meeting, Lumentum stockholders approved the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, including a reserve of company common stock for issuance under it. Holders of 87.24% of eligible shares were represented, and the filing lists votes on director elections, a non-binding say-on-pay proposal, and the auditor ratification.

  • Equity plan: 45,653,375 votes for, 9,596,444 against, 340,562 abstentions, and 6,273,339 broker non-votes
  • Shareholders representing 61,863,720 of 70,912,590 eligible shares (87.24%) attended the meeting
  • Say-on-pay: 49,092,285 votes for and 6,133,562 against; Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified as auditor for fiscal year ending June 27, 2026 with 61,391,629 votes for
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ROSTROSS STORES, INC. Nov 24, 4:08 PM ET

Ross Stores names K. Gunnar Bjorklund Board Chair effective February 1, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Ross Stores said Executive Chairman Michael Balmuth will step down on January 31, 2026, and retire from the Board at that time. Independent director K. Gunnar Bjorklund, who has served on the Board since 2003 and as Lead Independent Director since 2023, will succeed him as Chairman on February 1, 2026. The filing describes this as a planned leadership succession and does not include any financial results or guidance.

  • Michael Balmuth remains Executive Chairman through January 31, 2026, then serves as Senior Advisor from February 1 through March 31, 2026
  • Balmuth will also retire from the Board when he steps down as Executive Chairman
  • K. Gunnar Bjorklund becomes Chairman of the Board effective February 1, 2026; he has been a director since 2003
  • The Company anticipates authorized Board seats will fall by one, to ten
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SWKSSKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. Nov 24, 4:07 PM ET

Skyworks Solutions extends revolving credit agreement maturity to November 18, 2030

Neutral financing Written later 1.01

Skyworks Solutions entered into a Second Amendment to its Revolving Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, dated November 18, 2025. The amendment extends the maturity date of the revolver to November 18, 2030. The filing does not state the facility size or pricing changes, and it describes a routine amendment to existing borrowing terms.

  • Second Amendment to the Revolving Credit Agreement dated November 18, 2025, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent
  • Maturity date extended to November 18, 2030
  • Original revolving credit agreement dated May 21, 2021; First Amendment dated March 6, 2023
  • Full amendment filed as Exhibit 10.1; some schedules and exhibits omitted under Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HALOHALOZYME THERAPEUTICS, INC. Nov 24, 4:06 PM ET

Halozyme CFO Nicole LaBrosse to depart by March 30, 2026 under transition agreement

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Halozyme said Chief Financial Officer Nicole LaBrosse will stay in the role until the earliest of a new CFO's hiring, March 30, 2026, or an earlier date the company sets, and then leave for a new professional opportunity. Under a Transition and Release Agreement dated November 18, 2025, she is eligible for severance and equity and benefit treatment tied to a termination without cause, which shareholders can review in the company's 10-K for 2025.

  • CFO Nicole LaBrosse will serve until the earliest of a new CFO being hired, March 30, 2026, or an earlier date set by the company
  • Transition and Release Agreement dated November 18, 2025, conditioned on her compliance and a release of claims
  • Benefits include a 2025 annual bonus at 120% of target and severance equal to base salary, plus a pro-rated 2026 target bonus if she separates in 2026
  • Health coverage under COBRA paid by the company for one year after the separation date; full agreement to be filed with the 10-K for 2025
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AI Infrastructure Acquisition Corp. units can now be split into shares and rights

Neutral other Written later 8.01

Starting November 24, 2025, holders of AI Infrastructure Acquisition Corp.'s units may separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and the rights included in each unit on the New York Stock Exchange. The change is administrative and does not alter the terms of the units, shares or rights, which are exchangeable into one-fifth of a Class A ordinary share upon completion of an initial business combination.

  • Separate trading of Class A ordinary shares and rights began November 24, 2025.
  • Separated shares and rights trade on the NYSE as "AIIA" and "AIIA R"; units not separated continue as "AIIA U".
  • Unit holders must have their brokers contact transfer agent Odyssey Transfer and Trust Company to separate units.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
THCTENET HEALTHCARE CORP Nov 24, 4:05 PM ET

Tenet Healthcare director Stephen Rusckowski resigns from board, effective immediately

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Stephen H. Rusckowski notified Tenet Healthcare on November 21, 2025 that he is resigning from the company's board of directors, effective immediately. The board reduced its size from thirteen to twelve directors in connection with the departure. The filing does not state a reason for the resignation or name a replacement.

  • Resignation notified to Tenet on November 21, 2025, effective immediately
  • Board size reduced from thirteen to twelve directors
  • Filing does not give a reason for the resignation or name a successor
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
BRXBrixmor Property Group Inc. Nov 24, 4:05 PM ET

Brixmor CEO James Taylor to retire; Brian Finnegan named successor effective Jan. 1, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Brixmor Property Group said CEO James M. Taylor Jr. will retire as CEO and as a board member effective January 1, 2026. The board appointed Brian T. Finnegan, the company's President and Chief Operating Officer and current interim CEO, to succeed him as permanent CEO and board member on the same date, under a new employment agreement that runs through December 31, 2028.

  • Taylor notified the company on November 19, 2025 that he will retire as CEO and from the board effective January 1, 2026.
  • The board appointed Finnegan, age 45, as CEO and a board member effective January 1, 2026; he will also keep the title of President.
  • Finnegan's new employment agreement sets a minimum base salary of $900,000 and a minimum target annual equity award of $3,000,000, starting with the 2026 grant.
  • Board Chair Sheryl M. Crosland said the appointment reflects execution of the CEO succession plan.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NBIXNEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES INC Nov 24, 4:02 PM ET

Neurocrine extends Eiry Roberts' employment agreement to December 31, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Neurocrine Biosciences amended the employment agreement with Eiry W. Roberts, M.D., its former Chief Medical Officer, on November 21, 2025. The amendment extends her employment term by 12 months, to December 31, 2026. Sanjay Keswani, M.D. has served as Chief Medical Officer since June 2, 2025, so the change does not alter that role.

  • Amendment dated November 21, 2025 extends the term of employment by an additional 12 months, expiring December 31, 2026.
  • Sanjay Keswani, M.D. succeeded Dr. Roberts as Chief Medical Officer effective June 2, 2025.
  • Under the prior agreement, Dr. Roberts served as Strategic Advisor through December 31, 2025.
  • Full text of the amendment is filed as Exhibit 10.1.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CTSCTS CORP Nov 24, 4:01 PM ET

CTS signs new $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility, replacing $400 million facility

Neutral financing Written later 1.011.022.03

CTS Corporation entered a five-year, $300 million unsecured revolving credit agreement with Wells Fargo as administrative agent, terminating its prior $400 million facility. Proceeds from initial borrowings repaid $63.3 million owed under the prior agreement, and the filing describes covenants requiring a net leverage ratio of no more than 3.5 to 1.0 and an interest coverage ratio of at least 3.0 to 1.

  • New five-year unsecured revolving credit facility of $300 million, dated November 24, 2025
  • Replaces the prior $400 million unsecured credit facility, which was terminated as of November 24, 2025
  • Initial borrowings used to repay $63.3 million outstanding under the prior agreement
  • Covenants include a maximum net leverage ratio of 3.5 to 1.0 and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.0 to 1
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
EZPZFranklin Crypto Trust Nov 24, 10:06 AM ET

Franklin Crypto Trust (EZPZ) to add XRP, Solana and others; allows in-kind creations

Neutral product/contract Written later 8.01

Franklin Crypto Trust, which trades under ticker EZPZ, said its underlying index will add several digital assets effective December 1, 2025, and the fund will hold them in approximately the same weights as the index. The filing also says Authorized Participants may now create and redeem fund shares in kind, in addition to the existing cash process.

  • Effective December 1, 2025, the CF Institutional Digital Asset Index – US–Settlement Price constituents will be Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Cardano, Stellar Lumens and Chainlink.
  • The fund may now hold these assets under the Generic Listing Standards of Cboe BZX Exchange, rather than being limited to Bitcoin and Ether.
  • Authorized Participants can now conduct in-kind creation and redemption transactions, in addition to cash transactions.
  • The fund is filing a prospectus supplement to its Form S-1 (No. 333-281615).
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
KSSKOHLS Corp Nov 24, 9:15 AM ET

Kohl's names interim CEO Michael J. Bender as permanent chief executive officer

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Kohl's Board appointed Michael J. Bender as Chief Executive Officer on November 23, 2025, effective that day, after he had served as interim CEO since May 1, 2025. The filing sets out his pay, including a $1,475,000 base salary and a long-term incentive target of no less than $9,500,000, which shareholders can review in the exhibits.

  • Appointment effective November 23, 2025; Bender had served as interim CEO since May 1, 2025
  • Annualized base salary of $1,475,000 with Annual Incentive Plan target of 175% of base salary
  • Annual long-term incentive target of no less than $9,500,000, with equity awards beginning spring 2026
  • Bender remains on the Board and its Finance Committee; Q3 earnings are due November 25, 2025
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
EDCONSOLIDATED EDISON INC Nov 24, 9:06 AM ET

Consolidated Edison's CECONY takes $500 million 364-day term loan to repay debt

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Consolidated Edison Company of New York (CECONY) borrowed the full $500 million under a new 364-day senior unsecured term loan credit agreement on November 24, 2025. The proceeds were used to repay a portion of an unsecured term loan facility due November 2025, and CECONY may prepay the new loans before maturity.

  • Loan size: $500 million, with a 364-day term, signed and fully drawn on November 24, 2025
  • Proceeds repaid part of an unsecured term loan facility that was due in November 2025
  • Covenants include a consolidated debt-to-total-capital ratio not to exceed 0.65 to 1
  • U.S. Bank National Association is administrative agent; U.S. Bank and PNC Capital Markets LLC are joint lead arrangers and bookrunners
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PLDPrologis, Inc. Nov 24, 8:56 AM ET

Prologis names Damon Austin Chief Development Officer, effective January 1, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Prologis, Inc. announced that Damon Austin will become Chief Development Officer effective January 1, 2026. Austin, age 47, has been Managing Director and Global Head of Customer Led Development since January 1, 2023, and has been with the company since 2015.

  • Damon Austin named Chief Development Officer, effective January 1, 2026
  • Austin, age 47, currently serves as Managing Director, Global Head of Customer Led Development
  • Austin joined Prologis in 2015 and previously led Customer Led Development of the Americas (2021 to 2023) and Capital Deployment West Region (2018 to 2021)
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ZBRAZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP Nov 24, 8:53 AM ET

Zebra Technologies names Melissa Luff Loizides Chief People Officer effective Jan. 1, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Zebra Technologies said Chief People Officer Jeffrey Schmitz will step down on Dec. 31, 2025, and Vice President Melissa Luff Loizides will take the role on Jan. 1, 2026. Schmitz will remain as a Senior Vice President to lead integration of the Elo acquisition until he retires in the second quarter of 2026. The filing describes a planned leadership succession and does not report any change to financial results or guidance.

  • Jeffrey Schmitz steps down as Chief People Officer effective close of business Dec. 31, 2025
  • Melissa Luff Loizides becomes Chief People Officer on Jan. 1, 2026; she joined Zebra in 2014
  • Schmitz continues as Senior Vice President through his retirement in the second quarter of 2026, leading Elo integration
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
LHLABCORP HOLDINGS INC. Nov 24, 8:33 AM ET

Labcorp appoints Novartis U.S. President Victor Bulto to its Board effective December 1

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Labcorp's Board of Directors appointed Victor Bulto, President of Novartis U.S. and a member of the Novartis Executive Committee, as a director effective December 1, 2025. The filing describes the appointment as a board addition and includes no financial results, guidance, or changes to executive roles.

  • Board appointment made on November 20, 2025, effective December 1, 2025
  • Bulto has served as President of Novartis U.S. and on the Novartis Executive Committee since April 2022
  • Bulto will receive director compensation under Labcorp's director compensation program described in the April 4, 2025 proxy statement
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
RBARB GLOBAL INC. Nov 24, 8:30 AM ET

RB Global's CTO Nancy King departs; COO Steve Lewis takes interim role

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

RB Global disclosed that Chief Technology Officer Nancy King departed the company on November 20, 2025. Chief Operations Officer Steve Lewis will lead the technology organization and has taken over Ms. King's responsibilities on an interim basis.

  • Nancy King, Chief Technology Officer, departed on November 20, 2025
  • Steve Lewis, Chief Operations Officer, has assumed her responsibilities on an interim basis
  • The filing does not name a permanent successor or describe the reasons for the departure
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SMGSCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO Nov 24, 7:11 AM ET

Scotts Miracle-Gro signs $2.0 billion five-year credit facility replacing 2022 deal

Neutral financing Written later 1.011.022.03

On November 21, 2025, Scotts Miracle-Gro entered a Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement providing $2.0 billion of five-year senior secured loans, made up of a $1.5 billion revolving credit facility and a $500 million term loan. The new agreement replaces the Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated April 8, 2022, which provided $2.5 billion, and the proceeds may be used to refinance amounts outstanding under the former agreement.

  • New facilities total $2.0 billion: a $1.5 billion revolver and a $500 million term loan, terminating November 21, 2030.
  • The prior agreement from April 8, 2022 totaled $2.5 billion, including a $1.0 billion term loan.
  • Leverage ratio must not exceed 5.00 to 1.00 from the fiscal quarter ending December 27, 2025; restricted payments above a 4.0 to 1.0 leverage ratio are capped at $225 million per fiscal year.
  • Initial spread is 1.75% on term benchmark and RFR loans and 0.75% on ABR loans until financial statements for the fiscal quarter ending December 27, 2025 are delivered.
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Atmus to buy Koch Filter for $450 million in cash, closing expected in Q1 2026

Neutral m&a Written later 1.012.037.01

Atmus Filtration Technologies agreed on November 21, 2025 to buy Koch Filter Corporation from Air Distribution Technologies for $450 million, subject to adjustments. Koch Filter generated $156 million in revenue in its fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, and the company expects the deal to add to its 2026 Adjusted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA margin.

  • Purchase price of $450 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments; the purchase price represents a 13.9x multiple of Koch Filter's Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2025
  • Koch Filter generated $156 million in revenue in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025
  • Funding will come from cash on hand and borrowings under the credit facility, including a potential upsize
  • Closing is subject to HSR Act clearance and other customary conditions, expected in the first quarter of 2026; either party may terminate if not closed by March 31, 2026, subject to a 30-day extension
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Cracker Barrel director Gilbert Dávila resigns; board cut to nine members

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.07

Cracker Barrel director Gilbert Dávila resigned from the board effective immediately on November 20, 2025, and the board size was reduced from ten to nine members. The same day, shareholders approved an amendment to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan at the annual meeting, and the inspector of election certified the final voting results on November 21, 2025. The filing does not give a reason for the resignation.

  • Gilbert Dávila resigned from the Board of Directors effective November 20, 2025; the filing gives no reason.
  • Board size reduced from ten to nine members.
  • Dávila was not among the nine directors elected: he received 6,716,130 for votes and 9,570,461 against.
  • Shareholders approved the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan amendment and say-on-pay (12,878,011 for, 3,325,141 against).
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