619 material Form 8-K filings that 507 companies we cover made with the SEC in December 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).
Matthews International completed the sale of its Warehouse Automation business, Matthews Automation Solutions, LLC, and certain related assets to Duravant LLC on December 31, 2025. Total consideration was $232.1 million, including $225.4 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities, and the company plans to use the net proceeds to significantly reduce debt. The company said its strategic alternatives review remains ongoing.
Sale closed December 31, 2025, under an Equity Purchase Agreement dated November 12, 2025
Total consideration of $232.1 million: $225.4 million cash plus assumed liabilities
The business generated $72 million in sales in fiscal 2025
Net proceeds, after taxes and transaction costs, will be used to significantly reduce outstanding debt
Viper Energy disclosed an Omnibus Transaction Agreement dated December 23, 2025, under which Sitio-named entities and other listed entities merged into Viper's Old OpCo, which then merged into a subsidiary of VNOM Sub, Inc. alongside the issuance of New OpCo limited liability company interests. The filing also reports an amended New OpCo LLC Agreement that lets members require Viper to redeem Class B shares for Class A shares, or lets Viper elect a cash payment based on a 20-day average closing price, which shapes how the reorganized ownership can be exchanged.
Omnibus Transaction Agreement dated December 23, 2025 among Viper, Sitio Permian, LP, Sitio Appalachia, LP, Sitio Nuevo, LP, Sitio Anadarko, LP, and other listed entities
New OpCo LLC Agreement adopted by VNOM Sub, Inc. with affiliates of Diamondback Energy, Tumbleweed Royalty IV, NGU Management and EnCap Energy Capital Fund X
Members may require redemption of Paired Units for Class A common stock; Viper may elect cash settlement based on the average of the 20 trading days' closing prices before determination
Filing is dated December 30, 2025 and lists the agreements as Exhibits 2.1 and 10.1; certain schedules were omitted
On December 22, 2025, CrowdStrike's independent directors approved a performance-based equity award for President and CEO George Kurtz, with a target of 300,000 performance stock units (PSUs). The payout depends on relative total stockholder return against S&P 500 companies over December 22, 2025 to December 22, 2028, and can range from zero to up to 600,000 shares. For shareholders, the award ties Kurtz's pay to stock performance relative to the index, while the company says it is intended to retain him.
Target award of 300,000 PSUs; no shares are earned if relative TSR falls below the 25th percentile of S&P 500 companies, and up to 600,000 shares are possible at or above the 90th percentile.
Three-year performance period runs from December 22, 2025 to December 22, 2028.
The filing cites a share price of $483.14 and market capitalization of $121.3 billion as of December 22, 2025.
The award is tied to a change-in-control provision and to Kurtz's continued service; the full terms are in Exhibit 10.1.
EchoStar entered a new letter agreement with Hamid Akhavan, tied to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 26, 2025. The agreement replaces his October 2, 2023 letter agreement and keeps his base salary and bonus opportunity unchanged. For shareholders, the filing details compensation terms for the new CEO but reports no financial results.
Hamid Akhavan was appointed Chief Executive Officer; the Letter Agreement is effective December 26, 2025.
Base salary and bonus opportunity continue unchanged under the new agreement.
Final tranche of his December 31, 2023 option award would accelerate vesting upon a Qualifying Termination.
The Letter Agreement expires December 31, 2026; future equity awards are at the discretion of the Chairman and Executive Compensation Committee.
CVR Energy's board appointed Mark A. Pytosh as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026, succeeding David L. Lamp, who leaves the role effective December 31, 2025. The board also added Pytosh to its board of directors, expanding it from nine to ten seats, and he will receive no director pay while employed by the company.
Mark A. Pytosh, age 60, appointed President and CEO effective January 1, 2026, replacing David L. Lamp, who ceases as CEO effective December 31, 2025.
Pytosh has been Executive Vice President – Corporate Services since January 2018 and will keep his roles as director and CEO of the general partner of CVR Partners, LP (NYSE: UAN).
Board size increased from nine to ten; Pytosh fills the new seat effective January 1, 2026, without board compensation while employed by the company.
His CEO compensation follows his Employment Agreement dated July 28, 2025, previously disclosed in a July 31, 2025 10-Q filing.
Autoliv and Chief Financial Officer Fredrik Westin agreed on December 29, 2025, to delay his resignation from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026. He stays in the role through that date while the company continues recruiting a successor, and the filing says he will receive his normal compensation through the duration of his employment.
Westin's resignation as CFO and EVP, Finance moves from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026.
The change was agreed between Westin and the company on December 29, 2025.
The company says the recruitment of a successor as CFO and EVP, Finance continues.
Under his employment agreement, Westin is entitled to his normal compensation through the duration of his employment.
Comcast entered into a new employment agreement with Michael J. Cavanagh ahead of his appointment as Co-Chief Executive Officer on January 2, 2026, securing his employment through January 1, 2029. The filing also discloses a performance-based restricted stock unit award valued at approximately $35 million, which ties the award's share count to the stock price around the planned Versant spin-off.
Cavanagh's annual base salary is $2,750,000, with a performance-based cash bonus target of 300% of base salary.
Performance-based RSU award valued at approximately $35 million cliff vests after three years.
Award vests for an additional 24 months if Cavanagh resigns for Good Reason or is terminated without Cause.
On December 18, 2025, the sponsor Osprey Funds, LLC and trustee CSC Delaware Trust Company signed a Third Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust to convert Osprey Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded product and list its Shares on Nasdaq. Under the revised terms, the trust pays a management fee of 0.49% annualized on net asset value, while the sponsor bears most of the trust's ordinary operating expenses.
Agreement dated December 18, 2025 converts the trust into an exchange-traded product with Shares to be listed on Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.
Management fee of 0.49% annualized on net asset value, accrued daily and paid monthly in arrears to the Sponsor.
Sponsor bears routine operational, administrative and ordinary expenses, including trustee, custodian, audit and listing fees.
Shares can be issued and redeemed only in blocks of 10,000 or integral multiples, in exchange for Bitcoin or cash.
ServiceNow amended the employment agreement of CEO William R. McDermott and its Executive Severance Policy, both effective January 1, 2026. The amendment says he will remain with the company through at least December 31, 2030, in a CEO, co-CEO, or chairman role, and updates the severance terms he could receive on a qualifying termination. The filing describes these as contract changes and gives no financial results, so shareholders get clearer succession terms and severance terms but no new earnings or guidance.
Amendment dated December 23, 2025 keeps Mr. McDermott in service through at least December 31, 2030.
Upon a qualifying termination within three months before or 12 months after a change in control, the CEO may receive a lump sum of 2 times base salary plus target bonus, 24 months of COBRA benefits, and full vesting of unvested RSUs and PRS
Without a change in control, the CEO may receive one year of base salary in a lump sum, the actual bonus, and 12 months of COBRA benefits.
CVB Financial Corp. signed an agreement on December 17, 2025 to merge with Heritage Commerce Corp, with CVB as the surviving company. Heritage shareholders would receive 0.65 CVB shares for each Heritage share, an implied value of about $811 million, or about $13.00 per Heritage share, based on CVB's December 16, 2025 closing price. The deal requires regulatory and shareholder approvals and has an outside date of January 15, 2027.
Exchange ratio: 0.65 CVBF common share for each Heritage common share; implied value about $811 million, or about $13.00 per Heritage share
Heritage Chief Executive Robertson "Clay" Jones to become President of CVB and Citizens Business Bank; David A. Brager remains Chief Executive Officer
Termination fee of $32,450,000 payable by either party in certain circumstances; outside date January 15, 2027
Closing requires regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals from both companies, and Nasdaq listing approval for the new shares
Henry Schein said its Board expects to name a successor CEO by mid-January 2026, and Stanley M. Bergman will remain CEO and Chairman until then. The company and Mr. Bergman also signed a letter agreement extending his employment agreement until a new CEO starts or 30 days after he gives written notice that he is ending his employment. For shareholders, the filing signals a leadership transition is near but not yet complete, with no financial results reported.
Board expects to name next CEO by mid-January 2026; search will not be finalized before year-end 2025
Stanley M. Bergman continues as CEO and Chairman until a successor assumes the role
Letter agreement extends Bergman's employment agreement dated November 28, 2022, through the earlier of a new CEO's start date or 30 days after his written notice of departure
Permian Resources Corporation agreed on December 22, 2025 to reorganize under a new Delaware holding company, PRC NewCo Inc, which will replace the current company as the NYSE-listed public parent and keep the ticker PR. Class A shares convert one-for-one, and certain Class C holders, including Co-CEOs James Walter and Will Hickey, will exchange their OpCo units for new Class A shares, with the company stating that its ticker, trading and total share count will remain the same.
The company expects to complete the reorganization in the first quarter of 2026, under Section 251(g) of Delaware law, which does not require a shareholder vote.
New PR is expected to issue 48,916,754 Class A shares to Contributing Members immediately after the effective time, in a private placement exempt from Securities Act registration.
OpCo entered into an Eleventh Amendment to its credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, which the company says makes technical changes to permit the reorganization.
The company said its Board and Audit Committee unanimously approved the reorganization, and that it anticipates eliminating its Up-C structure by year-end 2027.
DexCom's board appointed Jacob S. Leach, its President and Chief Operating Officer, as President and Chief Executive Officer and a director, effective January 1, 2026, when Kevin R. Sayer resigns. Leach has been interim principal executive officer since Sayer's medical leave, and the board expects Sayer to return around March 2026, with Mark Foletta remaining interim Chairman until then.
Leach's offer letter sets an annual base salary of $1,150,000 and a target bonus of 150% of base salary.
Leach is to receive restricted stock units with a fair value of $7,500,000, vesting annually over three years, plus performance stock units with a target fair value of $7,500,000.
The board expects Kevin Sayer to return on or about March 2026; Mark Foletta will serve as interim Chairman until then.
Rexford Industrial's Compensation Committee approved the 2026 executive pay program, which reflects the planned appointment of Chief Operating Officer Laura Clark as chief executive effective April 1, 2026. The filing also states that co-CEOs Michael Frankel and Howard Schwimmer are departing, with separation dated March 31, 2026, and that Clark's equity awards and incentive targets are set higher than those of the other named executives.
Laura Clark becomes CEO effective April 1, 2026, with a 2026 base salary of $850,000 and a cash incentive target of 175% of salary
Michael Frankel and Howard Schwimmer each receive a 2026 base salary of $250,000, a pro rata portion of $1,000,000, paid through March 31, 2026
Clark received time-vesting LTIP units valued at $2,465,000 and performance-vesting LTIP units with a target value of $3,697,500, granted December 19, 2025
2026 cash incentive is weighted 40% Core FFO per diluted share, 30% Same Property Portfolio NOI and 30% qualitative measures
Oceaneering's board appointed Michael W. Sumruld as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Alan R. Curtis, who is retiring. The board also elected Roger Jenkins, former CEO of Murphy Oil Corporation, as an independent, non-executive director, effective the same day. The filing discloses Sumruld's compensation package and that Curtis will remain in a supporting role during a transition period.
Michael W. Sumruld becomes Senior Vice President and CFO on January 1, 2026, replacing Alan R. Curtis, who retires at the end of 2025.
Sumruld's 2026 annual base salary is $505,000, with a long-term incentive award of $1,515,000 and a 2026 annual bonus target of 90% of base salary.
Roger Jenkins is elected as an independent, non-executive Class III director effective January 1, 2026, with a term extending to the 2028 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Sumruld joined Oceaneering in September 2025 as Senior Vice President, Finance, after serving as CFO of Parker Drilling Company.
Fastenal said CEO Daniel Florness will step out of the role on July 16, 2026, and resign from the Board on the same date, with no disagreement with the company or Board cited. The Board appointed President and Chief Sales Officer Jeffery M. Watts as his successor, and Florness will serve as a Strategic Advisor until early 2028 to support the transition.
Florness will step out as CEO and leave the Board effective July 16, 2026, and told the Board of the decision on December 19, 2025.
Watts, currently President and Chief Sales Officer, was appointed CEO on December 19, 2025, effective July 16, 2026.
Florness is expected to serve as a Strategic Advisor to the new CEO until early 2028, with compensation to be set by the Compensation Committee in 2026.
Florness will keep his current CEO pay through 2026; Watts is expected to join the Board after shareholders re-elect Florness at the next annual meeting.
CACI, through its subsidiary CACI, Inc.-Federal, agreed on December 19, 2025 to acquire ARKA Group, L.P. from funds managed by Blackstone for $2.6 billion in cash, subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment. CACI plans to fund the deal with cash on hand, revolver borrowings and debt financing, and Wells Fargo has committed a bridge loan of up to $1.3 billion. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, and CACI expects a tax benefit with a present value of $225 million.
Purchase price is $2.6 billion in cash, subject to a customary post-closing adjustment for net working capital and other items
Wells Fargo committed a senior secured bridge loan of up to $1.3 billion, reduced by any gross proceeds CACI raises in financing before closing
Expected closing is the third quarter of fiscal 2026; either party may terminate if closing has not occurred by June 19, 2026, subject to extension in certain cases
CACI expects a tax benefit with a present value of $225 million from the transaction
Coty's board appointed Markus Strobel, a former Procter & Gamble executive, as Executive Chairman and Interim CEO effective January 1, 2026. Sue Nabi will leave the CEO role on December 31, 2025, and Peter Harf resigns as chairman on the same date, so the leadership transition affects shareholders directly.
Markus Strobel becomes Executive Chairman and Interim CEO effective January 1, 2026, with a base salary of $1,250,000 that drops to $1,000,000 once he is no longer interim CEO.
Sue Nabi ceases to be CEO effective December 31, 2025, and receives a lump sum of approximately $1,741,575 in lieu of notice, with about 2,083,333 restricted stock units vesting on January 2, 2026.
Peter Harf resigns as Chairman and director effective December 31, 2025, after serving as chairman since 2020.
Patricia Capel joins the board effective January 1, 2026, and the Remuneration and Nomination Committee on the same date.
On December 19, 2025, Netflix signed a $5 billion unsecured revolving credit agreement and a $20 billion unsecured delayed draw term loan agreement, both with Wells Fargo as administrative agent. The facilities replace part of the bridge commitment letter dated December 4, 2025, and are intended to pay the cash portion of the purchase price under the proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, along with related fees and refinancing, which means Netflix will take on substantial new borrowing if the merger proceeds.
Revolving credit facility of $5 billion, with loans priced at Term SOFR plus 0.60% to 1.10% based on credit ratings
Two delayed draw term loans: $10 billion maturing in two years and $10 billion maturing in three years
Both agreements require a minimum EBITDA to interest expense ratio of 3.0 to 1.0 at each fiscal quarter end
Commitments reduce the December 4, 2025 bridge commitment letter dollar for dollar
SM Energy disclosed that the FTC granted early termination of the HSR Act waiting period, effective December 18, 2025, for its proposed mergers with Civitas Resources. The companies expect the deals to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Senior Vice President Kenneth J. Knott will leave his current role at closing but stay on as an advisor.
FTC granted early termination of the 30-day HSR Act waiting period, effective December 18, 2025.
Closing of the Mergers is expected in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Kenneth J. Knott, Senior Vice President – Business Development and Land, will conclude his current role upon closing and continue as an advisor.
The merger agreement with Civitas Resources was entered into on November 2, 2025.
On December 18, 2025, Keurig Dr Pepper entered into a 364-day term loan facility of up to €10.35 billion, with Morgan Stanley Senior Funding as administrative agent, and amended its bridge credit agreement to reduce that bridge facility by the same €10.35 billion, to €5.85 billion. The term loan may be used to fund the contemplated acquisition of JDE Peet's, which is a large new borrowing commitment that shareholders should weigh against the deal's terms.
Term loan facility: up to €10.35 billion, 364-day term, interest at EURIBOR plus 0.750% to 1.750% based on index debt ratings.
Bridge loan commitment cut by €10.35 billion, from €16.2 billion to €5.85 billion, under Amendment No. 1 dated December 18, 2025.
Financial covenants include a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.25 to 1.00 and a maximum total net leverage ratio of 6.25 to 1.00, the latter applying only upon a ratings downgrade.
Commitment fee on undrawn amounts begins December 23, 2025, at 0.060% to 0.200% per annum.
On December 19, 2025, Rithm Capital completed its merger with Paramount Group, Inc. under an agreement dated September 17, 2025, and Paramount's separate corporate existence ended. Paramount common stock and operating partnership units were converted into the right to receive $6.60 in cash each, without interest, so former Paramount shareholders are paid in cash and no longer hold shares.
Paramount common stock converted into the right to receive $6.60 per share in cash, without interest.
Rithm funded the consideration with cash on hand and a $50 million equity investment from Rithm Property Trust Inc., an externally managed affiliate of Rithm.
Paramount owns 13 office assets and manages 4 more, totaling more than 13.1 million square feet in New York City and San Francisco.
Albert Behler, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Paramount, is departing the company at closing; Paramount will be rebranded.
The Georgia Public Service Commission voted on December 19, 2025 to approve a settlement that certifies all 9,885 megawatts of requested resources in Georgia Power's 2029-2031 capacity proceeding. Company-owned projects total about $16.3 billion of projected capital investment, with about $14 billion expected to be incurred from 2026 through 2029, which is significant for the utility's future spending and rate base.
Georgia PSC approved the settlement with Public Interest Advocacy Staff on December 19, 2025; it was filed December 9, 2025
All 9,885 megawatts of requested resources approved at their respective individual project cost
Company-owned projects total about $16.3 billion in projected capital investment, about $14 billion expected in 2026 through 2029
Company agreed to file its next base rate case to ensure large load customers provide at least $556 million per year in customer benefits for 2029-2031
BioMarin agreed to acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $14.50 per share in cash, a total equity value of approximately $4.8 billion, through a merger in which Amicus becomes a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal requires approval by Amicus stockholders and antitrust clearances, and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. BioMarin plans to fund it with cash on hand and approximately $3.7 billion of non-convertible debt, and the companies say it is expected to be accretive to non-GAAP diluted EPS in the first 12 months after close.
Price of $14.50 per Amicus share in cash, a 33% premium to Amicus' last close
Total equity value of approximately $4.8 billion; financing includes approximately $3.7 billion of non-convertible debt
Amicus pays BioMarin a $175 million termination fee in specified circumstances
Expected close in the second quarter of 2026; End Date of June 19, 2026, subject to automatic extensions
Peabody Energy's board has started an active search for a successor to CEO James Grech, who is approaching retirement eligibility. Under a Transition and Consulting Agreement effective December 17, 2025, Grech stays as CEO until May 15, 2028, then serves in an advisory role until May 15, 2030, which gives shareholders a defined leadership handover timeline.
Grech remains CEO until the Transition Date of May 15, 2028, and is expected to stay on the board until then.
After the transition, Grech will serve in an advisory capacity until May 15, 2030, at a consulting fee of $1,500,000 per year.
The company says the agreement is part of succession planning and not the result of any disagreement over operations, policies or practices.
Shift4 Payments said Executive Chairman Jared Isaacman resigned from the board after being sworn in as NASA Administrator on December 18, 2025, and Taylor Lauber was appointed Chairman. Isaacman's agreement with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics also calls for him to vote about 25% of his affiliated voting power under a letter agreement, and he plans to collapse the company's Up-C structure within 60 days, which would end the company's status as a controlled company under NYSE rules.
Isaacman was sworn in as NASA's 15th Administrator on December 18, 2025, after a Senate confirmation vote on December 17, 2025.
Taylor Lauber was appointed Chairman of the Board, effective upon Isaacman's confirmation.
Isaacman has represented he intends to convert his equity units and Class B and Class C shares into Class A shares and terminate the Tax Receivable Agreement within 60 days.
Shift4 will no longer be a controlled company under NYSE governance standards as a result of these transactions.
Enova International and Grasshopper Bancorp amended their December 10, 2025 merger agreement to remove the stockholder election for cash or stock. Each Grasshopper stockholder will now receive 50% cash and 50% stock, and the filing states the aggregate consideration Enova pays is unchanged. The change simplifies the deal structure but does not alter the total price shareholders would bear.
Amendment No. 1 dated December 18, 2025 eliminates the cash-or-stock election for Grasshopper stockholders.
Each Grasshopper stockholder will receive 50% cash and 50% stock in the Merger.
The aggregate consideration payable by Enova remains unchanged, per the filing.
The Merger remains subject to regulatory and stockholder approvals, and the filing notes a registration statement on Form S-4 will be filed.
California Resources Corporation completed its all-stock merger with Berry Corporation on December 18, 2025, making Berry a wholly owned subsidiary. Berry shareholders received 0.0718 CRC shares for each Berry share, and the company said Berry's former holders received about 5.6 million CRC shares, worth roughly $253 million at CRC's December 17 closing price. The filing does not include post-merger financial results, and CRC plans to give full-year 2026 guidance with its fourth quarter 2025 earnings release.
Each Berry common share converted into 0.0718 CRC common shares at the Effective Time on December 18, 2025
Berry's former equity holders received about 5.6 million CRC shares, worth approximately $253 million based on the December 17, 2025 closing price
The credit agreement's aggregate elected commitments rose from $1.45 billion to $1.46 billion with an added lender
CRC expects to provide full-year 2026 guidance with its year-end and fourth quarter 2025 earnings release
Phibro Animal Health said CEO and President Jack Bendheim will resign effective July 1, 2026, and become Executive Chairman while remaining Chairman of the Board. Executive Vice President Dani Bendheim, Jack Bendheim's son, will become CEO and President on that date, and the company said its Board unanimously supports the transition.
Jack Bendheim resigns as CEO and President effective July 1, 2026, and takes the role of Executive Chairman
Dani Bendheim, 53, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and a company employee since 1997, will become CEO and President
Dani Bendheim is the son of Jack Bendheim and the brother of director Jonathan Bendheim; both executives will enter new or amended employment agreements before the effective date
The filing contains no financial results or guidance
Zoetis completed a private offering of $2.0 billion in 0.25% convertible senior notes due June 15, 2029, including a $250 million option that the initial purchasers exercised in full. The company estimates net proceeds of about $1,969.6 million and plans to use most of them to repurchase its common stock under its existing $6 billion repurchase program, with the remaining buybacks expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2026.
Notes total $2.0 billion principal, with a 0.25% annual interest rate payable semiannually starting June 15, 2026
Estimated net proceeds of $1,969.6 million: $186.6 million for capped call transactions, $248.0 million to buy about 2.1 million shares, and $1,535.0 million for further repurchases
Initial conversion price is about $148.20 per share, a 22.5% premium to the December 15, 2025 NYSE closing price
Notes mature June 15, 2029 and are senior unsecured obligations of Zoetis
Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. II, a blank check company, closed its initial public offering of 34,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit on December 17, 2025, for gross proceeds of $345 million, including the over-allotment option exercised in full. The filing says $345 million of IPO and private placement proceeds was placed in a trust account for public shareholders, to be released only after an initial business combination or redemption rights are triggered, with a 24-month deadline to complete a deal.
34,500,000 units sold at $10.00 each, including 4,500,000 units from the over-allotment option exercised December 16, 2025
Private placement of 900,000 units for $9 million, with the sponsor buying 600,000 units
$345 million placed in trust; funds generally not released until a business combination or redemption if none is completed within 24 months
Seven directors appointed December 15, 2025, and Jeffrey F. Brotman resigned from the board
Marathon Petroleum said Maria A. Khoury, a former CFO at Danaher's life sciences unit and GE units, will become executive vice president and chief financial officer on January 19, 2026, succeeding John J. Quaid, who will stay with the company in a transition role. The filing gives her $800,000 base salary, a target bonus of 100% of salary, and a 2026 long-term incentive target of $2,400,000, which shareholders may track as part of executive pay.
Maria A. Khoury becomes executive vice president and CFO effective January 19, 2026
Base salary of $800,000 with a target annual bonus equal to 100% of salary
2026 long-term incentive target award of $2,400,000 and a one-time restricted stock unit grant valued at $275,000
John J. Quaid ceases to be CFO on the effective date and will remain in a non-executive transition role
Performance Food Group announced that Chairman and CEO George Holm will retire as CEO effective January 1, 2026, and become Executive Chair. President and COO Scott McPherson will succeed him as CEO and join the board on the same date. The filing describes the change as a planned succession process, with no financial results disclosed.
Scott McPherson, 55, becomes CEO and President and joins the board of 14 directors effective January 1, 2026, up from 13
George Holm becomes Executive Chair; his fiscal 2026 salary is reduced to $600,000 for the remainder of the year
McPherson's base salary rises to $1 million, with a 150% annual cash incentive target and a $6 million long-term equity target
McPherson receives a $1,750,000 equity grant on January 1, 2026, 60% performance shares tied to relative total shareholder return and 40% time-based restricted stock
Helix Energy Solutions Group said CEO and board member Owen Kratz has told the board he intends to retire. He will stay in the CEO role until the board appoints a successor, and the company says it is focused on continuity and a smooth transition. The filing gives no financial results or guidance, so the main shareholder impact is the pending change in top leadership.
Owen Kratz informed the board on December 17, 2025 of his intention to retire as President and CEO.
Kratz will continue as CEO until the board appoints a successor.
Kratz joined Helix (then Cal Dive International) in 1984 and was first appointed CEO in 1997.
Board Chairman Bill Transier said the board is seeking a next CEO with proven experience as a global business leader.
Essential Properties Realty Trust announced that Robert W. Salisbury, CFA, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2026, replacing Mark E. Patten, who resigns effective December 31, 2025. Salisbury has been a Senior Vice President in the company's finance department since 2023, leading capital markets and investor relations, so the change moves an internal executive into the top finance role.
Robert W. Salisbury, CFA, 43, named EVP and CFO effective January 1, 2026
Mark E. Patten resigns as CFO effective December 31, 2025, to pursue a new professional opportunity
Company states Patten's departure is not due to any disagreement on accounting, disclosure or internal controls
Salisbury's compensation as CFO will be determined at a later time
Fulton Financial said its president, Angela Snyder, will retire December 31, 2025, and that Chairman and CEO Curtis Myers will also take on the title of president from January 1, 2026. Snyder will serve as a consultant through December 31, 2026 for a $600,000 lump-sum fee, and will remain a director of Fulton Bank. The changes consolidate top leadership roles under one executive.
Angela Snyder retires as president effective December 31, 2025, and enters a consulting agreement running January 1 to December 31, 2026
Snyder receives a $600,000 lump-sum payment on or about January 1, 2026, plus reasonable expense reimbursement
Curtis Myers, 57, becomes Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Fulton and Fulton Bank effective January 1, 2026
Five9 said its board appointed Amit Mathradas as chief executive officer and Class III director, effective February 2, 2026, and Michael Burkland will stop serving as CEO on that date. Burkland will remain on the board under his July 31, 2025 employment transition agreement. The filing sets out Mathradas' pay package, including a $600,000 base salary, a $12.5 million RSU award and a $14.0 million target PRSU award, which matters to shareholders as the terms of a CEO change.
Amit Mathradas becomes CEO and a Class III director effective February 2, 2026, with his term expiring at the 2026 annual meeting
Michael Burkland stops serving as CEO on the effective date and continues on the board under his July 31, 2025 transition agreement
Offer letter dated December 15, 2025 provides a $600,000 base salary, a target bonus of 100% of base salary, and a $550,000 sign-on bonus
Equity grants include a $12.5 million RSU award and a $14.0 million target PRSU award tied to relative total stockholder return
PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced leadership changes approved by their boards on December 11, 2025, effective January 1, 2026. Sumeet Singh will become CEO of the Utility, and Carla Peterman will become President of PG&E Corporation, and the Utility's bylaws were amended to clarify the CEO role.
Sumeet Singh, currently EVP, Operations and COO of the Utility, becomes CEO of Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery, effective January 1, 2026
Carla Peterman is elected President of PG&E Corporation and EVP, Customer and Corporate Affairs, effective January 1, 2026
Marlene Santos and Jason Glickman take new EVP roles in enterprise transformation and strategy and growth
Utility's Amended and Restated Bylaws took effect December 11, 2025; the filing describes the changes as clarifying and largely non-substantive
Sun Communities said Mark E. Patten, formerly CFO of Essential Properties Realty Trust, will become its Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer on January 5, 2026, succeeding Fernando Castro-Caratini. The filing also details compensation for Patten and transition agreements for Castro-Caratini and former CEO Gary A. Shiffman, whose transition terms include equity vesting and monthly consulting pay.
Mark E. Patten's base salary is $600,000, with a target annual bonus of 100% of base salary and a 2026 bonus of not less than target.
Patten's package includes a retention restricted stock grant with a target value of $3.5 million, a retention cash bonus of up to $2.3 million, relocation benefits of $100,000, and a 2026 restricted share grant with a target value of $2.0 m
Castro-Caratini will serve as a Senior Adviser through June 30, 2026 at $45,833 per month, and 35,200 restricted shares vest on December 30, 2025.
Shiffman, who retired as CEO effective October 1, 2025, will serve as a Senior Adviser through March 31, 2026 at $75,000 per month, and 118,000 restricted shares vest on January 2, 2026.
Benchmark Electronics disclosed compensation changes tied to its CEO succession plan. David Moezidis, who will succeed Jeffrey W. Benck as chief executive upon Benck's retirement on March 31, 2026, was promoted to President, and his base salary and target bonus were increased. The filing reports leadership transition details rather than financial results.
David Moezidis will succeed Jeffrey W. Benck as CEO when Benck retires on March 31, 2026.
Moezidis' base salary rises from $546,300 to $650,000 following his promotion to President.
His target annual cash incentive rises from $409,725 to $487,500, with the target still 75% of salary.
David L. Cummings recently succeeded Moezidis as Chief Commercial Officer.
EastGroup Properties announced a set of executive leadership changes effective January 1, 2026, including Reid Dunbar as President and Staci Tyler as Chief Financial Officer, with Brent Wood moving to a new Chief Operating Officer role. The company also said Executive Vice President John Coleman will retire on June 30, 2026, and Todd Johnson will succeed him, which shows continuity in senior management for shareholders.
Reid Dunbar becomes President effective January 1, 2026, and will oversee capital allocation decisions and play a larger role in corporate strategy and investor relations.
Staci Tyler becomes Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, replacing Brent Wood in that role.
Brent Wood takes on the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, overseeing leasing and property management for the portfolio of approximately 65 million square feet.
John Coleman retires as Executive Vice President of the Eastern Region on June 30, 2026; Todd Johnson will succeed him.
Vestis said CFO Kelly Janzen will leave the company effective December 31, 2025, to pursue other opportunities, and that the resignation is not due to a disagreement with the company or its board. Adam K. Bowen, the company's vice president of financial planning and analysis, was appointed interim chief financial officer effective December 16, 2025, while the board searches for a permanent CFO. The company also reaffirmed its fiscal year 2026 financial guidance.
Janzen gave notice on December 10, 2025; her resignation takes effect December 31, 2025, and she remains in her role until then.
Bowen's annual base salary is $400,000, with a target bonus of 35% of base salary, effective December 13, 2025.
Vestis reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance, as first announced in its December 1, 2025 earnings release.
Kraft Heinz appointed Steve Cahillane, former CEO of Kellanova, as chief executive officer and board member effective January 1, 2026. Carlos Abrams-Rivera steps down as CEO on the same date and stays as a senior advisor until March 6, 2026, and John T. Cahill will become Board Chair in place of Miguel Patricio. The filing ties the change to the company's planned separation into two public companies, expected to close in the second half of 2026.
Steve Cahillane's base salary is $1,400,000, with a target annual bonus of 225% of base salary.
His target annual equity award is $9,000,000, plus a one-time sign-on award with a target value of $11,000,000, granted on or about January 30, 2026.
Abrams-Rivera's Separation Agreement provides no further bonuses or equity grants, with severance subject to a release of claims.
Kraft Heinz expects the planned separation to close in the second half of 2026.
On December 15, 2025, GE HealthCare issued $600 million of 4.150% senior notes due 2028 and $650 million of 4.950% senior notes due 2035. On December 12, 2025, it also agreed to a three-year, $750 million unsecured term loan with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent. The company says it will use these proceeds and cash on hand to pay the purchase price for its previously announced acquisition of Intelerad Medical Systems, which adds new debt that shareholders should weigh against the deal.
$600 million 4.150% senior notes due December 15, 2028, and $650 million 4.950% senior notes due December 15, 2035, issued December 15, 2025
$750 million three-year unsecured term loan under a credit agreement dated December 12, 2025, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent; the loan will be made in a single borrowing on a future date
Proceeds, the term loan and cash on hand are intended to pay the purchase price for the Intelerad Medical Systems acquisition
The term loan agreement includes covenants limiting liens, fundamental change transactions, leverage and subsidiary debt, plus a change-of-control event of default
On December 15, 2025, Planet Fitness completed a $750 million securitized refinancing, issuing $400 million of 5.274% Class A-2-I notes and $350 million of 5.649% Class A-2-II notes, plus a $75 million variable funding facility that is undrawn at closing. Proceeds will repay in full about $410 million of Series 2022-1 Class A-2-I notes, and the company also entered a $350 million accelerated share repurchase agreement with Citibank, N.A. The company's release describes the new debt as substantially increased indebtedness, while the buyback returns cash to shareholders.
$400 million Class A-2-I notes at 5.274% with an anticipated repayment date in December 2030; $350 million Class A-2-II notes at 5.649% with an anticipated repayment date in December 2032
Proceeds to repay in full the Series 2022-1 Class A-2-I notes, which had a principal balance of approximately $410 million as of September 30, 2025, plus accrued interest
$350 million accelerated share repurchase with Citibank, N.A.; the company initially receives about 2.5 million shares, with final settlement expected no later than the first quarter of 2026
A new $500 million share repurchase program takes effect upon completion of the accelerated share repurchase and replaces the 2024 program
Murphy USA said CEO R. Andrew Clyde will retire as CEO and from the Board effective December 31, 2025, with President and COO Mindy K. West becoming CEO and a Board member on January 1, 2026. The filing also details a severance protection agreement for West and a transition agreement for Clyde, which keeps him employed through February 28, 2026 and as an advisor through February 28, 2027.
R. Andrew Clyde retires as CEO and director effective December 31, 2025, as previously announced on October 29, 2025.
Mindy K. West becomes CEO and a Board member effective January 1, 2026.
West's severance protection agreement, dated December 11, 2025, pays two times salary plus target bonus on a termination without cause or for good reason within 24 months after a change in control.
Clyde's transition agreement runs through February 28, 2026 as an employee, then as an advisor through February 28, 2027.
Booz Allen Hamilton's Chief Financial Officer, Matthew Calderone, informed the company on December 11, 2025 that he will resign effective February 1, 2026, to pursue another opportunity outside the industry. The company has started a search for a permanent CFO, and Chief Operating Officer Kristine Martin Anderson will serve as interim CFO in the meantime.
Matthew A. Calderone, EVP and CFO, resigns effective February 1, 2026
Notice given to the company on December 11, 2025
Kristine Martin Anderson, EVP and COO, will act as interim CFO until a permanent replacement is named
Commercial Metals Company (CMC) completed its acquisition of Foley Products Company on December 15, 2025, for a cash purchase price of $1.84 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The deal was funded by $2.0 billion of senior unsecured notes, and the company says it creates a precast concrete platform for future growth.
Cash purchase price of $1.84 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments
Funded by $1.0 billion of 5.750% senior unsecured notes due November 2033 and $1.0 billion of 6.000% senior unsecured notes due December 2035
Foley operates 18 facilities across nine states and has approximately 600 employees
Bridge loan commitment letter terminated effective December 15, 2025; financial statements and pro forma information to be filed by amendment
Crescent Energy completed its acquisition of Vital Energy on December 15, 2025, in an all-stock transaction. Two former Vital directors joined Crescent's board, Michael Duginski resigned, and the board now has twelve directors, ten of them independent. Crescent expects to provide pro forma 2026 guidance with its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results.
All-stock acquisition of Vital Energy closed December 15, 2025
William Albrecht and Jarvis Hollingsworth appointed to the board; Michael Duginski resigned
Board now has twelve directors, ten independent
Vital 2029 and 2030 notes covenant removals take effect on settlement of the exchange offer; Vital 2032 notes carry 7.875% interest and mature April 15, 2032
XPO said founder Bradley S. Jacobs will step down from the Board on December 31, 2025, and move from Executive Chairman to Special Advisor until June 30, 2026, keeping his same salary and bonus during that period. Director Mario Harik, who is also CEO, will become Board Chairman effective January 1, 2026, consolidating the chairman and chief executive roles under one person.
Bradley S. Jacobs leaves the Board effective December 31, 2025
Jacobs becomes Special Advisor until June 30, 2026, keeping his same salary and bonus
Mario Harik appointed Board Chairman effective January 1, 2026; he remains CEO
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