924 material Form 8-K filings that 737 companies we cover made with the SEC in January 2026, 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).
Azenta, Inc. disclosed that director Alan P. Malus resigned from its Board of Directors effective January 29, 2026. The company said the resignation was not due to any disagreement and that Malus has taken a full-time role with another company that will limit his time for Azenta duties.
Alan P. Malus resigned from the Board effective January 29, 2026
He also served on the Human Resources and Compensation Committee
Company states no disagreement with Azenta or its Board on operations, policies, or practices
Resignation attributed to Malus assuming full-time responsibilities at another company
IBM's board elected Ramon Laguarta, chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo, to its board of directors, effective March 1, 2026. He will join the Directors and Corporate Governance Committee, and the filing furnishes the related press release as Exhibit 99.1.
Ramon L. Laguarta, 62, is chairman and CEO of PepsiCo and has led the company since 2018.
Board election is effective March 1, 2026; he will join the Directors and Corporate Governance Committee.
Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president and CEO, said Laguarta's technology transformation background would help IBM deliver value to shareholders.
Chevron's independent directors completed their annual review of executive pay on January 28, 2026, approving a $75,000 base salary increase for Chairman and CEO Michael K. Wirth and ratifying smaller raises for other named executive officers, effective March 1, 2026. The filing also covers incentive target percentages, which were left unchanged, and equity award values for 2026 grants, which shareholders may track in future proxy and SEC filings.
Wirth's annual base salary rises $75,000 to $1,975,000; CFO Eimear P. Bonner's rises $50,000 to $1,100,000
Mark A. Nelson's base salary rises $25,000 to $1,350,000; R. Hewitt Pate's rises $50,000 to $1,250,000
Target bonus percentages under the Chevron Incentive Plan are unchanged for 2026, including 165 percent for Wirth
Equity award values of $23,000,000 for Wirth, $5,094,000 for Bonner, $8,533,800 for Nelson and $7,641,000 for Pate, with a February 1, 2026 grant date
First Advantage Corporation disclosed that director Bianca Stoica resigned from its Board of Directors and the Compensation Committee, effective immediately, after notifying the Board on January 29, 2026. The filing states her resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company, its management, or the Board on operations, policies or practices. The filing does not name a successor or provide financial figures.
Bianca Stoica notified the Board of her resignation on January 29, 2026.
Resignation covers her seat on the Board and on the Compensation Committee, effective immediately.
The company states the resignation was not due to any disagreement on operations, policies or practices.
OPENLANE, Inc. disclosed that director Sanjeev Mehra resigned from its Board of Directors effective January 29, 2026. The company states the resignation was not related to any disagreement with it on operations, policies or practices.
Sanjeev Mehra notified the company of his board resignation on January 29, 2026, effective that day.
The filing states the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices.
The 8-K does not name a replacement director or describe board changes beyond this resignation.
Mondelez International said CFO Luca Zaramella will also serve as Chief Operating Officer starting February 1, 2026, overseeing commercial operations in its four geographical regions and the corporate sales, marketing and supply chain functions. The company is searching for a successor for the CFO role and expects to announce one at a later date, so the leadership change is not yet complete for shareholders.
Zaramella, 56, has been CFO since August 2018 and joined the company in 1996.
Zaramella's COO role takes effect February 1, 2026, in addition to his CFO duties.
Approved 2026 pay: base salary of $1,250,000, target annual incentive of 150% of base salary, and long-term incentive target value of $7,225,000.
The company is conducting a search for a CFO successor and expects to announce one at a later date.
On January 28, 2026, Cullen/Frost's board elected Marsha M. Shields and Jeffrey M. Rummel as directors and expanded the board from thirteen to fifteen members. Director Chris Avery notified the company on January 27, 2026, that he will retire and not stand for re-election when his term expires at the 2026 annual meeting, scheduled for April 29, 2026. The filing contains no financial figures; the changes concern board composition and independence.
Marsha M. Shields and Jeffrey M. Rummel elected directors on January 28, 2026; board size raised from 13 to 15.
Chris Avery notified the company on January 27, 2026, of his retirement; his term ends at the annual meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026.
Rummel was managing partner of Ernst & Young's San Antonio office from 2020 to June 2025; Shields is CEO and Managing Partner of McCombs Enterprises.
Both new directors were determined to be independent and will serve on the Audit and Risk Committees; Shields has an ownership stake in entities with 2025 banking transactions with the company.
GXO Logistics said its Chief Accounting Officer, Paul Blanchett, resigned to pursue a new professional opportunity outside the logistics industry, with his last working day on April 24, 2026. The Board appointed Laura Bracken, the company's Vice President Controller, Americas and Asia Pacific, as Interim Chief Accounting Officer effective April 1, 2026, and the filing describes her pay under an offer letter.
Paul Blanchett notified the company on January 23, 2026 of his resignation as Chief Accounting Officer; the filing states there were no disagreements with the company.
Laura Bracken, 52, a Certified Public Accountant, will serve as Interim Chief Accounting Officer effective April 1, 2026, while remaining Vice President Controller.
Bracken's annual base salary remains $300,900, with a $6,000 monthly responsibility allowance from February 1, 2026.
Bracken is eligible for a restricted stock unit grant with a grant date value of $150,000 on August 1, 2026, subject to a successful transition, vesting in three equal annual increments.
Donaldson said COO Richard Lewis will become president and chief executive officer on March 2, 2026, and join the Board of Directors on the same date. Tod Carpenter, who gave notice of retirement on January 28, 2026, will remain as Executive Chairman, which the company says is to facilitate a smooth transition. The change is a planned leadership succession, and the filing gives no change to financial results or guidance.
Richard Lewis, 54, joined Donaldson in 2002 and has served as COO since August 1, 2025
Carpenter's retirement as CEO takes effect at the end of the day on March 1, 2026, and his base salary falls to $880,000 as Executive Chairman
Lewis's base salary rises to $1,088,000 with a cash incentive target of 110% of base salary for the rest of fiscal 2026
Lewis receives incremental equity awards with an aggregate grant date fair value of $942,500
Ovintiv Inc. said it appointed Gregory P. Hill as an independent director, effective January 30, 2026, and the Board fixed its size at twelve directors. Hill, 64, retired in 2025 as President, Worldwide Exploration & Production and Executive Vice President of Hess Corporation, a role that gives the board added energy industry operating experience.
Gregory P. Hill appointed to the Board effective January 30, 2026; Board size fixed at twelve directors
Hill retired in 2025 as President, Worldwide Exploration & Production and Executive Vice President of Hess Corporation
Hill will receive non-employee director compensation substantially in line with practices described in the March 20, 2025 proxy statement and will sign a customary indemnification agreement
Houlihan Lokey director Robert A. Schriesheim informed the company on January 24, 2026 that he does not intend to stand for reelection when his term expires at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. He has served on the board since July 2015. The filing discloses no financial results, replacement director, or other changes.
Director Robert A. Schriesheim notified the company on January 24, 2026.
He has served as a director since July 2015.
He does not intend to stand for reelection at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
The filing was signed by CFO J. Lindsey Alley on January 29, 2026.
Crane Company's board named Alejandro (Alex) Alcala, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 27, 2026. Current CEO Max Mitchell will remain on the board as Executive Chairman. The filing also sets new 2026 pay terms for both executives, which shareholders can review as part of the leadership transition.
Alex Alcala becomes President and CEO effective April 27, 2026; his 2026 base salary rises to $950,000 and target cash incentive to 110% of salary.
Max Mitchell continues as Executive Chairman; his 2026 base salary falls to $900,000, with target cash incentive at 110% of salary.
On January 26, 2026, Alcala received 2026 long-term incentive awards of $4.15 million and Mitchell received $3.25 million.
Long-term awards are 55% performance-based restricted share units tied to relative total shareholder return over three years, 25% stock options and 20% time-based restricted share units, vesting over four years for options and RSUs.
Gartner's board appointed Professor Daniela Rus, an MIT computer science and AI researcher, and Edward Bousa, a former Wellington Management investment team leader, as directors effective January 29, 2026. The board now has 13 directors, 12 of them independent. The change adds board seats and committee assignments but does not involve a financial result or a change in company leadership.
Daniela Rus and Edward Bousa were appointed to the Board effective January 29, 2026.
The Board expands to 13 directors, 12 of whom are independent.
Professor Rus joins the Governance Committee; Mr. Bousa joins the Audit Committee.
Both directors receive the same non-employee director compensation, prorated from their appointment date.
Universal Corporation withdrew its employment offer to Anubhav Mittal, who the Board had elected as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective February 17, 2026. Johan C. Kroner will continue as CFO until a successor is elected, and the company expects to name one in the near term.
Board elected Anubhav Mittal as SVP and CFO on January 20, 2026, effective February 17, 2026
Company withdrew its employment offer to Mr. Mittal on January 28, 2026
Johan C. Kroner remains SVP and CFO until a successor is elected
Company anticipates electing a successor in the near term based on its recent executive search
First Financial Bankshares and First Financial Bank said David Bailey will become President and Chief Executive Officer of both entities effective February 1, 2026, succeeding F. Scott Dueser, who will step down as CEO and remain Executive Chairman through the 2028 annual meeting. The change is a planned CEO succession, and the filing does not discuss financial results or the expected effect on the company's performance.
Bailey, age 42, has been President since January 2025 and became CEO effective February 1, 2026.
Dueser steps down as CEO on February 1, 2026, and remains employed as Executive Chairman in an advisory role reporting to the board through the 2028 annual meeting.
Dueser's transition agreement sets annualized base salary of $1,105,000 for 2026, $772,500 for 2027 and $400,000 for 2028, with a 2026 equity award targeted at $900,000.
The company terminated Dueser's August 1, 2022 Executive Recognition Agreement effective January 27, 2026.
American Tower appointed Paul Blanchett as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective April 27, 2026, succeeding Robert J. Meyer, who will assist with the transition before retiring before the end of 2026. The appointment is an administrative leadership change in the finance function, and the filing describes his pay package, which includes a $450,000 base salary and new equity awards.
Paul Blanchett, 42, was appointed on January 26, 2026, effective April 27, 2026.
He previously served as Chief Accounting Officer of GXO Logistics, Inc. since 2021.
Base salary is $450,000 per year, with an annual cash bonus of up to 90% of base salary.
Planned equity awards include $500,000 in initial RSUs and a $2,125,000 make-whole award.
Sezzle Inc. said its Board appointed Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations Lee Brading as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2026. CFO Karen Hartje steps down from the role on January 31, 2026, and will serve as a consultant under a consulting agreement dated November 1, 2025. The filing discloses no financial results, but the change in the company's principal financial officer is a significant leadership transition for shareholders.
Lee Brading, age 58, joined Sezzle in April 2020 and most recently served as SVP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations.
Brading's employment agreement sets a $450,000 annual base salary and equity compensation with a target value of $2,000,000 in restricted stock units vesting over four years.
Brading's target bonus is 50% of base salary under the profit-sharing incentive plan, prorated for 2026.
Hartje's CFO role ends January 31, 2026, after nearly eight years as CFO, per the press release.
On January 27, 2026, U.S. Bancorp's board adopted the U.S. Bank Executive Change in Control Severance Plan, covering executive officers and certain other officers, including its named executive officers. The plan provides lump-sum severance if a participant is involuntarily terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason within 24 months after a Change in Control. The filing does not give a dollar cost for the plan.
Adopted by the board on January 27, 2026, on the recommendation of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee
Severance equals two times annual base salary plus two times target annual incentive, a pro-rata target incentive, and six months of employer health plan cost
Benefits require a release of claims, confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements, and a non-compete where permitted by law
Schwab appointed Dennis Howard, its Chief Information Officer since 2022, as Managing Director, Chief Technology, Operations and Data Officer, effective immediately. The same January 29, 2026 announcement disclosed several other leadership changes, including the retirements of Charles Schwab Bank CEO Paul Woolway and General Auditor Mitch Mantua on July 1, 2026, which shareholders may view as part of a broader succession plan.
Dennis Howard, age 57, appointed Managing Director, Chief Technology, Operations and Data Officer effective January 29, 2026; he had been CIO since 2022 and his role now adds operations.
Paul Woolway, CEO of Charles Schwab Bank, retires July 1, 2026; Tyler Woulfe succeeds him as President and CEO of the bank.
Mitch Mantua, General Auditor, retires July 1, 2026; Jessica Bramhall becomes General Auditor on the same date.
Neesha Hathi will lead a newly created Wealth Advisory and Banking Services organization, including Charles Schwab Bank, effective July 1, 2026.
Buckle's Compensation Committee approved the fiscal 2026 executive compensation program on January 28, 2026, keeping elements consistent with fiscal 2025. Executive Vice President of Stores Kari G. Smith and Senior Vice President of Sales Michelle M. Hoffman, who are retiring effective February 13, 2026, were excluded from the program. The filing ties much of executive pay to pre-bonus net income and operating margin targets, which affects shareholder dilution and incentives.
Chief Executive Officer Dennis H. Nelson's fiscal 2026 base salary is $1,340,000; CFO Thomas B. Heacock's is $665,000.
Nelson's share of the bonus pool is 37 points, approximately 37% of allocated points; the pool base is 2.5% of fiscal 2026 pre-bonus net income.
Non-Vested Stock grants effective February 1, 2026 total 120,000 shares for Nelson, 18,400 for Heacock and 18,400 for Brett P. Milkie.
Smith and Hoffman are retiring effective February 13, 2026, as announced January 23, 2026.
TrustCo Bank Corp NY disclosed that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Robert M. Leonard notified the company on January 27, 2026 that he intends to retire from all positions with the company and its subsidiaries, including Trustco Bank, effective December 31, 2026. The filing does not name a successor or describe any compensation arrangements, so the effect on shareholders is not stated.
Robert M. Leonard, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, gave notice of retirement on January 27, 2026
Retirement is effective December 31, 2026, giving the company about eleven months of notice
The filing does not name a successor or describe any new compensation arrangements
Sirius XM Holdings said Eve Konstan, formerly general counsel at Spotify, will become executive vice president, chief legal officer and secretary effective February 9, 2026, succeeding Richard Baer, who is retiring. Baer stays in his role until February 8, 2026, then works part-time through March 6, 2026, and no severance is payable to him. The filing discloses Konstan's three-year employment agreement with equity grants totaling $5 million, which gives shareholders visibility into the cost of the new legal leadership.
Eve Konstan's employment agreement runs February 9, 2026 to February 8, 2029, with $1,000,000 base salary and 150% target bonus
Richard Baer retires; he continues as an employee part-time through March 6, 2026, with no severance payable
DT Midstream said CEO David Slater became Executive Chairman of the Board effective January 28, 2026, succeeding Robert Skaggs, Jr., who resigned as Chairman but remains a director. Slater stays as Chief Executive Officer and gave up the President title, which passed to Christopher Zona, the company's Chief Operating Officer. The filing describes a leadership reshuffle and does not report any financial results or changes to guidance.
Robert Skaggs, Jr. resigned as Chairman of the Board effective January 27, 2026 and remains a Board member.
David Slater was appointed Executive Chairman effective January 28, 2026 and remains Chief Executive Officer; he resigned as President.
Christopher Zona was appointed President effective January 28, 2026 and continues as Chief Operating Officer.
Slater has been CEO since May 6, 2021; Zona has been Executive Vice President and COO since the Spin-Off.
Assurant's board appointed Lynn Blake, a former State Street Investment Management executive, as a director effective January 28, 2026, subject to customary regulatory approval. The board also accepted director Debra Perry's resignation under its retirement policy, effective at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting. The filing describes a board addition and a planned departure, with no financial results or guidance included.
Lynn Blake appointed to the Board and to the Finance and Risk Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, subject to customary regulatory approval.
Blake was Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Global Equity Beta Solutions, at State Street Investment Management from 2011 to 2021.
Debra Perry's board resignation takes effect at the company's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
Blake will receive a cash retainer and restricted stock unit grants as described in the April 8, 2025 proxy statement.
Kohl's announced that Fred Hand, Senior Executive Vice President and Director of Stores, will retire effective April 3, 2026. The filing states no changes to his compensation or employment terms tied to the retirement, and any benefits are governed by his 2023 Executive Compensation Agreement.
Fred Hand, Senior Executive Vice President, Director of Stores, retires effective April 3, 2026
No changes to Mr. Hand's compensatory arrangements or other employment terms in connection with his retirement
Any benefits are governed by the Executive Compensation Agreement dated September 25, 2023
KB Home's board promoted President and Chief Operating Officer Robert McGibney to President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2026, and appointed him a director. Jeffrey Mezger, CEO and Chairman, will become Executive Chairman and remain the most senior executive officer with a significant management role. The filing describes a planned succession process, and it reports no change to financial results or guidance.
Robert McGibney, 51, joined KB Home in 2000 and was named President in 2024; he becomes CEO and a director effective March 1, 2026
Jeffrey Mezger, 70, has been CEO since 2006 and Chairman since 2016; he becomes Executive Chairman on the same date
McGibney will not serve on board committees or receive additional compensation for board service
The filing reports no arrangements or family relationships tied to his appointment
V.F. Corporation said on January 26, 2026 that it made changes to its senior leadership as part of a planned transition, effective January 28, 2026. Brent Hyder will become Chief Commercial Officer and will no longer serve as Chief People Officer, while Martino Scabbia Guerrini steps out of his Chief Commercial Officer role and will serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. The filing does not disclose any financial impact from these changes.
Brent Hyder becomes Chief Commercial Officer effective January 28, 2026 and gives up the Chief People Officer role
Martino Scabbia Guerrini, previously Chief Commercial Officer and President, Emerging Brands, leaves those roles effective January 28, 2026
Guerrini will serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Executive Officer
Changes were announced as part of a planned transition, dated January 26, 2026
Schneider National said Mark Rourke will step down as President and CEO and become Executive Chair effective July 1, 2026, with James Filter taking over as President and CEO on the same date. The Board also created a Lead Independent Director role, which James Welch will fill, as part of what the company calls a planned succession process.
James Filter, 54, currently Executive Vice President and Group President of Transportation and Logistics, becomes President and CEO effective July 1, 2026
Filter's annual base salary is $775,000, with a fiscal 2026 cash incentive target of $969,000 (125% of base) and a long-term equity award with a $3.3 million grant date target value
Rourke's annual base salary will be reduced to $750,000 after the transition; James Welch becomes Lead Independent Director
ArcBest's board expanded from eleven to thirteen members on January 26, 2026, with Ann G. Bordelon and Bobby K. George joining as directors and serving on the Audit Committee. Directors Fredrik J. Eliasson and Kathleen D. McElligott will retire effective February 28, 2026, which will reduce the board to ten members. The filing involves board composition only and reports no financial results.
Ann G. Bordelon and Bobby K. George elected to the board effective January 26, 2026, and appointed to the Audit Committee
Fredrik J. Eliasson (more than 6 years of service) and Kathleen D. McElligott (more than 10 years) retire effective February 28, 2026
Board will have ten directors after the retirements, eight of whom the press release describes as independent
Charter Communications' board appointed Wade Davis as a director effective immediately on January 27, 2026, filling the seat left open by David Merritt's retirement from the board effective January 26, 2026. Davis was determined to be independent under Nasdaq listing rules and has not been named to any board committee.
Wade Davis appointed to the board on January 27, 2026, replacing David Merritt, who retired effective January 26, 2026
Annual cash retainer of $120,000, prorated for his first year of service
Restricted stock grant valued at $52,398, vesting on the date of the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders
Valley National Bancorp's board appointed Carlos Vazquez as an independent director on January 27, 2026, and named him to the Audit and Compensation and Human Capital Management Committees. Mr. Vazquez previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Popular, Inc. from 2013 until 2024. The appointment adds a director with senior banking finance experience, but the filing reports no financial results or changes to company operations.
Board appointed Carlos Vazquez as director on January 27, 2026, to serve until the next annual shareholder meeting
Mr. Vazquez is designated independent and will serve on the Audit and Compensation and Human Capital Management Committees
Previously Executive Vice President and CFO of Popular, Inc. from 2013 until 2024, and a board member of Federal Home Loan Bank of New York from 2013 until 2024
Jabil's board named Steven Raymund chairman and added Thomas T. Edman and Raejeanne Skillern as directors, effective January 22, 2026, expanding the board from seven to nine members. Former Executive Chairman Mark T. Mondello's employment ended the same day, and he signed a consulting agreement running to January 22, 2028 at $145,833 per month.
Steven Raymund was appointed Chairman of the Board on January 22, 2026.
Thomas T. Edman and Raejeanne Skillern joined the board, which grew from seven to nine directors.
Mark T. Mondello's employment and Executive Chairman role ended January 22, 2026; he will receive a monthly consulting fee of $145,833 through January 22, 2028.
Following the death of trustee Bryan A. Ward, the fund reallocated its trustees across three classes and reappointed Dorri McWhorter as a Class I trustee, effective January 16, 2026. The board also approved a Fourth Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective January 27, 2026, which clarify forum selection, shareholder proposal and nomination requirements, and shareholder meeting provisions.
Bryan A. Ward, a Class I trustee, passed away; Dorri McWhorter resigned and was reappointed as a Class I trustee effective January 16, 2026
Ms. McWhorter resumed her prior committee roles, including chair of the audit committee
Fourth Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Bylaws approved effective January 27, 2026
Amendments cover forum selection, shareholder proposals and nominations, and shareholder meetings
The fund's board reappointed Dorri McWhorter as a Class I Trustee, effective January 16, 2026, after Class I Trustee Bryan A. Ward passed away. She has resumed her prior committee roles, including chair of the audit committee. The board also approved a Second Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Third Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective January 27, 2026, which clarify provisions on forum selection, shareholder proposals and nominations, and shareholder meetings.
Bryan A. Ward, a Class I Trustee, passed away; the board reallocated trustees across the three classes.
Dorri McWhorter resigned and was reappointed as Class I Trustee, effective January 16, 2026, and chairs the audit committee.
Amended declaration of trust and bylaws, effective January 27, 2026, address forum selection, shareholder proposals and nominations, and shareholder meetings.
Louisiana-Pacific's CEO and Board Chairperson, W. Bradley Southern, will retire from the Board and his CEO role effective February 19, 2026, as part of leadership succession planning. The Board named director F. Nicholas Grasberger III as independent Chairperson and appointed President and CEO-elect Jason Ringblom to the Board, where he will succeed Southern as CEO on the same date.
Southern notified the Board on January 23, 2026 of his retirement from the Board, including the Chairperson role, effective February 19, 2026.
Ringblom joins the Board as a Class III director and succeeds Southern as CEO, both effective February 19, 2026.
Grasberger, a director since 2019, was elected independent Chairperson on January 26, 2026, effective February 19, 2026.
Directors Dustan E. McCoy and Ozey K. Horton Jr. retire effective May 1, 2026, leaving an eight-member Board, including seven independent directors.
U.S. Bancorp said Chairman Andrew Cecere will not stand for re-election and will retire from the Board at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting, citing personal reasons. CEO Gunjan Kedia will take on the chairman role in addition to her current responsibilities, consolidating the chair and CEO positions.
Andrew Cecere informed the Board on January 27, 2026 that he will not stand for re-election after his term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Gunjan Kedia, CEO and president and a Board member, was elected chairman effective upon Cecere's retirement from the Board on April 21, 2026.
Roland Hernandez will continue as the Board's lead independent director.
Cecere's decision was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices.
Pacira BioSciences appointed Dr. Samit Hirawat to its Board of Directors on January 27, 2026, effective immediately, as a Class III director. The Board increased its size from nine to 10 directors and named him to the Science and Technology Committee, and the company announced the appointment in a press release on January 28, 2026.
Board size increased from nine to 10 directors; Dr. Hirawat appointed as a Class III director effective immediately on January 27, 2026
Dr. Hirawat also appointed to the Board's Science and Technology Committee
Board determined Dr. Hirawat is independent under Nasdaq listing standards
Previously Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Drug Development at Bristol Myers Squibb, and more than a decade at Novartis
Ultra Clean Holdings terminated Chief Operating Officer Harjinder Bajwa effective immediately on January 25, 2026, and named Robert Wunar as its new COO, effective March 23, 2026. Wunar previously spent years in operations roles at Applied Materials, most recently as Managing Director of Business Unit Operations through January 2026.
Harjinder Bajwa's employment as COO was terminated effective immediately on January 25, 2026; he will receive severance under the company's executive severance policy.
Robert Wunar, 58, was appointed COO by the Board on January 25, 2026, with a start date of March 23, 2026.
Wunar's salary is $475,000 per year, with a target bonus of 85% of base salary and a $200,000 sign-on bonus subject to clawback within 12 months.
Wunar's equity award has a grant date value of $1,500,000, subject to shareholder approval at the next annual meeting.
RPC, Inc. said director Jerry W. Nix informed its board on January 27, 2026 that he will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The filing states the decision was not due to any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies or practices, and he will keep his director seat and committee roles until that meeting. Separately, the board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share.
Jerry W. Nix informed the board on January 27, 2026 that he will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Nix remains Lead Independent Director and chairs the Human Capital Management and Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees until that meeting.
The filing says the decision was not due to any disagreement with the company.
The $0.04 per share dividend is payable March 10, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2026.
Kimco Realty said its Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Paul Westbrook, will retire effective March 31, 2026, and that he is not leaving over any disagreement with the company on accounting or operations. Kathleen Thayer, currently Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Corporate Accounting, will succeed him as Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer effective April 1, 2026.
Paul Westbrook notified the company on January 27, 2026 of his intention to retire, effective March 31, 2026.
The filing states the departure is not the result of any disagreement on operations, policies, practices or accounting matters.
Kathleen Thayer, age 48, joined Kimco in June 2006 and was named Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Corporate Accounting in January 2024.
Thayer becomes Chief Accounting Officer effective April 1, 2026; the filing does not disclose compensation changes.
Chevron's board added Thomas W. Horton as a director effective January 27, 2026, and placed him on the Audit Committee. He receives a prorated director equity grant and a prorated cash retainer, per the filing. The change adds a new board member with prior CFO and airline chief executive experience; the filing does not describe any effect on Chevron's operations or financial results.
Thomas W. Horton, age 64, joined the Chevron board effective January 27, 2026.
He was also appointed to the Board's Audit Committee on the Effective Date.
Equity grant: prorated restricted stock units valued at up to $235,000 on an annual basis, converted to units at the closing share price on the Effective Date.
Cash retainer: annual $155,000 for non-employee directors, prorated.
BlackRock's Board elected Gregg R. Lemkau as an independent director on January 27, 2026. Mr. Lemkau is Co-Chief Executive Officer of BDT & MSD Partners and previously served as CEO of MSD Partners and Co-Head of Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Division. The filing says the Board now has 19 members, including 16 independent directors.
Gregg R. Lemkau elected to BlackRock's Board of Directors on January 27, 2026 as an independent director
Lemkau is Co-Chief Executive Officer of BDT & MSD Partners, serving since 2023
Board now has 19 members, including 16 independent directors, with six new independent directors since 2020
Lemkau will rotate through Board committees until appointed to specific committees
Buckle announced that Executive Vice President of Stores Kari G. Smith and Senior Vice President of Sales Michelle M. Hoffman will retire effective February 13, 2026. Ms. Smith will also leave the Board of Directors on that date, and the company says her departure is not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices. The filing gives no successor names or financial figures.
Kari G. Smith (EVP of Stores, director since February 2018) and Michelle M. Hoffman (SVP of Sales) retire effective February 13, 2026
Ms. Smith's board service also ends February 13, 2026; the filing states no disagreement with the company
Ms. Smith joined in May 1978 and Ms. Hoffman in August 1979; CEO Dennis H. Nelson thanked both for their service
Lyft's board appointed Deborah Hersman as a Class I director, effective immediately, with a term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. She also joined the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The board said she was chosen for her autonomous vehicle industry experience, safety and regulatory expertise, and public company board experience.
Appointed January 25, 2026, effective immediately; Class I director term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Also appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Previously chief safety officer and advisor at Waymo LLC from January 2019 to February 2021, and former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board
Will receive standard non-employee director compensation and the company's standard indemnification agreement
General Mills appointed Joan Bottarini, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, to its board of directors effective January 26, 2026, bringing the board to twelve directors. On the same date, the board amended and restated the company's bylaws, revising director nomination and shareholder proposal procedures and the majority voting provision. The changes affect how shareholders can nominate directors and submit proposals for annual meetings.
Joan Bottarini was appointed effective January 26, 2026, and the board determined she is independent under NYSE standards.
Bottarini joined the Audit and Compensation and Talent Committees; the board now has twelve directors.
Bylaws were amended to revise director nomination and shareholder proposal procedures and to clarify when an election is deemed contested.
The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share, payable May 1, 2026, to holders of record as of April 10, 2026.
Ingredion's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, James Gray, notified the company on January 26, 2026 that he will retire from his positions effective March 31, 2026. The company says his departure is not the result of any dispute or disagreement and that it is reviewing its succession plan.
James Gray, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire effective March 31, 2026.
The filing states the decision is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the company.
Ingredion will announce a new chief financial officer upon his retirement; no successor is named in the filing.
Customers Bancorp said Stephen Wyremski was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of its subsidiary, Customers Bank, effective January 26, 2026. The filing sets out his pay package, including a $450,000 base salary and a $450,000 sign-on bonus subject to clawback, which shareholders may track in future proxy and financial disclosures.
Annual base salary of $450,000, plus a discretionary bonus target of up to 125% of base salary and an enhanced performance bonus of up to an additional 25%
Sign-on bonus of $450,000, subject to clawback if he leaves voluntarily or is terminated for cause before the second anniversary of his start date
He will receive a $425,000 final completion fee for consulting services he provided to the Bank from June 2024 to January 2026
Previously CFO of Signature Bank from 2021 through 2023, according to the filing
ONEOK's board elected two independent directors, Mark A. McCollum and Precious Williams Owodunni, effective January 23, 2026, and increased the board from 10 to 12 members. The filing describes their backgrounds and committee assignments and does not report any financial results or changes to company operations.
Board elected McCollum and Owodunni on January 21, 2026, effective January 23, 2026; board size increased from 10 to 12 directors
McCollum, 66, is retired president and CEO of Weatherford International and previously served as CFO of Halliburton
Owodunni, 50, is CEO of Mountaintop Consulting and previously a vice president at Goldman Sachs & Co.
McCollum joins the Audit and Corporate Governance committees; Owodunni joins the Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance committees
RH disclosed that Stefan Duban, its Chief Gallery & Customer Officer, is leaving the company effective January 26, 2026, under his existing employment arrangements. His responsibilities have been reassigned to other company leaders effective immediately.
Stefan Duban, Chief Gallery & Customer Officer, departs January 26, 2026
Mutual understanding on departure reached January 20, 2026
Duties assigned to other Company leaders effective immediately
Filing does not state a replacement or any financial terms of the departure
Credit Acceptance said Chief Analytics Officer Arthur L. Smith and Chief Sales Officer Daniel A. Ulatowski will retire as officers and employees effective February 1, 2026. Each is expected to serve as a non-employee advisor until July 31, 2026, under separation and advisory agreements that are subject to a general release of claims. The filing does not name replacements, and the stock options of both men will remain exercisable through December 30, 2026.
Arthur L. Smith, Chief Analytics Officer, retires effective February 1, 2026, with a monthly consulting fee of $66,758.01 during the advisory period
Daniel A. Ulatowski, Chief Sales Officer, retires effective February 1, 2026, with a monthly consulting fee of $64,166.67 during the advisory period
Advisory services are expected to run until July 31, 2026, and stock options for both officers remain exercisable through December 30, 2026
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