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).
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
SM Energy said its board appointed Elizabeth A. McDonald as President and Chief Executive Officer and Blake D. McKenna as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, both effective at the closing of the second merger with Civitas Resources under the November 2, 2025 merger agreement. Herbert S. Vogel will no longer serve as CEO at that closing, and four directors resigned effective at the first merger closing. For shareholders, these changes set the leadership of the combined company, and the mergers are still pending.
Elizabeth A. McDonald to become President and CEO effective at the closing of the second merger, with a $900,000 base salary, a 120% short-term incentive target and a $5,300,000 long-term incentive target.
Blake D. McKenna to become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, with a $550,000 base salary, a 100% short-term incentive target and a $2,200,000 long-term incentive target.
Herbert S. Vogel will no longer serve as CEO effective at the second merger closing; Carla J. Bailo, Anita M. Powers, William D. Sullivan and Herbert S. Vogel resigned as directors, effective at the first merger closing.
Board to expand to 11 members with six new directors, including Elizabeth A. McDonald; Julio M. Quintana will continue as Chairman of the Board.
Adeia Inc. announced executive changes, including the appointment of Dr. Mark Kokes as Chief Revenue Officer effective January 26, 2026, and the planned departure of Dana Escobar, its Chief Licensing Officer & General Manager, Semiconductor, effective March 13, 2026. The filing also says Craig Mitchell rejoined as chief semiconductor officer and Bill Thomas was named chief strategy officer; the filing does not disclose financial results or a financial impact of these changes.
Dr. Mark Kokes appointed Chief Revenue Officer effective January 26, 2026; previously Chief Licensing Officer & General Manager, Media
Dana Escobar will leave his Chief Licensing Officer & General Manager, Semiconductor role and depart the company effective March 13, 2026
Escobar is entitled to severance under his February 9, 2023 agreement, subject to signing a general release and continued covenant compliance
Craig Mitchell rejoined as chief semiconductor officer and Bill Thomas was named chief strategy officer
Cboe Global Markets said its Chief Operating Officer, Chris Isaacson, will retire on March 6, 2026, and will consult for the company through December 31, 2026. Scott Johnston, formerly COO of Akuna Capital, is expected to succeed him as COO effective March 7, 2026, after joining on February 17, 2026. The change is a senior executive transition, and the filing reports no financial results.
Chris Isaacson retires at the end of March 6, 2026 and provides consulting services through December 31, 2026, for a fee of $541,666.
Scott Johnston joins February 17, 2026 with a $550,000 base salary, a 130% target bonus, and a $2,735,000 target long-term incentive award.
Johnston is also to receive a $1,000,000 sign-on equity award and a $627,200 cash sign-on bonus.
Cboe also appointed Heidi Fischer as EVP, Global Head of Equities and Spot Markets, and Natan Tiefenbrun will depart the company.
Teleflex signed a separation agreement dated January 23, 2026 with former President and CEO Liam J. Kelly, who departed effective January 7, 2026. Kelly resigned from the board on January 23, 2026, and will stay on as an employee for transition services until March 31, 2026, receiving his base salary and benefits during that period. The filing shows the terms of his exit package, which are tied to his existing severance agreement and a release of claims.
Kelly departed as President and CEO effective end of day January 7, 2026, as previously reported in an 8-K filed January 8, 2026.
Kelly resigned from the Board effective January 23, 2026.
Kelly remains an employee through the Transition Period ending March 31, 2026, and is ineligible for new equity grants during that time.
Severance benefits follow his March 31, 2017 severance agreement, with outplacement paid in a lump sum, conditioned on a release of claims.
Cathay General Bancorp said CFO and Treasurer Heng W. Chen will retire effective March 1, 2026, after serving as CFO since 2003. Albert J. Wang, currently Deputy CFO, will succeed him in both roles on the same date. The filing describes a planned transition, with Chen staying on as a Special Advisor through December 31, 2026.
Heng W. Chen retires as CFO of Cathay General Bancorp and Cathay Bank and as Treasurer effective March 1, 2026
Albert J. Wang, age 50, succeeds Chen; he joined Cathay Bank as Deputy CFO in September 2025 and previously was Chief Accounting Officer at Webster Bank
Chen will receive a monthly compensation of $15,000 through December 31, 2026 as Special Advisor to the Office of the President
Acadia Healthcare's Chief Executive Officer Christopher Hunter left the role and the Board of Directors effective January 20, 2026. His separation agreement provides cash severance, a $1,785,000 retention bonus payment, and continued eligibility for 2025 bonus and prorated performance stock units, while unvested equity was forfeited.
Departure effective January 20, 2026; Hunter also resigned from the Board
Severance equal to 1.5 times base salary plus 2025 target bonus, paid over 18 months
Apogee Enterprises promoted Mark Augdahl from interim Chief Financial Officer to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 19, 2026. He previously served as the company's Chief Accounting Officer, and the filing discloses his pay package, including a $550,000 base salary and a $700,000 restricted stock grant. The change gives shareholders a permanent finance chief, though the filing contains no financial results.
Augdahl has served as interim CFO since January 7, 2026, according to the press release, and was appointed Executive Vice President and CFO effective January 19, 2026.
Offer letter dated January 15, 2026 provides a $550,000 annual base salary, a $700,000 restricted stock grant, and a $50,000 sign-on incentive.
Restricted shares vest 50% after one year and 50% after two years, subject to continued employment.
Annual short-term incentive target is 75% of base salary for fiscal 2027, with a payout range of 0% to 150% of target.
Deere & Company said CFO Joshua Jepsen will resign as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective February 19, 2026, and that the departure is not related to any financial or accounting issue. Ryan D. Campbell, currently President of Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems, will serve as acting CFO on an interim basis while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
Joshua A. Jepsen resigned as SVP and CFO, effective February 19, 2026; notice given January 20, 2026
Ryan D. Campbell, age 51, appointed acting CFO, principal financial and accounting officer, effective February 19, 2026
Campbell previously served as Deere's CFO from March 2019 to May 2022
Company intends to search internal and external candidates for a permanent CFO
Getty Realty said Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Operating Officer Mark J. Olear will retire effective February 27, 2026. Senior Vice President of Acquisitions Robert J. Ryan will succeed him as Chief Investment Officer, and the Chief Operating Officer role will not be filled, so the change is a senior leadership transition rather than a financial result.
Mark J. Olear retires effective February 27, 2026; he will provide consulting services from March 2, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Robert J. Ryan, 47, a Senior Vice President of Acquisitions since February 2023, is named Chief Investment Officer.
The Chief Operating Officer position will not be filled.
Olear's consulting fee is $25,000 per month through September 30, 2026, then $10,000 per month; his remaining unvested RSUs fully vest as of the Retirement Date.
Joseph E. Scalzo returned as President and CEO of Simply Good Foods effective January 19, 2026, succeeding Geoff Tanner, who stepped down as CEO and board member effective January 18, 2026. The company also said its fiscal 2026 outlook, reaffirmed on January 8, 2026, remains unchanged, and that Chief Accounting Officer Timothy Matthews resigned effective February 6, 2026, with CFO Christopher Bealer taking on that role.
Scalzo's employment agreement has an initial two-year term, a $1,100,000 annual base salary and a target annual bonus of 150% of base salary.
Scalzo receives a one-time inducement stock option covering 2,000,000 shares, with an eight-year term and vesting over three years.
Tanner's separation agreement provides cash severance of $3,519,454 and a prorated fiscal 2026 bonus of $350,568, and 95,826 restricted stock units vested.
Scalzo joins the board on January 28, 2026, following the Annual Meeting of Stockholders; the company's fiscal 2026 outlook remains unchanged.
Universal Corporation said its board elected Anubhav Mittal as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 17, 2026, replacing Johan C. Kroner, who is retiring. Mittal was previously CFO of ADM Nutrition at Archer Daniels Midland Company, and the filing sets out his pay and sign-on terms, including a $600,000 signing bonus.
Board elected Anubhav Mittal on January 20, 2026; he takes the CFO role on February 17, 2026.
Base salary of $650,000, target bonus of $500,000, and long-term incentive target of $850,000 beginning May 2026.
One-time RSU grant of approximately $2 million, plus a $600,000 signing bonus repayable if he resigns or is terminated for cause within 24 months.
Johan C. Kroner steps down as CFO on February 17, 2026, and remains a Senior Vice President until July 1, 2026, serving as an advisor to CEO Preston D. Wigner.
Five9 said Amit Mathradas will become chief executive effective February 2, 2026. Current CEO Michael Burkland stays in the role until then, after which he will remain chairman and a director through the 2026 annual meeting, then provide consulting services for one year.
Amit Mathradas becomes CEO effective February 2, 2026.
Burkland keeps his $585,000 annual base salary, prorated for the time he remains CEO, and stays eligible for 2025 and 2026 bonus programs.
Burkland will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting; the board intends to appoint an independent chairman by that date.
Burkland will receive no new equity awards during his transition roles; existing RSUs and PRSUs continue to vest under their terms.
Acadia Healthcare said Christopher H. Hunter left his role as chief executive and the Board effective January 20, 2026, and that Debra K. Osteen, a former CEO from 2018 to 2022, has been appointed CEO and a Class I director. The company also reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance, leaving revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share outlook unchanged, and said the Board is conducting a search for a long-term successor.
Osteen's employment agreement sets a base salary of $1,061,000 and a target bonus of 125% of base salary.
Osteen received a stock option on 1,125,000 shares, with 750,000 shares in Tranche 1 vesting only if the 30-day VWAP reaches $25.00, $35.00 and $45.00.
2025 guidance reaffirmed: revenue of $3.28 billion to $3.30 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $601 million to $611 million, and adjusted EPS of $1.94 to $2.04.
Hunter is expected to enter a separation and release agreement; its material terms will be disclosed in a later Form 8-K, and no terms were given in this filing.
Dorman Products appointed Charles W. Rayfield as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Designate and Treasurer effective January 19, 2026, and he will become CFO after the company files its 2025 Form 10-K. David M. Hession, who previously announced his retirement, will remain CFO until that filing, then serve as Advisor to the President and CEO through March 5, 2027, with his base salary reduced to $50,000.
Rayfield's annualized base salary is $525,000, with a target annual bonus of 75% of base salary and a sign-on cash bonus of $350,000 payable in March 2026.
Rayfield's target equity award is $500,000, or $600,000 for the March 2026 annual grant cycle.
Hession's base salary will be adjusted to $50,000 effective at the Transition Date, and he will no longer be eligible for the annual cash bonus program.
Jeffrey L. Darby's role changes to Senior Vice President, Enterprise Sales, effective January 19, 2026.
Entegris said CFO Linda LaGorga will step down effective February 28, 2026, and serve as a Senior Advisor through May 15, 2026, under a separation agreement dated January 19, 2026. Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Michael Sauer will serve as interim CFO from March 1, 2026, and the company has begun a search for a permanent CFO. The company said the departure is not due to any disagreement over financial results or accounting, and it reaffirmed its fourth quarter 2025 guidance.
LaGorga ceases as CFO effective February 28, 2026; Senior Advisor through May 15, 2026
Michael Sauer becomes interim CFO effective March 1, 2026, while keeping his controller role
Sauer's base salary rises to $400,000; he receives $300,000 in retention restricted stock units vesting over two years
LaGorga's separation payment is $280,000, contingent on transition services; company reaffirmed Q4 2025 guidance
Otis Worldwide appointed Enrique Miñarro Viseras, previously its President of Otis EMEA, as Chief Operating Officer, effective January 16, 2026. The offer letter raises his base salary to $820,000 and his annual short-term incentive target to 120% of base salary, with an annual equity award target value of $3,500,000 beginning in fiscal 2026.
Appointed by the Board on January 13, 2026, effective January 16, 2026, after serving as President, Otis EMEA since October 2023
Base salary increased to $820,000; short-term incentive target set at 120% of base salary
Annual equity award target value of $3,500,000 under the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan, starting with fiscal year 2026
Meta Platforms named Dina Powell McCormick as its President and Vice Chairman, effective January 12, 2026. The filing sets her pay package, including a $1,000,000 base salary, a $2,000,000 sign-on bonus and a $60,000,000 initial equity grant in restricted stock units, a senior-level hire that shareholders may watch closely.
Role: President and Vice Chairman, effective January 12, 2026
Pay: $1,000,000 annual base salary, $2,000,000 one-time sign-on bonus, and a 200% bonus target
Equity: RSU grant with an initial value of $60,000,000, vesting quarterly over four years starting May 15, 2026
Prior roles include 16 years at Goldman Sachs and Deputy National Security Advisor from 2017 to 2018; she was a Meta board member from April 2025 to December 2025
Walmart named David Guggina, currently EVP and Chief eCommerce Officer for Walmart U.S., as President and CEO of Walmart U.S., and Chris Nicholas, currently CEO of Sam's Club U.S., as CEO of Walmart International, both effective February 1, 2026. Latriece Watkins was named CEO of Sam's Club U.S., and Kathryn McLay, CEO of Walmart International, is departing, with her separation set for April 30, 2026. The changes follow John Furner's promotion to Walmart Inc. CEO, and the filing gives no direct financial impact for shareholders.
David Guggina becomes President and CEO of Walmart U.S. effective February 1, 2026, with an annualized base salary of $975,000 and fiscal 2027 equity award of about $8,000,000.
Chris Nicholas becomes President and CEO of Walmart International effective February 1, 2026, succeeding Kathryn McLay, with a base salary of $1,000,000.
Kathryn McLay's last day in her role is January 31, 2026, and her employment ends April 30, 2026.
Latriece Watkins becomes President and CEO of Sam's Club U.S. effective February 1, 2026, with a base salary of $925,000.
STAAR Surgical's board elected Neal C. Bradsher as Board Chair effective January 15, 2026, and reconstituted its three standing committees. The filing states that Bradsher is Founder and President of Broadwood Capital, the general partner of Broadwood Partners, L.P., which the company describes as its largest stockholder. The board also created a Search Committee to guide decisions on company leadership, including a successor to the Chief Executive Officer, and an Insight and Engagement Committee.
Neal C. Bradsher elected Board Chair effective January 15, 2026; he is also chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee
Search Committee formed to address company leadership, including a CEO successor; Lilian Y. Zhou named chair
Company notified NASDAQ it regained compliance with Audit Committee director independence requirements; Zhou chairs the Audit Committee
Murphy USA's board committee approved a pay package for Mindy K. West, promoted to chief executive, effective January 1, 2026. The committee also approved one-time retention awards for four executives during the CEO transition. The filing discloses pay terms only and no financial results, but it sets new leadership compensation costs for shareholders to track.
West's package includes a $1,000,000 base salary, a target annual cash incentive of 150% of base salary, and a 2026 long-term award with a targeted grant value of $5,000,000.
Retention grants approved January 12, 2026: $1,000,000 target value for Chris A. Click and $500,000 each for Renee M. Bacon, Robert J. Chumley and Donald R. Smith, Jr.
The retention awards are time-based restricted stock units that cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, expected to be February 11, 2026.
Qnity Electronics said Chief Financial Officer Matthew Harbaugh resigned for health reasons, effective January 12, 2026, and Principal Accounting Officer and Controller Michael Goss became Interim CFO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. The company also reaffirmed its full year 2025 guidance of about $4.7 billion in Net Sales and about $1.4 billion in Adjusted Pro Forma Operating EBITDA, and said Harbaugh's departure was not related to its financial statements, financial reporting or internal controls.
Matthew Harbaugh resigned as CFO effective January 12, 2026, citing health reasons.
Michael Goss, 50, becomes Interim CFO; the company will conduct a search for a permanent CFO.
2025 guidance reaffirmed: Net Sales of about $4.7 billion and Adjusted Pro Forma Operating EBITDA of about $1.4 billion, as first given on November 6, 2025.
Fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings call scheduled for February 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET.
STAAR Surgical entered a cooperation agreement with Broadwood Partners, its largest stockholder, which owns 31% of common stock. Under the deal, the board expanded from six to seven, CEO Stephen Farrell and director Elizabeth Yeu resigned, and three Broadwood-linked nominees joined the board. The company also said it is no longer in compliance with Nasdaq's three-member audit committee rule and intends to use a cure period.
Farrell's CEO service ends January 31, 2026, or earlier if the board decides; he will serve as a consultant for one year at $45,000 per month
Farrell is eligible for 18 months of base salary and insurance premium reimbursement, subject to a general release
Yeu's resignation leaves the audit committee below the three-independent-director minimum; the company notified Nasdaq on January 14, 2026
Broadwood agreed not to request a special stockholder meeting until June 18, 2026
Genuine Parts Company said non-executive Chairman Paul D. Donahue will retire from the board at the end of his term at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting. The board has appointed CEO Will Stengel as chairman effective upon Donahue's retirement, so Stengel will hold the combined Chairman and CEO roles, which consolidates leadership at the top of the company.
Paul D. Donahue, non-executive Chairman, retires from the board at the end of his term at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting.
Will Stengel, President and CEO since June 2024, is appointed chairman effective upon Donahue's retirement.
Upon Donahue's retirement, Stengel will serve as both Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
The filing does not report any financial results or guidance changes.
Paramount Skydance appointed Dennis Cinelli as Chief Financial Officer effective January 15, 2026, replacing interim CFO Andrew Warren, who will continue as a strategic advisor. Cinelli resigned from the board and Audit Committee, and Andrew Campion joined the board effective January 13, 2026. The CFO role oversees global financial functions, including accounting, tax, and investor relations.
Cinelli starts as CFO on January 15, 2026; Warren ceases to be Interim CFO on that date.
Cinelli's letter agreement provides a base salary of no less than $2.625 million and a target bonus of $1.125 million.
Cinelli is granted 3,750,000 sign-on restricted stock units, vesting quarterly over five years and fully on a change in control.
Campion receives a pro-rated award of 17,433 restricted stock units upon joining the board.
Global Payments disclosed that Chief Accounting Officer David Sheffield will retire effective March 1, 2026, and that Chief Administrative Officer David Green resigned for good reason as of January 9, 2026. The company expects to name a successor Chief Accounting Officer before Sheffield's retirement date, and both departures are stated as not involving any disagreement with the company.
David Sheffield, EVP and Chief Accounting Officer, will retire effective March 1, 2026; he remains in role until then
David Green, Senior EVP and Chief Administrative Officer, resigned for good reason, effective as of January 9, 2026
Green will stay in a non-executive role briefly to help with the transition and receive payments under his employment agreement
The filing states neither departure stems from a disagreement on operations, policies, practices or accounting
Armstrong World Industries announced that President and CEO Victor Grizzle will become Executive Chair and Mark Hershey, its current Chief Operating Officer, will succeed him as President and CEO, both effective April 1, 2026. The filing also sets new pay terms for both executives, with Hershey's salary rising to $850,000 and Grizzle's falling to $700,000, which shareholders may follow in future proxy and filing disclosures.
Victor Grizzle moves from President and CEO to Executive Chair; Mark Hershey becomes President and CEO effective April 1, 2026
Hershey's annual salary rises to $850,000; Grizzle's falls to $700,000, both effective April 1, 2026
Roy Templin, current Board Chair, becomes lead independent director; expected to be reappointed Chair effective January 1, 2027
The Board expands to nine members with Hershey's addition; Hershey's initial term expires at the June 11, 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting
Provident Financial Services said Chief Financial Officer Thomas Lyons intends to resign, effective the earlier of June 30, 2026 or the appointment of a successor. The company says his retirement is not related to any disagreement over its operations, policies or practices, and it has started a nationwide search for a replacement, which matters to shareholders because it changes the leadership of the company's finance function.
Lyons will remain CFO until the earlier of June 30, 2026 or a successor's appointment, then serve as Special Advisor to the President and CEO until his last day of employment on January 31, 2027.
Under a Retirement Transition and Release Agreement dated January 13, 2026, post-transition base salary is an annualized $300,000, prorated, plus a pro-rated annual incentive bonus; payments are conditioned on a general release and continue
The company has engaged an executive search firm for a nationwide search, and President and CEO Anthony Labozzetta praised Lyons' leadership.
IDEXX Laboratories said Michael (Mike) Erickson, PhD, will become President and Chief Executive Officer on May 12, 2026, replacing Jonathan (Jay) Mazelsky, who will become Executive Chair of the Board. Mazelsky plans to retire from the company and the Board immediately after the annual shareholder meeting in May 2027, and Erickson will join the Board as a Class II Director.
Erickson, 52, has worked at IDEXX since 2011 and currently serves as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Global Point of Care Diagnostics and Telemedicine.
Erickson's letter agreement sets an annualized base salary of $1,000,000 and a bonus target of 120% of base salary, with an expected 2026 long-term equity award of not less than $7.8 million.
Mazelsky's letter agreement sets a base salary of $1,150,000 as Executive Chair, with an expected 2026 time-vesting restricted stock unit grant of not less than $8.275 million.
Lawrence D. Kingsley, the current independent Non-Executive Chair, will serve as independent Lead Director from the transition date.
Regions Financial said Chief Financial Officer David Turner will retire effective March 31, 2026, and Anil Chadha, currently Controller and head of Corporate Finance, will succeed him as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. A CFO change is a significant leadership transition, and the filing says the two will work together through March to ensure a smooth handoff, while Chadha's compensation terms have not yet been disclosed.
David J. Turner, Jr. retires as CFO effective March 31, 2026, after about 40 years in auditing and finance, including 20 years at the bank
Anil D. Chadha, 47, becomes CFO upon Turner's retirement; he has been Controller since December 2021 and head of Corporate Finance since December 2023
Regions says material compensation terms for both executives will be disclosed once approved
Flanigan's Enterprises announced a broad leadership reshuffle, with James G. Flanigan II stepping down as President and Chairman, and Jeffrey D. Kastner stepping down as CFO to become Chairman and Chief Legal Officer. Allison Govoni becomes CFO and Peter Bruce becomes COO, both internal promotions, which shareholders may view as a significant change in top management.
James G. Flanigan II resigned as President and Chairman effective January 8, 2026, and remains CEO and a Board member
Jeffrey D. Kastner resigned as CFO effective January 8, 2026, and was named Chief Legal Officer and Chairman of the Board
Christopher O'Neil was named President effective January 8, 2026, with an annual base salary of $464,000
Allison Govoni named CFO effective January 8, 2026, at $222,000 annual base salary; Peter Bruce named COO at $272,000
Henry Schein appointed Frederick M. Lowery, currently Executive Vice President and President of Laboratory Products and BioProduction at Thermo Fisher Scientific, as chief executive officer effective March 2, 2026, and expanded its board from 14 to 15 members to seat him. Current CEO Stanley M. Bergman will remain CEO until Lowery starts, then become Chairman of the Board. The filing also amends the company's bylaws to remove the requirement that the board appoint a President.
Lowery's employment agreement sets a base salary of $1,250,000 and a target annual bonus of no less than 150% of base salary for 2026.
Lowery will receive a 2026 equity award with a target grant date fair value of $10,000,000, plus a $2,500,000 sign-on equity award vesting over three years.
Bergman continues as CEO until Lowery begins work, then becomes Chairman of the Board.
The board amended the bylaws effective January 10, 2026, to allow a CEO who is not also President or Chairman.
Duolingo said Gillian Munson, a board member since 2019 and chair of its Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, will become chief financial officer effective February 23, 2026, succeeding Matthew Skaruppa, who will move to an advisory role through November 20, 2026. The company also gave preliminary fourth-quarter 2025 metrics, showing DAU growth of approximately 30% year over year and bookings at or slightly above the high end of its guidance range of $329.5 million to $335.5 million.
Gillian Munson becomes CFO effective February 23, 2026, replacing Matthew Skaruppa, who served nearly six years in the role
Munson's base salary is $800,000 and her start-date RSU grant is valued at $14 million, per the filing
Preliminary Q4 2025 DAU growth of approximately 30% year over year
Preliminary Q4 2025 bookings at or slightly above the high end of the $329.5 million to $335.5 million guidance range; the figures remain subject to closing and review procedures
Thermo Fisher said Chief Operating Officer Michel Lagarde and Executive Vice President Frederick M. Lowery will leave the company to pursue other opportunities, with departures on March 31, 2026 and February 28, 2026. Effective March 1, 2026, Marc N. Casper becomes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Gianluca Pettiti moves up to President and Chief Operating Officer, a leadership reshuffle that changes who runs the company day to day.
Michel Lagarde, EVP and COO since 2021, departs March 31, 2026
Frederick M. Lowery, EVP since 2024, departs February 28, 2026
Effective March 1, 2026: Marc N. Casper becomes Chairman and CEO
Gianluca Pettiti promoted to President and COO; Michael Shafer takes an expanded role reporting to the CEO
Wynn Resorts said Craig Fullalove, currently CFO and Chief Administrative Officer of Wynn Macau, will become its Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2026. Julie Cameron-Doe, the current CFO, will retire from the CFO role effective March 31, 2026, and from the company as an officer effective June 1, 2026. The filing describes the change as a leadership transition and sets out Fullalove's pay and separation terms.
Craig Fullalove's employment agreement, dated January 8, 2026, runs three years from April 1, 2026, with a base salary of not less than $800,000.
Target annual bonus is 200% of base salary, and the annual restricted stock grant has a target value of 135% of base salary.
Without cause, or for material breach or good reason after a change of control, Fullalove would receive base salary for the rest of the term (at least 12 months), projected bonuses, and accrued vacation pay.
Cameron-Doe will enter a consulting agreement to help transfer her duties to her successor.
KKR & Co. Inc. announced on January 8, 2026 that Chief Operating Officer Ryan Stork is stepping down, effective immediately. The filing does not state a successor, the reason for the departure, or any financial impact, so shareholders have limited detail on how the change will affect operations.
Ryan Stork is stepping down as Chief Operating Officer of KKR & Co. Inc.
The departure was announced on January 8, 2026 and is effective immediately.
The filing does not name a replacement or give a reason for the departure.
Charles River Laboratories announced that Chairman and CEO James Foster will step down, and Chief Operating Officer Birgit Girshick will become CEO, both effective May 5, 2026. Foster will remain a non-executive director, and Lead Independent Director Martin Mackay is expected to become Board Chair on the same date.
Birgit Girshick, current COO, to become CEO effective May 5, 2026, and to join the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Base salary set at $1,200,000 effective February 1, 2026; initial equity grant with target value of $9,000,000
Severance if terminated without cause or for good reason before first anniversary of a change in control: three times salary plus target bonus
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