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).
On January 7, 2026, Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals agreed to sell $625 million of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2032, upsized from $500 million, and 3,100,776 common shares at $64.50 per share. Underwriters exercised their over-allotment options in full on January 8, 2026. The filing says the offerings add shares and potential conversion shares, which could dilute existing shareholders, and that proceeds are for general corporate purposes and may partly prepay its Sixth Street credit facility.
Convertible notes: $625 million principal, 0.00% interest, maturing January 15, 2032; initial conversion price about $87.07 per share, a premium of about 35.0% to the $64.50 stock offering price.
Common stock: 3,100,776 shares at $64.50 each, plus a 456,116-share option exercised in full on January 8, 2026.
Expected net proceeds with options: about $681.3 million from the notes and $216.6 million from the stock; closings expected January 12, 2026 (notes) and January 9, 2026 (stock).
About $42.8 million of note proceeds will fund capped call transactions; the remainder is for general corporate purposes, and a portion may prepay Sixth Street Lending Partners loans.
The Trust said it plans to use a WHITE proxy card in connection with its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The filing does not give further details on the meeting date, agenda or the proxy contest, if any.
Trust plans to use a WHITE proxy card for its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders
Filing dated January 8, 2026, signed by John C. Ball, President and Treasurer
Information is furnished under Item 8.01 and not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act
Amphenol's board increased its size from eight to nine directors on January 8, 2026, and appointed Sanjiv Lamba to fill the new seat effective immediately. The Board has determined that Mr. Lamba is independent under NYSE listing standards, and he has not yet been assigned to any committee. The filing describes a board addition rather than a change in management or company results.
Sanjiv Lamba, 61, appointed to the board effective January 8, 2026, filling a newly created seat
Board determined Mr. Lamba is independent under NYSE listing standards; no committee assignments yet
Mr. Lamba is currently CEO of Linde plc (NASDAQ: LIN) and is named Chairman of Linde's board effective January 31, 2026
He receives non-employee director cash and equity compensation, including a prorated interim restricted share grant until the next annual meeting
Genelux Corporation agreed on January 8, 2026 to sell 6,666,667 new shares of common stock at $3.00 per share through an underwritten offering led by Lucid Capital Markets, expected to bring in about $20.0 million gross before underwriting discounts and expenses. The company says net proceeds will go to general corporate purposes, including research and development and clinical trial costs, and the new shares will dilute existing holders' ownership.
Offering of 6,666,667 shares at $3.00 per share, with gross proceeds of about $20.0 million before discounts and expenses
Underwriter has a 30-day option to buy up to 1,000,000 additional shares at the offering price
Closing is expected on or about January 9, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions
Proceeds are expected to fund general corporate purposes, including research and development and clinical trial expenses
CONMED announced that Chief Financial Officer Todd Garner is separating from the company, effective on the earlier of March 15, 2026 or the appointment of a new permanent CFO. The company has retained an executive search firm to find his successor, and the filing states the separation did not arise from any disagreement about operations, policies, financial results or accounting practices.
CFO Todd Garner's separation takes effect on the earlier of March 15, 2026 or the appointment of a new permanent CFO
Garner remains employed through November 2, 2026 under a Transition Letter Agreement dated January 6, 2026
During the consulting period he keeps his base salary and is eligible for a pro-rated 2026 bonus, but gets no annual equity award grant in Q1 2026
The company has retained an executive search firm to find a new CFO
Illumina said it appointed Eric D. Green, M.D., Ph.D., former director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, as Chief Medical Officer effective February 2, 2026. Chief Commercial Officer Everett Cunningham is resigning effective January 16, 2026, and CEO Jacob Thaysen will serve as interim chief commercial officer until a successor is named.
Eric D. Green, M.D., Ph.D., appointed Chief Medical Officer, effective February 2, 2026; reports to the CEO
Green served as NHGRI Director from 2009 to 2025 and spent more than three decades at the National Institutes of Health
Everett Cunningham resigns as Chief Commercial Officer effective January 16, 2026; he has been appointed CEO of a life science tools company
CEO Jacob Thaysen will act as interim chief commercial officer until a permanent successor is named
On January 7, 2026, V2X's board increased its size from 7 to 10 members and appointed Nicole B. Theophilus, Gerard A. Fasano and Ross S. Niebergall as directors, effective immediately. The new directors receive a $105,000 annual cash retainer and a $165,000 annual RSU award, prorated for the current compensation period, and Mr. Fasano joins the Audit Committee.
Board expanded from 7 to 10 members on January 7, 2026, with three new directors effective immediately
Annual director pay: $105,000 cash retainer and $165,000 in RSUs, prorated for the remainder of the current period
Mr. Fasano appointed to the Audit Committee; Ms. Theophilus to the Compensation and Human Capital Committee
Mr. Niebergall replaces Mr. Widman on the Nominating and Governance Committee
Navient said its CFO Joe Fisher is out and Steve Hauber, previously chief administrative officer, has taken the CFO role effective January 7, 2026, with Troy Standish adding technology and human resources to his duties. A new CFO role dedicated to subsidiary Earnest has been created and is being searched, which the company says reflects more independent operations for Navient and Earnest.
Joe Fisher leaves as EVP, CFO and principal accounting officer, effective January 6, 2026, and will depart during the first quarter
Steve Hauber's base salary rises to $525,000 effective January 17, 2026, with a target bonus of 125% of salary and equity grants of $637,500 in RSUs and $637,500 in PSUs
Troy Standish's base salary rises to $450,000 effective January 17, 2026, with a target bonus of 125% and equity grants of $450,000 in RSUs and $450,000 in PSUs
SilverBox Corp V's board appointed Matt Godden and David Rone as directors effective immediately on January 6, 2026, and placed them on the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees. The filing reports no financial results, and the appointments do not change the company's operations or financial position on their own.
Matt Godden, 44, is President and CEO of Centerline Logistics and was named Chairperson of the Compensation Committee.
David Rone, 63, is Managing Partner at Guggenheim Partners and was named Chairperson of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
Both directors signed indemnity agreements and a December 2, 2025 letter agreement tied to the company's initial public offering, including a 24-month deadline for an initial business combination.
ePlus inc. increased its Board of Directors from seven to eight members and appointed Michael J. Portegello, 61, to fill the new seat, effective January 6, 2026. He also joined the Audit and Compensation Committees, and the Board determined he is independent under Nasdaq rules.
Board size increased from seven to eight directors on January 6, 2026, with Portegello filling the vacancy.
Portegello, 61, is a former Ernst & Young Global Client Service Partner and a Certified Public Accountant.
He will serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees and receive director pay, including a pro-rata restricted stock grant under the 2024 Non-Employee Director Long-Term Incentive Plan.
Vita Coco's board increased its size from nine to ten directors and appointed Shelley Broader as a Class II director on January 7, 2026. The Board also appointed Charles van Es as Chief Commercial Officer, effective January 1, 2026, with no change to his compensation. The filing contains no financial results or guidance, so the changes are governance and management updates rather than a direct measure of business performance.
Shelley Broader appointed to the Board on January 7, 2026, filling a newly created seat, which expanded the Board from nine to ten directors
Charles van Es named Chief Commercial Officer effective January 1, 2026; he will lead global commercial strategy and market development while continuing to oversee the US market
Committee assignments for Ms. Broader have not been determined; the company will file an 8-K amendment once they are set
Williams Companies completed a registered offering of $2.75 billion in senior unsecured notes on January 8, 2026, comprising $500 million of additional 5.650% notes due 2033, $1.25 billion of 5.150% notes due 2036 and $1 billion of 5.950% notes due 2056. The filing describes standard indenture terms, including covenants limiting liens and asset sales and optional redemption rights, and does not report any effect on the company's earnings or guidance.
Total offering of $2.75 billion across three tranches, completed January 8, 2026.
New 2033 Notes of $500 million are an add-on to $750 million of 5.650% notes issued March 2, 2023, and trade interchangeably with them.
Interest on the 2033 Notes is paid March 15 and September 15, beginning March 15, 2026; interest on the 2036 and 2056 Notes begins September 15, 2026.
Notes were issued under a Form S-3 registration statement and a prospectus supplement dated January 5, 2026.
Alliant Energy's boards increased their size to 11 directors and appointed Manu Asthana, former president and CEO of PJM Interconnection, as a director effective February 23, 2026. He will join the Audit and Operations Committees and is slated for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners, which matters to shareholders as it adds grid and electricity-market experience and a new board seat.
Manu Asthana, 52, appointed to the boards of Alliant Energy, Interstate Power and Light, and Wisconsin Power and Light effective February 23, 2026
Previously President and CEO of PJM Interconnection from 2020 to 2025; PJM oversees a grid serving 67 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia
Will serve on the Audit Committee and Operations Committee; 2026 annual retainer for all Boards is $300,000
Littelfuse agreed on January 7, 2026 that Ryan K. Stafford, Executive Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, will separate from the company effective April 30, 2026. His severance includes a lump sum cash payment, accelerated vesting of 50% of restricted stock units granted January 23, 2025, and a prorated 2026 bonus. The filing does not give a successor or the dollar value of the severance.
Separation effective April 30, 2026, under a Letter Agreement dated January 7, 2026
Lump sum cash payment due on or before the 60th day after the Separation Date
Accelerated vesting of 50% of restricted stock units granted January 23, 2025
Prorated 2026 bonus under the Annual Incentive Plan and benefits continuation for limited periods
Acushnet Cayman, a subsidiary of Acushnet Holdings, signed a Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement on January 6, 2026 to form ACL FootJoy Pte. Ltd. with Myre Overseas Corp. The joint venture will source materials for and contract manufacturing of footwear in Vietnam, with Acushnet holding the sole right to purchase and distribute the output. The filing discloses no dollar amounts, so the financial effect on shareholders is not quantified.
Acushnet Cayman owns 40% and Myre Overseas Corp. owns 60% of ACL FootJoy Pte. Ltd.
Acushnet Cayman appoints three of up to six board directors and the board chair, who holds a casting vote
Acushnet Cayman and its designees have sole rights to buy, distribute and sell all products made at the Footwear Factories
Graphic Packaging said its General Counsel and Secretary, Lauren Tashma, is transitioning out of her role. She gave up the position effective January 6, 2026, and remains an employee through March 1, 2026, while the company expects to pay separation benefits under its Executive Severance Plan.
Lauren S. Tashma relinquished the General Counsel and Secretary role as of January 6, 2026.
She remains an employee through the end of the day on March 1, 2026, and keeps certain subsidiary officer or director roles.
The company expects her to receive separation benefits and to sign a release agreement and a transition services agreement.
Entergy Arkansas sold $500 million of 4.95% first mortgage bonds due 2036 and $500 million of 5.75% bonds due 2056, for $1 billion in total, with the sale closing on January 8, 2026. The bonds were issued under the company's effective automatic shelf registration statement. For shareholders, this is a routine debt financing and the filing does not state how the proceeds will be used.
Underwriting agreement dated January 5, 2026; sale of the bonds closed January 8, 2026
$500 million of 4.95% First Mortgage Bonds due January 15, 2036
$500 million of 5.75% First Mortgage Bonds due January 15, 2056
Walmart's Board appointed Shishir Mehrotra, CEO of Superhuman (formerly Grammarly), as a director effective January 8, 2026, and placed him on the Compensation and Management Development Committee and the Technology and eCommerce Committee. The filing describes a prorated share of non-management director pay for Mehrotra, with the appointment's direct financial effect on shareholders not quantified.
Mehrotra, age 46, joined the Board effective January 8, 2026, with no arrangement with others for his appointment disclosed.
He received a prorated portion of a $230,000 annual stock award on January 8, 2026.
He will receive a prorated portion of a $115,000 annual retainer, paid quarterly in arrears through the 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
Mehrotra previously served as CEO and co-founder of Coda and as YouTube's Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer.
Enpro director Ronald C. Keating told the company on January 6, 2026 that he will not seek reelection at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting. The filing states his decision did not result from any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies or practices, so it does not signal a dispute.
Director Ronald C. Keating informed Enpro on January 6, 2026 of his decision.
He will not stand for reelection at the company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.
The filing states the decision did not stem from any disagreement with the company.
Terreno Realty Corporation's subsidiary entered a Fourth Amendment to its senior credit agreement on January 7, 2026, adding a $200.0 million term loan due January 15, 2031. Proceeds were used to reduce borrowings under the $600.0 million revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes. The amendment also adds an accordion feature allowing the facility to grow by up to $1.0 billion, to a maximum of $2.0 billion, subject to lender approval.
New $200.0 million term loan matures January 15, 2031
Revolving credit facility of $600.0 million matures January 2029; two $100.0 million term loans mature in January 2027 and January 2028
Accordion feature allows aggregate facility size to rise to a maximum of $2.0 billion, subject to lender approval
Term loan interest margins range from 1.15% to 1.65% over SOFR, depending on leverage
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