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).
Rayonier closed its merger with PotlatchDeltic on January 30, 2026, converting each PotlatchDeltic share into 1.8185 Rayonier common shares and $0.61 in cash. The Rayonier board was reconstituted to ten directors, and the combined company will keep the Rayonier name and trade under RYN starting February 2, 2026.
Each PotlatchDeltic common share converted into 1.8185 Rayonier common shares plus $0.61 in cash
Rayonier issued approximately 140.9 million common shares in connection with the merger
Eric J. Cremers, former PotlatchDeltic CEO, became Executive Chairman for a two-year term; Scott R. Jones became Lead Independent Director
Mark D. McHugh will serve as President and CEO for a four-year term, with an annual base salary of $950,000
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.
SM Energy completed its all-stock merger with Civitas Resources on January 30, 2026, and the combined company will keep the SM ticker. The company also amended its credit agreement, raising lender commitments and the borrowing base and extending the facility's maturity, and it assumed Civitas's senior notes, which now add to its debt.
Both companies' stockholders approved the merger on January 27, 2026; Beth McDonald became CEO and the board grew to 11 members.
Revolving commitments rose from $2.0 billion to $2.5 billion, the borrowing base rose from $3.0 billion to $5.0 billion, and maturity was extended to January 30, 2031.
The company assumed five series of Civitas senior notes, with coupons from 5.000% to 9.625% and maturities from 2026 to 2033.
The company said it expects $200 million to $300 million in annual synergies and at least $1.0 billion in divestitures over the next year.
Illumina completed its acquisition of SomaLogic and related aptamer-based and functional proteomics assets from Standard BioTools on January 30, 2026, paying $350 million in cash at closing, subject to customary adjustments. The deal adds up to $75 million in potential milestone payments and royalties tied to product and service revenue, and Illumina said it funded the purchase with cash on hand. The filing does not give financial results for the acquired business, which Illumina said it will discuss on its February 5, 2026 earnings call.
Purchase price of $350 million in cash at closing, subject to customary adjustments
Up to $75 million in potential milestone payments to Standard BioTools, plus royalty streams
Transaction completed January 30, 2026; agreement dated June 22, 2025
Illumina will discuss the financial implications on its February 5, 2026 earnings call
On January 23, 2026, Lake Superior Acquisition Corp. entered into a definitive Business Combination Agreement with Openmarkets Group Pty Ltd (OMG), an Australian company, and its seller, BMYG OMG Pty Ltd. The seller would contribute OMG's shares for approximately 30,000,000 Purchaser Shares, with up to 70,000,000 additional shares payable on milestones, which would add substantial new shares for existing holders. Completion depends on Lake Superior shareholder approval, regulatory clearances, and other conditions, and the deal may be terminated if it is not completed by December 31, 2026.
Seller to receive approximately 30,000,000 Purchaser Shares for OMG, each with a deemed value of $10.00, subject to adjustment for net indebtedness, working capital and indemnification.
Up to 70,000,000 additional Purchaser Shares may be issued on milestones: 30,000,000 tied to Australian regulatory approvals and up to 40,000,000 tied to client assets as of December 31, 2028, with performance shares capped at $400,000,000
Closing requires approval by Lake Superior shareholders and governmental and antitrust clearances; either side may terminate if the deal is not completed by December 31, 2026.
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.
Gentherm entered definitive agreements on January 29, 2026, to combine with Modine's Performance Technologies business through a Reverse Morris Trust transaction. After the spin-off and merger, Gentherm's existing shareholders would own about 60.0% of the combined company and former SpinCo shareholders about 40.0%, on a fully diluted basis. The deal requires Gentherm shareholder approval and other conditions, so shareholders will have to weigh the terms once the filing is complete.
Modine will spin off its Performance Technologies business as SpinCo, which will then merge with a Gentherm subsidiary.
Gentherm shareholders would own about 60.0% and former SpinCo shareholders about 40.0% of Gentherm common stock, on a fully diluted basis.
SpinCo will pay Modine $210 million in cash before the distribution, subject to adjustment.
Closing requires Gentherm shareholder approval and a 364-day bridge loan facility is expected to be replaced with permanent financing.
Kadant Inc. has agreed to buy voestalpine BÖHLER Profil, an Austrian maker of tailor-made special profiles and industrial knives, for approximately 157.0 million Euros in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending certain Austrian regulatory approvals, and will be financed primarily through borrowings under Kadant's revolving credit facility, according to the press release. The target reported revenue of 51.5 million Euros for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
Purchase price is approximately 157.0 million Euros in cash, subject to customary adjustments
Expected closing in the first quarter of 2026; no financing condition in the agreement
Target had about 150 employees and revenue of 51.5 million Euros for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
Conference call and webcast on February 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
On January 27, 2026, Prosperity Bancshares agreed to merge with Stellar Bancorp, with Stellar shareholders receiving 0.3803 Prosperity shares plus $11.36 in cash for each Stellar share. The Stellar board unanimously approved the deal, and directors holding about 8.8% of Stellar's shares have agreed to vote in favor, but the merger requires Stellar shareholder approval, regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions before closing.
Each Stellar common share converts into 0.3803 Prosperity common shares plus $11.36 in cash, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares.
Stellar Bank will merge into Prosperity Bank, and two Stellar or Stellar Bank directors will join the Prosperity board and the Prosperity Bank board.
Stellar will pay Prosperity a $78 million termination fee under certain circumstances.
Closing requires Stellar shareholder approval and approval or waiver from the Federal Reserve, FDIC and Texas Department of Banking, among other conditions.
Antero Resources completed a $750 million offering of 5.400% senior notes due 2036, with interest paid each February 1 and August 1. The company plans to use the proceeds, along with a Term Loan A, to fund its pending acquisition of HG Energy II Production Holdings, LLC, and the notes must be redeemed at 101% of principal if that deal does not close by the specified outside date.
$750 million aggregate principal of 5.400% senior notes due 2036, issued under a January 28, 2026 indenture with Computershare Trust Company, N.A. as trustee
Proceeds, plus a Term Loan A, are intended to fund the HG Acquisition, which is expected to close in the first half of 2026
Notes must be redeemed at 101% of principal plus accrued interest if the HG Acquisition does not close by the Special Mandatory Redemption Outside Date, which is no earlier than June 2, 2026
The Utica Disposition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026 and is expected to fund the remainder of the acquisition costs
MSCI and its subsidiary MSCI Limited amended their index license agreements with BlackRock Fund Advisors for exchange-traded funds, extending the term to March 31, 2035, with auto-renewals of three years thereafter unless notice is given. The amendment revises license fees for certain funds starting January 1, 2026, with further changes effective January 1, 2027, and the filing says it does not otherwise make material changes to the existing fee structure.
Amendment dated January 27, 2026 extends the Existing ETF Agreements to March 31, 2035
After 2035, each agreement auto-renews for successive three-year periods unless either party gives written notice of termination before the term ends
License fees for certain funds change starting January 1, 2026, with additional changes effective January 1, 2027, based on each fund's expense ratio and assets under management
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.
Hecla Mining agreed to sell its Hecla Quebec subsidiary, which owns the Casa Berardi operation and a portfolio of exploration properties in Quebec, to Orezone Gold for up to $593 million in total consideration. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to conditions, and Hecla says the cash proceeds will go toward debt reduction as it focuses on its silver assets.
Cash consideration of $160 million due at closing, plus about 65.7 million Orezone common shares currently valued at about $112 million
Deferred cash of $80 million ($30 million at 18 months, $50 million at 30 months) and contingent consideration of up to $241 million
Expected closing in the first quarter of 2026, subject to conditions being satisfied
Vistra Operations, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vistra Corp., completed a $2.250 billion private offering of senior secured notes on January 22, 2026, and received about $2.225 billion in net proceeds. The company plans to use the proceeds, together with cash on hand, partly to fund its previously announced acquisition of Cogentrix Energy, with the rest for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment. The offering adds debt to Vistra's balance sheet, but the filing does not report earnings or guidance changes.
Offering totaled $2.250 billion: $1.0 billion of 4.700% notes due January 31, 2031, and $1.250 billion of 5.350% notes due January 31, 2036
Net proceeds were about $2.225 billion after fees, expenses and original issue discount
Proceeds are earmarked partly for the Cogentrix Energy acquisition and partly for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment
Notes are secured by a first-priority interest in collateral shared with Credit Agreement lenders and are released if the company earns investment grade ratings from two of three agencies
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.
Bristow Group issued $500 million of 6.750% senior secured notes due 2033 and extended its asset-based revolving credit facility to January 26, 2031. Proceeds were used to fund the satisfaction and discharge of its 6.875% notes due 2028, which had about $397 million outstanding, and the remaining proceeds are for general corporate purposes.
$500 million of 6.750% senior secured notes due February 1, 2033, secured by helicopters and substantially all other company and guarantor assets
ABL facility maturity extended to January 26, 2031, with total commitments reduced from $85 million to $70 million and an option to increase to $105 million
About $397 million of 6.875% notes due 2028 were discharged, with liens released and redemption set for March 1, 2026
FG Imperii Acquisition Corp. (FGII), a blank check company, completed its initial public offering on January 20, 2026, with underwriters later exercising part of their over-allotment option. Total proceeds of $227,362,500 from the IPO and private placement securities were placed in a U.S.-based trust account, and an audited balance sheet as of January 20, 2026 was filed as Exhibit 99.1.
IPO of 20,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit closed January 20, 2026; over-allotment of 2,750,000 units closed January 23, 2026
Each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant exercisable at $11.50 per share
Trust account holds $200,000,000 at January 20, 2026, with total proceeds of $227,362,500 including $7,962,500 of deferred underwriter discount
Company has 24 months from the IPO closing to complete a business combination
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
BioMarin estimated unaudited 2025 total revenues of about $3.2 billion and cash, equivalents and investments of about $2.1 billion as of December 31, 2025, ahead of full results due in February 2026. It also announced plans for an $850 million senior unsecured notes offering and a new $2 billion senior secured term loan B, which it says will help fund its pending acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics, adding substantial new debt for shareholders to weigh.
Preliminary 2025 total revenues of about $3.2 billion, including about $920 million from VOXZOGO sales (unaudited)
Cash, cash equivalents and investments of about $2.1 billion as of December 31, 2025 (unaudited)
Planned $850 million senior unsecured notes due 2034 in a private placement; gross proceeds to be held in escrow pending the Amicus acquisition
Amicus holders to receive $14.50 per share in cash; aggregate transaction value of about $5,235.0 million; notes must be redeemed if the deal is not completed by December 19, 2026
Indivior, which the filing identifies as Indivior Pharmaceuticals, Inc., completed its change of domicile to the United States after the close of trading on January 23, 2026, making Indivior U.S. a Delaware company and the parent of Indivior PLC. The filing also covers an amendment to a note purchase agreement, new indemnification agreements, a 2026 equity plan, and officer and director details, which show how the company is governed after the change. Shareholders receive one share of Indivior U.S. common stock for each Indivior PLC ordinary share they held.
The scheme of arrangement became effective after the close of trading on January 23, 2026, and each Indivior PLC ordinary share was cancelled in exchange for one share of Indivior U.S. common stock, par value $0.001.
A First Amendment to the Note Purchase Agreement, dated January 21, 2026 and effective January 26, 2026, moves financial reporting to Indivior U.S. from Indivior U.K.
The Indivior U.S. 2026 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan reserves 17,500,000 shares, and non-employee director pay is capped at $1,000,000 per fiscal year.
Joe Ciaffoni is listed as Chief Executive Officer and Ryan Preblick as Chief Financial 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.
Eaton said it intends to separate its Vehicle and eMobility segments, together called the Mobility Group, into an independent, publicly traded company. The spin-off is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027, subject to approvals and an effective Form 10 registration statement, and is planned to be tax-free to Eaton shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The filing does not disclose Mobility revenue, earnings or a valuation, so the financial effect on shareholders cannot yet be measured.
Eaton intends to separate its Vehicle and eMobility segments (Mobility Group) into an independent, publicly traded company.
Completion is expected by the end of the first quarter of 2027, subject to Board approval and effectiveness of a Form 10 registration statement.
The planned separation is expected to be tax-free to Eaton shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Eaton will report fourth quarter 2025 earnings on February 3, 2026, with a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET that day.
Leidos agreed on January 23, 2026 to buy ENTRUST Solutions Group, an engineering and design firm serving utilities, for a base price of $2.4 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The company expects the deal to close in the second quarter of 2026 and says it will be immediately accretive to revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin, and accretive to non-GAAP diluted EPS in 2027.
Base purchase price of $2.4 billion in cash, adjusted for ENTRUST's cash, debt, transaction expenses and net working capital
Financing includes a $1.4 billion 364-day bridge facility from Citigroup, with the company also citing $500 million of cash on hand and $500 million of commercial paper in its investor presentation
Closing expected in Q2 2026, subject to HSR antitrust waiting period and other conditions; either party may terminate if the deal is not closed by August 14, 2026
Investor presentation shows pro forma gross leverage of 2.6x at close
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
International Paper completed the sale of its Global Cellulose Fibers business to funds affiliated with American Industrial Partners on January 23, 2026, for $1.5 billion, which includes preferred stock of the buyer's parent with an aggregate initial liquidation preference of $190 million. The filing says the sale covers the company's entire GCF business and was made under a securities purchase agreement dated August 20, 2025.
Purchase price of $1.5 billion, including preferred stock with an aggregate initial liquidation preference of $190 million
Sale agreement dated August 20, 2025, as amended; closing completed January 23, 2026
The business sold generated approximately $2.3 billion in revenue in 2024, excluding closed mills
GCF has 3,300 employees globally and nine manufacturing facilities
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.
Capital One Financial Corporation signed a merger agreement on January 22, 2026 to acquire Brex Inc., a business payments and spend management software company, for $5.15 billion in aggregate consideration. The deal is paid with about $2.75 billion in cash and about 10.6 million shares of Capital One common stock, and it is expected to close in the middle of calendar 2026 subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The filing does not state the expected effect on Capital One's earnings or share count beyond the shares to be issued.
Total consideration is $5.15 billion, subject to adjustments in the Merger Agreement.
Consideration includes about $2.75 billion in cash and about 10.6 million shares of Capital One common stock.
Closing is expected in the middle of calendar year 2026, subject to customary conditions and required regulatory approvals.
Brex founder and CEO Pedro Franceschi will continue to lead Brex as part of Capital One.
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.
Assured Guaranty's UK subsidiary closed its purchase of Warwick Company (UK) Limited on January 21, 2026, for approximately $158 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. The Bermuda-based reinsurer, renamed Assured Life Reinsurance Ltd., gives the company an entry into the annuity reinsurance market. The filing does not report financial results of the acquired business, so its effect on earnings is not quantified.
Purchase price of approximately $158 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments; part held by an escrow agent pending a final book value based on the December 31, 2025 balance sheet
Acquired Warwick Re Limited, a Bermuda Class E life reinsurer, and renamed it Assured Life Reinsurance Ltd.
Dan Bevill named President of Assured Life Re, which plans to reinsure fixed-term and pension risk transfer annuities
Boyd Gaming entered an amended and restated credit agreement on January 21, 2026, replacing its March 2, 2022 credit agreement. The new facilities provide a $1,450.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility and a $1,200.0 million senior secured term A loan delayed draw facility, with proceeds used to refinance the prior agreement and pay transaction costs.
Revolving credit facility of $1,450.0 million and term A loan delayed draw facility of $1,200.0 million, both maturing on the fifth anniversary of the closing date
Proceeds used to refinance all outstanding obligations under the Prior Credit Agreement and to fund transaction costs
Term A Loans available to be drawn until July 1, 2027; borrowing availability reduced by the greater of prior Term A Loans and $400.0 million on February 1, 2026
Interest rates range from SOFR plus 1.25% to 2.25%, with covenants including minimum interest coverage and maximum net leverage ratios
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.
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality agreed on January 21, 2026 to sell its Flyover flying theater attractions business to Flyover Attractions B.V. for $78.4 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. Closing depends on customary conditions, including required regulatory approvals, and either party may terminate if closing has not occurred by May 21, 2026.
Purchase price is $78.4 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments for debt, cash, working capital and certain unpaid expenses
Company would receive a $10.0 million termination fee from the Buyer if the Buyer fails to close in specified circumstances
Outside termination date is May 21, 2026; the Buyer has obtained a representations and warranties insurance policy
Full Purchase Agreement will be filed as an exhibit to the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025
Infinite Eagle Acquisition Corp. closed its initial public offering of 30,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, for gross proceeds of $300,000,000, on January 20, 2026. Of the total, $300,000,000 including the $3,000,000 from a private placement was placed in a trust account, and funds will generally stay in trust until a business combination, redemption, or a shareholder-approved charter change. The company is a blank check company with no identified target, so shareholders' capital is held in trust pending a future combination.
30,000,000 units sold at $10.00 per unit for gross proceeds of $300,000,000; underwriters have a 45-day option for up to 4,500,000 additional units
$297,000,000 of IPO proceeds, including $10,500,000 of deferred underwriting discount, plus $3,000,000 from 350,000 private placement shares at $10.00 per share, was placed in trust at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
The company has 24 months from the IPO closing to complete an initial business combination, or 30 months if a letter of intent or agreement is signed within 24 months
Jason Park, Matt Shenkman, Dr. Prineha Narang, Richard D. Bronson and Simon Watson were appointed to the board on January 15, 2026, and each received membership interests in the sponsor representing 25,000 Class B ordinary shares
Verizon said on January 20, 2026 that it completed its previously announced acquisition of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. under a merger agreement dated September 4, 2024. Frontier became a wholly owned Verizon subsidiary, and each outstanding Frontier share was converted into the right to receive $38.50 in cash. For Verizon shareholders, the filing confirms closing of a large deal but does not disclose its financial terms beyond the per-share price paid to Frontier holders.
Acquisition completed January 20, 2026 under a merger agreement dated September 4, 2024
Frontier common stock converted into the right to receive $38.50 per share in cash
Frontier survives the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon
Shares owned by Verizon, Frontier or Merger Sub were cancelled for no consideration
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