1,673 material Form 8-K filings that 1,260 companies we cover made with the SEC in February 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).
Biogen said Chair Caroline Dorsa will not stand for re-election to the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and that her decision was not related to any disagreement with the Board or the Company. The Board also elected Dr. Maria C. Friere as Chair, effective after that meeting. The change in board leadership is a governance event that shareholders may want to note, but the filing contains no financial results.
Caroline Dorsa will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Filing states her decision was not related to any disagreement with the Board or the Company
Dr. Maria C. Friere elected Chair of the Board, effective after the Annual Meeting
Community Financial System, Inc. (CBU) elected Brenda M. Hall, a former Selective Insurance Chief Operating Officer of Standard Lines, as an independent director effective March 1, 2026. She also joins the board of its banking subsidiary, Community Bank, N.A., and will serve on the Risk Committee of both boards, with the board growing to 14 directors, 13 of them independent.
Brenda M. Hall is a former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Standard Lines at Selective Insurance Group, serving as COO from October 2019 until her retirement in January 2026
Board now has 14 directors, 13 of whom are independent
Ms. Hall will serve on the Risk Committee of the Company and Community Bank, N.A.
Ms. Hall will receive compensation consistent with other non-employee directors
Marzetti's board appointed Greg Hughes, president and CEO of Suntory Global Spirits, as a Class I director effective February 11, 2026. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share, unchanged from the prior quarter, and said the indicated annual payout for fiscal 2026 is $3.95 per share, up from $3.75 in fiscal 2025.
Greg Hughes appointed to the board effective February 11, 2026, to serve until the 2026 annual meeting; no committee assignments
Non-employee director pay: $75,000 annual retainer, plus restricted stock units with an approximate grant-date market value of $135,000 to be awarded later
Quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share payable March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 6, 2026
Filing says the dividend marks the 63rd consecutive year of increased regular cash dividends
AAR CORP. said its board appointed Dylan Wolin as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective February 23, 2026, succeeding Sarah Flanagan as interim CFO. Flanagan will return to her prior role as vice president, financial operations. The company also reaffirmed its guidance for the third fiscal quarter and full fiscal year issued January 6, 2026.
Wolin, 49, was president of Elgin, Trackless, and Vactor at Federal Signal Corporation from August 2024 to February 2026, and previously held finance and strategy roles at AAR from 2017 to 2024.
Compensation for fiscal 2026 includes a $500,000 annual base salary, pro-rated from the effective date, and a $300,000 sign-on bonus.
Wolin will receive restricted stock awards valued at $840,000 to replace equity forfeited at his prior employer, vesting over three years.
AAR reaffirmed its third fiscal quarter and full fiscal year guidance issued January 6, 2026.
Bio-Techne said Dr. Matt McManus is transitioning from his role as president of the Diagnostics and Spatial Biology segment, and Steve Crouse, currently senior vice president of the Analytical Solutions Division, will take over that role effective March 1, 2026. The filing also discloses Crouse's employment terms, including a $505,000 base salary and a 75% target cash bonus, and that the board terminated McManus's employment without cause on February 9, 2026. The change is a leadership transition at a segment level and does not include any reported financial results.
Steve Crouse appointed President, Diagnostics and Spatial Biology Segment, effective March 1, 2026
Crouse's employment agreement, dated February 10, 2026, sets a $505,000 annual base salary and a target annual cash bonus of 75% of base salary
Crouse's one-time equity awards include $85,000 at target in performance-based RSUs, plus stock options and time-vested RSUs with grant date values of approximately $42,500 each
Dr. Matt McManus's employment was terminated without cause by board approval on February 9, 2026; he is eligible for severance and will remain to support the transition
Morgan Stanley's Compensation Committee set Chairman and CEO Edward Pick's total 2025 compensation at $45 million, citing the firm's record 2025 results. The committee said 75% of his bonus is deferred over three years and subject to cancellation, and 100% of the deferred bonus is paid in performance-vested equity, tying his pay to shareholder interests.
2025 net revenues were a record $70.6 billion, up approximately 14% year over year, and EPS was a record $10.21
Net income applicable to Morgan Stanley was approximately $16.9 billion, and pre-tax profit was $22.0 billion, up approximately 25%
Total compensation for Pick is $45 million; 75% of his bonus is deferred over three years and subject to cancellation
Full compensation details will appear in the 2026 proxy statement, expected to be filed in April 2026
ServiceNow's board appointed Danielle Fontaine, previously its Assistant Controller, as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, effective February 17, 2026. Kevin McBride, the outgoing Chief Accounting Officer, was promoted to Executive Vice President, Accounting and Corporate Services. The change concerns a senior finance role, but the filing describes no change in company results or outlook.
Danielle Fontaine appointed Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, effective February 17, 2026
Fontaine receives a $420,000 annual base salary, a 40% target annual cash bonus, and a $1,250,000 RSU award vesting in equal quarterly installments over four years
Kevin McBride promoted to Executive Vice President, Accounting and Corporate Services
Prudential Financial filed an 8-K disclosing the terms of its 2026 executive compensation programs. The filing attaches the annual incentive payment criteria for executive officers and the form of terms for 2026 performance share and restricted stock unit awards under its 2026 Long-Term Incentive Program. The filing contains no financial results, and it does not disclose specific dollar amounts or individual payouts.
Annual incentive criteria apply to awards in 2026 in respect of 2025 performance (Exhibit 10.1).
Long-term awards to executive officers in 2026 consist of performance shares and restricted stock units under the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.2).
The filing was signed February 11, 2026 by Brian P. Spitser, Vice President and Assistant Secretary.
Blackstone Mortgage Trust said its board appointed Deputy Chief Financial Officer Marcin Urbaszek as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, effective at the close of business on February 11, 2026. Anthony F. Marone, Jr. resigned from the same roles on the same date, saying he is resigning to focus on his duties as Global Head of Blackstone Real Estate Finance and that the decision was not due to any disagreement with the company. The filing describes a change in the company's top finance role but does not provide any financial results or guidance.
Marcin Urbaszek appointed CFO, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, effective February 11, 2026; board approved on February 8, 2026
Urbaszek has been Deputy CFO since January 2, 2025 and previously was CFO of Granite Point Mortgage Trust
Anthony F. Marone, Jr. resigned as CFO, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary; he delivered his resignation on February 6, 2026
Target announced executive leadership changes under new CEO Michael Fiddelke, effective Feb. 15, 2026, including a new chief merchandising officer and chief operating officer. It also confirmed that fourth quarter 2025 sales and full-year GAAP and Adjusted EPS are expected to be in line with prior guidance. For shareholders, the changes reshape senior leadership, with the chief commercial officer departing and another chief merchandising officer retiring.
Cara Sylvester named chief merchandising officer, previously chief guest experience officer, effective Feb. 15, 2026
Lisa Roath named chief operating officer, previously chief merchandising officer of food, essentials and beauty
Rick Gomez, chief commercial officer, will depart; Jill Sando, chief merchandising officer for apparel and accessories, home and hardlines, will retire after 29 years
Target confirmed Q4 2025 sales and full-year GAAP and Adjusted EPS expected in line with prior guidance; external search underway for a chief guest experience and marketing officer
Southwest Gas Holdings said director Anne L. Mariucci will not stand for re-election and will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. She had served nearly 20 years on the Board, including as Chair of the Strategic Transactions Committee. The filing states there were no disagreements with the company that led to her decision.
Anne L. Mariucci notified the company on February 6, 2026 of her decision
Retirement takes effect at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
She served nearly 20 years on the Board and chaired the Strategic Transactions Committee
The company states there were no disagreements over operations, policies or practices
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