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).
Expeditors International disclosed an employment agreement with Roberto A. Martinez, its President, Global Products, effective June 1, 2025, which the company entered into on May 23, 2025. The filing sets his annual base salary at $100,000, subject to Board or Compensation Committee review, and includes severance terms and a six-month non-compete. The agreement is an administrative compensation disclosure and does not report a change in company financial results.
Annual base salary of $100,000, with eligibility for incentive compensation
Agreement entered into May 23, 2025, effective June 1, 2025
Severance available on termination without cause, subject to a release of claims or resignation
Includes a six-month non-compete and 12-month non-solicitation provision
Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (DMA) said independent trustee Paul Kazarian voluntarily stepped down from its Board of Trustees, effective February 12, 2026. The filing does not describe reasons for the resignation, and the fund says it will announce any updates on board composition as appropriate.
Paul Kazarian, an independent trustee, voluntarily resigned from the Board of Trustees
Resignation effective February 12, 2026; announced February 19, 2026
The fund will announce any updates regarding Board composition as appropriate
ManpowerGroup entered into new letter agreements dated February 13, 2026 with Jonas Prising, Becky Frankiewicz, Jack McGinnis and Michelle S. Nettles covering severance, other post-employment benefits and restrictive covenants. The new agreements replace similar prior agreements and are in substantially the same form apart from their term. The filing contains no new financial figures, so the change is administrative and shareholders are not directly affected by a stated amount.
Letter agreements dated February 13, 2026 with four executives: Jonas Prising, Becky Frankiewicz, Jack McGinnis and Michelle S. Nettles
Agreements replace prior similar agreements and are in substantially the same form, aside from the new term
New agreements expire on the earlier of two years after a change of control or February 28, 2029 if no change of control occurs before then
NNN REIT announced that Chair Steven D. Cosler retired from its Board effective February 18, 2026, and that independent director Edward J. Fritsch will succeed him as Chair. The change is a board leadership transition with no financial results or guidance included in the filing.
Steven D. Cosler retired from the Board effective February 18, 2026; he had served on the Board since August 2016 and as Chair since May 2021.
Edward J. Fritsch, a director since February 2012, becomes Chair upon Mr. Cosler's retirement.
Mr. Fritsch is a former President and CEO of Highwoods Properties, Inc. (retired 2019).
National Bank Holdings disclosed that Chris Randall, a former named executive officer, took a new role as EVP, SBA Delivery effective February 13, 2026, and resigned from the boards of NBH Bank and Bank of Jackson Hole Trust. The change is tied to integration following the January 7, 2026 closing of the Vista Bancshares acquisition, and the company says it is part of organizational enhancements.
Chris Randall moved to EVP, SBA Delivery effective February 13, 2026, from EVP, Head of Commercial, Specialty & Business Banking
Transition Agreement sets a $250,000 annual base salary and a 30% target cash incentive
He receives a one-time restricted stock award with a grant date fair value of $25,000, and a change of control agreement was terminated
Viper Energy named Will Krueger, previously Vice President – Legal, as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective February 18, 2026. Matt Zmigrosky, who held the Viper general counsel and secretary roles, stepped down from them to make way for the promotion. The change is an internal leadership update that does not alter Viper's financial results or reported figures.
Will Krueger promoted to Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective February 18, 2026
Krueger remains an employee of Diamondback E&P LLC and continues to serve Viper under the Services and Secondment Agreement dated November 2, 2023
Krueger will report to Matt Zmigrosky, Diamondback's Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Secretary
Zmigrosky stepped down as Viper's Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary to facilitate the promotion
Meritage Homes director Dennis V. Arriola notified the company on February 17, 2026 that he will step down effective March 31, 2026, and the filing states the resignation did not result from any disagreement with the company. The board also decided to reduce its size from 12 to 11 directors, effective upon his resignation.
Dennis V. Arriola's board resignation takes effect March 31, 2026.
Notice of the resignation was given to the company on February 17, 2026.
The filing says the resignation did not result from any disagreements with the company.
Board size falls from 12 to 11 directors under the amended and restated bylaws.
Balchem Corporation said its Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, William A. Backus, is retiring on March 31, 2026. The Board elected Erin L. Gilson, currently Senior Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting, to succeed him effective April 1, 2026. The filing says there are no material changes to Ms. Gilson's compensatory arrangement, so the change is an internal succession and does not alter the company's financial figures.
William A. Backus, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, retires March 31, 2026, as previously announced on March 3, 2025
Board elected Erin L. Gilson on February 12, 2026, as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective April 1, 2026
Ms. Gilson joined Balchem in February 2016 and currently serves as Senior Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting
No material changes to Ms. Gilson's compensatory arrangement as a result of this election
On February 14, 2026, Synopsys increased its board from eleven to twelve directors and appointed Peter A. Shimer, a former senior executive at Deloitte, as a director and Audit Committee member. The board also decided not to renominate directors Luis Borgen and Dr. Ajei Gopal, who will remain on the board through the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The filing contains no financial results or guidance.
Board size increased from eleven to twelve directors; Shimer appointed effective immediately and will serve on the Audit Committee
Shimer receives a $140,000 annual cash retainer, a $350,000 initial restricted stock award vesting over three years, and a prorated interim restricted stock award based on a $200,000 annual award
Luis Borgen and Dr. Ajei Gopal will not be renominated and will serve through the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
WD-40 Company said its board appointed Ken Plunk as a director effective February 18, 2026, increasing the board from nine to 10 members. Plunk will serve on the Audit and Finance Committees, and his director pay includes a fully vested restricted stock unit award valued at about $125,000 at grant. The filing does not include financial results, so the change is mainly a governance update for shareholders.
Ken Plunk appointed director effective February 18, 2026, and joins the Audit and Finance Committees
Board size increased from 9 to 10 directors effective February 18, 2026
RSU award covering 515 shares, valued at about $125,000 at the February 18, 2026 grant date, plus $75,000 in cash base compensation through the 2026 annual meeting
Plunk was chief financial officer of J&J Snack Foods Corp. from September 2020 to December 2024
Sprouts Farmers Market said Scott Neal, its chief merchandising officer, is retiring effective immediately, and Don Clark has been appointed to succeed him in the role. The company also created a new chief customer officer position, filled by Amanda Rassi, which reflects a change in how the company organizes its leadership team.
J. Scott Neal advised the company on February 16, 2026 of his intent to retire, effective immediately, and will advise through March 2026
Don Clark was appointed chief merchandising officer on February 16, 2026, with over 25 years of CPG and retail merchandising experience
Clark will report to Nick Konat, president and chief operating officer, and oversee perishable, non-perishable and merchandise operations
Amanda Rassi was appointed to the new chief customer officer role, also reporting to Konat, overseeing marketing, loyalty, eCommerce and consumer insights
Paycom's Board appointed Shane Hadlock as President on February 18, 2026, with a title of President and Chief Client Officer, and he will perform the functions of the company's sole principal operating officer. The Board also approved amended and restated bylaws that let the Board or the CEO assign the president's duties, and that broaden the definition of "Principal Competitor" used in advance notice provisions.
Shane Hadlock appointed President on February 18, 2026; his annual base salary was increased to $700,000
Randy Peck, Chief Operating Officer, will report to Hadlock; Chad Richison remains CEO and Chairman
Amended and Restated Bylaws, approved February 18, 2026, change how the president's duties are assigned and define "Principal Competitor" by Board determination (Exhibit 3.1)
YETI Holdings announced that Scott Bomar, previously Senior Vice President of Finance at The Home Depot, will become Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective February 23, 2026, and will also serve as principal accounting officer. Current CFO Michael McMullen's role ends on the same date; he will serve as a consultant until May 31, 2026, and the filing discloses no financial results.
Scott Bomar's annual base salary is $725,000, with a 2026 short-term incentive target of 100% of base and a long-term incentive target of 250% of base.
Bomar receives a $500,000 sign-on bonus, sign-on RSUs valued at $2,500,000 (time-based) and $1,000,000 (performance-based), and a $100,000 relocation bonus.
Michael McMullen, who was informed on February 13, 2026 that his role would end, will receive Senior Leadership Severance Benefits Plan benefits and consulting fees of $10,000 per month, $30,000 in total, through May 31, 2026.
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Briefs marked “Written later” were written in November 2026 for filings that were by then more than three weeks old, so months before mid-October 2026 hold a selection: every material 8-K of the past year for the 100 largest companies we cover and the last 15 important 8-Ks of every other one. Briefs the number check holds back are not shown or counted. Also: the last 45 days, briefs by company, A–Z and the live SEC filings wire.