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).
Ameris Bancorp said its Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, James A. LaHaise, will retire effective April 30, 2026, under a Retirement Agreement signed February 19, 2026. The filing says he will provide transition services for three months after retirement and that his SERP benefit depends on signing and not revoking an updated release.
James A. LaHaise, Chief Strategy Officer, retires effective April 30, 2026
Retirement Agreement and Release signed February 19, 2026; he will provide transition services for three months after the Retirement Date
Annual retirement benefit of $100,000 per year for ten years under the SERP, conditional on a valid updated release
Outstanding restricted share and performance unit awards retained or forfeited under the 2021 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan terms, without modification
On February 18, 2026, Fifth Third's Compensation Committee approved performance share unit (PSU) grants to several named executive officers to reward integration following the previously announced merger with Comerica. Chairman, CEO and President Timothy N. Spence's award has a grant date value of $5 million and requires him to hold vested shares, net of tax, until February 18, 2031. Payouts range from 0% to 125% based on an integration scorecard, so shareholders' exposure depends on how that scorecard is met.
Timothy N. Spence (Chairman, CEO and President) grant date value: $5,000,000, with shares held until February 18, 2031
James C. Leonard (EVP and COO) grant date value: $1,500,000
Bryan D. Preston (CFO), Robert P. Shaffer (Chief Risk Officer) and Jude A. Schramm (CIO) each receive $1,000,000
Performance period runs February 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; 50% vests on each of the first and second grant anniversaries
Art Technology Acquisition Corp. (ARTC) said Daniela B. Loftus joined its Board of Directors on February 18, 2026, and the Board determined she is independent under Nasdaq and SEC rules. She will serve as an independent director and, like other non-employee directors, was allocated 20,000 Class B ordinary shares by Art Technology Advisors, LLC.
Appointed to the Board on February 18, 2026 as an independent director
Background includes founding digital fashion ventures and a role as Chief Commercial Officer of Tribute Brand from September 2024 to September 2025
Allocated 20,000 Class B ordinary shares by Art Technology Advisors, LLC, in line with other non-employee directors
No family relationships or reportable related party transactions, per the filing
Boyd Gaming disclosed that Chief Administrative Officer Stephen Thompson intends to retire effective March 31, 2026, having announced the decision on February 19, 2026. The filing says he is leaving for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company, and it does not name a successor.
Stephen Thompson, Chief Administrative Officer since December 2023, announced his retirement on February 19, 2026.
Retirement is effective March 31, 2026.
The company states the departure is for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement.
Benchmark Electronics signed an employment agreement with David Moezidis, who will become President and Chief Executive Officer on March 31, 2026, and is expected to join the board as a director. The agreement sets a $900,000 base salary, equity awards and severance terms, which are detailed in the filing.
Effective date of employment as President and CEO is March 31, 2026; agreement dated February 19, 2026
Annual base salary of $900,000 with target cash bonus of 115% and maximum of 200% of base salary
Equity awards of $2,500,000 in February 2026 plus $1,500,000 on the effective date, split 50% restricted stock units and 50% performance stock units
Severance without cause or for good reason is two times the Total Cash Amount plus a pro rata bonus; three times within 24 months after a change in control
Dentsply Sirona's board increased its size from 11 to 13 seats and appointed James D. Forbes and Brian P. McKeon as directors, effective February 27, 2026. Director Willie A. Deese notified the board he will not seek reelection at the 2026 annual meeting, and the filing states this is not the result of any disagreement with the company. The changes are board governance updates with no financial figures disclosed.
Board size increased from 11 to 13 directors on February 23, 2026
James D. Forbes joins the Compensation & Human Capital Committee; Brian P. McKeon joins the Audit and Finance and Science and Technology committees
Willie A. Deese will not stand for reelection at the 2026 annual meeting, after about 15 years of service per the press release
Shake Shack's board designated Peter Herpich, its Corporate Controller, as interim principal financial officer on February 23, 2026, while the company searches for a new chief financial officer. The change follows the November 2025 resignation of CFO Katherine Fogertey, who will serve as a Senior Advisor until March 4, 2026. The filing is a leadership change in the finance function, and it does not report any change to financial results or guidance.
Peter Herpich, age 55, designated interim principal financial officer on February 23, 2026
Katherine Fogertey resigned as CFO in November 2025 and will serve as Senior Advisor until March 4, 2026
Company has commenced a search for a new Chief Financial Officer
Herpich joined Shake Shack in May 2023 and previously held controller roles at Casper Inc. and Barnes & Noble, Inc.
Disney terminated the employment of Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Kristina Schake without cause, effective March 19, 2026, according to the 8-K. The company's press release says her departure coincides with the end of Bob Iger's tenure as CEO, and that Josh D'Amaro is the selected next CEO. Shareholders should note that a successor has not yet been named.
Termination decided February 20, 2026; effective March 19, 2026 per the 8-K
Press release says Schake departs after March 18, 2026, as Bob Iger's CEO tenure ends
Separation benefits follow her previously disclosed employment agreement; successor to be announced at a later date
MetLife's Board increased its size from eleven to thirteen directors and elected Daniel S. Glaser and Michelle R. Seitz, both determined to be independent. The new directors receive the standard non-management director pay, which is a $355,000 annual retainer split between shares and cash.
Board expanded from eleven to thirteen directors on February 24, 2026, effective immediately
Glaser joins the Audit, Compensation, and Finance and Risk committees; Seitz joins the Compensation, Governance and Corporate Responsibility, and Investment committees
Standard non-management retainer is $355,000 per year: $205,000 in company stock and $150,000 in cash, with partial-year service pro-rated
Trex Company said CEO Bryan Fairbanks will resign as President, CEO and director effective April 28, 2026, and that Executive Vice President and COO Adam Zambanini will succeed him and join the Board that day. Fairbanks will stay on through April 27, 2026 to support the transition, then serve as a consultant. The filing reports no disagreement with the company as the reason for his departure.
Fairbanks resigns as President and CEO and as a director, effective April 28, 2026; the Board will remain at ten members.
Zambanini, 49, becomes CEO and a director; his salary rises to $900,000, and his target incentive awards increase to 110% of base salary (annual plan) and 450% (stock plan).
Fairbanks receives $16,666 per full month as a consultant during a consulting term ending April 30, 2027.
Trex announced fourth quarter and full year 2025 results in a separate release the same day, with a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET.
On February 19, 2026, Leggett & Platt's Human Resources and Compensation Committee approved 2026 pay terms for its named executive officers, including a raise in base salary for CEO Karl G. Glassman to $1,315,000 from $1,275,000. The filing also sets 2026 incentive target percentages, performance criteria for annual cash awards, and long-term equity award multiples, and it does not report a change in officers.
Glassman's annual base salary rises to $1,315,000 from $1,275,000; CFO Benjamin M. Burns's rises to $618,000 from $600,000.
The 2026 KOIP award is weighted 65% on EBITDA and 35% on Cash Flow for corporate participants, with EBITDA threshold of $300.00 million and target of $375.00 million.
The 2026 long-term incentive award is 60% performance stock units and 40% restricted stock units; Glassman's LTI multiple is 570%.
Chewy's board appointed Vice President of Finance Christopher S. Deppe as chief financial officer effective February 23, 2026, ending an interim arrangement in which Chief Accounting Officer William Billings served as principal financial officer during the CFO search. The company's February 24, 2026 press release also reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal year 2025 and stated its long-term margin target of 10% Adjusted EBITDA.
Deppe's offer letter sets an annual base salary of $450,000 and a 2026 target bonus equal to 100% of eligible earnings.
Deppe receives a one-time RSU equity grant valued at $8,781,141 as of the grant date, subject to Board approval after his start date.
Billings was removed as interim principal financial officer but remains Chief Accounting Officer; the filing says the removal was not due to any disagreement with the company.
Chewy reaffirmed guidance for fiscal year 2025 and stated it remains on track toward the 10% Adjusted EBITDA margin outlined at its Investor Day.
First Hawaiian, Inc. disclosed that Vice Chair of Wealth Management Alan H. Arizumi will retire from the company and First Hawaiian Bank. The 8-K gives a March 31, 2026 effective date, while the February 23, 2026 press release says April 3, 2026. Executive Vice President Michael Tottoff will take over the wealth management group, and the filing contains no financial results or guidance.
Alan H. Arizumi, Vice Chair of the Wealth Management Group, announced his retirement on February 20, 2026; the 8-K gives an effective date of March 31, 2026, while the press release says April 3, 2026.
Arizumi joined First Hawaiian Bank in 1983, served on the senior management committee since 2009, and has led the wealth management group since 2013.
Executive Vice President Michael Tottoff will assume responsibility for the wealth management group and join the senior management committee.
Atlantic Union Bankshares appointed Alexander D. Dodd, formerly a senior finance executive at TD Bank Group, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective April 13, 2026, succeeding Robert M. Gorman, who is retiring. Gorman will stay with the company through September 30, 2026 as an executive advisor and then serve as a non-employee consultant through September 30, 2027.
Alexander D. Dodd, 49, becomes CFO effective April 13, 2026, succeeding Robert M. Gorman
Dodd's employment agreement runs through December 31, 2027, with a base salary of $590,000 and a $500,000 sign-on cash bonus
Sign-on equity includes restricted stock with a market value of about $600,000 and performance stock units with a target value of about $300,000
Gorman remains employed through September 30, 2026, then serves as a consultant through September 30, 2027
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