815 material Form 8-K filings that 659 companies we cover made with the SEC in March 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).
Coty's Board appointed five new independent directors on March 18, 2026, and expanded its size to 10 members as part of a Board refreshment. Three directors resigned effective immediately, Robert Singer will leave on June 30, 2026, and Gordon von Bretten stepped down from the Board while staying in his executive role. For shareholders, the filing changes the Board's makeup and committee leadership but does not report any financial results or guidance.
Five new independent directors appointed effective March 18, 2026: Carsten Fischer, Robert Kunze-Concewitz, Alia Gogi, Maria Carla Liuni and Stephanie Plaines
Carsten Fischer named Lead Independent Director; Stephanie Plaines chairs the Audit and Finance Committee; Robert Kunze-Concewitz chairs the Remuneration Committee
Beatrice Ballini, Isabelle Parize and Anna Adeola Makanju resigned effective immediately; Robert Singer resigns effective June 30, 2026
Alarm.com said Jeff Bedell, its President of Venture Businesses and Corporate Strategy, will temporarily relinquish those duties effective March 12, 2026, citing a personal family issue. He remains a full-time employee and will serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. The filing describes a temporary, administrative change in responsibilities and does not name a replacement or report any financial effect.
Effective March 12, 2026, Jeff Bedell temporarily relinquishes his duties as President, Venture Businesses and Corporate Strategy
The change is due to a personal family issue that requires substantial focus, according to the filing
Bedell remains a full-time employee and will serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Executive Officer
The filing does not name a successor or give a return date
AeroVironment's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Brad Truesdell, notified the company on March 12, 2026, that he intends to retire once a successor is appointed. He will remain in the role as principal operating officer until the successor is in place and duties are transferred, and the company is searching for a new principal operating officer. The filing does not report any financial results, so the change affects shareholders through leadership continuity in operations.
Brad Truesdell, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, notified the company of his retirement intention on March 12, 2026.
Retirement takes effect upon appointment of a successor; he continues as principal operating officer until then.
The company is currently searching for a new principal operating officer.
After leaving, Truesdell is expected to serve as a consultant to help with transition services.
Eagle Bancorp approved 2026 Continuity Awards for its senior management team other than CEO Susan Riel, who has announced plans to retire while the company searches for a successor. The awards combine cash payments and restricted stock units meant to retain key leaders and support a stable transition.
Lump-sum cash payments on March 27, 2026: $425,000 to Eric R. Newell, $325,000 to Evelyn K. Lee, and $425,000 to Ryan A. Riel
Cash awards must be repaid if the recipient resigns voluntarily (other than for good reason) or is terminated for cause before June 30, 2027
Each of Newell, Lee, and Riel received 4,086 RSUs granted March 16, 2026, valued at about $100,000, vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date
Upwork said its GM, Marketplace David T. Bottoms is leaving the company, with his employment continuing through April 3, 2026. Under a separation agreement dated March 17, 2026, he will receive a lump sum equal to twelve months' base salary and COBRA premium reimbursement, subject to a release of claims, and his equity awards will keep vesting through his last day.
David T. Bottoms, GM, Marketplace, agreed to resign on March 12, 2026; last day of employment is April 3, 2026.
Separation terms include a lump sum of twelve months' base salary plus COBRA premium reimbursement for up to twelve months, subject to a release of claims.
Effective April 4, 2026, Anthony Kappus, GM & Chief Operating Officer, will lead Marketplace teams other than engineering.
Andrew Rabinovich, Chief Technology Officer & Head of AI/ML, will lead Marketplace engineering.
Pattern Group director Daniel Gay resigned from the board effective immediately on March 16, 2026, citing personal reasons and no disagreements with the company. The board reduced its authorized seats from seven to six and appointed John Bailey to the Audit Committee.
Daniel Gay notified the company on March 12, 2026 that he would not stand for reelection, then resigned on March 16, 2026, including all committee seats.
The filing says the resignation was for personal reasons and not due to disagreements over operations, policies or practices.
The board reduced its authorized number of directors from seven to six.
NOV Inc. appointed Sanjay K. Chowbey, President and CEO of Kennametal Inc., as a director effective March 17, 2026, expanding the board to nine members, eight of them independent. He will also serve on the Audit Committee. The filing describes a routine board addition with no financial results or guidance attached.
Sanjay K. Chowbey, age 58, appointed to the board on March 17, 2026, with a term expiring at the next annual meeting
He will serve on the Audit Committee and receive the company's standard non-employee director compensation
Board now has nine directors, eight of whom are independent
Chowbey is President and CEO of Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) and also serves on that company's board
McCormick said its Vice President & Controller, Gregory P. Repas, will retire effective July 1, 2026, and will step down as principal accounting officer on April 1, 2026. Julie Giese, currently Vice President and Assistant Corporate Controller, will take over both roles on April 1, 2026, with a $400,000 base salary. The change is an orderly succession in the finance function and does not involve an executive officer role.
Gregory P. Repas gave notice on March 12, 2026 of his intention to retire, effective July 1, 2026.
Julie Giese, age 46, was appointed Vice President & Controller and principal accounting officer on March 16, 2026, effective April 1, 2026.
Giese joined McCormick in August 2024 and previously was Director of Accounting for Pepco Holdings LLC from April 2016 through August 2024.
Giese's annual base salary is $400,000; the positions are not executive officer roles.
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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.