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).
Effective March 27, 2026, Shannon Ghia resigned as a director and as president and CEO of the trust's sponsor, iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC. Jay Jacobs, a BlackRock managing director, was appointed to the sponsor's board and as its president and CEO the same day. The filing says Ghia's resignation was not the result of any dispute with the sponsor or the trust over operations, policies or practices.
Jay Jacobs appointed to sponsor's board and as President and CEO on March 27, 2026
Jacobs has been U.S. Head of Equity ETFs at BlackRock since April 7, 2025
Shannon Ghia resigned as director and President and CEO of the sponsor, effective March 27, 2026
Filing states Ghia's resignation was not due to any disagreement over the trust's operations, policies or practices
The sponsor of iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF appointed Jay Jacobs, a BlackRock Managing Director, as director and President and Chief Executive Officer on March 27, 2026. Shannon Ghia resigned from those roles on the same date and the filing states the resignation was not due to any dispute with the Sponsor or the Trust. The change concerns who leads the entity that sponsors the Trust, so it is a leadership change at the sponsor level.
Jay Jacobs appointed to the Sponsor's Board of Directors and as President and CEO on March 27, 2026
Jacobs is a Managing Director of BlackRock, Inc. and has been U.S. Head of Equity ETFs since April 7, 2025
Shannon Ghia resigned as a Director and as President and CEO of the Sponsor, effective March 27, 2026
Filing states Ghia's resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Sponsor or the Trust
On March 27, 2026, Jay Jacobs was appointed to the board and as President and Chief Executive Officer of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, the sponsor of the iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG). The same day, Shannon Ghia resigned from both roles, and the filing says the resignation was not due to any dispute with the sponsor or the trust over its operations, policies or practices. The change is at the sponsor level and the filing describes no change to the trust itself.
Jay Jacobs appointed to the sponsor's board and as President and CEO on March 27, 2026.
Jacobs is a BlackRock Managing Director and has been U.S. Head of Equity ETFs since April 7, 2025.
Shannon Ghia resigned as a sponsor director and as President and CEO effective March 27, 2026.
The filing states Ghia's resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement on trust matters.
The sponsor of iShares Silver Trust (SLV) named Jay Jacobs as its President and CEO and to its board on March 27, 2026, after Shannon Ghia resigned from both roles effective the same day. The filing says Ghia's resignation was not due to any dispute with the sponsor or the Trust over its operations, policies or practices. This is a leadership change at the entity that manages the Trust.
Jay Jacobs appointed to the board and as President and CEO of iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC on March 27, 2026.
Jacobs is a Managing Director at BlackRock and has been U.S. Head of Equity ETFs since April 7, 2025.
Shannon Ghia resigned as a sponsor director and as President and CEO effective March 27, 2026, with no dispute disclosed.
The sponsor of iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) appointed Jay Jacobs as its director and president and chief executive officer on March 27, 2026, and Shannon Ghia resigned from those roles that day. Ms. Ghia's resignation was not tied to any dispute with the sponsor or the trust over operations, policies or practices. The filing does not describe any change to the trust's holdings or fees.
Jay Jacobs appointed to the sponsor's board and as President and CEO effective March 27, 2026
Jacobs is a BlackRock Managing Director and has been U.S. Head of Equity ETFs since April 7, 2025
Shannon Ghia resigned as sponsor director and President and CEO effective March 27, 2026, with no disagreement disclosed
The sponsor of iShares Gold Trust, iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, appointed Jay Jacobs as its director and President and Chief Executive Officer on March 27, 2026, and Shannon Ghia resigned from both roles that day. Ghia's resignation was not tied to any dispute with the sponsor or the Trust over its operations, policies or practices, according to the filing.
Jay Jacobs appointed to the sponsor's board and named President and CEO effective March 27, 2026
Jacobs is a BlackRock Managing Director and has been U.S. Head of Equity ETFs since April 7, 2025
Shannon Ghia resigned as director and President and CEO of the sponsor, effective March 27, 2026
Filing states the resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the sponsor or the Trust
Effective March 27, 2026, Jay Jacobs was appointed to the board and as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Trust's sponsor, iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, while Shannon Ghia resigned from both roles. The filing states Ghia's resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement with the sponsor or the Trust over operations, policies or practices. The change affects who leads the sponsor that manages the ETF.
Jay Jacobs appointed to the sponsor's board and as President and CEO on March 27, 2026
Jacobs is a Managing Director of BlackRock and has been U.S. Head of Equity ETFs since April 7, 2025
Shannon Ghia resigned as sponsor director and as President and CEO effective March 27, 2026
Filing states Ghia's resignation was not related to any dispute or disagreement on Trust matters
Goosehead Insurance named Martin Ellis Thornthwaite as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective March 30, 2026. The company also said John O'Connor is leaving effective immediately, and his separation terms will be disclosed when finalized. The filing gives no financial figures, so the effect on shareholders depends on the terms of the departure and on how the new legal leadership operates.
Martin Ellis Thornthwaite becomes General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective March 30, 2026.
He most recently served as Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at RealPage, Inc.
John O'Connor is leaving the company effective immediately; his separation terms will be disclosed when finalized.
Trustmark Corporation said Thomas C. Owens will become Chief Operating Officer of Trustmark Bank and Joseph E. Bond will succeed him as Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Bank Chief Financial Officer, all effective May 1, 2026. The changes are executive leadership transitions at the finance and operations level, and the filing gives no financial results or guidance tied to them.
Thomas C. Owens, 62, appointed Chief Operating Officer of Trustmark Bank effective May 1, 2026, with a $550,000 salary and a $150,000 one-time restricted stock unit award.
Joseph E. Bond, 63, appointed Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer of Trustmark and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Bank, effective May 1, 2026, with a $457,000 salary and a $200,000 one-time restricted stoc
Bond's bonus target is 60% of salary and Owens' is 70%; Trustmark will enter a change in control agreement with Bond effective May 1, 2026.
SiriusPoint Ltd. appointed Sabra R. Purtill to its Board of Directors effective March 25, 2026, and the Board confirmed that Franklin (Tad) Montross IV and Peter W. H. Tan will not stand for reelection at the 2026 annual general meeting. The filing says Ms. Purtill has been named to the Audit Committee and Risk & Capital Management Committee and that the Board considers her an independent director and an audit committee financial expert.
Sabra R. Purtill, 63, appointed to the Board effective March 25, 2026, as a Class I director with 40 years of insurance and financial services experience.
Ms. Purtill joins the Audit Committee and Risk & Capital Management Committee.
Franklin (Tad) Montross IV, Risk & Capital Management Committee Chair, and Peter W. H. Tan will leave the Board and their committee roles immediately after the annual general meeting on May 20, 2026.
The filing states the two departures are not the result of any disagreement with the Company.
HealthEquity appointed William Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health, to its board effective March 26, 2026, expanding the board from nine to ten members. The filing also discloses that Sanford Health is a customer, with $123,923 in revenue to HealthEquity in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, and expected revenue above $120,000 in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.
Gassen joins the board effective March 26, 2026, and will serve on the Audit and Risk Committee and the Talent, Compensation and Culture Committee.
The board expanded to ten members from nine; the company says eight of the ten directors are independent.
HealthEquity received $123,923 from Sanford Health in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, and expects more than $120,000 in the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.
Incyte director Susanne Schaffert notified the company on March 26, 2026 that she is resigning from its Board of Directors, effective April 15, 2026. The filing states the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices.
Susanne Schaffert notified Incyte on March 26, 2026 of her board resignation.
Resignation takes effect April 15, 2026.
Dr. Schaffert had served on the board since 2022.
The filing states no disagreement with the company led to the resignation.
Rocket Lab amended the employment agreement of Chairman and CEO Sir Peter Beck, who voluntarily agreed to reduce his base salary to $1.00 or the New Zealand statutory minimum and waived any annual bonus entitlement. He also cancelled all unvested RSUs, covering 392,155 shares of common stock, and the company said the freed-up compensation will be redirected to company priorities and R&D.
Base salary reduced to $1.00 or the New Zealand statutory minimum, per the Beck Agreement Amendment dated March 30, 2026
Beck waived any expectation of or entitlement to an annual bonus or Target Annual Bonus amount
Unvested RSUs representing 392,155 shares of common stock voluntarily forfeited and cancelled under an RSU cancellation agreement
Filing says the capital previously allocated for this compensation will be redirected toward Company priorities and strategic R&D initiatives
Entergy said its Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Reginald T. Jackson, plans to retire on May 31, 2026, as part of a planned leadership transition. Patrick J. Stack, currently Corporate Controller of Entergy Services, LLC, will take over the role on June 1, 2026, with a base salary of $356,000 and a cash bonus target of 45% of base salary.
Reginald T. Jackson intends to retire as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at close of business on May 31, 2026
Patrick J. Stack, age 53, to be appointed to the role effective June 1, 2026
Stack has been Corporate Controller of Entergy Services, LLC since March 2022
Stack's base salary is $356,000, with an annual bonus target of 45% of base salary
Tenet Healthcare appointed J. Michael Grooms, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Lifepoint Health, as Senior Vice President and Controller effective April 6, 2026, and as Principal Accounting Officer effective May 1, 2026. The change replaces R. Scott Ramsey, whose retirement date was moved from March 31 to April 30, 2026; he will stay on part-time through March 31, 2028 for transition support.
J. Michael Grooms, age 48, joins as Senior Vice President and Controller effective April 6, 2026
Grooms succeeds R. Scott Ramsey as Principal Accounting Officer effective May 1, 2026
Grooms's offer includes a $475,000 base salary, a 60% target cash bonus, a $250,000 cash sign-on bonus and a $500,000 initial RSU grant
Ramsey's retirement is now effective April 30, 2026, and he remains employed part-time through March 31, 2028
Champions Oncology board accepted the resignation of director Dr. Philip Breitfeld on March 24, 2026, and appointed Dr. Brian Alexander to fill the vacancy. The company said the resignation was not due to any disagreement over its operations, policies, or practices.
Board accepted Dr. Philip Breitfeld's resignation as a director on March 24, 2026
Dr. Brian Alexander appointed director to fill the resulting vacancy
Alexander is CEO of Valo Health and CEO-Partner at Flagship Pioneering, both since November 2024
Filing states no related party transactions reportable under Item 404(a) for Alexander
Commerce Bancshares said Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Paul A. Steiner decided to resign to pursue other opportunities, and that the decision does not stem from any disagreement with the company on finances, accounting, operations, policies or practices. Steven A. Brandjord, currently Assistant Controller and Director of Tax, is named successor effective May 2026, and Steiner stays through July 7, 2026 for an orderly transition.
Paul A. Steiner notified the company of his resignation on March 24, 2026
Steiner remains with the company through July 7, 2026 to support the transition
Steven A. Brandjord joined the company in 2014 and will become Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer in May 2026, subject to Board appointment
Brandjord is being granted approximately 2,100 restricted stock units vesting over 4 years
Flowers Foods said its chief growth officer, Terry Thomas, will leave the company effective April 24, 2026, and the role will be dissolved. Thomas is expected to receive severance of 18 months of base salary plus 12 months of COBRA or other medical coverage, in exchange for a release of claims. Chief brand officer Mark Courtney will now report directly to CEO Ryals McMullian and take on retail customer sales, innovation and revenue management.
Terry Thomas, chief growth officer, departs effective April 24, 2026; the role is dissolved
Expected severance: 18 months of base salary and 12 months of COBRA or other medical coverage
Mark Courtney, chief brand officer with the company since 2020, will report directly to CEO Ryals McMullian
Neogen Corporation disclosed that Amy Rocklin, its Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, will leave the company effective March 31, 2026. The filing does not state a reason for the departure or name a successor.
Amy Rocklin, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, departs effective March 31, 2026
Announcement made March 30, 2026
Filing does not name a replacement or give a reason for the departure
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