748 material Form 8-K filings that 602 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).
HF Sinclair disclosed the compensation package for Franklin Myers, 73, who serves as Acting CEO and President on a temporary basis, effective February 17, 2026. The package includes a monthly cash stipend, a one-time restricted stock unit (RSU) grant, and monthly RSU grants starting in April 2026, and the Board will review his pay at least quarterly while he serves.
Myers, 73, was appointed Acting CEO and President effective February 17, 2026.
Monthly cash stipend of $9,000 for qualifying business expenses, starting February 17, 2026.
One-time RSU grant with a grant-date value of about $105,000, plus monthly RSU grants of about $105,000 starting April 2026.
Myers will not receive pay for continued Board service while serving as Acting CEO; the Board will review his compensation at least quarterly.
State Street appointed C. Jack Read as Executive Vice President, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 10, 2026, succeeding Elizabeth M. Schaefer. His letter agreement sets a $450,000 annualized base salary, a target 2026 incentive award of $2,100,000, and one-time transition payments of $1,730,000 in deferred stock and $700,000 in cash to offset compensation he forfeits at MSCI. The filing does not report any change to financial results or guidance.
Appointment effective August 10, 2026, succeeding Elizabeth M. Schaefer; letter agreement dated March 27, 2026
Read most recently served as Managing Director, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at MSCI Inc. since August 2024
Annualized base salary of $450,000 with a target 2026 total incentive compensation award of $2,100,000
One-time transition payments of $1,730,000 in deferred stock and $700,000 in cash
Crown Holdings, Inc. said Dr. John M. Rost, its President of the Asia Pacific Division, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging, effective April 1, 2026. The new role adds the company's global Transit Packaging operations to his existing Asia Pacific responsibilities, and he will continue to report to Chairman, President and CEO Timothy J. Donahue.
Appointment announced in a press release dated March 26, 2026, effective April 1, 2026
Dr. Rost, age 56, has been President of the Asia Pacific region and is based in Singapore; the new role is Tampa, FL based
New role adds responsibility for the company's global Transit Packaging operations
Dr. Rost joined Crown in 1997 and previously served as Senior Vice President, Technology, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs
Toll Brothers said its board added Karl K. Mistry as a director on March 30, 2026, and he succeeded Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. as chief executive the same day under a previously announced succession plan. Yearley now serves as Executive Chairman, so the company's leadership transition is complete while he remains involved in the business.
Karl K. Mistry appointed director on March 30, 2026; board increased from 9 to 10 members
Mistry succeeded Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. as CEO effective March 30, 2026
Yearley assumes the role of Executive Chairman
Mistry is not expected to serve on any board committee
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
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 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
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.
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
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
Directors Robert Hartnett and Mary Egan told the board on March 24, 2026 that they will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and will serve until then. The filing says the decisions were not due to any disagreement with management or the board, or related to operations, policies, or practices. The board also voted to reduce its size from nine to seven members effective at the Annual Meeting.
Robert Hartnett and Mary Egan decided on March 24, 2026 not to stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Board size will decrease from nine members to seven effective at the Annual Meeting.
Mr. Lynch was nominated as a Class I director and will resign his Class III seat if elected.
The filing states the departures were not the result of any disagreement with management or the board.
Core & Main appointed M. Susan Hardwick, former CEO of American Water Works, as a director effective April 1, 2026, and placed her on the Talent and Compensation Committee. The company also said Executive Chair Stephen LeClair retired from that role, as a Class II director and as board chair, with James Castellano becoming board chair. The filing describes these as part of long-term succession planning and does not report any financial results.
M. Susan Hardwick appointed director effective April 1, 2026; term expires at the 2027 annual meeting
Stephen LeClair retired as Executive Chair, Class II director and Chair of the Board effective April 1, 2026
James Castellano became Chair of the Board; James Hope became Audit Committee Chair and Robert Buck joined the committee
Standard annual Board pay is $225,000, including $130,000 in restricted stock units and $95,000 in cash
Flagstar Bank said director Alessandro DiNello will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting, expected June 9, 2026, and will leave the board when his term ends there. Eli H. Miller was appointed to the board effective April 1, 2026, to fill the seat left by Brian Callanan's previously disclosed resignation, with a term running to the Annual Meeting. The change is a board turnover under an existing investor agreement and the filing does not report any disagreement with the bank.
Alessandro DiNello notified the bank on March 25, 2026 that he will not stand for re-election; his term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting, expected June 9, 2026
Eli H. Miller, a Senior Managing Director at Liberty Strategic Capital, was appointed to the board effective April 1, 2026
Miller was appointed under the March 7, 2024 investment agreement with funds managed by Liberty 77 Capital L.P.
Miller joins the Risk Assessment Committee and the Technology and Operations Committee; he will receive an annual cash retainer of $97,500 and an annual equity award of $130,000
Effective March 24, 2026, Camden Property Trust said Alexander J. Jessett became chief executive officer and joined the Board of Trust Managers, while Richard J. Campo became executive chairman. Laurie A. Baker was named president and chief operating officer, and Benjamin D. Fraker became executive vice president and chief financial officer. The filing reports no financial results; for shareholders, the news is a leadership overhaul at the top of the company, supported by a bylaw amendment adopted for the changes.
Alexander J. Jessett became CEO effective March 24, 2026 and was appointed to the board the same day.
Richard J. Campo became Executive Chairman of the Board of Trust Managers; Laurie A. Baker became President and COO; Benjamin D. Fraker became EVP-CFO.
Jessett's employment agreement, dated March 24, 2026, sets an annualized base salary of $775,000.
The company adopted the Second Amendment to its Sixth Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective March 24, 2026, in connection with the executive changes.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings signed a cooperation agreement with Elliott Investment Management on March 26, 2026. Five new directors join the board effective March 31, 2026, four current directors resign, and the board grows from 8 to 9 members. The company says the changes reflect board refreshment, and Elliott describes itself as NCLH's largest investor.
Stephen Pagliuca, Jonathan Cohen, Alex Cruz, Brian MacDonald and Kevin Lansberry join the board effective March 31, 2026
David M. Abrams, Harry C. Curtis, Stella David and Mary E. Landry resign from the board effective March 31, 2026
John W. Chidsey is appointed Chairman and Alex Cruz is named Lead Independent Director
The cooperation agreement's standstill and voting commitments run until the earlier of 30 days before the 2027 nomination deadline or February 11, 2027
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings disclosed the employment agreement and restricted share unit award for CEO John Chidsey, who was appointed on February 12, 2026. The agreements were signed on March 26, 2026, and set out his salary, bonus, severance and a front-loaded equity grant covering four years. The equity award is about 60% performance-based, so shareholders would see dilution and pay tied to total shareholder return only if targets are met.
Base salary of $1,715,000; fixed fiscal 2026 bonus of $2.9 million, below his target bonus
Inducement award of 2,139,892 target RSUs with an intended value of about $48 million
967,254 RSUs vest in four annual installments from March 1, 2026; 1,172,638 PSUs cliff vest after four years
PSUs vest at 0% below a 5% TSR CAGR, 100% at 10% and up to 200% at 20% or more
Franklin Wireless's board appointed Bill Bauer as Chief Operating Officer effective March 25, 2026. Bauer has been the company's General Counsel and Director of Strategic Planning since January 2020 and served as Interim CFO from September 2022 until January 1, 2025, so the move elevates an internal executive with existing ties to the company.
Bill Bauer appointed Chief Operating Officer, effective March 25, 2026
Bauer has served as General Counsel and Director of Strategic Planning since January 2020
Bauer served as Interim CFO from September 2022 until January 1, 2025
Filing reports over 15 years of finance and executive management experience and an MBA and JD
Bloom Energy said former Groq CEO and CFO Simon Edwards will become its Chief Financial Officer effective April 13, 2026. Maciej Kurzymski, the Acting Principal Financial Officer, will continue as Principal Accounting Officer. The filing sets out Edwards's pay package, including a $550,000 base salary, a 70% target bonus, and equity grants with target values of $1,590,000 each in RSUs and PSUs.
Simon Edwards becomes CFO effective April 13, 2026, succeeding Maciej Kurzymski as Acting Principal Financial Officer
Base salary of $550,000 with a target annual incentive bonus of 70% of base salary; 2026 bonus will be pro-rated
Equity grants of RSUs and PSUs, each with a target value of $1,590,000; PSUs can vest from 0% to 200% of target
Severance on a change in control includes a lump sum of 1.5 times base salary plus target bonus, and up to 18 months of COBRA premium reimbursement
Fox Factory expanded its board from eight to nine directors and appointed Douglas J. Grimm as a Class I director effective March 25, 2026, under a cooperation agreement with activist investor Engine Capital L.P. and its affiliates. Mr. Grimm will also serve on the Audit and Transformation Committees, and the board will nominate him for election at the 2026 annual meeting.
Douglas J. Grimm appointed to the board effective March 25, 2026; board increased by one to nine directors
Grimm's term expires at the 2026 annual meeting; the board will nominate him for a term ending at the 2029 annual meeting
Grimm joins the Audit Committee and Transformation Committee
Appointment follows the Cooperation Agreement with Engine Capital dated February 8, 2026
Macy's said directors Richard Clark, Douglas W. Sesler and Tracey Zhen will not stand for re-election at the May 15, 2026 annual meeting. The company said their decisions were not the result of any dispute with Macy's over its operations, policies or practices. The Board also approved reducing its size from 13 to ten members, effective at that meeting, which the company said aligns the board with its current strategic focus.
Richard Clark, Douglas W. Sesler and Tracey Zhen notified the Board on March 25, 2026 that they will not stand for re-election.
The 2026 Annual Meeting of shareholders is scheduled for May 15, 2026.
Board size will decrease from 13 to ten members effective as of the 2026 Annual Meeting.
The company said the departures were not due to any disagreement over Macy's operations, policies or practices.
Alan S. Armstrong, Executive Board Chair, resigned from Williams' Board effective the end of March 23, 2026, to accept appointment as a U.S. Senator for Oklahoma, and was sworn in March 24, 2026. The Board elected Stephen W. Bergstrom as Chairman and reduced its size from 12 to 11 directors, and the company modified Armstrong's 2024 and 2025 performance-based equity awards, with an estimated aggregate value of approximately $2.8 million.
Armstrong resigned from the Board effective end of day March 23, 2026; sworn in as U.S. Senator March 24, 2026
Stephen W. Bergstrom, Independent Lead Director, re-elected Board Chairman; Board size decreases from 12 to 11
Armstrong's retirement date accelerated to March 23, 2026, from July 1, 2026; estimated award value approximately $2.8 million at $73.60 stock price and target performance
Tetra Tech said it has appointed Eric W. Thornburg, former CEO of H20 America, to its Board of Directors effective March 30, 2026, bringing the board to eight members. He will serve on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The filing does not describe any change to Tetra Tech's financial results or guidance.
Appointment effective March 30, 2026; he serves until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is chosen.
Thornburg, 65, was CEO of H20 America (previously SJW Group) from 2017 to 2025 and Chair from 2018 to 2026.
Non-employee director pay includes a $110,000 annual retainer and a $175,000 grant-date fair value annual equity award, split 60% performance stock units and 40% restricted stock units.
Middlesex Water appointed Tatyana Kaplan as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective March 26, 2026, and Robert J. Capko stepped down as Principal Accounting Officer, remaining with the company as Corporate Controller. The filing also includes a change in control severance agreement with Ms. Kaplan, which pays benefits only if a change in control occurs and employment is then terminated. The changes affect the company's accounting leadership but the filing does not report any financial results.
Tatyana Kaplan appointed Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective March 26, 2026
Robert J. Capko departs as Principal Accounting Officer, effective March 26, 2026, and remains an employee as Corporate Controller
Ms. Kaplan's change in control agreement is dated March 26, 2026 and provides severance benefits only after a change in control, defined as acquisition of 20 percent or more of voting shares, among other events
Ms. Kaplan previously was Director of Accounting for Veolia North America's regulated utility business and is a Certified Public Accountant
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida increased its board from eleven to fourteen members on March 26, 2026, appointing Michael E. Griffin, Kathleen B. Kay and Randolph A. Moore, III, effective immediately. The company said the additions bring real estate, technology, information security and legal expertise and support succession planning. The filing also discloses that Mr. Moore's former law firm, Alston & Bird, LLP, received approximately $2,735,332 from Seacoast in 2025 for legal services.
Board size increased from eleven to fourteen; three directors appointed effective March 26, 2026
Mr. Griffin joins the audit committee; Ms. Kay joins the audit, compensation and governance, and information and technology committees
Seacoast paid Alston & Bird, LLP approximately $2,735,332 for legal services in 2025; Mr. Moore is a former senior partner at the firm
The three directors will stand for election as Class III directors at the 2026 annual meeting
Canterbury Park Holding Corp approved 2026 base salary increases for CEO Randall D. Sampson (3%) and CFO Randy J. Dehmer (2.5%), effective March 29, 2026. The board also set 2026 performance goals and bonus opportunities under its Annual Incentive Plan, tied to adjusted income from operations and revenue.
Sampson's base salary rises 3% to $347,606; Dehmer's rises 2.5% to $280,988, effective March 29, 2026.
Incentive payouts are weighted 70% to 2026 adjusted income from operations and 30% to 2026 consolidated revenue.
At target performance, Sampson's bonus opportunity is 45% of salary and Dehmer's is 35%.
Total payout under any incentive award is capped at 150% of target.
Incyte announced title changes for four executives effective March 25, 2026. Pablo Cagnoni became President and Global Head of Research and Development, replacing William Meury as President while Meury remains Chief Executive Officer and a board member. The company said there were no changes to compensation arrangements for the affected executives.
Pablo J. Cagnoni named President, Incyte and Global Head of Research and Development, replacing William J. Meury as President
William J. Meury remains Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors
Mohamed Issa's U.S. Oncology and U.S. Immunology businesses are being integrated into a single U.S. commercial organization
Matteo Trotta, Executive Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Dermatology, will leave Incyte following a transition period
IDEXX and Executive Vice President, Global Strategy and Commercial Nimrata Hunt agreed on March 24, 2026 that she will leave her role effective April 13, 2026, because her position is being eliminated. She will then provide advisory services until July 13, 2026, under a separation agreement that includes salary continuation and a two-year target bonus, and her unvested equity awards will be forfeited.
Separation Date April 13, 2026; advisory services continue until Final Employment Date July 13, 2026
Salary continuation for 104 weeks totaling $1,230,000, plus two years of target annual bonus totaling $984,000
Unvested stock option, RSU and PSU awards will be forfeited; a $50,000 COBRA lump sum and $10,000 transition benefit are also included
Flowserve said Lamar Duhon, President of its Flowserve Pumps Division, is leaving on April 10, 2026 to become CEO of a privately held company, and Matthew Klopfer will succeed him as division president effective April 11, 2026. The company also said Chief Accounting Officer Scott Vopni plans to retire June 30, 2026, and it has started a search for a permanent replacement. Leadership changes in a key division and in the accounting function are notable for shareholders, though the filing gives no financial results.
Lamar Duhon resigned as President of the Flowserve Pumps Division; his departure is effective April 10, 2026.
Matthew Klopfer, currently VP, Strategic Business Management for FPD, becomes division president effective April 11, 2026.
Klopfer previously led the Industrial Pumps Business Unit from August 2023 to February 2026.
Chief Accounting Officer Scott Vopni plans to retire June 30, 2026; CFO Amy Schwetz would serve as interim CAO if no successor is named by then.
Archrock's Chief Financial Officer, Douglas Aron, notified the company on March 25, 2026 that he intends to retire. He will stay in the role until a successor is named or December 31, 2026, whichever comes first, and the company has engaged an executive search firm. The transition agreement sets his pay and equity treatment through his retirement date.
Aron's base salary continues at an annual rate of $640,000 until the Retirement Date.
On retirement, he receives a pro-rated 2026 bonus at a target of 90% of eligible earnings.
Pro-rated vesting applies to restricted stock tranches and 2024-2026 performance awards scheduled to vest in January 2027; other unvested stock awards are forfeited.
CEO Brad Childers said Aron helped improve the company's balance sheet and profitability.
Six Flags Entertainment appointed Richard Haddrill as Executive Chair of its Board, effective immediately, on March 24, 2026, with the Board expanding to 11 members. Under a three-year employment agreement, he receives a $500,000 annual base salary and sign-on equity awards, and Marilyn Spiegel was named Lead Independent Director. The company says Haddrill will focus on improving profitability, but the filing contains no financial results or guidance.
Richard Haddrill appointed Executive Chair effective immediately; he will also serve as a Class II director until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Employment agreement covers three years with a $500,000 annual base salary
Sign-on grants include 217,797 restricted stock awards and 373,367 performance stock units
Marilyn Spiegel named Lead Independent Director; Board to expand to 11 members, reverting to 10 after Jennifer Mason leaves at the 2026 annual meeting
On March 25, 2026, PayPal's board appointed Alyssa H. Henry, former Chief Executive Officer of Block Inc., as a director, increasing the board from 11 to 12 seats. Director Gail J. McGovern, who informed the company on March 20, 2026 that she will not stand for re-election, leaves the board when her term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting, and the board will return to 11 directors at that point.
Henry's appointment is effective March 25, 2026, and she joins the Compensation Committee and Risk and Compliance Committee.
McGovern informed the company on March 20, 2026 that she will not seek re-election; the filing says her decision was not a result of any disagreement with the company.
The board will be reduced to 11 directors effective immediately before the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Ann Sarnoff will succeed McGovern as chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee after the Annual Meeting.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions appointed David King, a former Dynetics CEO and Leidos Group President, to its Board of Directors effective March 23, 2026, and to the Audit Committee. Bill Hoglund stepped down from the Audit Committee but remains Board Chairman. The filing describes a board appointment and committee change, not a change in financial results or company strategy.
David King appointed to Board effective March 23, 2026, following a March 19, 2026 recommendation from the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
King joins the Audit Committee, which now includes Scott Anderson (Chairperson), Colonel Bradley Boyd (Retired), Scot Jarvis and King
Bill Hoglund stepped down from the Audit Committee effective March 23, 2026 and remains Chairman of the Board
King will receive standard non-employee director compensation and a standard indemnification agreement
Middleby Corporation appointed Brittany Cerwin, its Chief Accounting Officer since May 2023, as Chief Financial Officer effective immediately on March 25, 2026. Current CFO Bryan Mittelman moves to a non-officer Special Advisor role focused on completing the planned spin-off of the Food Processing business, which the press release expects by the end of the second quarter of 2026.
Brittany Cerwin, age 42, named CFO effective March 25, 2026; she joined the company in 2011 and was Chief Accounting Officer from May 2023.
Bryan Mittelman's advisory period runs until the earliest of June 30, 2026, completion of the Food Processing spin-off, or an earlier date set by the company.
Mittelman's transition agreement provides a one-time bonus of $283,250 and severance equal to 12 months of his $566,500 base salary, subject to conditions.
The company did not disclose any compensatory grants or awards to Cerwin in connection with her appointment.
Ingredion's board elected Jason Payant, a company veteran since 2012, as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2026, replacing James D. Gray, whose resignation takes effect March 31, 2026. Payant will serve as the company's principal financial officer while keeping his current role as Vice President, Finance, Global Texture & Healthful Solutions.
Jason Payant, age 55, named Interim CFO effective April 1, 2026; board action taken March 18, 2026
Succeeds James D. Gray, whose resignation as CFO is effective March 31, 2026
Payant will receive $25,000 per month in cash compensation during his interim service, in addition to existing pay and benefits
Simon Property Group announced the death of David Simon, its Chairman, CEO and President, who died March 22, 2026 at age 64. The board appointed his son Eli Simon, age 38, as CEO and President effective March 23, 2026, while he continues as Chief Operating Officer and director, and named Larry Glasscock Non-Executive Chairman.
David Simon died March 22, 2026, at age 64, per the press release.
Eli Simon, age 38, appointed CEO and President effective March 23, 2026; no compensation changes approved yet.
Larry Glasscock appointed Non-Executive Chairman; he continues as a director and on the Audit and Governance and Nominating Committees.
The Class B director seat vacated by David Simon has not yet been filled by the Voting Trust trustee.
Versigent's board appointed Paul Meister as a director, effective March 27, 2026, expanding the board from two to three members. The filing says he is expected to become board chair when the Aptiv spin-off takes effect on April 1, 2026, and the company will be renamed Versigent PLC at that point.
Board appointed Paul Meister on March 23, 2026; effective 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 27, 2026
Board size increases from two to three directors; Meister joins the Audit, Compensation and Human Resources, and Nominating and Governance committees
Meister is expected to be appointed non-executive Chair; he is set to receive $300,000 in annual director pay plus a $185,000 annual Chair retainer
Meister must hold $600,000 in company ordinary shares within five years of appointment
Chesapeake Utilities said Chief Financial Officer Beth Cooper will retire effective June 30, 2026, after more than 36 years with the company. Jeffrey Sylvester, currently chief operating officer, will become CFO effective July 1, 2026 and will give up the COO role while remaining a senior vice president.
Beth Cooper, CFO, EVP, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary, retires effective June 30, 2026
Jeffrey S. Sylvester succeeds Cooper as CFO effective July 1, 2026 and ceases to serve as COO
Sylvester has served as senior vice president since 2019 and COO since January 2022
The filing states Sylvester's compensatory and other material employment terms will remain unchanged
Customers Bancorp entered into a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan for Samvir Sidhu on March 19, 2026, replacing a plan adopted for him on May 3, 2021. The plan provides lifetime monthly benefits, including a $50,000 monthly benefit after normal retirement age, and is designed to encourage his continued contributions to the company.
Plan dated March 19, 2026, for executive Samvir Sidhu, superseding his plan adopted May 3, 2021
Monthly lifetime benefit of $50,000 payable after separation from service at normal retirement age
Additional benefits include an early termination benefit, a change-in-control benefit, and disability and death benefits; benefits can be forfeited if terminated for cause
Dollar General's Board approved Jerry W. "JJ" Fleeman Jr., currently CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, to succeed Todd Vasos as CEO effective January 1, 2027. Vasos remains CEO until then, serves as Senior Advisor through April 2, 2027, and is expected to stay on the Board, and the filing details the compensation terms for both executives.
Fleeman, age 52, has more than 35 years of grocery retail experience and has been CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA since April 2023.
Fleeman's initial terms include a $1.25 million base salary, a 150% target fiscal 2026 bonus opportunity (prorated), and a $500,000 cash signing bonus.
Fleeman will receive an inducement equity award with a nominal value of about $4 million and a new hire equity award with a nominal annual value of $7.5 million.
Vasos's employment ends April 2, 2027, and his transition agreement becomes void if a new CEO does not start by January 2, 2027.
Corebridge Financial directors Rose Marie Glazer and Adam Burk resigned from the board effective March 23, 2026, and AIG waived its right to designate any board members. The changes follow Corebridge's February 17, 2026 repurchase of common stock from AIG, which reduced AIG's ownership to about 5%. The filing says the resignations were not related to any disagreement with the company, and the board plans to cut its authorized size to 11 from 13.
Rose Marie Glazer and Adam Burk resigned from the board effective close of business March 23, 2026, with no disagreement cited
AIG waived its right to designate board members on March 23, 2026, reducing its designees to zero from one
The February 17, 2026 share repurchase from AIG was about $750 million at $30.42 per share and cut AIG's stake to about 5%
The board intends to reduce its authorized seats to 11 from 13
QuidelOrtho appointed Nathaniel Sisitsky as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective March 23, 2026, succeeding Michelle Hodges, who is retiring from both roles. Hodges will remain as a special advisor to the CEO for up to 24 months under a transition agreement, with her equity awards continuing to vest. The change is a senior legal leadership transition with no financial results or guidance included.
Nathaniel "Nate" Sisitsky named Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective March 23, 2026
Sisitsky previously served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at STAAR Surgical Company and reports to CEO Brian Blaser
Hodges notified the company of her retirement on March 18, 2026; she will receive base salary for up to six months, then serve as special advisor for up to 24 months at a 50% salary reduction after the first 12 months
Rush Enterprises appointed Jody Pollard as Chief Operating Officer effective March 23, 2026, succeeding Jason Wilder, who has left the company. Pollard has been with the company since 1999 and was Senior Vice President - Truck and Aftermarket Sales from March 2021 until this promotion. The filing says the Compensation Committee will review possible changes to his pay, but no changes have been decided, and the filing contains no financial results.
Jody Pollard, age 49, named COO effective March 23, 2026
Jason Wilder, COO since November 2024, has left the company
Compensation Committee plans to review Pollard's pay; any changes subject to final approval
Pollard will report to W.M. "Rusty" Rush, Chairman, CEO and President
SiriusPoint International, a subsidiary of SiriusPoint Ltd., signed a Settlement Agreement with its President and CEO Rob Gibbs on March 17, 2026, in connection with his departure. The severance package is 401,700 GBP, paid in 12 monthly installments after his last day of employment on April 30, 2026, and the company will also cover some medical and life assurance costs into 2027.
Rob Gibbs, President & CEO of SiriusPoint International, is departing; his last day of employment is April 30, 2026.
Severance is 401,700 GBP, paid in 12 equal monthly installments, and includes payment in lieu of his six-month notice period.
Gibbs will not receive a bonus for 2025, and medical coverage is to continue through April 30, 2027.
The settlement includes a general release of claims and ongoing confidentiality, non-compete, and non-solicitation obligations.
Sir Martin Franklin, the company's Executive Chairman, will not seek reelection and will leave the Board at the 2026 annual meeting or by May 4, 2026. The Board is reducing its size from eight to seven directors effective May 4, 2026, and Ian Ashken will become Non-Executive Chairman at the annual meeting. The filing reports no disagreement with the company and no financial results, so the change is governance-related rather than a change in operating performance.
Sir Martin E. Franklin will not seek reelection and will retire from the Board by May 4, 2026
Board size reduced from eight to seven directors, effective May 4, 2026
Ian G.H. Ashken, a founding director since 2013, to become Non-Executive Chairman at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Filing states there was no disagreement between Franklin and the company
Arcus Biosciences said Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Jarrett decided to resign, effective March 30, 2026, and that the resignation is not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices. Under a separation agreement, she will provide periodic advisory services through June 30, 2026, and the company extended her post-termination option exercise period to twelve months.
Jennifer Jarrett resigns as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 30, 2026; notice given March 17, 2026
Resignation is stated to be unrelated to any disagreement with the company
Jarrett will provide advisory services through June 30, 2026; vested options exercisable for twelve months after termination
Full separation agreement to be filed with the next Form 10-Q
Cardinal Health said Gregory B. Kenny is retiring from its board, its committees and the chair role, effective March 20, 2026, and that he is not leaving because of any disagreement with the company. The board appointed director Patricia A. Hemingway Hall as chair, effective immediately. The company also said it will report third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, and remains confident in its fiscal 2026 outlook.
Gregory B. Kenny's retirement from the board and as Board Chair is effective March 20, 2026, and was not due to any disagreement with the company
Patricia A. Hemingway Hall, a director since 2013, was appointed Board Chair effective immediately
Cardinal Health will release third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026
The company states it remains confident in its outlook for fiscal 2026
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