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).
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, issued $3,390 million of 6.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2033 on March 25, 2026, in a private offering. Proceeds, with cash on hand, were used to repay bridge borrowings and other debt tied to the TEGNA acquisition, which closed on March 19, 2026, and to fund a tender for TEGNA's 5.00% notes due 2029. The filing shows the company's debt being replaced with longer-dated secured obligations, and it adds a new $1,750 million term loan that refinanced a $2,750 million loan.
$3,390 million of 6.500% Senior Secured Notes due September 15, 2033, issued March 25, 2026
Proceeds used to repay about $1.2 billion of Bridge Facility borrowings, redeem TEGNA's 4.625% 2028 notes, and fund about $1,000 million for a tender for TEGNA's 5.00% 2029 notes
New $1,750 million Incremental Term Loan B at SOFR plus 2.75% replaced the $2,750 million Existing Incremental Term Loan B Facility
Bridge Credit Agreement terminated on March 25, 2026
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.
Giftify received a Nasdaq notice on March 24, 2026, stating its closing bid price had been below the $1 minimum for 30 consecutive business days. The company has 180 calendar days to regain compliance, and Nasdaq could grant an additional 180 days if the company qualifies, which could require a reverse stock split. If Nasdaq concludes the deficiency cannot be cured, shares would be subject to delisting.
Nasdaq notice dated March 24, 2026, cites Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), the $1 minimum bid price requirement.
Closing bid price failed to meet $1 for the last 30 consecutive business days.
Company has 180 calendar days to regain compliance by closing at or above $1 for at least 10 consecutive business days.
Company may be eligible for a second 180-day period and may need a reverse stock split; failure to cure could lead to delisting notice.
National Fuel Gas Company entered an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on March 27, 2026, providing a $1.3 billion unsecured committed revolving credit facility with an initial maturity date of March 27, 2031. The facility replaces a credit agreement dated February 28, 2022, and can fund commercial paper repayment, maturing debt, working capital, capital expenditures and certain permitted acquisitions.
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
Gen Digital signed a third amendment to its credit agreement with Bank of America as administrative agent, extending the maturity of its $1,500 million revolving credit facility to March 27, 2031. The company also extended a portion of its Tranche A term loans and used new Extended Term A Loans, together with cash on hand, to repay all remaining Initial Tranche A Term Loans, which pushes out near-term debt repayment obligations for shareholders to track.
Revolving Credit Facility maturity extended to March 27, 2031, subject to a springing maturity if a minimum liquidity test is not met
$2,741 million of Extended Term A Loans will bear interest at base rate or SOFR-based rates plus a margin tied to debt rating and leverage ratio
Extended Term A Loans amortize at 5.00% of original principal annually, paid in equal quarterly installments
Full text of the amendment will be filed as an exhibit to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2026
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
Worthington Enterprises reported unaudited third-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended February 28, 2026, with net sales up 24% to $379 million and GAAP earnings of $0.92 per share, compared with $0.79 a year earlier. Adjusted EPS was $0.98, up from $0.91, and management said the company's TTM adjusted EBITDA reached $297 million. The filing furnishes a transcript of the March 25, 2026 call, which included no quantified full-year guidance.
Q3 net sales $379 million, up 24% from $305 million; organic growth 14%, with $32 million from acquisitions including LSI
GAAP EPS $0.92 vs. $0.79 a year earlier; adjusted EPS $0.98 vs. $0.91
Adjusted EBITDA $85 million vs. $74 million; TTM adjusted EBITDA $297 million; net debt to TTM adjusted EBITDA about 1.0x
Board declared quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share payable in June 2026
News Corp entered into an amended and restated credit agreement providing $1.5 billion of unsecured facilities: a $1.0 billion five-year revolving facility and a $500 million five-year term loan A. The company said the facilities refinance its existing credit agreement and will fund general corporate purposes. The filing also says the company borrowed an additional $43.75 million of term loans on the same date, bringing total term loans to $500 million.
Facilities total $1.5 billion, with all amounts due March 27, 2031, unless terminated earlier or extended under the agreement
Company borrowed an additional $43,750,000 of Term A Loans on March 27, 2026
Agreement requires an adjusted operating income net leverage ratio of not more than 3.5 to 1.0
Revolving facility includes a $100 million letter of credit sublimit and allows increases of up to $250 million
Carnival reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $258 million, compared with a net loss of $78 million a year earlier, on revenue of $6.165 billion. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted net income outlook by nearly $150 million versus December guidance, partly offsetting more than $500 million in higher fuel costs, and approved an initial $2.5 billion share buyback that starts after shareholder meetings on April 17, 2026.
Q1 2026 net income attributable to Carnival was $258 million, versus a $78 million loss a year earlier; diluted EPS was $0.19.
Adjusted EPS was $0.20, compared with $0.13 a year earlier, per the company's non-GAAP reconciliation.
Full-year 2026 adjusted net income outlook improved by nearly $150 million versus December guidance, partly offsetting fuel price changes of more than $500 million.
The initial $2.5 billion share buyback will begin after the shareholder meetings expected on April 17, 2026, and has no expiration date.
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
Millrose Properties entered an amended and restated credit agreement on March 25, 2026, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent. The unsecured facility combines a $1.335 billion four-year revolver with a $500 million delayed draw term loan, and it replaced the prior secured facility, whose liens were released. For shareholders, the filing shows added borrowing capacity, with borrowing costs tied to the company's leverage ratio and a lender default trigger tied to its external manager.
Facility includes a $1.335 billion four-year revolver and a $500 million delayed draw term loan usable in the first year, with an uncommitted accordion allowing up to $2.5 billion in total commitments.
Loans mature March 25, 2030, and bear interest at Adjusted Term SOFR plus 2.00% to 2.50%, depending on the leverage ratio.
The facility is unsecured; the liens securing the prior credit agreement were released, and proceeds will be used for general business purposes, including repaying prior loans.
An event of default can occur if Kennedy Lewis Land and Residential Advisors LLC stops being manager and no replacement reasonably acceptable to lenders is appointed within 90 days.
On March 26, 2026, Vor Bio agreed to sell 5,338,078 common shares at $14.05 each, for gross proceeds of approximately $75.0 million, to entities affiliated with TCGX. Closing is expected March 30, 2026, and the company will have 54,185,582 shares outstanding afterward, so existing shareholders will hold a smaller percentage of the company. The company plans to use the net proceeds to advance its clinical pipeline and for general corporate purposes.
5,338,078 shares sold at $14.05 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $75.0 million
Closing expected March 30, 2026; 54,185,582 shares of common stock outstanding after closing
Proceeds to advance clinical development of telitacicept, including Phase 3 trials in myasthenia gravis and primary Sjögren's disease, and for general corporate purposes
Registration statement on Form S-3 to cover resales due within 30 days of closing, with liquidated damages if deadlines are missed
Ecolab filed supplemental 2025 and 2024 segment data that restates results at fixed 2026 currency rates and reflects a new segment structure effective January 1, 2026. Reported GAAP net sales rose to $16,081.2 million in 2025 from $15,741.4 million, while reported GAAP operating income fell to $2,737.6 million from $2,802.4 million. The filing is supplemental and does not replace the figures in Ecolab's 10-Q and 10-K reports.
Reported GAAP net sales were $16,081.2 million in 2025, up from $15,741.4 million in 2024.
Reported GAAP operating income was $2,737.6 million in 2025, down from $2,802.4 million in 2024.
Special (gains) and charges were a $150.3 million charge in 2025, compared with a $188.7 million gain in 2024.
Effective January 1, 2026, the former Light & Heavy segment was split into Heavy Water, Light Water and High-Tech, and the company now has nine operating segments.
Next Technology Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTT) said it closed its registered direct offering on March 26, 2026, raising approximately $157 million in gross proceeds. The company sold 71,381,818 common shares at $1.10 each and pre-funded warrants for up to the same number of shares at $1.099 each, so the sale adds new shares that existing holders will share ownership with. The filing does not state how the proceeds will be used.
Closed March 26, 2026, with approximately $157 million in aggregate gross proceeds
Sold 71,381,818 common shares at $1.10 per share
Also issued pre-funded warrants for up to 71,381,818 shares at $1.099 per warrant
Offering was made under a Form S-3 shelf registration effective November 20, 2025
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
BHAV Acquisition Corp, a blank check company, completed its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit on March 20, 2026, generating $100 million in gross proceeds, and placed $100 million in a trust account with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company as trustee. The filing includes an audited balance sheet as of March 20, 2026 showing the offering proceeds received, which confirms the funds are held for a future business combination rather than operations.
IPO of 10,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit closed on March 20, 2026, for $100 million in gross proceeds
Concurrent private placement of 200,000 private units at $10.00 per unit raised $2 million
$100 million, or $10.00 per unit, placed in trust account with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company as trustee
Company has 15 months from the IPO closing to complete an initial business combination, or it must redeem public shares
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