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).
Duke Energy's subsidiary Piedmont Natural Gas closed the sale of its Tennessee natural gas distribution business to Spire on March 31, 2026, for $2.48 billion in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Duke said about $800 million will repay Piedmont debt and the remaining $1.5 billion, net of tax, will help fund its five-year capital plan of $103 billion.
Sale closed March 31, 2026, for $2.48 billion in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
About $800 million of proceeds will pay down debt at Piedmont Natural Gas; $1.5 billion, net of tax, will help fund a $103 billion five-year capital plan.
The business included nearly 3,800 miles of distribution and transmission pipelines serving more than 200,000 customers, with operations remaining in the Greater Nashville area.
Unaudited pro forma 2025 statements show a $693 million gain on sale, as if the deal had closed January 1, 2025; the filing notes the actual gain will depend on closing book value.
On March 31, 2026, McCormick signed definitive agreements with Unilever under which Unilever's foods business would be separated and combined with McCormick through two mergers. After the mergers, McCormick shareholders would own approximately 35.0% of the combined company's shares, which dilutes their current stake, and the McCormick board would expand to twelve members, including four Unilever designees. Completion depends on McCormick shareholder approval, an effective Form S-4 registration statement, and antitrust and other regulatory clearances.
Agreements dated March 31, 2026 cover the Merger Agreement, a Separation and Distribution Agreement, and an Employee Matters Agreement with Unilever and related entities.
Post-merger ownership: Unilever shareholders approximately 55.1%, McCormick shareholders approximately 35.0%, and DutchCo approximately 9.9%, unless Unilever elects a structure giving Unilever shareholders about 65%.
Closing requires McCormick shareholder approval of the share issuance and charter amendments, an effective Form S-4, and expiry of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period.
The McCormick board would be set at twelve members: eight current directors and four designated by Unilever.
Alexander's subsidiary 731 Office One LLC agreed on March 31, 2026 to a Tenth Amendment of Bloomberg L.P.'s lease at the 731 Lexington Avenue property. Bloomberg receives a $56,808,900 rent abatement for April 1 to December 1, 2026, and its tenant improvement fund is cut by the same amount, from $113,617,800 to $56,808,900. A related loan amendment uses a free rent reserve to cover Bloomberg's monthly base rent for debt service during the abatement period, while Bloomberg's February 8, 2040 lease expiration and full-building lease are unchanged.
Rent abatement of $56,808,900 covers April 1, 2026 to December 1, 2026.
Bloomberg's tenant fund for improvements falls from $113,617,800 to $56,808,900.
Loan amendment sets up a free rent reserve of $56,808,900, of which about $53.9 million was already held in a lender reserve account.
Bloomberg's lease expiration remains February 8, 2040, and it continues to lease the entire office condominium.
Biogen signed a merger agreement on March 31, 2026 to acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals through a tender offer. Apellis holders would receive $41.00 per share in cash plus one contingent value right worth up to $4.00 per share in milestone payments, and the deal does not require a financing condition or a stockholder vote. The deal would give Apellis shareholders a cash premium, and a $205 million termination fee applies in certain cases.
Upfront cash of $41.00 per Apellis share, plus one CVR paying up to $4.00 per share on milestones
Tender offer to remain open for 20 business days; the Offer must be completed by September 30, 2026 for either party to terminate
Apellis would owe Biogen a $205,000,000 termination fee in specified circumstances
Support stockholders holding about 14% of Apellis shares agreed to tender their shares
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.
Spire Inc. completed its $2.48 billion cash acquisition of Duke Energy's Piedmont Natural Gas business in Tennessee on March 31, 2026. It funded the deal with $800 million of delayed draw term loans and $825 million of senior notes issued by its subsidiary Spire Tennessee, which adds new debt obligations. The company said the business serves more than 200,000 customers in the Nashville area and expands its regulated utility footprint; the filing does not report any earnings effect.
Purchase price of $2.48 billion in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments; transaction completed March 31, 2026
Financing included $800 million of delayed draw senior unsecured term loans, fully drawn March 31, 2026, with a final maturity of March 30, 2027
Spire Tennessee issued $825 million of Series 2026 Senior Notes in five tranches, due April 1, 2029 to April 1, 2038, at interest rates from 4.59% to 5.44%
Spire Tennessee will represent approximately 20% of Spire's capital investment plan through 2030, and more than 200 Piedmont employees transferred to Spire
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
nCino reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2026 results, with total revenues up 6% year over year and a GAAP net income attributable to nCino compared with a loss a year earlier. The company also gave fiscal 2027 guidance of $639.0 million to $643.0 million in total revenues and entered a $100 million accelerated share repurchase funded by a $200 million term loan, which adds debt.
Q4 fiscal 2026 total revenues were $149.7 million, up from $141.4 million; GAAP net income attributable to nCino was $8.3 million, versus a $18.6 million loss a year earlier.
Fiscal 2027 guidance: total revenues of $639.0 million to $643.0 million and free cash flow of $132.0 million to $137.0 million.
A $100 million accelerated share repurchase with Wells Fargo is expected to settle in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, funded by a $200 million senior secured term loan maturing October 28, 2029.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $88.7 million at January 31, 2026, and $213.5 million was outstanding under the revolving credit facility.
Marvell completed the sale of 2,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to NVIDIA for $2 billion in cash on March 31, 2026, under a securities purchase agreement. The preferred stock is convertible into a maximum of 21,778,000 common shares, which would increase the share count if converted, and the companies announced a related partnership on NVLink Fusion and silicon photonics.
Aggregate purchase price of $2,000,000,000 paid in cash by NVIDIA for 2,000,000 Series A Preferred shares
Initial conversion price of approximately $91.8355 per common share, with a maximum of 21,778,000 common shares issuable on conversion
Each preferred share has a stated value of $1,000; holders have no preemptive or redemption rights
Certificate of Designation filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on March 31, 2026; the shares were sold in a private placement
CoreWeave's indirect subsidiary entered into an $8.5 billion delayed draw term loan facility with MUFG Bank and others, dated March 30, 2026, to finance capital expenditures for a customer contract, including GPU servers and related infrastructure. The company said the facility received A3 and A (low) ratings and is secured by substantially all assets of the borrowing subsidiary, with the parent providing a limited guarantee. The debt adds to CoreWeave's obligations, and its terms include a debt service coverage ratio requirement of at least 1.15x.
Facility size is $8.5 billion, with draws available until a commitment termination date in June 2027 and maturity on March 31, 2032
Initial borrowing capacity is approximately $7.5 billion, rising to $8.5 billion as underlying assets reach stabilization, per the press release
Floating rate loans priced at SOFR plus 2.25%; fixed rate tranche at approximately 5.9%, per the press release; undrawn fee of 0.50% per annum
Obligations secured by substantially all assets of the borrower and guaranteed by the parent on a limited recourse basis for specified bad acts
BrightSpring Health Services completed the sale of its Community Living business to National Mentor Holdings (Sevita) on March 30, 2026, for $835 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The filing also says the company expects to repay $425 million of its first lien term loan after closing, and that Community Living president Robert Barnes resigned effective at closing.
Aggregate cash consideration at closing: $835 million, subject to working capital and other customary adjustments
Closing date: March 30, 2026; the company issued a press release on March 31, 2026
Expected repayment of $425 million of the first lien term loan after closing
Robert Barnes resigned as President, ResCare Community Living; accelerated vesting of 15,540 RSUs and 5,640 stock options, with no severance
FactSet reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the three months ended February 28, 2026, with GAAP revenue up 7.1% year over year to $611.0 million. The company raised its fiscal 2026 GAAP and adjusted diluted EPS guidance, though GAAP diluted EPS fell 4.5% to $3.59 due mainly to higher operating expenses and an impairment charge.
GAAP revenue of $611.0 million, up 7.1% from $570.7 million; organic revenue grew 6.8% to $606.2 million
GAAP diluted EPS of $3.59, down 4.5% from $3.76; adjusted diluted EPS of $4.46, up 4.2% from $4.28
Fiscal 2026 GAAP diluted EPS guidance raised to $14.85 to $15.35 from $14.55 to $15.25; adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $17.25 to $17.75 from $16.90 to $17.60
Repurchased 651,750 shares for $163.0 million in the quarter; $697.1 million remained available under the program as of February 28, 2026
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