1,231 material Form 8-K filings that 998 companies we cover made with the SEC in April 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).
Acadia Pharmaceuticals said its Head of Research and Development, Elizabeth H.Z. Thompson, Ph.D., plans to retire for personal reasons. She will stay in the role until a successor is appointed and then serve as a consultant through at least the end of 2026, including through the planned Phase 2 readout of remlifanserin in Alzheimer's disease psychosis. The filing matters to shareholders because it changes leadership of the company's research program during a key clinical period.
Dr. Thompson informed the company of her planned retirement on April 27, 2026, and the company announced it on April 30, 2026.
She will remain Head of Research and Development until a successor is appointed, then serve as a consultant through at least the end of 2026.
The company has initiated a search for a replacement; no successor is named in the filing.
The Phase 2 remlifanserin study in Alzheimer's disease psychosis continues to recruit and remains blinded, and the company does not yet know outcomes.
PayPal announced on April 29, 2026 a strategic reorganization into three business units, along with leadership changes. EVPs Michelle Gill and Diego Scotti will leave the company, with Gill's departure effective June 2, 2026. The company said it will provide more details on the new operating model during its May 5 earnings call.
Effective June 2, 2026, Michelle Gill ceases to serve as EVP, General Manager, Small Business and Financial Services, and Diego Scotti ceases to serve as EVP, General Manager, Consumer Group.
Gill's separation and release agreement is dated April 27, 2026, and makes her eligible for severance under the Executive Change in Control and Severance Plan for a termination without cause.
The reorganization moves PayPal to a three-business model: Checkout Solutions & PayPal, Consumer Financial Services & Venmo, and Payment Services & Crypto.
Frank Keller was named President, Checkout Solutions & PayPal, and Alexis Sowa and Jeff Pomeroy were named interim leads of two of the new units.
Fluor's subsidiary FDEE Consulting entered a consulting agreement on April 26, 2026 with Mark E. Fields, the company's former Group President, Strategic Projects. He will provide advisory services for up to six months starting April 27, 2026, at $670 per hour. The filing shows a limited, short-term arrangement with no financial figures beyond the hourly rate.
Consulting agreement dated April 26, 2026, between FDEE Consulting, Inc. and Mark E. Fields
Services at $670 per hour for up to six months, beginning April 27, 2026
Full agreement to be filed as an exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
Teleflex said Jason Weidman, previously a senior leader at Medtronic, will become President and Chief Executive Officer on June 8, 2026, succeeding interim CEO Stuart Randle, who will remain on the Board. Weidman is also expected to join the Board as a director at that time. The filing's compensation terms include a $1 million base salary and a $7 million sign-on restricted stock grant, which shareholders may track in future proxy and SEC filings.
Start date is June 8, 2026; Weidman is expected to join the Board as a director on that date.
Offer letter dated April 26, 2026 provides a $1 million base salary and a target annual bonus of 125% of base salary.
Sign-on restricted stock grant has a grant date fair value of $7 million; stock options have a grant date fair value of $1 million.
Chairman Stephen Klasko said the appointment follows the divestitures and the planned $1 billion share buyback and $800 million debt paydown.
At its April 29, 2026 annual meeting, Carlisle Companies stockholders elected Sheryl D. Palmer and Jesse G. Singh as directors, approved on an advisory basis the 2025 executive pay, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for 2026. Director Jonathan R. Collins resigned, effective after the meeting, after a change in his employment, and the company said the departure was not due to any disagreement with the company. Executive Vice President Scott C. Selbach also retired on April 28, 2026.
Sheryl D. Palmer received 31,348,097 votes for and 3,257,426 against, and Jesse G. Singh received 32,292,836 for and 2,306,055 against.
Advisory vote on 2025 executive compensation: 30,209,063 for and 4,331,231 against.
Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified as independent auditor for 2026 with 37,101,448 votes for and 132,073 against.
Board fixed the number of directors at seven following Collins' resignation; Selbach retired April 28, 2026 after more than 35 years.
Match Group's board appointed Raina Moskowitz as a director, effective at the 2026 annual meeting, filling the vacancy left by Pamela S. Seymon's previously announced resignation. The filing says the board has not yet decided which committees she will join, and it discloses no related party transactions.
Raina Moskowitz appointed to the board on April 29, 2026, effective at the 2026 annual meeting
Term expires at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders
Fills vacancy from Pamela S. Seymon's resignation, also effective at the 2026 annual meeting
Manuel Bronstein to stand for election to the board at the 2026 annual meeting, as announced February 17, 2026
ResMed said CFO Brett Sandercock will retire, with Aaron Bloomer, formerly CFO of Exact Sciences, taking over as Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer effective May 4, 2026. The company said the retirement was not the result of any disagreement on operations, policies or practices, and it reiterated its fiscal 2026 outlook alongside the announcement.
Sandercock serves as CFO until May 4, 2026, then as Special Advisor to Chairman and CEO Mick Farrell through December 31, 2026, and in a consulting role through December 31, 2027.
Bloomer, age 40, receives a $725,000 base salary, a $150,000 sign-on bonus and a $3,300,000 long-term performance equity grant when he joins.
Bloomer is also eligible for a $3,300,000 equity grant in November 2026 for fiscal year 2027.
ResMed reiterated fiscal 2026 outlook, including gross margin of 62-63%.
Cognex's board determined on April 29, 2026 that Joerg Kuechen will no longer be deemed an executive officer under SEC rules, though he continues as Head of Mergers and Acquisitions. The same day, shareholders approved every proposal at the 2026 Annual Meeting, including director elections, an amendment to the 2023 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, and the ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026.
Kuechen's status change applies to the SEC's executive officer and Section 16 officer definitions; he remains with the company as Head of Mergers and Acquisitions.
Of 167,013,856 shares outstanding and entitled to vote, 153,890,280 were represented at the April 29, 2026 meeting.
Matthew Moschner, Angelos Papadimitriou and Christopher Donato were elected as directors for terms ending in 2029.
Say-on-pay received 109,615,176 for votes and 29,685,048 against; KPMG ratification received 153,641,083 for votes and 83,521 against.
Marcus Theatres Chief Financial Officer Jeffry F. Tomachek will be promoted to president of Marcus Theatres effective May 1, 2026, succeeding Mark A. Gramz, who retires that day after 55 years with the company. Gramz's retirement date was moved from March 31, 2026, as announced on April 7, 2026, and he will then advise the company as an independent contractor.
Mark A. Gramz's retirement date changed from March 31, 2026 to May 1, 2026, per the April 7, 2026 announcement.
Jeffry F. Tomachek, currently CFO of Marcus Theatres, will become president of Marcus Theatres effective May 1, 2026.
Tomachek began at Marcus Theatres in 1998 and was named executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2020.
After retirement, Gramz will continue as an advisor to the company in an independent contractor capacity.
Halozyme appointed Darren Snellgrove, currently Vice President, Investor Relations at Johnson & Johnson, as Chief Financial Officer effective June 8, 2026. Interim CFO David Ramsay will move to an advisory role during a brief transition period. The filing discloses a $670,000 base salary, a bonus target of 50% of salary, and new-hire equity awards with a total grant date value of $7.2 million.
Start date is June 8, 2026; he will report to President and CEO Helen Torley.
Base salary of $670,000 and a bonus target of 50% of base salary, prorated in 2026.
New-hire equity totals $7.2 million: $3.2 million in RSUs and $4.0 million in stock options, plus a $350,000 sign-on cash bonus.
Previously CFO of Johnson & Johnson's Pharmaceutical sector from August 2021 to May 2025.
Moving iMage Technologies said CFO William F. Greene retired and resigned effective April 27, 2026, and that the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company. The board named Bart Bedard as Chief Financial Officer effective the same day, with a $200,000 base salary, a $10,000 signing bonus and 75,000 stock options.
William F. Greene resigned as CFO effective April 27, 2026 and will advise the company through approximately October 2026
Bart Bedard named CFO effective April 27, 2026; base salary $200,000 per year
Bedard's offer includes a $10,000 signing bonus and 75,000 stock options, with 25% vesting immediately and 75% over three years
Offer letter provides full vesting of unvested options upon a change of control
Entegris said on April 30, 2026 that Sukhi Nagesh will become Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective May 18, 2026, succeeding Michael Sauer, who has served as interim CFO since March 1, 2026. Sauer will continue as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and the filing says his departure from the interim role was not the result of any disagreement with the company. For shareholders, this sets a permanent finance chief and discloses his pay terms, but the filing contains no financial results.
Base salary of $590,000 per year, with an annual target bonus of 70% of base salary, prorated for 2026
Sign-on bonus of $200,000, repayable if he resigns voluntarily within 12 months of hire
Initial equity grant with a target grant date value of $2,100,000, split 50% time-based restricted share units and 50% performance share units
Severance if terminated without cause outside a change in control: lump sum equal to annual base salary plus 12 months of subsidized medical coverage
Bonk, Inc. appointed founder Mitchell Rudy as President, effective immediately, under an employment agreement dated April 27, 2026, with an annual base salary of $150,000. Rudy will remain on the Board of Directors, and the company's April 29, 2026 press release sets out goals including consistent profitability, raising its BONK holdings toward 5% of total supply, and launching new business lines under the BNKK ticker.
Mitchell Rudy appointed President effective April 27, 2026; he remains a board member
Employment agreement dated April 27, 2026 sets an annual base salary of $150,000
Stated goals include consistent profitability, a BONK holding target of 5% of total supply, and new business lines under BNKK
The filing contains no financial results or guidance
Yelp said Chief Technology Officer Sam Eaton will step down effective June 30, 2026, after more than 13 years with the company. Alex Levy, the company's Senior Vice President, Engineering, has been appointed to serve as Chief Technology Officer after that date.
Sam Eaton notified Yelp of his decision on April 23, 2026, and steps down as CTO effective June 30, 2026.
Eaton had been with Yelp for more than 13 years.
Alex Levy, currently Senior Vice President, Engineering, will become Chief Technology Officer following June 30, 2026.
Rambus appointed Sumeet Gagneja as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective April 29, 2026, reporting to CEO Luc Seraphin. John Allen stops serving as interim CFO and remains vice president, accounting and chief accounting officer.
Sumeet Gagneja was divisional CFO of AMD's Data Center segment from October 2024 to April 2026 and CFO of Western Digital's Flash business from September 2022 to October 2024.
Gagneja's offer letter sets a base salary of $475,000, a target bonus of 75% of base salary, a $300,000 new hire bonus, and equity grants valued at $1,625,000 (RSUs), $1,625,000 (performance shares) and $3,000,000 (new hire RSUs).
John Allen ceases to be interim CFO on April 29, 2026 and continues as vice president, accounting and chief accounting officer.
XPEL's board appointed Mark Thornton as a director on April 23, 2026, and he will also join the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Thornton has more than 28 years of experience at The Procter & Gamble Company, and the filing describes his background in product development, strategy, and China business growth.
Appointed to the board on April 23, 2026, serving until the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 10, 2026
Joins the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees
Receives an annual cash retainer of $60,000 for non-employee directors, prorated for 2026, which he may elect to take in common stock
Previously served as Vice President, Global Baby Care, Feminine Care, and Family Care Quality Assurance at P&G
Nextpower's Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Bruce Ledesma, will retire effective July 17, 2026, and the board has named Lindsey Wiedmann to succeed him in that role. Wiedmann has more than 15 years of legal experience in the solar industry, most recently as Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer of Maxeon Solar Technologies. The filing describes a planned executive transition rather than a change in financial results.
Bruce Ledesma informed the company on April 23, 2026 that he will retire effective July 17, 2026.
The board approved Lindsey Wiedmann as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer on April 28, 2026, effective upon Ledesma's retirement.
Wiedmann has over 15 years of legal experience in the solar industry, including at Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.
On April 29, 2026, First American Financial and Executive Chairman Dennis J. Gilmore mutually agreed to cancel all outstanding unvested restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units granted to him on June 20, 2025. The filing says the cancellation was voluntary and not in exchange for other equity or cash compensation, and that Mr. Gilmore's departure from any role is not reported here.
Cancelled awards: outstanding unvested RSUs and PRSUs granted June 20, 2025 to Dennis J. Gilmore, Executive Chairman
All awards were unvested at cancellation and were cancelled in full
Cancellation was voluntary on Mr. Gilmore's part and not in exchange for other awards or payments
Cancellation agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1; filing signed by Lisa W. Cornehl, Chief Legal Officer
Sprinklr directors Yvette Kanouff and Neeraj Agrawal told the board on April 23, 2026 that they will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and both said the decision did not stem from any disagreement with the company. The board will reduce its size from nine to seven directors when they retire, and two current directors will take new committee seats. The changes are governance housekeeping that shareholders should note, with no financial figures disclosed.
Yvette Kanouff and Neeraj Agrawal, both Class II directors, will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Both will remain directors until their current terms expire.
Board size falls from nine to seven directors, effective at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Stephen M. Ward, Jr. joins the Audit Committee and Kevin Haverty joins the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee at the start of the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Vertex director Suketu Upadhyay told the board on April 28, 2026 that he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. He has been named the forthcoming Chief Financial Officer of Incyte Corporation, and the company said his decision was due to scheduling conflicts and did not involve any disagreement with Vertex. The board intends to reduce its size to ten members after his departure.
Upadhyay informed the board on April 28, 2026 of his decision not to stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting.
He will continue to serve on the board until the 2026 annual meeting.
He has been named the forthcoming Chief Financial Officer of Incyte Corporation.
The board intends to reduce its size to ten members; the company said the slate of remaining nominees is otherwise unchanged.
At its April 29, 2026 annual meeting, City Holding Company shareholders elected B. Scott Raynes as a Class II director, increasing the board from 11 to 12 members. The same meeting elected four Class III directors, ratified Crowe LLP as the 2026 auditor, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis. These are routine governance matters, and the filing reports no change to the chief executive or chief financial officer.
Raynes is elected as a Class II director for a two-year term expiring at the 2028 annual meeting.
The board increases from 11 to 12 directors.
Four Class III directors (Robert D. Fisher, Charles R. Hageboeck, James M. Parsons, Javier A. Reyes) were elected for three-year terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.
Shareholders ratified Crowe LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 and approved executive compensation on a non-binding advisory basis.
City Holding Company said Michael “Tim” Quinlan, Jr., its Executive Vice President, Retail Banking, will become President of City National Bank of West Virginia effective the close of business on April 29, 2026. Charles “Skip” Hageboeck gives up the Bank presidency but remains Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and President and CEO of the Company.
Quinlan, age 57, has been Executive Vice President, Retail Banking since January 2021.
Hageboeck’s employment agreement was amended only to reflect his title change; the amendment is filed as Exhibit 99.1.
Quinlan’s base salary is consistent with the Bank’s current executive compensation practices, with benefits materially similar to those in the proxy statement filed March 27, 2026.
Kinsale Capital Group announced a realignment that places its Analytics and Technology groups under one leader, effective April 29, 2026. Chief Information Officer Diane Schnupp retired the same day, and Salmaan Allibhai was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer. The filing contains no financial results, so the change is an organizational one with no stated financial effect.
Salmaan Allibhai promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Analytics and Technology Officer, effective April 29, 2026; he previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary since March 2025
Diane Schnupp retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective April 29, 2026, and will consult for a period of time
Nicholas J. Kunkle promoted to Vice President, Chief Actuary to manage the Analytics and Actuarial department
Jacobs Solutions Inc. disclosed that Diane Bryant resigned from its Board of Directors on April 26, 2026. The filing states her decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices. The filing gives no replacement director and no financial figures.
Diane Bryant resigned from the Board of Directors on April 26, 2026.
The company says the resignation did not stem from any disagreement on operations, policies or practices.
The filing names no successor and gives no financial figures.
On April 22, 2026, Bonk's board of directors appointed Chris Melton as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. The filing states there are no arrangements or family relationships tied to the appointment and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.
Chris Melton appointed Chairman of the Board on April 22, 2026, effective immediately
Filing states no arrangements or understandings with any other person tied to the appointment
Melton has no family relationships with any director or executive officer and no disclosable related-party transactions
Euronet Worldwide disclosed that board member Andrzej Olechowski died on April 25, 2026, at age 78. He was a nominee for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting, and the board has reduced the number of nominees for that meeting. The filing does not describe any change to financial results or operations.
Andrzej Olechowski, a director since May 2002, died April 25, 2026, at age 78.
He was no longer standing for re-election; the board reduced the number of nominees for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
The company issued a press release on April 28, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1), with a statement from CEO Michael J. Brown.
Coherent Corp. said its Chief Strategy Officer, Giovanni Barbarossa, notified the company on April 27, 2026, that he is stepping down from that role effective that day and plans to retire in September 2026. He will remain with the company as a Special Advisor to the CEO until his retirement, with the retirement date to be set later.
Barbarossa's role as Chief Strategy Officer ended effective April 27, 2026 (the Transition Date)
He will serve as Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer until his retirement
Retirement is planned for September 2026, with the exact date to be determined later
On April 22, 2026, Apogee's Compensation Committee and Board awarded time-based restricted stock, three-year performance awards, and a revised short-term incentive plan to six executive officers, including CFO Mark R. Augdahl. The restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments starting April 30, 2027, and the filing ties the awards to earnings and return metrics, which shareholders can track over the 2026 to 2029 period.
Augdahl received 11,630 restricted shares; the other five officers received between 5,639 and 9,583 shares each.
Restricted shares vest in three equal annual installments starting April 30, 2027, with the final date listed as April 30, 2029.
Three-year performance awards cover February 28, 2026 to March 3, 2029, based on cumulative adjusted diluted EPS and average adjusted return on invested capital, with payouts from 0% to 200% of target.
Fiscal 2027 short-term incentive metrics are consolidated or segment net sales and adjusted EBITDA, with payouts from 0% to 200% of target.
Newmont said Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer Francois Hardy will retire effective June 30, 2026, after about 24 years with the company, and that he will receive no severance. Erin Workman, Group Head of Exploration & Geosciences, will serve as acting Chief Technical Officer starting in May 2026 while the company searches for a successor.
Francois Hardy notified the company of his retirement on April 24, 2026, effective June 30, 2026
Hardy is voluntarily departing and will receive no severance compensation or benefits
Erin Workman, 45, will become acting Chief Technical Officer effective May 2026
The company says a structured process is underway to identify a permanent successor
F5 disclosed that its board appointed Anand Eswaran, chief executive of Veeam Software, as a director effective April 24, 2026, expanding the board to 9 members, 8 of whom are independent. The board approved a restricted stock unit grant to him with an annual grant value of $275,000, along with standard non-employee director cash compensation.
Appointed as a director effective April 24, 2026; will serve on the Audit and Talent and Compensation Committees
Annual cash retainer of $60,000, plus $20,000 for Audit Committee and $12,500 for Talent and Compensation Committee membership
Restricted stock unit grant with an annual grant value of $275,000, effective May 1, 2026
Board expands to 9 members, 8 of whom are independent
Intuit said Marianna Tessel will step down as Executive Vice President and General Manager of its Small Business Group effective May 31, 2026, and will stay on in an advisory role until July 2, 2026. Ashley Still, who leads the Mid-Market Group, will take on leadership of both the Mid-Market and Small Business groups at that time. The filing does not state a reason for the change or any financial effect.
Marianna Tessel steps down as EVP and General Manager, Small Business Group, effective May 31, 2026
Tessel remains employed in an advisory role until July 2, 2026
Ashley Still expands her role to lead both the Mid-Market Group and the Small Business Group
First Bancorp appointed Kate Nevin and Peter Hans to the boards of First Bancorp and its subsidiary First Bank, effective April 28, 2026. Both were also named to board committees, and their compensation will follow the company's standard non-employee director arrangements.
Kate Nevin, CAIA, is President of TSWII Capital Advisors and brings more than 20 years of alternative investment experience.
Peter Hans has served as President of the University of North Carolina System since 2020.
Appointees joined First Bancorp's compensation committee and nominating and corporate governance committee, and First Bank's executive and loan committee.
Alexandra Herger has resigned as a director of Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation (TYG), effective July 1, 2026, and also stepped down as chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee effective April 24, 2026. The filing says her decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company or its board, so shareholders can see the change as a routine board transition.
Herger's resignation letter is dated April 24, 2026; she leaves the board effective July 1, 2026.
She resigned as chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee effective April 24, 2026.
The filing states the resignation was not due to any disagreement on the company's operations, policies or practices.
PPG said Jamie A. Beggs, currently senior vice president and chief financial officer of Avient Corporation since August 2020, will become PPG's senior vice president and CFO effective July 6, 2026, replacing Vincent J. Morales, who is retiring on the same date. The filing sets out her pay package, including a $800,000 base salary and a $3.2 million restricted stock unit grant, and discloses small purchases by PPG from Avient in 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.
Jamie A. Beggs becomes SVP and CFO effective July 6, 2026, succeeding Vincent J. Morales, who retires on the same date
Base salary of $800,000 per year and a $350,000 signing bonus, repayable if she resigns before the first anniversary of her start date
One-time restricted stock unit grant valued at $3.2 million, vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date
PPG bought about $524,000 of products from Avient in 2025 and about $163,000 in the first quarter of 2026, in the ordinary course of business
United Community Banks said Chief Financial Officer Jefferson Harralson agreed to resign effective December 31, 2026, and retire after nine years with the company. He will stay through year-end to support a smooth transition, and the bank has engaged Korn Ferry to run a nationwide search for his successor.
Harralson's employment ends on December 31, 2026, when he resigns as executive vice president and chief financial officer.
If he remains employed through that date, he is due a $1 million cash severance payable no later than January 15, 2027, plus his 2026 incentive bonus when determined.
He is expected to receive a minimum early retirement benefit of $70,000 annually, paid as a life annuity unless he elects another payment method.
The company has engaged Korn Ferry to assist in the search for his replacement.
lululemon appointed Esi Eggleston Bracey, former Chief Growth & Marketing Officer of Unilever PLC, to its board effective April 28, 2026, raising the board from 10 to 11 members. Director Shane Grant told the board he will not stand for reelection at the 2026 annual meeting, which will reduce the board to 9 members after that meeting, and director David Mussafer also will not stand. The filing contains no financial results, and the changes affect board composition for shareholders.
Esi Eggleston Bracey joins the board effective April 28, 2026, as a Class I director and is considered independent under Nasdaq standards
Board size rises from 10 to 11 members with Bracey's appointment, then falls to 9 after the 2026 annual meeting
Shane Grant, who serves on the Audit Committee, will not stand for reelection; David Mussafer's departure was previously disclosed on March 17, 2026
The press release says Heidi O'Neill was chosen as lululemon's next CEO
Pentair said Jerome O. Pedretti, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Pool, will resign effective July 1, 2026, and that the Pool CEO role is being eliminated. De'Mon L. Wiggins was named Executive Vice President and President, Flow, Water Solutions and Pool, effective April 28, 2026. The change reshapes leadership of the Pool business, and the filing does not give financial results or other figures.
Jerome O. Pedretti resigns as EVP and CEO, Pool, effective July 1, 2026; he signed the resignation on April 24, 2026.
Pentair eliminated the Chief Executive Officer, Pool role, announced April 28, 2026.
De'Mon L. Wiggins, previously EVP and President, Flow and Water Solutions, takes on the expanded title effective April 28, 2026.
Pedretti's resignation entitles him to severance under the Pentair plc Executive Officer Severance Plan, subject to its conditions.
Zimmer Biomet said Chief Financial Officer Suketu Upadhyay will resign effective April 28, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Paul Stellato will serve as interim CFO while the company searches for a permanent successor, and the company said Upadhyay's departure did not involve any disagreement on financial or operational matters.
Upadhyay's resignation is effective April 28, 2026; he informed the company on April 22, 2026.
Stellato, 51, has been Controller and Chief Accounting Officer since May 2022 and will hold both roles plus interim CFO.
Stellato's interim CFO pay includes a $550,000 annual base salary (prorated) and a 2026 target bonus of 70% of base salary.
Equity grants with a May 1, 2026 grant date include restricted stock units of about $750,000 and performance-based units of about $100,000.
Hilltop Holdings' board appointed Dana Bober and Stephen Haworth as independent directors on April 23, 2026, and Ms. Bober was also named to the Audit Committee. Mr. Haworth was named to the Audit and Compensation Committees, and each will receive restricted stock units valued at $200,000 that cliff vest on April 23, 2029. The filing does not describe a change in company performance, though the appointments add board members with accounting and financial backgrounds.
Dana Bober, age 56, appointed independent director; joins Audit Committee; former EY partner, retired June 2025
Stephen Haworth, age 64, appointed independent director; joins Audit and Compensation Committees; Vice Chairman of Flexpoint Ford LLC
Each director to receive restricted stock units valued at $200,000 at grant, cliff vesting April 23, 2029
Crane Company completed its previously announced CEO succession effective April 27, 2026. Alex Alcala, previously Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, became President and Chief Executive Officer, and Max Mitchell moved to Executive Chairman while remaining on the Board. The filing covers leadership changes only and includes no financial results or guidance.
Alex Alcala became President and CEO effective April 27, 2026, succeeding Max Mitchell.
Max Mitchell continues as Executive Chairman and remains on the Board of Directors.
Alcala was also appointed to the Board and the Executive Committee, effective April 27, 2026.
Alcala has 13 years of experience at Crane, according to the press release (Exhibit 99.1).
SLM Corporation, the parent of Sallie Mae, appointed its Chief Financial Officer Peter Graham and Chief Operational Officer Kerri Palmer as Co-Presidents, effective April 22, 2026, with both reporting to CEO Jon Witter. The company said the appointments follow the recent retirement of its Chief Commercial Officer and that the two will collectively oversee its commercial businesses.
Peter M. Graham is Co-President and Chief Financial Officer; he will also oversee strategic partnerships and emerging lines of business.
Kerri A. Palmer is Co-President and Head of Financial Services; she will lead the core private education loan business as well as credit and operations.
The Board made the appointments on April 22, 2026; the company announced them in a press release on April 27, 2026.
Biographical and compensation details are in the Definitive Proxy Statement filed April 27, 2026.
Matador Resources promoted Christopher P. Calvert to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Glenn W. Stetson to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, both effective April 21, 2026. Robert T. Macalik ceased serving as Chief Financial Officer on April 21, 2026, and the company said his departure was not related to any financial or accounting issue or disagreement with the company.
Christopher P. Calvert, who joined in October 2014, becomes Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Robert T. Macalik.
Glenn W. Stetson, who joined in August 2014, becomes Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, previously serving as Executive Vice President – Production.
The company stated Macalik's departure was not related to any financial or accounting issue or any disagreement with the company.
The announcement was made in a press release dated April 27, 2026, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Director Max Brodén told Trupanion on April 22, 2026 that he will not stand for re-election at the June 10, 2026 annual meeting, citing personal reasons. He will remain on the board until that meeting, and the filing says Aflac's strategic partnership with Trupanion is unaffected. The same day, Trupanion filed its 2025 Annual Report, which includes a shareholder letter, but the 8-K does not report any financial results.
Director Max Brodén will not stand for re-election; notice given April 22, 2026
Brodén's departure is for personal reasons, not a disagreement with Trupanion or the board
Annual Stockholders' Meeting set for 9 am Pacific Time on June 10, 2026
2025 Annual Report with shareholder letter filed April 27, 2026
Martin Marietta appointed Christopher W. Samborski, currently president of its West and Specialties Divisions, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 1, 2026. The filing sets out his base salary of $775,000, a one-time restricted stock unit grant with a $5,000,000 grant date value, and enhanced severance terms, which are disclosed to shareholders as compensation for a senior executive role.
Appointment effective May 1, 2026; Samborski, age 45, joined the company in August 2018.
New base salary of $775,000, target annual incentive of 100% of base salary and target long-term incentive of 260% of base salary.
One-time restricted stock unit grant with a grant date value of $5,000,000, vesting on the sixth, seventh and eighth anniversaries of the grant date.
Kirk Light assumed leadership of the West and Specialties Divisions while keeping his role as President of the Southwest Division.
Booz Allen Hamilton's board appointed Troy Lahr, formerly CFO of Sierra Space, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, 2026. COO Kristine Martin Anderson, who had been interim CFO, was named President effective May 1, 2026, and Shannon Fitzgerald and Richard Crowe also have new roles. The filing describes leadership changes but does not report financial results or a change in outlook.
Troy Lahr appointed EVP and CFO effective May 4, 2026; previously CFO at Sierra Space and CFO of Boeing's Defense, Space & Security business
Lahr's pay: $825,000 base salary, $825,000 target annual cash bonus, $2,000,000 target annual equity grant, $250,000 sign-on bonus and $3,000,000 new hire RSU grant
Kristine Martin Anderson named President effective May 1, 2026 and stops serving as interim CFO
Shannon Fitzgerald promoted to President of the Civil Sector and Richard Crowe becomes Chief Growth Officer, both effective May 1, 2026
NVIDIA appointed Scott Gawel, formerly Corporate VP and CAO at Intel, as VP and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 4, 2026, when he begins employment. Current CAO Donald Robertson is retiring from that role effective the same date and will stay on as VP, Finance until July 1, 2026. For shareholders, this is a routine leadership transition in the company's principal accounting role, with the filing disclosing a $800,000 base salary and $12,875,000 in target RSU value for Gawel.
Scott Gawel, age 55, appointed VP and CAO on April 26, 2026, effective with his start date of May 4, 2026
Donald Robertson notified the company on April 24, 2026 of his retirement as VP and CAO, effective May 4, 2026
Gawel's annual base salary is $800,000, plus two new-hire RSU grants with a combined target value of $12,875,000 vesting over about four years
Robertson remains with NVIDIA as VP, Finance until July 1, 2026
Domino's Pizza appointed Brian J. Pangburn as Vice President—Controller, effective April 21, 2026, making him the company's principal accounting officer. He succeeds Jessica L. Parrish, who had served as Vice President—Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer and will remain a Vice President in a different finance leadership role.
Brian J. Pangburn, 41, appointed Vice President—Controller effective April 21, 2026
Pangburn has worked at Domino's since February 2008, most recently as Senior Director—Assistant Controller since June 2025
Jessica L. Parrish ceases to be principal accounting officer effective April 21, 2026 and stays with the company as a Vice President
Xencor adopted an Executive Severance Policy on April 23, 2026, covering its named executive officers other than the CEO. The policy sets lump-sum and health coverage benefits on termination without cause or resignation for good reason, with larger benefits if the termination occurs during a change in control period.
Policy adopted April 23, 2026; filed as Exhibit 10.1.
Non-change-in-control severance: lump sum of 15 months of base salary plus up to 15 months of COBRA premiums, subject to a general release.
Change-in-control period (three months before to 12 months after a change in control): adds 15 months of target bonus, a prorated annual bonus, and accelerated vesting of outstanding equity awards.
NEOs must sign and return a participation agreement to be eligible.
Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. appointed Fred H.F. Chak, an existing board member, as Chairman of the Board, effective April 27, 2026. He succeeds Gerald D. Roberts Jr., who had served as interim Chairman since February 17, 2026 and will remain a director. The filing describes an administrative board leadership change and does not report any financial results or compensation terms.
Fred H.F. Chak appointed Chairman of the Board, effective April 27, 2026; board action taken April 22, 2026
Chak succeeds Gerald D. Roberts Jr., who had been interim Chairman since February 17, 2026
Roberts will continue to serve as a director of the company
Tompkins Financial Corporation appointed Phillip M. Quintana as President of Tompkins Community Bank and Executive Vice President of the parent company, effective April 27, 2026. He succeeds John M. McKenna, who after 17 years of service is stepping away from the bank presidency due to personal health considerations. The change is a leadership transition at the bank subsidiary level.
Phillip M. Quintana appointed President of Tompkins Community Bank and Executive Vice President of Tompkins Financial Corporation
Quintana was named President-Elect of the bank on March 16, 2026
John M. McKenna, with 17 years of service, steps away as bank President effective April 27, 2026, citing personal health considerations
The 8-K was signed April 27, 2026 by Stephen S. Romaine, President and CEO
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