1,219 material Form 8-K filings that 987 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).
Broadcom said Chief Financial Officer Kirsten Spears will retire and resign as CFO and Chief Accounting Officer effective June 12, 2026. The board appointed Amie Thuener, previously Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Alphabet, to succeed her, with Thuener expected to join on May 4, 2026.
Kirsten M. Spears retires as CFO and Chief Accounting Officer effective June 12, 2026; she will consult for the company until March 15, 2027
Amie Thuener, age 51, to become CFO effective June 12, 2026, with a $700,000 base salary and a 100% target bonus
Thuener receives a $1,000,000 sign-on cash bonus and expected grants of 50,000 RSUs and 50,000 PSUs at target on June 15, 2026
Sysco said its Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer, Tom Peck, resigned, effective April 10, 2026, to take a role in a different industry. The filing states there were no disagreements with the company on its operations, policies, or practices.
Tom Peck gave notice of resignation on March 27, 2026, effective April 10, 2026.
Peck is leaving to accept another opportunity in a different industry.
The filing states there were no disagreements between Sysco and Peck on operations, policies, or practices.
Starbucks said on April 2, 2026 that it completed its joint venture with Boyu Capital, announced in November 2025. Funds managed by Boyu Capital now hold a 60% interest in Starbucks China retail operations, and Starbucks keeps a 40% interest and remains the brand owner and licensor. The filing gives no financial results or price terms, so the effect on Starbucks' reported revenue and profit is not quantified.
Transaction closed April 2, 2026, after all necessary closing conditions were satisfied
Boyu Capital-managed funds hold 60%; Starbucks retains 40% and continues to own and license the brand
The joint venture oversees about 8,000 company-operated coffeehouses, which will move to a licensed operating model
Shared long-term aspiration to grow to as many as 20,000 locations over time
Norfolk Southern's freight railroad subsidiary renewed the lease on its Atlanta headquarters building on April 1, 2026, under amended agreements with BA Leasing BSC, LLC, with an aggregate lease amount of approximately $498.7 million. The Company guaranteed all of the subsidiary's lease obligations, and the lease is now structured as a finance lease for financial reporting purposes rather than an operating lease.
Aggregate lease amount of approximately $498.7 million; rent is monthly at a floating rate of Term SOFR plus an applicable margin
Base term of five years from the April 1, 2026 Closing Date, triple-net, with the subsidiary responsible for maintenance, insurance and property taxes
At least 90 days before the base term ends, the subsidiary must extend for five years, buy the building, or arrange a sale to a third party
Original arrangements dated March 1, 2019 were amended and restated; BA Leasing BSC, LLC is now the sole counterparty
On April 1, 2026, Public Storage and its subsidiary Public Storage Operating Company (PSOC) agreed to sell $500 million of senior notes due December 15, 2035, through underwriters led by BofA Securities and J.P. Morgan. The offering is expected to close on April 6, 2026, and PSOC expects to use the net proceeds to repay its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes, including self-storage investments.
$500 million aggregate principal of senior notes due December 15, 2035, issued by PSOC and guaranteed by Public Storage
Notes bear 5.000% annual interest, issued at 99.182% of par, with semi-annual interest payments starting June 15, 2026
Offering expected to close April 6, 2026; net proceeds to repay revolving credit facility amounts and for general corporate purposes
Harmonic Inc. disclosed that director Dan Whalen resigned from its Board of Directors effective March 31, 2026, citing potential conflicts of interest from a new role at another company. The filing states the resignation was not due to any disagreement with Harmonic on its operations, policies or practices.
Dan Whalen notified Harmonic of his resignation on March 31, 2026, effective the same day
Resignation cited potential conflicts of interest from his acceptance of a new role at another company
Whalen had served on the Board since 2024, after an earlier term from 2021 to 2023, and sat on the Audit and Compensation Committees
The filing states no disagreement with Harmonic on operations, policies or practices
WesBanco announced it will release first quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and hold a conference call on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The filing contains only the release schedule, not the results themselves, so it provides no information on the quarter's performance.
First quarter 2026 results release: after market close, Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Conference call: 9:00 a.m. ET, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, hosted by CEO Jeff Jackson and CFO Dan Weiss
Replay available from approximately 11:00 a.m. ET on April 22, 2026 through May 6, 2026
Tyson Foods said Phillip Thomas will become Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective April 6, 2026, replacing Lori Bondar in that role. Bondar will stay on as Senior Vice President to help with the handover and plans to retire before the end of this fiscal year. The change concerns the company's top accounting role, but the filing discloses no financial results or effect on operations.
Phillip Thomas, 51, takes the Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer role effective April 6, 2026.
Thomas has been Vice President and Controller since December 2023 and previously held the chief accounting officer title from July 2020 to December 2023.
Thomas's base salary is $360,574, with a target annual incentive of 55% of base salary and a long-term incentive target of $175,000.
Lori Bondar steps down as Chief Accounting Officer and plans to retire before the end of this fiscal year.
At its annual meeting on March 30, 2026, PharmaCyte Biotech stockholders approved five proposals, including authority for the board to effect a reverse stock split at a ratio between 1-for-1.1 and 1-for-100 and a 2,000,000-share increase to the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. The filing does not say whether the board plans to use the reverse split authority. The meeting also covered director elections, auditor ratification and a non-binding advisory vote on executive pay.
Reverse split authority approved: 5,067,304 votes for, 2,280,497 against, 40,056 abstain; the board may split at 1-for-1.1 to 1-for-100 but is not required to.
Equity plan amended to add 2,000,000 shares: 3,133,280 votes for, 804,435 against, 9,572 abstain.
All five directors nominated, including Joshua N. Silverman, received between 3,397,282 and 3,574,494 votes for; CBIZ CPAs P.C. was ratified as auditor for the year ending April 30, 2026 with 6,837,442 votes for.
Quorum of 7,387,861 shares, about 55.08% of shares entitled to vote, was present; the non-binding say-on-pay proposal drew 3,306,883 votes for and 625,080 against.
Alphabet Inc. disclosed that Amie Thuener O'Toole, its Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, resigned, effective April 9, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity. The filing states her decision did not result from any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies, or practices.
Amie Thuener O'Toole notified Alphabet of her resignation on March 30, 2026.
Her resignation takes effect April 9, 2026.
She is leaving to pursue another professional opportunity; the filing states no disagreement with the company led to the decision.
BD furnished recast historical financials, with its former Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business shown as discontinued operations following its February 9, 2026 combination with Waters Corporation. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, revenue rose to $4,486 million from $4,333 million, and GAAP diluted EPS was $1.34 versus $1.04, but adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations fell to $2.50 from $2.78.
Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was $4,486 million, up from $4,333 million a year earlier.
GAAP diluted EPS was $1.34, compared with $1.04; diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.09, compared with $0.50.
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.50, down from $2.78; adjusted operating income was $978 million versus $1,005 million.
On March 30, 2026, Option Care Health entered a Fifth Amendment to its First Lien Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent. The amendment adds $450 million of new revolving credit commitments, bringing total revolving commitments under the agreement to $850 million. The filing describes this as a new direct financial obligation, which gives the company additional borrowing capacity under its existing credit facility.
Amendment dated March 30, 2026 adds $450 million in new revolving credit commitments as an increase to existing commitments
Total revolving credit commitments outstanding after the amendment are $850 million
Bank of America, N.A. serves as administrative agent; full text is filed as Exhibit 10.1
Booking Holdings appointed Caroline Sullivan as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller, effective April 29, 2026. Her pay package includes a $525,000 base salary, a 75% target bonus, and about $2.3 million in equity and signing awards, which shareholders can track in future proxy and filing disclosures.
Effective date: April 29, 2026; Ms. Sullivan, age 57, previously served as Vice President, Procurement and Real Estate at Elevance Health from June 2025 to March 2026.
Compensation: initial annual base salary of $525,000, target annual bonus of 75% of base salary, and a $300,000 signing bonus.
Equity: RSU grants of $1,000,000 and a new hire RSU grant of $1,000,000, both expected in May 2026, plus a PSU grant with a target grant-date value of $1,000,000 expected in March 2027.
Severance if terminated without cause (subject to a release of claims): one times base salary and target annual bonus, plus 12 months of health benefits.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. increased its board from ten to twelve directors and appointed Frances L. Allen and Felicia D. Thornton, effective April 1, 2026. The filing reports no financial results, guidance, or transaction terms, so the change is an governance update for shareholders rather than a change in company performance.
Board expanded from ten to twelve directors; Allen and Thornton appointed effective April 1, 2026.
Both directors were determined by the Board to be independent under Nasdaq requirements.
Each director's term effectively expires at the 2026 annual meeting, when the Board is declassified.
Press release dated April 2, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1) announced the appointments.
On March 31, 2026, Bunge and certain subsidiaries amended their trade receivables securitization program, increasing its aggregate size by $500 million to $2 billion and cutting the accordion feature from $1 billion to $500 million. Recourse to Bunge is generally limited to its first loss position as subordinated lender, apart from repurchase obligations for ineligible receivables, and the filing describes the changes as otherwise substantially unchanged.
Aggregate program size increased by $500 million to a total of $2 billion, dated March 31, 2026
Accordion feature reduced by $500 million, from $1 billion to $500 million
A U.S. subsidiary was added as a seller, a German subsidiary was removed, and a Canadian subsidiary may join subject to conditions
Bunge retains repurchase obligations for ineligible receivables and a first loss position as subordinated lender
Sonic Automotive entered into a Bridge Facility Credit Agreement with PNC Bank on March 27, 2026, and borrowed the full $150 million available under it. The loan matures on the earlier of 364 days after closing or a refinancing of its existing PNC Mortgage Facility, and carries interest of Term SOFR plus 2.50% or a base rate plus 1.50%. For shareholders, this adds $150 million of short-term debt, with the filing noting customary covenants that could restrict dividends and other payments.
Bridge facility totals $150 million, fully drawn on March 27, 2026, from PNC Bank as administrative agent and lender
Loan matures on the earlier of 364 days after closing or a refinancing of the PNC Mortgage Facility
Interest is Term SOFR plus 2.50% per annum or base rate plus 1.50%, at the company's option
Facility can be prepaid without premium or penalty; covenants could restrict indebtedness and dividends
AAON announced that Andy Cheung will join as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on April 20, 2026, succeeding Rebecca Thompson, who becomes Chief Accounting Officer on the same date. The filing also discloses a General Counsel role filled by Luke Bomer, who started April 1, and a compensation package for Cheung that includes a $525,000 base salary and a $300,000 cash award repayable if he leaves within 18 months.
Andy Cheung joins April 20, 2026 as EVP and CFO; he previously was EVP and CFO of Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. for the past three years
Cheung's 2026 target annual incentive is $341,250 and target long-term incentive is $787,500, plus a one-time equity grant valued at $1,500,000
Rebecca Thompson, CFO since 2021, moves to Chief Accounting Officer effective April 20, 2026
Luke Bomer joined April 1, 2026 as General Counsel, a newly created role
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, completed a private offering of $1.725 billion in 7.250% Senior Notes due April 15, 2034. The proceeds will fund the redemption of its 5.625% Senior Notes due 2027 and pay related fees and expenses. The filing describes new debt obligations and covenants but does not report earnings or guidance changes.
Principal amount: $1.725 billion of 7.250% Senior Notes due April 15, 2034, issued April 2, 2026
Proceeds to redeem the Issuer's 5.625% Senior Notes due 2027 and pay fees and expenses
Interest paid semiannually on April 15 and October 15, starting October 15, 2026
Notes are senior unsecured, guaranteed by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and Mission Broadcasting, Inc.; indenture limits debt, dividends and asset sales
Landstar System said its Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Michael K. Kneller, will resign on May 8, 2026 to join a law firm. The company named Vallie S. Dugas, currently Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, as interim successor effective the same day, so the legal leadership change is planned and filing does not indicate any financial effect.
Michael K. Kneller, an executive officer since 2005, resigns effective May 8, 2026 to join Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.
Vallie S. Dugas becomes Interim Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary effective May 8, 2026.
The filing does not describe any change to financial results, guidance or compensation.
Illumina said three directors, Frances Arnold, Robert S. Epstein and Gary S. Guthart, will retire from its Board effective May 21, 2026, the date of the 2026 annual meeting. The company said the retirements are not the result of any disagreement with the company or the Board, and the Board has nominated David P. King for election at that meeting. The filing does not include financial results or guidance, so the change is a governance matter for shareholders to weigh.
Drs. Frances Arnold, Robert S. Epstein and Gary S. Guthart intend to retire as directors effective May 21, 2026
The filing states the retirements are not due to any dispute or disagreement with the company or Board
The Board has nominated David P. King for election as a director at the 2026 annual meeting
King is the former Executive Chairman and CEO of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
Tesla reported first-quarter 2026 production, deliveries and energy storage deployments in a press release furnished under Item 2.02. The release does not include net income, cash flow or other financial results, which Tesla will report on April 22, 2026.
Production of 408,386 vehicles in Q1 2026, including 394,611 Model 3/Y and 13,775 other models
Deliveries of 358,023 vehicles in Q1 2026, including 341,893 Model 3/Y and 16,130 other models
Energy storage deployments of 8.8 GWh in Q1 2026
Q1 2026 financial results and Q&A webcast set for Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Tripadvisor said Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Seth Kalvert will leave his positions effective May 1, 2026. The company said the departure is not the result of any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices, and it will be treated as a Qualifying Termination under its executive severance plan. Kalvert has agreed to provide transition and advisory services, with terms still to be agreed.
Seth Kalvert leaves the Chief Legal Officer and Secretary roles effective May 1, 2026.
The departure is treated as a Qualifying Termination under the Amended and Restated Executive Severance Plan; the filing does not state severance amounts.
The company says the departure does not stem from any disagreement on operations, policies, or practices.
Kalvert will remain available in an advisory capacity; the terms have not yet been set.
Harmony Biosciences appointed director Peter Anastasiou as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective April 2, 2026, and he resigned from the board. The board filled the vacancy with Troy Ignelzi, and director Antonio Gracias will not stand for re-election, with Geno J. Germano nominated to the board. The filing covers executive and board changes only and reports no financial results, so the effect on shareholders depends on how the new leadership executes the company's plans.
Peter Anastasiou named COO effective April 2, 2026, with a $600,000 base salary and a 55% target annual bonus
Anastasiou's option award has an aggregate grant date fair value of $3,700,000, vesting over four years
Troy Ignelzi appointed Class III director April 2, 2026; joins Audit and Compensation committees effective May 14, 2026
Antonio Gracias will not stand for re-election; Geno J. Germano nominated for election at the 2026 annual meeting
Effective April 1, 2026, UNFI and certain subsidiaries entered an amended and restated loan agreement for a secured asset-based revolving credit facility of up to $2,400 million, which replaces the existing $2,600 million ABL facility dated June 3, 2022. The facility expires April 1, 2031, or earlier if the company's $500 million term loan or 6.750% senior notes due 2028 remain largely outstanding near their maturities, and it carries a fixed charge coverage test if availability falls below a set level. The filing describes the terms as a refinancing and amendment of existing borrowing capacity rather than a change in the size of the company's debt.
Total commitments of up to $2,400 million, including a $100 million Canadian dollar sublimit and a $130 million FILO tranche.
Replaces the $2,600 million ABL Credit Facility dated June 3, 2022; borrowers may request an increase of up to $750 million, with no assurance of funding.
Expires April 1, 2031, or earlier if the $500 million term loan or 6.750% senior notes due 2028 have more than $100 million outstanding 91 days before maturity.
Secured by a first-priority lien on receivables and inventory and guaranteed by most wholly owned subsidiaries.
Westlake said Executive Vice President Robert F. Buesinger, who leads the Performance & Essential Materials segment, is retiring and moving to a Special Advisor role to the President effective April 2, 2026. The board named Brian Powers as Senior Vice President and segment head on the same date, so the segment leadership changes hands without a stated gap.
Robert F. Buesinger moves from Executive Vice President to Special Advisor to the President, effective April 2, 2026
Brian Powers appointed Senior Vice President, Performance & Essential Materials Segment Head, effective April 2, 2026
Acuity reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results for the period ended February 28, 2026, with net sales of $1,055.7 million, up 4.9% from a year earlier, and GAAP diluted EPS of $3.09, up 26.1%. Adjusted diluted EPS was $4.14, up 11.0%, and the company raised its quarterly dividend 18% to $0.20 per share.
Net sales were $1,055.7 million, up $49.4 million or 4.9% year over year; Acuity Intelligent Spaces sales rose 44.7% to $248.1 million, while Acuity Brands Lighting sales fell 2.8% to $817.4 million.
GAAP operating profit was $133.0 million, up 20.7%, and included $5.9 million of special charges tied to ABL productivity actions, mainly labor cost reductions.
GAAP diluted EPS was $3.09 versus $2.45 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $4.14 versus $3.73.
Quarterly dividend increased 18% to $0.20 per share; year-to-date share repurchases totaled about $106 million.
Roivant said its Immunovant unit's two Phase 3 studies of batoclimab in thyroid eye disease failed to meet their primary endpoint, and it started a new Phase 2b/3 trial of brepocitinib in lichen planopilaris at Priovant. The filing also gave preliminary cash and marketable securities of about $4.3 billion as of March 31, 2026, and buybacks of about $109.7 million in the quarter, while the fiscal year audit is still ongoing.
Immunovant's two Phase 3 batoclimab studies in thyroid eye disease each failed to meet the primary endpoint of at least 2mm proptosis responder rate at Week 24; no new safety signals were identified.
Priovant began a seamless Phase 2b/3 trial of brepocitinib in lichen planopilaris, with first subjects enrolled in March 2026.
Preliminary cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were about $4.3 billion as of March 31, 2026.
Roivant repurchased 3,956,362 common shares for about $109.7 million (excluding fees and commission) in the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Sally Beauty's CFO Marlo Cormier is leaving the company effective April 11, 2026, to pursue other opportunities, and the Board has named Adrianne Lee, formerly President and CFO of Bed Bath & Beyond, as CFO effective April 28, 2026. Chief Accounting Officer Kim McIntosh will serve as principal financial officer in the interim. The company also reaffirmed its second quarter and fiscal year 2026 guidance, which signals no change to its outlook.
Marlo Cormier's resignation is effective April 11, 2026; the filing says it was not the result of any disagreement with the company.
Cormier's separation package includes a gross payment of $881,250 (15 months' salary) and 15 months of COBRA health subsidy.
Adrianne Lee's base salary is $725,000, with a 75% target bonus and a $1,850,000 supplemental equity grant for fiscal year 2026.
The company reaffirmed its guidance for the second quarter and fiscal year 2026, previously provided on February 9, 2026.
ESAB appointed R. Brent Jones, formerly CFO of Avantor, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective early May 2026, succeeding Kevin Johnson, who is leaving to pursue a CFO role at a privately held company. The company also reaffirmed its 2026 guidance for core sales, core aEBITDA and core aEPS, previously announced February 2, 2026, and said it expects the low end of its core organic sales growth guidance and has paths to the high end.
R. Brent Jones, age 56, joins as CFO effective early May 2026; CEO Shyam Kambeyanda serves as interim principal financial officer until then
Jones's annual base salary is $660,000, with a 80% target bonus, a $1,800,000 target annual equity award, a $1,000,000 transition bonus and a $3,000,000 target RSU grant
Julie Han was named Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller effective April 1, 2026, after Renato Negro resigned with a last day expected April 3, 2026
ESAB reaffirmed its 2026 guidance ranges, previously announced February 2, 2026
Lindsay Corporation reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter results for the quarter ended February 28, 2026, with revenue of $157.7 million, down 16% from $187.1 million a year earlier. Operating income fell 59% to $13.0 million and net earnings fell 55% to $12.0 million, weighed down by a sharp drop in infrastructure sales after a prior-year $20 million Road Zipper System project that did not repeat. Management said it expects about $70 million of revenue from the Middle East and North Africa irrigation project in fiscal 2026 and does not expect a large infrastructure project this year.
Revenue $157.7 million, down $29.3 million or 16%; irrigation revenue $141.2 million, down 5%; infrastructure revenue $16.5 million, down 58%
Operating income $13.0 million, down 59%; operating margin 8.3% versus 17.2% a year earlier
Diluted EPS $1.15 versus $2.44 a year earlier; repurchased $25.2 million of shares in the quarter and $55.5 million for the fiscal year to date
Expects approximately $70 million of revenue from the MENA irrigation project in fiscal 2026; backlog $151.8 million at February 28, 2026, versus $127.0 million a year earlier
Two Global Net Lease board members, P. Sue Perrotty and Governor Edward Rendell, will retire when their current terms end at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. The company says the decisions are for personal reasons and not the result of disagreements over operations, policies or practices. If all eight nominees are elected, the board will have eight members going forward.
Perrotty and Rendell notified the company on April 1, 2026, of their decisions to retire at the conclusion of the 2026 Annual Meeting.
Perrotty served 11 years and Rendell 14 years; the chairperson credited them with leadership through the 2023 merger and internalization.
If all eight nominees are elected, the board will consist of eight members.
The company cited personal reasons, not disagreements with the company.
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