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8-K filings in May 2026, explained

1,687 material Form 8-K filings that 1,360 companies we cover made with the SEC in May 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).

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ECPGENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC May 22, 7:05 PM ET

Encore Capital issues $750 million of 6.625% senior secured notes due 2032

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Encore Capital Group issued $750.0 million of 6.625% senior secured notes due June 1, 2032, under an indenture dated May 22, 2026. The notes are guaranteed by substantially all material subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of the company's and guarantors' assets, adding to the company's secured debt.

  • Principal amount: $750.0 million, issued May 22, 2026
  • Interest rate 6.625% per year, paid semi-annually on June 1 and December 1, starting December 1, 2026
  • Maturity June 1, 2032, unless repurchased or redeemed earlier
  • Indenture names GLAS Trust Company LLC as trustee and Truist Bank as security agent; full indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SITMSITIME Corp May 22, 5:16 PM ET

SiTime completes $1.35 billion convertible notes offering due 2031

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.038.01

On May 22, 2026, SiTime completed a registered offering of $1.35 billion of 0% convertible senior notes due June 15, 2031, including $150 million from the underwriters' over-allotment option. Per the pricing release, net proceeds were expected to fund part of the cash consideration for the Renesas timing business acquisition, the $108.0 million cost of capped call transactions, and general corporate purposes, which adds significant debt and potential share dilution for shareholders.

  • Principal of $1.35 billion, including $150 million of over-allotment notes, due June 15, 2031
  • Initial conversion price of approximately $1,040.47 per share, a premium of about 50% to the May 19, 2026 closing price
  • Cost of capped call transactions was $108.0 million; capped call cap price is $1,734.15 per share
  • Proceeds expected to partly fund the Renesas Electronics timing business acquisition announced February 4, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
VPGVishay Precision Group, Inc. May 22, 5:02 PM ET

Vishay Precision Group CFO William Clancy to retire effective Dec. 31, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.07

Chief Financial Officer William M. Clancy notified Vishay Precision Group of his retirement on May 18, 2026, effective December 31, 2026, and the company signed a transition agreement with him on May 19. The same day, the company amended employment agreements for its CEO and Chief Accounting Officer and entered a new agreement with its Chief Business and Product Officer and Chief Operating Officer, while stockholders elected six directors at the annual meeting.

  • Clancy's retirement is effective December 31, 2026; his transition agreement provides base salary continuation until June 30, 2028, subject to a release of claims.
  • CEO Ziv Shoshani's amended agreement sets an annual equity award of about 225% of base salary from fiscal 2026, with a cash bonus target of 100% and a maximum of 150% of base salary.
  • Stockholders elected Kobi Altman, Sejal Shah Gulati, Erez Lorber, Saul Reibstein, Ziv Shoshani and Nava Swersky Sofer to one-year terms at the May 19, 2026 annual meeting.
  • Stockholders ratified Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co., a firm in the Deloitte global network, as auditor for 2026 and approved the advisory executive compensation vote.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NOWServiceNow, Inc. May 22, 4:41 PM ET

ServiceNow shareholders elect directors, approve 38 million share equity plan increase

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

At its annual meeting on May 21, 2026, ServiceNow shareholders elected nine directors and approved an increase of 38,000,000 shares in the reserve under its Amended and Restated 2021 Equity Incentive Plan. Shareholders also rejected a proposal on the right to act by written consent and chose to hold advisory votes on executive compensation every year.

  • Equity plan: shareholders approved 38,000,000 additional shares, with 736,442,496 votes for and 30,632,622 against.
  • Written consent: a shareholder proposal was rejected, with 486,029,473 votes against and 280,696,983 for.
  • Executive pay: 2025 named executive officer compensation was approved, with 654,688,799 votes for and 110,903,457 against.
  • Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 862,140,873 votes for.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
PEPPEPSICO INC May 22, 4:30 PM ET

PepsiCo renews $5 billion in two revolving credit facilities, expiring 2027 and 2031

Neutral financing Written later 8.01

On May 22, 2026, PepsiCo terminated its two existing $5 billion revolving credit agreements from May 2025, both of which had no outstanding borrowings, and entered into replacements of the same $5 billion size. The new facilities are a 364-day agreement expiring May 21, 2027 and a five-year agreement expiring May 22, 2031, and they are for general corporate purposes, so the filing describes a routine refinancing of existing liquidity rather than a change in borrowing.

  • Two new $5 billion unsecured revolving credit agreements dated May 22, 2026, replacing agreements dated May 23, 2025
  • 364-day facility expires May 21, 2027; five-year facility expires May 22, 2031
  • Both facilities can be increased to up to $5.75 billion; the five-year facility includes a $1.2 billion Euro swing line subfacility
  • Citibank, N.A. is administrative agent; no outstanding borrowings existed under the terminated agreements
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HHyatt Hotels Corp May 22, 4:30 PM ET

Hyatt: Ballew retires and board shrinks to ten after May 20 annual meeting

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.07

Director Paul D. Ballew retired from Hyatt's board on May 20, 2026, and the board reduced its size from twelve to ten members on May 21. At the May 20 annual meeting, shareholders elected Gianni Marostica, Heidi O'Neill and Richard C. Tuttle as Class II directors, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026, and approved executive pay on an advisory basis, while rejecting a plastics-use reporting proposal.

  • Paul D. Ballew retired from the board on May 20, 2026; the filing says it was not due to any disagreement with the company.
  • Board size was cut from twelve to ten members on May 21, 2026, after Thomas J. Pritzker did not stand for re-election.
  • Gianni Marostica was appointed to the Audit Committee effective May 21, 2026.
  • Say-on-pay was approved with 541,786,817 votes for and 2,752,233 against.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
LEGLEGGETT & PLATT INC May 22, 4:25 PM ET

Leggett & Platt approves stock plan changes; CEO ends aircraft sharing deal

Neutral shareholder Written later 1.025.025.07

At its May 21, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders approved an amended and restated Flexible Stock Plan that adds 4.0 million shares, extends the plan's term to May 21, 2036, and sets a $750,000 annual compensation limit for non-employee directors. Separately, CEO Karl G. Glassman gave notice on May 20, 2026 that he is terminating his aircraft time sharing agreement with a subsidiary, effective May 30, 2026, and the company says the aircraft are now expected to be sold.

  • Stock plan: 4.0 million more shares added; about 8.2 million available for future grant as of March 13, 2026; 96,541,944 votes for and 3,891,677 against
  • Say-on-pay advisory vote approved with 94,779,810 votes for and 5,660,419 against
  • All eight director nominees elected; PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified as auditor for fiscal 2026
  • Aircraft time sharing agreement, dated May 20, 2024, terminated by CEO notice on May 20, 2026, effective May 30, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
AIZASSURANT, INC. May 22, 4:23 PM ET

Assurant holders approve 480,000-share plan increase, reject written-consent proposal

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

At its May 21, 2026 annual meeting, Assurant stockholders approved an amendment to the 2017 Long Term Equity Incentive Plan that adds 480,000 shares of common stock to the available share reserve. They also elected all 10 director nominees and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor, but did not approve a stockholder proposal to allow action by written consent. The vote results set the company's equity plan capacity and governance terms for shareholders.

  • Proposal 4: the Amended ALTEIP was approved with 43,536,600 votes for and 663,805 against.
  • All 10 director nominees were elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting; Paul J. Reilly (964,048 against) and Elaine D. Rosen (929,632 against) drew the most opposing votes.
  • Proposal 5, the written-consent stockholder proposal, was not approved: 12,892,508 for and 31,302,676 against.
  • Proposal 2: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 44,144,033 for and 2,592,908 against.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
MRKMerck & Co., Inc. May 22, 4:21 PM ET

Merck closes $6.0 billion underwritten offering of seven series of notes due 2028 to 2056

Neutral financing Written later 8.01

On May 22, 2026, Merck & Co. closed an underwritten public offering of seven series of notes with a combined principal amount of $6.0 billion, maturing between 2028 and 2056. The filing describes the issuance terms and related legal documents but does not state how the company plans to use the proceeds.

  • Seven note series totaling $6.0 billion, from a $500 million floating rate note due 2028 to a $1 billion 5.850% note due 2056
  • Largest series is $1.5 billion of 5.200% notes due 2036
  • Notes issued under a shelf registration statement filed March 19, 2024, and an indenture dated January 6, 2010, with U.S. Bank Trust National Association as trustee
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NEONEOGENOMICS INC May 22, 4:19 PM ET

NeoGenomics stockholders approve 5 million share increase to equity incentive plan

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

At its May 21, 2026 annual meeting, NeoGenomics stockholders elected nine directors, approved a 5,000,000-share increase to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, approved an advisory vote on executive pay, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accountant. The plan amendment increases the number of shares authorized for issuance under the plan, which the company's board had approved subject to stockholder approval.

  • Shares present or represented at the May 21, 2026 meeting totaled 116,630,120, about 89.61% of outstanding voting stock as of the March 23, 2026 record date.
  • Equity plan amendment approved with 108,010,493 votes for (97.90% of votes cast) and 2,308,922 against.
  • Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation received 91,781,833 votes for and 18,534,236 against.
  • Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified with 116,103,093 votes for and 494,869 against; all nine director nominees were elected.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NENoble Corp plc May 22, 4:19 PM ET

Noble Adds Jeff Miller, Halliburton CEO, to Board as Independent Director

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Noble Corporation plc expanded its board to eight directors on May 21, 2026, and appointed Jeff Miller, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Halliburton, to fill the new seat effective immediately. The board has determined Mr. Miller is independent under New York Stock Exchange rules, and he will receive the same 2026 non-employee director compensation, pro-rated from his appointment date.

  • Board increased to eight directors on May 21, 2026, with Jeff Miller appointed to fill the new seat
  • Board has determined Mr. Miller is independent under NYSE rules
  • Mr. Miller joined Halliburton in 1997 and holds an MBA from Texas A&M University
  • 2026 compensation matches other non-employee directors, pro-rated; details are in the March 16, 2026 proxy statement
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SMSM Energy Co May 22, 4:17 PM ET

SM Energy raises CEO and COO long-term incentive targets; all directors re-elected

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.07

On May 21, 2026, SM Energy's board raised long-term incentive targets for CEO Elizabeth A. McDonald to $5,800,000 and COO Blake D. McKenna to $2,400,000, and the compensation committee amended McDonald's change of control severance agreement. At the same day's annual meeting, stockholders re-elected all incumbent directors, approved executive pay in a non-binding vote, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for 2026. For shareholders, the filing shows higher pay targets for two executives and an updated change of control payout structure, with no change in leadership.

  • Board increased McDonald's long-term incentive target to $5,800,000, granted 40% as restricted stock units and 60% as performance share units.
  • Board increased McKenna's long-term incentive target to $2,400,000, granted 50% as restricted stock units and 50% as performance share units.
  • McDonald's amended change of control agreement provides a lump sum of three times base salary plus other amounts if she is terminated within two and one-half years after a change of control.
  • Stockholders approved executive pay in a non-binding vote with 181,729,629 for and 9,041,702 against; Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified with 215,183,397 for and 325,601 against.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ITGRInteger Holdings Corp May 22, 4:17 PM ET

Integer Holdings grants executive retention bonuses during strategic review; holders approve new plan

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.07

Integer Holdings amended executive agreements and approved retention bonuses for its CEO and four other executives while a strategic review to maximize stockholder value is underway. At its May 20, 2026 annual meeting, stockholders approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which replaces the 2021 plan and reserves 1,000,000 shares plus unused and forfeited 2021 plan shares.

  • CEO Payman Khales is set to receive a $1.75 million retention bonus; half vests December 31, 2026 and half vests on a change in control, subject to continued employment
  • Performance-based equity awards vest at the greater of target and actual performance if an executive is terminated without cause or resigns for good reason around a change in control
  • Stockholders approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan with 27,750,271 votes for and 1,378,718 against, and all 11 director nominees were elected
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CRGYCrescent Energy Co May 22, 4:15 PM ET

Crescent Energy amends credit agreement, borrowing base cut to $3.5 billion

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Crescent Energy's subsidiary signed a fifteenth amendment to its credit agreement with Wells Fargo as administrative agent. The borrowing base falls from $3.9 billion to $3.5 billion, while revolving loan maturity is extended to May 19, 2031 and aggregate elected commitments stay at $2.0 billion.

  • Borrowing base decreased from $3.9 billion to $3.5 billion, tied to the April 1, 2026 scheduled redetermination
  • Revolving loan maturity extended to May 19, 2031 from October 22, 2030
  • Up to $600.0 million of certain additional debt incurred from May 18, 2026 to the October 1, 2026 redetermination date is excluded from the required 0.25x borrowing base reduction, subject to that threshold
  • Aggregate elected commitments maintained at $2.0 billion
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
TRVTRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. May 22, 4:15 PM ET

Travelers shareholders approve 5 million-share increase to 2023 stock incentive plan

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

At its May 20, 2026 annual meeting, Travelers shareholders approved an amendment adding 5,000,000 shares to the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan. Two shareholder proposals, on climate-related pricing and coverage and on an independent board chairman, did not pass.

  • Plan amendment received 124,148,482 votes for, 45,264,986 against and 784,759 abstentions
  • Each of the eight director nominees received more votes for than against, including Russell G. Golden with 168,238,679 for
  • Climate-related shareholder proposal received 24,894,789 for and 143,415,990 against
  • Independent board chairman proposal received 36,359,133 for and 132,910,022 against
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CPAYCORPAY, INC. May 22, 4:15 PM ET

Corpay amends credit facility, raising revolver to $3.7 billion and extending maturities to 2031

Neutral financing Written later 1.017.01

Corpay entered into an eighteenth amendment to its credit agreement on May 21, 2026, increasing its revolving credit facility to $3.7 billion and Term Loan A to $3.3 billion, both maturing May 21, 2031, and increasing Term Loan B-6 to $2.95 billion. The company used proceeds to repay its Term Loan B-5 in full, and says the refinancing will lower annual interest expense and increase liquidity.

  • Revolving credit commitments rise by $0.9 billion to $3.7 billion; Term Loan A rises by $0.4 billion to $3.3 billion, both maturing May 21, 2031
  • Term Loan B-6 increases by $2.05 billion to $2.95 billion, maturing November 5, 2032
  • Term Loan B-5 repaid in full using Term Loan A and revolver proceeds of $1.0 billion and Term Loan B-6 proceeds of $2.05 billion
  • Company states USD interest rates are 10 basis points lower than the existing facilities
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Innovative Industrial Properties takes $20 million ATM-backed loan at 10.0% interest, due October 2026

Negative financing Written later 1.012.03

Innovative Industrial Properties entered a $20 million loan with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, secured by its at-the-market equity sales proceeds. The loan carries a 10.0% annual rate, matures October 9, 2026, and requires weekly payments starting May 29, 2026, with proceeds expected to go toward general corporate purposes including repaying 5.50% Senior Notes due May 2026. The filing describes the loan as costly and restrictive for shareholders, since sales proceeds must be deposited into a lender-controlled account and the company's equity program is pledged as collateral.

  • Loan principal of $20 million at 10.0% per annum, compounding monthly; rate rises to 18.0% during an event of default
  • Matures October 9, 2026, with weekly interest and principal payments beginning May 29, 2026
  • Lender receives a security interest in gross sales proceeds under the May 13, 2025 equity distribution agreement; sales proceeds go to a segregated account
  • Company agreed to a 1% advance setup fee; proceeds expected to fund general corporate purposes, including repayment of 5.50% Senior Notes due May 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CBChubb Ltd May 22, 4:09 PM ET

Chubb shareholders approve incentive plan and 20% capital band renewal at annual meeting

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.035.07

Chubb Limited shareholders approved all 13 agenda items at the annual general meeting on May 21, 2026, in line with the Board's recommendations. The approvals included renewal of a capital band that lets the Board increase or decrease share capital by up to 20% through May 21, 2027, and the amended and restated 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The capital band also allows the Board to limit or withdraw shareholders' pre-emptive rights in specified and limited circumstances.

  • Capital band renewed for a 1-year period ending May 21, 2027, allowing share capital changes of up to 20%
  • 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, approved with 306,008,978 votes for and 6,936,721 against
  • Evan G. Greenberg elected Chairman of the Board with 257,446,673 votes for and 55,185,489 against
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers AG (Zurich) elected statutory auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
FTLFFITLIFE BRANDS, INC. May 22, 4:09 PM ET

FitLife Brands names EVP Ryan Hansen as President, raises base salary to $300,000

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

On May 18, 2026, FitLife Brands' board appointed Executive Vice President Ryan Hansen, who joined the company in November 2023, as President and raised his base salary from $275,000 to $300,000. He also received options on 75,000 shares at $10.50 and 50,000 performance stock units, which vest only if the 30-day VWAP reaches $20.00. For shareholders, the filing shows a senior leadership change and equity awards that could add to outstanding shares if they vest.

  • Appointment effective May 18, 2026; Hansen, 38, was previously Executive Vice President and has no formal employment agreement (at-will).
  • Base salary increased from $275,000 to $300,000, effective May 18, 2026.
  • Options for 75,000 shares at an exercise price of $10.50; one-third vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, with the rest vesting in equal parts in years two and three.
  • 50,000 PSUs vest when the 30-day VWAP meets or exceeds $20.00, and expire on the fifth anniversary of the grant date if not vested.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
UNITUniti Group Inc. May 22, 4:07 PM ET

Uniti Group stockholders approve 16,750,000-share increase to incentive plan

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

At its virtual annual meeting on May 21, 2026, Uniti Group stockholders elected all nine director nominees, approved a 16,750,000-share increase to the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for 2026. The filing also discloses that director Johannes Weber has a consulting arrangement with Elliott Investment Management, under which his pay is tied to Elliott's returns on its Uniti investment.

  • Plan increase approved with 166,790,041 votes for and 3,448,249 against, plus 225,560 abstentions
  • All nine director nominees elected; Joseph Natale, Carmen Perez-Carlton and Harold Zeitz each received more than 169.9 million votes for
  • Board will hold advisory say-on-pay votes annually, following 169,336,131 stockholder votes for an every-year frequency
  • Weber's consulting pay from Elliott equals 0.45% of Elliott's realized returns, or 0.90% if the company completes a strategic transaction, subject to conditions
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

SS&C renews $1.5 billion stock buyback and sets $0.27 quarterly dividend

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.078.01

SS&C's board renewed its stock repurchase program for up to $1.5 billion of common stock, with authority lasting one year, and approved a $0.27 per share quarterly dividend. At its May 20, 2026 annual meeting, stockholders also approved adding 10,000,000 shares to the company's stock incentive plan, which could increase share issuance to employees and directors.

  • Board authorized repurchases of up to $1.5 billion of common stock; the program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share is payable June 15, 2026, to holders of record as of June 1, 2026.
  • Stockholders approved adding 10,000,000 shares to the Third A&R 2023 Stock Incentive Plan, with 177,696,046 votes for and 30,180,122 against.
  • Stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026 (209,980,176 for, 9,554,471 against) and elected three Class I directors.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

LyondellBasell shareholders re-elect 12 directors, approve share buyback of up to 10%

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.078.01

At its May 22, 2026 annual meeting, LyondellBasell shareholders elected 12 directors and approved an amended Long Term Incentive Plan that adds 8,000,000 ordinary shares. They also approved a new share repurchase program covering up to 10% of issued share capital, or 34,042,250 shares, through November 22, 2027. The buyback is not an obligation, and the added plan shares could dilute existing holders.

  • Shareholders present represented 285,156,235 shares, about 88.34% of shares entitled to vote.
  • Plan amendments authorize 8,000,000 additional ordinary shares and cap annual grants to any non-executive director at $2 million in grant-date fair value.
  • Repurchase authority covers up to 34,042,250 shares until November 22, 2027, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HGVHilton Grand Vacations Inc. May 22, 4:05 PM ET

Hilton Grand Vacations amends warehouse loan, raising facility to $1 billion

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Hilton Grand Vacations' subsidiary signed an amendment on May 20, 2026 that raises its receivables warehouse credit facility from $850 million to $1 billion and extends the revolving period to May 2028. The amendment also allows timeshare loans tied to the Elara resort to be pledged as collateral, subject to eligibility criteria. As of May 20, 2026, about $200 million was outstanding under the facility, so the filing describes a larger borrowing capacity rather than a new debt load.

  • Facility size increases from $850 million to $1 billion under Omnibus Amendment No. 5
  • Revolving period extended to May 2028
  • About $200 million in outstanding borrowings as of May 20, 2026, excluding accrued interest
  • Elara timeshare loans originated by LV Tower 52, LLC may be pledged as collateral, subject to conditions
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
UGIUGI CORP /PA/ May 22, 4:05 PM ET

UGI issues €300 million of 5.000% senior notes due 2031 via subsidiary

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

UGI International, a wholly owned subsidiary of UGI Corporation, issued €300 million in 5.000% senior notes due 2031 on May 21, 2026, in a private offering. Proceeds were used mainly to repay short-term borrowings under its revolving credit facility and partially prepay a term loan, with any remainder for general corporate purposes.

  • Notes: €300,000,000 aggregate principal, 5.000% coupon, due 2031, interest paid semiannually on June 1 and December 1 starting December 1, 2026
  • Proceeds repaid revolving credit facility borrowings, partially prepaid senior unsecured term loan, and covered fees and expenses
  • Change of control repurchase offer at 101.0% of principal; notes are senior unsecured and guaranteed by certain subsidiaries
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
FENCFENNEC PHARMACEUTICALS INC. May 22, 4:05 PM ET

Fennec announces new PEDMARK research to be presented at 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting

Neutral other Written later 8.01

Fennec Pharmaceuticals said on May 21, 2026 that new research on PEDMARK across several patient populations and tumor types will be presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or financial figures, so it is a clinical and research update rather than a measure of company performance.

  • Four independently led studies will be shared at the ASCO Annual Meeting, covering adolescent, young adult and adult patients as well as pediatric patients.
  • The Japanese Phase 2/3 STS-J01 study enrolled 27 patients and reported hearing loss of 16-24% with PEDMARK versus 56-63% with cisplatin alone, per the filing's historical comparison.
  • A randomized Phase 1 trial for men with metastatic germ cell tumors, opened to accrual by City of Hope in January 2026, will present its trial design.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
WENWendy's Co May 22, 4:04 PM ET

Wendy's Stockholders Approve 21 Million Share Increase to Equity Plan, Elect 8 Directors

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

On May 20, 2026, Wendy's stockholders approved adding 21,000,000 shares to the company's 2020 Omnibus Award Plan and elected all eight director nominees at the annual meeting. Stockholders also approved a shareholder proposal to restrict "blank-check" preferred stock, though the vote was close, with 58,561,819 shares for and 55,614,508 against. The larger share pool gives the company more room to issue equity awards, which can dilute existing holders.

  • Stockholders approved a 21,000,000-share increase to the 2020 Omnibus Award Plan, subject to the board's April 1, 2026 adoption.
  • All 8 director nominees were elected, each by a majority of votes cast.
  • Blank-check preferred stock restriction was approved with 58,561,819 votes for and 55,614,508 against.
  • Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the 2026 independent auditor with 148,104,812 votes for.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ITWILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC May 22, 4:03 PM ET

ITW's Chief Accounting Officer Scheuneman to retire; Matteo Pigozzo to succeed him July 1

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Illinois Tool Works said its Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, Randall Scheuneman, will step down from that role June 30, 2026 and retire March 1, 2027, staying on as an advisor until then. Matteo Pigozzo, a company veteran since 2006, will take over as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer effective July 1, 2026. The company said the planned retirement involves no disagreement on financial statements, internal controls, operations, policies or practices.

  • Randall Scheuneman steps down as CAO and principal accounting officer effective June 30, 2026; retires March 1, 2027
  • Matteo Pigozzo, age 55, succeeds him effective July 1, 2026
  • Pigozzo joined in 2006 as Director of Financial Reporting and most recently served as Vice President & Corporate Controller
  • The filing states no material changes to Pigozzo's compensation arrangements
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
USAUU.S. GOLD CORP. May 22, 4:01 PM ET

U.S. Gold Corp. sets October 13, 2026 date for FY26 annual stockholder meeting

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

U.S. Gold Corp.'s board set October 13, 2026 as the date of its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, more than 30 days later than the anniversary of its April 27, 2026 meeting, as the company had previously signaled. The filing sets deadlines for stockholder proposals and director nominations, which matter to shareholders who want to put items before the vote.

  • FY26 annual meeting set for October 13, 2026, versus the April 27, 2026 meeting held this year
  • Rule 14a-8 proposals for the proxy materials must be received by July 27, 2026
  • Other proposals or director nominations under the bylaws must be received between June 15, 2026 and July 15, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NINENine Energy Service, Inc. May 22, 4:01 PM ET

Nine Energy Service names Heather Schmidt permanent Chief Financial Officer

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Nine Energy Service, Inc. appointed Heather Schmidt as its permanent Chief Financial Officer effective May 22, 2026, after she served as interim CFO since May 11, 2026. The company also entered an amended employment agreement with her setting a $425,000 base salary, a 75% target bonus and $600,000 in incremental long-term incentive awards, which matters to shareholders because it fixes the leadership of the finance function and the pay terms tied to it.

  • Heather Schmidt, age 42, was appointed permanent CFO effective May 22, 2026, having been interim CFO since May 11, 2026.
  • Her employment agreement sets a base salary of $425,000 and a target annual bonus of 75% of base salary.
  • She received incremental long-term awards with a $300,000 target value in time-based restricted stock units and a $300,000 target performance-based cash award; the performance award's maximum is 200% of target.
  • If her employment is terminated without cause or for good reason, she may receive severance equal to one times base salary plus target bonus, or two times after a change in control within 24 months.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HLHECLA MINING CO/DE/ May 22, 2:52 PM ET

Hecla Mining shareholders elect two directors and extend director stock plan to 2036

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

At the May 21, 2026 Annual Meeting, shareholders elected Rob Krcmarov and Dean R. Gehring to the Board, ratified BDO USA, P.C. as auditor for 2026, and approved an advisory vote on executive pay. They also approved an amendment extending the Director Stock Plan's expiration from May 15, 2027 to May 15, 2036. The filing describes routine governance outcomes and does not report any change to Hecla's financial results.

  • Director Stock Plan expiration extended from May 15, 2027 to May 15, 2036 under the First Amendment, filed as Exhibit 10.1.
  • 524,590,027 shares, or 78.23% of 670,565,891 outstanding shares, were present at the meeting; record date was March 25, 2026.
  • Auditor ratification: 480,303,792 votes for BDO USA, P.C. and 42,376,233 against.
  • Advisory executive pay vote: 421,646,575 votes for and 19,785,285 against.
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GPJAGEORGIA POWER CO May 22, 2:28 PM ET

Georgia Power sells $600 million floating-rate and $550 million 4.60% senior notes

Neutral financing Written later 8.01

On May 19, 2026, Georgia Power entered into underwriting agreements to issue $600 million of Series 2026A floating-rate senior notes due November 22, 2027, and $550 million of Series 2026B 4.60% senior notes due June 15, 2029. It also sold an additional $150 million of its 4.85% Series 2025B notes due March 15, 2031, bringing that series to $900 million outstanding. The filing describes new borrowing by the utility and does not state how the proceeds will be used.

  • Series 2026A: $600 million floating-rate senior notes due November 22, 2027
  • Series 2026B: $550 million 4.60% senior notes due June 15, 2029
  • Additional $150 million of Series 2025B 4.85% notes due March 15, 2031; series total now $900 million
  • All three issues were registered under shelf Registration No. 333-285111; underwriting agreements dated May 19, 2026
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CVCOCAVCO INDUSTRIES, INC. May 22, 10:35 AM ET

Cavco Industries fiscal Q4 profit rises 17%; board approves $150 million buyback

Positive earnings Written later 2.028.01

Cavco Industries reported higher fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 revenue and diluted earnings per share compared with the prior year. On May 18, 2026, the board approved a new $150 million stock repurchase program, which the company expects to fund from existing cash. The company is not obligated to buy any particular amount of stock, and the program can be suspended or discontinued at any time.

  • Fourth-quarter net revenue was $550 million, up 8.2% from $508 million; diluted EPS was $5.42 versus $4.47.
  • Fiscal 2026 net revenue was $2.245 billion, up 11.4%; diluted EPS was $23.98 versus $20.71.
  • Factory-built housing gross margin for the year was 22.1%, down from 22.9%.
  • Backlog at March 28, 2026 was $195 million, down from $197 million a year earlier.
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MasterCraft settles stockholder suit over board provision for $425,000 in attorneys' fees

Neutral legal/regulatory Written later 8.01

MasterCraft agreed to pay $425,000 in attorneys' fees and expenses to settle a Delaware stockholder lawsuit challenging a stockholders agreement provision on director removal. The provision was removed in March 2026, which mooted the claims, and the Court of Chancery closed the case on May 19, 2026, without reviewing the fee payment.

  • Plaintiff Bruce Taylor filed a putative class action on February 11, 2026, in Delaware Court of Chancery.
  • The challenged provision was removed by a stockholders agreement amendment dated March 11, 2026.
  • MasterCraft agreed to pay $425,000 in attorneys' fees and expenses in full settlement of plaintiff's fee claims.
  • The Court entered an order closing the action on May 19, 2026.
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BJ's Wholesale sales rise 9.9% but quarterly profit falls 4.7%; guidance unchanged

Mixed earnings Written later 2.02

BJ's Wholesale Club reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 total revenues of $5.66 billion, up 9.9% from a year earlier, with comparable club sales up 6.3%. Net income fell 4.7% to $142.7 million and diluted EPS fell to $1.10 from $1.13, and the company said its fiscal 2026 guidance was unchanged.

  • Total revenues rose 9.9% to $5.66 billion; membership fee income rose 9.9% to $132.4 million.
  • Net income fell 4.7% to $142.7 million; adjusted EPS was $1.10 versus $1.14 a year earlier.
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 4.3% to $298.1 million; SG&A increased to $806.0 million.
  • Fiscal 2026 guidance from March 5, 2026 is unchanged: adjusted EPS of $4.40 to $4.60 and capital expenditures of about $800 million.
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Booz Allen fiscal 2026 revenue falls 6.4% as adjusted EPS rises 2.5%

Mixed earnings Written later 2.027.01

Booz Allen reported fiscal 2026 results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with revenue down 6.4% to $11.2 billion while adjusted diluted EPS rose 2.5% to $6.51. Its fiscal 2027 guidance projects adjusted diluted EPS of $6.00 to $6.35, below the fiscal 2026 figure, and revenue of $11.2 billion to $11.7 billion.

  • Q4 fiscal 2026 revenue was $2.8 billion, down 6.4% year over year, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.78, up 10.6%.
  • Fiscal 2026 GAAP diluted EPS was $6.90, down 4.8%, and net income was $851 million, down 9.0%.
  • Fiscal 2027 guidance: revenue $11.2 billion to $11.7 billion, adjusted diluted EPS $6.00 to $6.35, and free cash flow $825 million to $925 million.
  • The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.59 per share, payable June 26, 2026, to holders of record on June 10, 2026.
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WWayfair Inc. May 22, 6:46 AM ET

Wayfair stockholders approve 20 million share increase to 2023 incentive plan

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.025.07

At its May 21, 2026 annual meeting, Wayfair stockholders approved Amendment No. 1, which adds 20,000,000 shares of Class A common stock to the 2023 Incentive Award Plan. They also elected all nine director nominees, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026, and gave a non-binding approval to executive compensation. The plan increase raises the number of shares available for equity awards.

  • Plan amendment approved: 253,741,331 votes for and 54,941,475 against, with 10,775,007 broker non-votes
  • All nine director nominees elected, including Niraj Shah with 306,992,250 votes for
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ratified for fiscal 2026 with 319,440,139 votes for
  • Non-binding say-on-pay vote: 247,755,435 for and 60,925,156 against
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