1,916 material Form 8-K filings that 1,609 companies we cover made with the SEC in July 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).
CoStar Group appointed Robin Rossmann, its Managing Director, Europe, as Chief Financial Officer effective July 31, 2026. He succeeds Christian Lown, who resigned to pursue an opportunity outside the company's industry, and the company says the resignation was not due to any disagreement on operations, policies or practices. The filing also details Rossmann's pay package, including a $2.5 million equity grant and a $500,000 relocation subsidy.
Robin Rossmann appointed CFO effective July 31, 2026, reporting to Founder and CEO Andy Florance
Christian Lown resigned as CFO effective July 31, 2026; he notified the company on July 7, 2026
Rossmann's base salary is £440,000, rising to $590,000 after relocation to Arlington, VA, with a target bonus of 100% of base salary
One-time equity grant valued at $2.5 million as of July 31, 2026, plus a $500,000 relocation subsidy
Oil States International amended the executive agreement of President and CEO Lloyd A. Hajdik, effective July 9, 2026, restructuring how severance is calculated on certain qualifying termination events. The filing sets out a larger lump sum severance if he is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason within 24 months after a Change of Control, and a smaller lump sum for a no-Cause termination outside that window.
Amendment dated July 9, 2026 to the Executive Agreement originally effective December 9, 2013.
Within 24 months after a Change of Control, a qualifying termination pays a lump sum of 3.0 times Termination Base Salary plus Target AICP.
Outside that 24-month window, a termination without Cause pays a lump sum of 1.5 times Termination Base Salary plus Target AICP.
The filing states all other terms of the Executive Agreement remain in effect; the amendment is filed as Exhibit 10.1.
Brown-Forman said President and CEO Lawson Whiting will retire, effective when a successor is appointed, after nearly 30 years with the company. The board has begun a search for a new CEO, and the company reiterated its fiscal 2027 outlook, first disclosed on June 4, 2026, which means the announcement did not change financial guidance. Leadership transitions can add uncertainty, so shareholders will be watching who is chosen and how the company's strategy continues under new leadership.
Lawson Whiting will retire as President and CEO after nearly 30 years, effective upon the appointment of his successor.
The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, chaired by Tracy Skeans, will lead the search, which will consider internal and external candidates.
Whiting will remain available in an advisory capacity for a period after a successor is appointed.
Brown-Forman reiterated its fiscal 2027 outlook, as disclosed on June 4, 2026.
Energy Recovery (ERII) appointed John Mitchell to its Board of Directors effective July 9, 2026, bringing the board to six directors. Mitchell previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Sensor Solutions business at TE Connectivity, a board addition that adds finance and operations experience rather than a change in company performance.
Board appointment dated July 9, 2026; announced in a press release on July 13, 2026
Board size increases to six directors with Mitchell's appointment
Mitchell has more than three decades of finance, operations and technology leadership, including roles at TE Connectivity and Tyco Electronics
Mitchell will receive the same pro-rated compensation and indemnification as the other non-employee directors
Effective July 9, 2026, Pliant Therapeutics increased its board from seven to nine members and appointed Robert Iannone, M.D., M.S.C.E., and Flavia Borellini, Ph.D., as directors. Borellini will chair the R&D Committee, and Iannone will join it. The filing describes director pay and stock options but does not report any financial results or changes to company operations.
Board size increased from seven to nine members, effective July 9, 2026.
Robert Iannone, M.D., M.S.C.E., appointed as a Class I director; Flavia Borellini, Ph.D., appointed as a Class II director.
Borellini named chairperson of the R&D Committee; Iannone named a member.
Each new director receives a $40,000 annual retainer and an option for 60,000 shares vesting over three years. Iannone receives an extra $7,500 retainer and Borellini an extra $15,000 for committee roles.
American Shared Hospital Services said its Chief Financial Officer, Raymond S. Frech, resigned effective July 7, 2026, for personal reasons, and that the resignation was not related to any disagreement on accounting policies or practices. The Board named Chief Accounting Officer Alexis N. Tirrito as interim CFO and principal financial and accounting officer, effective immediately, while she keeps her CAO and Secretary roles.
Raymond S. Frech resigned as CFO effective July 7, 2026, for personal reasons; the filing says a severance agreement with customary releases was entered into
Alexis N. Tirrito, CAO and Secretary since October 2021, was appointed interim CFO on July 7, 2026
Tirrito's base salary was set at $240,000, effective July 7, 2026, with a 2026 target bonus of 20% of base salary
ONE Gas expanded its board from eight to nine members on July 13, 2026, appointing Nickolas Stavropoulos, a retired chief operating officer of Pacific Gas & Electric and National Grid, to fill the new seat. The appointment adds an energy industry veteran with more than 40 years of experience to the board, and his director pay is set at a prorated $105,000 retainer plus $140,000 in stock.
Board expanded from eight to nine members; Stavropoulos, 68, appointed effective July 13, 2026
Serves on the Audit, Corporate Governance and Executive Compensation Committees
Annual retainer of $105,000 plus stock retainer valued at $140,000, both prorated through May 19, 2027
Stavropoulos was PG&E chief operating officer from March 2017 to September 2018
Ceva, Inc. disclosed that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Boukaya agreed with the company to resign, with his last day as COO set for August 1, 2026. He will stay on as an employee through December 31, 2026 to support a smooth transition.
Resignation agreed mutually between Ceva and Michael Boukaya on July 8, 2026
Last day as Chief Operating Officer is August 1, 2026
Boukaya remains an employee through December 31, 2026 to facilitate the transition
Klaviyo appointed Erica Smith, former CFO of CyberArk, as its Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2026, replacing Amanda Whalen. Whalen will remain employed until September 4, 2026, then serve in an advisory role through November 16, 2026 to support the transition. The filing describes a CFO change at a company whose financial leadership is shifting, with compensation tied to both time and stock price targets.
Base salary of $550,000 and a target annual cash bonus of 50% of base salary
Time-based RSUs with an initial equity value of $15 million, vesting in 16 quarterly installments
Performance stock units with an initial equity value of $3 million, tied to stock price targets of $30, $50 and $75 per share through February 15, 2029
Amanda Whalen's employment ends September 4, 2026; advisory role runs through November 16, 2026
SouthState Bank Corporation disclosed that James W. Roquemore, a member of its Board of Directors, died on July 9, 2026, after a long illness. The filing describes him as a long-time Board member who served from 1994 to 2020 and again from 2022 to the present, and it does not name a successor or any change to the Board's composition.
James W. Roquemore, a Board member, passed away on July 9, 2026, after a long illness.
He served on the Board from 1994 to 2020 and again from 2022 until his death.
The filing does not name a replacement director or state any change to Board committees.
OmniAb, Inc. appointed Amechi Nwachuku as Chief Operating Officer effective July 13, 2026. The filing sets his $445,000 base salary, a 45% target bonus and 800,000 stock options, and describes severance terms, including enhanced change-in-control benefits, which matter to shareholders as they define the compensation cost and potential payouts tied to the new role.
Base salary of $445,000 with an annual target bonus equal to 45% of base salary, prorated for 2026
Stock options to purchase 800,000 common shares granted effective August 1, 2026, vesting over four years
Change-in-control agreement provides severance of one times base salary plus one times maximum target bonus, if terminated without cause or resigning for good reason within 24 months of a change in control
N-able said its Chief Revenue Officer, Frank Colletti, left the role effective July 9, 2026, and that Russell Rosa joined as Chief Revenue Officer effective immediately. Rosa will oversee the global sales organization, channel and partner ecosystem, support, and sales operations. The filing does not state any financial results or guidance changes.
Frank Colletti left his position as Chief Revenue Officer effective July 9, 2026.
Colletti may be entitled to severance under his existing employment agreement; any material changes will be disclosed in an amendment.
Russell Rosa joined as Chief Revenue Officer effective immediately, announced July 13, 2026.
Rosa's responsibilities include functions previously overseen by Colletti.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals increased its board from 10 to 11 seats on July 9, 2026, and appointed Anthony Pierce as a Class III director, effective immediately. The board deemed him independent under Nasdaq listing standards, and he has no committee assignments at this time.
Board size increased from 10 to 11 directors; Pierce appointed effective immediately
Pierce's term runs until the 2028 annual meeting of stockholders
Annual cash retainer of $55,000, pro-rated for his start date
Initial equity grant with aggregate grant date fair value of $300,000, split 50% restricted stock units and 50% stock options, vesting on the first anniversary
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