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).
Warner Music Group's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Armin Zerza, stepped down on July 31, 2026, for personal reasons, and the company has started a search for a new CFO. The company named Louis Dickler acting CFO and Tom Corson as COO, two leadership changes that affect the company's finance and operating management.
Armin Zerza stepped down as CFO and COO on July 31, 2026, effective immediately, and will remain available through the end of the fiscal year
Louis Dickler, SVP, Global Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, was appointed Acting CFO effective July 31, 2026, while keeping his current roles
Tom Corson, Co-Chairman and COO of Warner Records since January 2018, was appointed COO of the company, reporting to CEO Robert Kyncl
CO2 Energy Transition Corp. (NOEM) said its President and CEO Brady Rodgers resigned as an officer and director on July 27, 2026, stating the resignation was not due to a disagreement over operations, policies or practices. Effective July 29, 2026, the board elected Chairman Charles Fox as President and CEO while he keeps his board chair, and appointed Andrew Martin to the board. The filing shows a change in top leadership and board composition, with the new CEO's background in CO2 flooding and carbon storage.
Brady Rodgers resigned as President, CEO and director on July 27, 2026; the filing says the resignation was not due to a disagreement with the company.
Charles Fox, Chairman of the Board, was elected President and CEO effective July 29, 2026, and will remain Chairman.
Andrew Martin was appointed to the Board of Directors effective July 29, 2026, with a term expiring at the next annual meeting; he is also President of CO2 Energy Transition, LLC, the sponsor.
International Tower Hill Mines appointed David Wiens as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 17, 2026, and Shane Parrow as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 27, 2026. Both were also added to the Board, which expanded from seven to nine directors. Karl Hanneman is transitioning out of the CEO role, will remain with the company as Strategic Advisor, and will stay on the Board.
David Wiens becomes CEO effective August 17, 2026, with an annual base salary of $450,000 and a target bonus of 75% of base salary.
Shane Parrow becomes President and Chief Operating Officer effective July 27, 2026, with an annual base salary of $400,000 and a target bonus of 50% of base salary.
Wiens receives a new hire RSU award with a grant date value of $1,650,000; Parrow receives 312,500 RSUs valued at $650,000 at grant.
Karl Hanneman will remain with the company as Strategic Advisor and stay on the Board.
Timken's board appointed Stephen P. Ribaudo, formerly a Carrier Global executive, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective September 1, 2026. The company also said Timothy A. Graham will become Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer once Ribaudo starts, a senior leadership change that shareholders may watch as the company's management team takes shape.
Stephen P. Ribaudo, age 41, becomes EVP and COO effective September 1, 2026; he most recently was SVP and General Manager of Commercial HVAC Americas at Carrier Global since April 2026
Base salary of $670,000 per year, with a 2026 annual incentive target of 80% of base salary
Make-whole RSU award of $1,000,000 and a $250,000 cash sign-on payment; 2026 long-term equity target of at least $1,794,000
Timothy A. Graham to be appointed EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, effective upon Ribaudo's start date
The trust replaced its previous sub-adviser, Octagon Credit Investors, with King Street's Rockford Tower unit under an interim agreement effective July 30, 2026, while a shareholder vote on a permanent agreement was adjourned to August 6, 2026. The adviser, investment objective, and 1.70% advisory fee are unchanged, and the new sub-adviser's fee is 52% of that advisory fee.
Special Meeting to approve the New Sub-Advisory Agreement adjourned to August 6, 2026 to solicit more proxies
Interim Sub-Advisory Agreement with Rockford Tower Asset Management effective July 30, 2026, replacing Octagon Credit Investors
Sub-advisory fee set at 52% of the 1.70% annual advisory fee; reimbursable expenses capped at 0.07% per annum of average daily net assets
Mr. Young Choi became lead portfolio manager and Mr. Terry Ing became a portfolio manager
DXC Technology said Chris Drumgoole will resign as President, Global Infrastructure Services, effective July 30, 2026, and appointed Paul J. Taylor as President, DXC, effective August 10, 2026. Taylor will lead the company's global operating business, which the press release describes as an approximately $13 billion business, and Dan Gray will become President of Global Infrastructure Services. The filing reports no financial results and no separation arrangements for Drumgoole.
Chris Drumgoole resigns as President, Global Infrastructure Services, effective July 30, 2026, with no disagreement cited and no separation arrangements
Paul J. Taylor appointed President, DXC effective August 10, 2026, with a $1,000,000 U.S. dollar base salary and a one-time inducement equity award with a grant-date value of $3.75 million
Dan Gray named President of Global Infrastructure Services; Drumgoole joins a newly formed CEO Advisory Council
Tennant Company said Chief Financial Officer Fay West has given notice she will retire after a successor is hired and a transition period occurs, with retirement expected in the second quarter of 2027 and no earlier than April 2, 2027. The company has started searching for a successor and aims to name one by the first quarter of 2027, so shareholders get a long runway for the handover.
Fay West gave notice on July 27, 2026, of her intention to retire as SVP and Chief Financial Officer
Retirement expected in the second quarter of 2027, no earlier than April 2, 2027
Company aims to name a successor by the first quarter of 2027
CEO Dave Huml thanked West for her role in financial discipline and the company's growth strategy
Green Brick Partners said its President and Chief Operating Officer, Jed Dolson, will be promoted to Co-Chief Executive Officer on October 15, 2026, as part of the board's long-term succession planning. The filing reports no related party transactions and no other arrangements tied to the promotion, and it does not include financial results.
Jed Dolson, President and COO, will become Co-Chief Executive Officer effective October 15, 2026
Dolson joined the company in 2013 and served as President of Trophy Signature Homes from 2022 to 2024
CEO Jim Brickman said the promotion reflects more than a decade of leadership at the company
The announcement was made in a July 30, 2026 press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1
Cabot Corporation said its President and CEO, Sean Keohane, will retire and leave the board effective September 30, 2026. Erica McLaughlin, the company's current CFO, will become President and CEO and join the board effective October 1, 2026, and the company has started a search for a new CFO.
Keohane remains a non-executive employee through December 31, 2026 under a transition agreement.
McLaughlin's base salary rises to $910,000 per year effective October 1, 2026.
Target short-term incentive for McLaughlin rises to 120% of base salary for performance periods beginning in fiscal 2027.
The filing does not report a financial result for the period; the change is a leadership succession.
Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) said Robert E. Knowling, Jr. became chief executive effective July 29, 2026, succeeding James J. Rhyu, who also left his role as board chair. The company released unaudited preliminary fiscal 2026 results showing higher revenue, net income and adjusted EBITDA than the prior year, though the figures remain subject to change until the full report on August 4, 2026.
Robert E. Knowling, Jr. appointed CEO effective July 29, 2026, with a $1,000,000 base salary and a target bonus of 200% of base.
Steven B. Fink named Board Chair and Brian Shepherd joined the Board, both effective July 29, 2026.
Preliminary fiscal 2026 revenue of $2,518.1 million versus $2,405.3 million; net income of $338.2 million versus $287.9 million.
Adjusted EBITDA of $617.6 million versus $571.0 million; full results and Form 10-K due August 4, 2026.
Sirius XM said Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Wayne D. Thorsen will cease serving as an employee effective July 31, 2026, and the company does not intend to appoint a successor COO at this time. Under a separation agreement, Thorsen will receive a $1,050,000 lump sum prorated bonus payment and his unvested equity awards will be forfeited.
Departure effective July 31, 2026; company does not plan to name a successor COO at this time
Separation agreement dated July 29, 2026 provides a $1,050,000 lump sum payment, prorated for 2026 annual bonus
Payment due within 60 days of separation date, subject to a general release of claims
All unvested equity awards outstanding as of July 31, 2026 will be forfeited without consideration
Entegris Executive Chair Bertrand Loy will retire and leave the Board effective July 31, 2026, and lead independent director James F. Gentilcore will become Chair. The Board also appointed Robert A. Bruggeworth, CEO of Qorvo, as a director effective August 3, 2026, and the company says the changes follow the completion of its CEO succession plan.
Bertrand Loy retires as Executive Chair and resigns from the Board effective July 31, 2026; the company says the decision was not due to any disagreement.
James F. Gentilcore, current Lead Independent Director, becomes Chair of the Board effective July 31, 2026.
Robert A. Bruggeworth, president and CEO of Qorvo, joins the Board effective August 3, 2026, with a $220,000 restricted stock unit grant and a prorated share of the $110,000 annual director retainer.
Sonos expanded its board from ten to eleven members and appointed Chris Shackelton, a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Coliseum Capital Management, as a director effective immediately. The company also said CFO Saori Casey intends to retire, and she will stay in the role until a successor is appointed, with an executive search firm engaged to find one.
Chris Shackelton appointed to the Board effective July 28, 2026, as a Class II director with a term expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting; he has no committee roles yet and is deemed independent under Nasdaq standards
Saori Casey, Chief Financial Officer, informed the company of her intent to retire, announced July 29, 2026
Casey will remain CFO until a successor is appointed and through a subsequent transition period; the company says the retirement is not the result of any dispute or disagreement
Dakota Gold said CEO Robert Quartermain will retire effective August 18, 2026, and the board appointed President and COO Jack Henris as CEO and a director effective the same day. Quartermain will remain a director and Board Co-Chair. The change matters to shareholders because it sets the leadership team that will guide the Richmond Hill Gold Project through development.
Quartermain has served as CEO since November 2024 and will continue as Director and Board Co-Chair.
Henris, age 63, has served as President and COO since June 1, 2025, and has more than 35 years of mining experience.
Henris's new CEO pay includes a $360,000 base salary, a bonus of 75% of base salary, and long-term incentives of at least $630,000.
The press release says Shawn Campbell will be appointed Chief Development Officer and cites $107 million in cash in the March 2026 financial statements.
Meridian Holdings appointed Zoran Milošević as Chief Executive Officer and William Scott as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 31, 2026, after a Board-led succession process. CFO Rich Christensen's employment ends on the same date under a separation agreement, and Michael K. Prescott joined the Board and its Audit Committee. The filing contains no financial results, so the changes are a governance and leadership update for shareholders.
Zoran Milošević appointed Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer effective July 31, 2026; he continues as CEO of the MeridianBet Group.
William Scott, Interim CEO, steps down as Principal Executive Officer, remains President and Chairman, and becomes Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
Rich Christensen's CFO role ends July 31, 2026; he receives $30,000 severance plus five days of unused 2026 paid time off, subject to a general release.
Michael K. Prescott appointed to the Board and Audit Committee, effective July 29, 2026, and determined to be independent under Nasdaq rules.
InspireMD notified Chief Commercial Officer Shane Gleason on July 23, 2026 that his position has been eliminated. His last day of employment is July 31, 2026. The filing does not describe a successor or the reasons for the elimination, so shareholders have limited detail on how the change affects commercial operations.
Position of Chief Commercial Officer Shane Gleason eliminated; notice given July 23, 2026
Last day of employment for Gleason: July 31, 2026
Filing contains no successor appointment or reason for the elimination
Owens Corning said its Board appointed Jonathan M. Collins, formerly CFO of Clarivate, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective August 10, 2026. Todd W. Fister, currently Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, becomes President and Chief Operating Officer on the same date, with CEO Brian D. Chambers remaining in his role; the filing also sets Collins' pay package and retention awards for several business presidents.
Jonathan M. Collins, age 47, takes the CFO role effective August 10, 2026, with a $775,000 base salary and a 100% target annual cash incentive.
Collins receives a sign-on bonus of $500,000 and initial equity awards including $1.5 million in performance share units and $3 million in restricted stock units.
Todd W. Fister becomes President and Chief Operating Officer effective August 10, 2026, replacing Brian D. Chambers as President while Chambers stays CEO.
Roofing, Doors, and Insulation business Presidents will report to Fister, with $1 million retention awards each to Nicolas Del Monaco and Rachel Marcon.
Lemonade's board named Senior Vice President Finance Nick Stead as chief financial officer, effective January 1, 2027, replacing Tim Bixby, who will move to a Class III board seat on the same date. The change is a planned leadership succession, and compensation terms for both men are still to be disclosed in a later amendment.
Board approved the changes on July 27, 2026; Bixby moves from CFO to Class III director effective January 1, 2027
Nick Stead, 33, currently SVP Finance, will become CFO and principal financial and accounting officer effective January 1, 2027
Stead joined Lemonade in December 2019 and was promoted to SVP Finance in July 2024
Compensation for Stead and any transition agreement with Bixby will be disclosed in a future 8-K amendment
Ashland Inc. appointed Peter Thomas and Allen Spizzo as independent directors on July 27, 2026, and entered into a Cooperation Agreement with stockholder Ancora Holdings Group, LLC. The company also formed a Capital Allocation Advisory Committee to make recommendations to the Board on capital allocation strategy. The filing does not include financial results, so it gives shareholders governance changes rather than a measure of operating performance.
Peter Thomas and Allen Spizzo appointed as independent directors effective July 27, 2026; Board temporarily expands to 11 members, then reduces to 10 at the 2027 Annual Meeting
Cooperation Agreement with Ancora includes voting commitments and standstill obligations, and remains in effect through a Standstill Period tied to the 2028 Annual Meeting notice deadline
Capital Allocation Advisory Committee chaired by Scott A. Tozier, with Thomas as Vice Chair and Guillermo Novo as non-voting member
Carpenter Technology said its President and CEO, Brian Malloy, died suddenly on July 24, 2026. The Board appointed Tony Thene, who previously served as CEO from 2015 through June 2026, to return as CEO, and also named him Chairman and President. For shareholders, the filing marks an unplanned leadership change at the top of the company.
Brian J. Malloy, President, CEO and a director, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 24, 2026.
On July 26, 2026, the Board appointed Tony R. Thene as CEO, Chairman of the Board and President.
Thene previously served as CEO from 2015 through June 2026.
The press release announcing the passing and appointment is dated July 27, 2026 and is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
ZipRecruiter said Carmen Chan, formerly a Managing Director at Barclays, will become Chief Financial Officer effective August 17, 2026. David Travers, the company's president and interim CFO, will remain president but stop serving as interim CFO on that date. The filing discloses Ms. Chan's pay and equity grants, which matter to shareholders as a record of the new finance chief's incentives.
Annual base salary of $500,000, with a minimum 2026 annual bonus of $100,000
$200,000 onboarding bonus, payable in two installments 90 and 180 days after she starts
650,000 restricted stock units granted, of which 150,000 are performance-based and tied to a stock price metric
Effective date of August 17, 2026; David Travers continues as President
Hormel's board appointed John F. Ghingo, the company's current President and a board member, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 26, 2026. Interim CEO Jeffrey M. Ettinger's service ends October 25, 2026, and he will remain on the board. The filing also sets Ghingo's new base salary at $1.28 million and a long-term incentive target of $6.8 million, which shareholders may watch as the company's leadership transition takes effect.
John F. Ghingo, age 53, appointed President and CEO effective October 26, 2026; he will also remain a board member.
Jeffrey M. Ettinger's interim CEO service concludes October 25, 2026; he will continue as a board member.
Ghingo's initial annual base salary is $1.28 million, with a short-term incentive target of 150% of base salary.
Long-term incentive target of $6.8 million per year, with about 50% in performance-based cash, 25% in stock options and 25% in restricted stock units.
Kymera Therapeutics said Chief Medical Officer Jared Gollob resigned on July 27, 2026, for personal reasons, and will stay on as an advisor through December 31, 2026. Terence Rooney, M.D., formerly an immunology leader at Johnson & Johnson, became CMO effective the same day. The change is a senior management transition that leads clinical development for the company's oral immunology pipeline.
Jared Gollob resigned as Chief Medical Officer on July 27, 2026, after eight years with the company, citing personal reasons
Terence Rooney, M.D., succeeds Gollob as CMO effective July 27, 2026
Gollob will continue as an advisor until December 31, 2026
Rooney previously served as Senior Vice President, Portfolio and Asset Management Leader, Immunology, at Johnson & Johnson
Cracker Barrel said David Deno, former CEO of Bloomin' Brands, will become President and Chief Executive Officer and join the Board effective August 10, 2026, succeeding Julie Masino, who will also leave the Board. Masino will remain an employee until October 9, 2026 to assist the transition. The filing contains no financial results, so the leadership change is the main development for shareholders.
David Deno, age 69, was CEO of Bloomin' Brands from April 2019 to September 2024 and will become Cracker Barrel's CEO on August 10, 2026.
Deno's employment agreement sets a base salary of $1,000,000, an initial annual bonus target of 125% of base salary, and an initial long-term incentive target of 360% of base salary.
Deno will receive a one-time sign-on award of $200,000 in restricted stock units and $200,000 in stock options, vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date.
Masino's Transition Agreement provides separation payments and equity treatment consistent with a termination without Cause under her July 17, 2023 employment agreement.
Sarepta Therapeutics appointed Michael Severino, M.D., former CEO of Tessera Therapeutics, as chief executive officer effective July 28, 2026, and as a Class I director. Doug Ingram, the current CEO, departs as CEO and board member on that date and will serve as a consultant until December 31, 2026. The filing describes a sign-on equity package with a grant date value of approximately $35 million and a base salary of $1,180,000, which shareholders may track for compensation and leadership continuity.
Michael Severino, M.D., becomes CEO and a director effective July 28, 2026, succeeding Doug Ingram
Sign-on equity grant has an approximate grant date value of $35,000,000, including a $14,000,000 make-whole grant
Severino's employment agreement sets an annual base salary of $1,180,000 and a target bonus of 110% of base salary
Ingram will consult for the company until December 31, 2026, for a monthly fee of $15,000
Cadiz said Chief Financial Officer Stanley Speer will retire effective September 1, 2026, and Jacinto J. Hernandez, currently Executive Vice President of Finance, will become CFO on that date. Speer will serve as an advisor through December 31, 2026, and his separation terms include accelerated vesting of restricted stock units and a new grant tied to the Northern Pipeline project financing.
Stanley E. Speer retires as CFO effective September 1, 2026, and advises the company through December 31, 2026 at $10,000 per month.
Jacinto J. Hernandez, age 47, has an annual base salary of $400,000 and a cash bonus target of 100% of salary.
Hernandez's inducement awards total 800,000 restricted stock units and 800,000 performance stock units, subject to Compensation Committee approval.
Cleveland-Cliffs' Board appointed Executive Vice President and CFO Celso Goncalves as President and CFO, effective immediately, and added him to the Board. Chairman and CEO Lourenco Goncalves keeps his CEO role but gives up the title of President. Celso Goncalves is Lourenco Goncalves' son, and his base salary rises to $1,000,000 from $884,000.
Celso Goncalves named President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 21, 2026, and appointed to the Board
Lourenco Goncalves remains Chairman and CEO and no longer holds the title of President
Base salary increased from $884,000 to $1,000,000; change-in-control severance continuation period raised from two to three years
Celso Goncalves is the son of Chairman and CEO Lourenco Goncalves
Verizon amended CEO Daniel Schulman's employment agreement on July 23, 2026, extending his initial term from December 31, 2027 to December 31, 2028. After that, the agreement renews annually unless either party gives at least 90 days' notice. The filing also sets a 2028 long-term incentive award with a target value of at least $25 million, which would vest in full on a qualifying succession event.
Initial term end date extended from December 31, 2027 to December 31, 2028
Calendar 2028 long-term incentive award with target value of at least $25 million, granted in the first three months of 2027
Award vests in full on termination due to a succession event on or after the grant date
Renewals are annual, subject to 90 days' notice of non-extension
Vir Biotechnology's Chief Financial Officer, Jason O'Byrne, will step down effective August 3, 2026 to pursue another opportunity, and the company says his departure was not due to any disagreement on its operations, policies, or practices. The board has named Brent Sabatini, the company's Chief Accounting Officer, as interim principal financial officer effective the same date while Vir searches for a successor, a change that matters to shareholders because it concerns who leads financial reporting during the transition.
Jason O'Byrne, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, informed Vir on July 20, 2026 that he will step down effective August 3, 2026.
The board appointed Brent Sabatini, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as interim principal financial officer on July 23, 2026, effective August 3, 2026.
Sabatini has served as Chief Accounting Officer since February 2023 and as principal accounting officer since October 2024; he will receive no added compensation for the interim role.
Vir has initiated a search for O'Byrne's successor; the filing gives no timeline for that search.
ImageneBio appointed Yanina Grant-Huerta as Chief Financial Officer effective July 20, 2026, replacing CEO Kristin Yarema, who had been serving as interim principal financial officer. Separately, Chief Medical Officer Benjamin Porter-Brown will move from a full-time role to a consulting role effective July 24, 2026.
Grant-Huerta receives a $450,000 annual base salary and a 40% target discretionary bonus, plus a 65,000-share RSU grant and a 95,000-share stock option grant.
Her severance terms include 12 months of base salary and continued group health benefits for up to 12 months, with enhanced change-in-control benefits.
Grant-Huerta previously served as Chief Accounting Officer at Atara Biotherapeutics from March 2025 to July 2026 and spent 14 years at Amgen before that.
Dr. Porter-Brown will continue as a consulting clinical development expert and strategic advisor.
GE HealthCare said CFO Jay Saccaro will step down for a role outside the medical technology industry, with his last day on August 14, 2026, and Controller George Newcomb will serve as interim CFO. The company also reported preliminary second quarter 2026 results, with revenue up 5.7% year over year and adjusted EPS ahead of its prior expectation, and it reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance.
Saccaro will leave as CFO; his last day is August 14, 2026, and the company has started a search for a permanent successor.
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer George Newcomb becomes interim CFO effective August 14, 2026, with no change to his compensation.
Preliminary Q2 2026 revenue was $5,295 million, up 5.7% year over year; organic revenue growth was 3.5%.
Adjusted EPS is expected to be ahead of prior expectation; full-year 2026 guidance was reaffirmed, and full Q2 results are due July 29, 2026.
Archer-Daniels-Midland appointed Jeffrey Rowe, currently CEO of Syngenta Group, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026. He will oversee ADM's commercial businesses, global manufacturing and R&D, reporting to Chair and CEO Juan Luciano, and his offer letter includes a $1,200,000 base salary and sizable one-time make-whole awards.
Rowe steps down as Syngenta Group CEO effective August 1, 2026, a role he has held since January 2024.
Offer letter sets a $1,200,000 base salary, a 175% target annual cash incentive, and an annual target equity award of $12,500,000.
One-time make-whole awards total $18,890,000: a $2,200,000 cash bonus payable January 2027 and RSUs with a $16,690,000 grant date value.
The position is newly created, and Rowe reports to Juan Luciano.
Albertsons Companies announced that President and Chief Financial Officer Sharon McCollam plans to retire later this year. She will stay in her role until a successor is named, then serve in an advisory capacity through fiscal year-end on February 27, 2027, to support the transition.
Sharon McCollam, President and CFO, plans to retire later in 2026
She remains in her role until a successor is named
Advisory role continues until the end of fiscal year on Feb. 27, 2027
The company is conducting a search for a new leader; no successor is named in the filing
The Toro Company said its board elected President and Chief Operating Officer Edric C. Funk as president and chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2026, as part of a planned succession. Richard M. Olson, CEO since November 2016, will become executive chairman on the same date, and Funk joined the board immediately.
Funk was elected by the board on July 21, 2026, joined the company in 1996, and has been president and COO since September 2025.
Funk's annual base salary rises from $715,000 to $1,000,000 effective November 1, 2026, with a fiscal 2027 cash incentive target of 120% of base salary.
Olson's base salary will be $763,000 as executive chairman, with a fiscal 2027 cash incentive target of 130% of base salary, effective November 1, 2026.
The board increased its size from nine to ten directors to seat Funk, whose term ends at the 2027 annual meeting.
NewHold Investment Corp IV said Chief Financial Officer Polly Schneck resigned effective July 22, 2026, to pursue other professional opportunities, and the board appointed John Boone as CFO effective the same day. The filing says her departure was not due to any disagreement with the company, its board or management. Compensation for Mr. Boone has not been finalized and will be disclosed later if required.
Polly Schneck resigned as CFO effective July 22, 2026; the filing states no disagreement on operations, policies or practices
John Boone appointed CFO effective July 22, 2026, with over a decade of public equity investing experience
Mr. Boone previously worked at Isomer Partners, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors and Scopia Capital Management
Compensation arrangements for Mr. Boone have not been finalized
Jackson Financial said its board approved Don Cummings as chief executive officer, president and director, and Brian Walta as executive vice president and chief financial officer, both effective October 1, 2026. CEO Laura Prieskorn will retire from her roles and as a director at the end of September 30, 2026, and will serve as an advisor through December 31, 2026. The filing reports pay terms for both new executives but no changes to financial results or guidance.
Don Cummings, currently CFO, becomes CEO and president effective October 1, 2026, with a base salary of $1.05 million, a 200% target bonus and a $7.85 million target long-term incentive award.
Laura Prieskorn retires as CEO, president and director at the end of September 30, 2026, and is expected to advise the company through December 31, 2026.
American Healthcare REIT said Danny Prosky retired as CEO and President effective July 21, 2026, and the board named Jeff Hanson CEO that day; Hanson, who had been interim CEO since February 2026, also remains Chairman. Prosky stays on the board, and Gabe Willhite was elevated to President while remaining Chief Operating Officer, which changes who runs day-to-day operations and sets new pay terms for the top executives.
Jeff Hanson named CEO effective July 21, 2026; he continues as Chairman. His base salary is $965,000 and his target annual bonus is 160% of base salary.
Hanson received two equity grants, each with a grant date fair value of $2,072,534: time-based RSUs vesting over three years and performance-based RSUs cliff-vesting December 31, 2028.
Danny Prosky's release of claims agreement provides a $35,000 lump sum for continuation medical coverage and accelerated vesting of an unvested restricted stock award scheduled to vest February 9, 2028.
Gabe Willhite was named President and Chief Operating Officer, with a $100,000 cash pay increase and target bonus raised to 125% of base pay; Scott Estes was named Lead Independent Director with a $40,000 added annual retainer.
Red Cat Holdings' board determined that Chief Revenue Officer Geoffrey Hitchcock was terminated for cause, effective July 23, 2026, and that he is not entitled to severance or accelerated equity vesting. On July 21, 2026, Mr. Hitchcock filed a civil complaint against the company seeking damages in an unspecified amount, which the company says is without merit.
Termination of Chief Revenue Officer Geoffrey Hitchcock is effective July 23, 2026, based on a for-cause determination made July 17, 2026.
Mr. Hitchcock is not entitled to severance or acceleration of equity vesting, except for salary and benefits earned through the termination date.
Mr. Hitchcock filed a civil complaint on July 21, 2026, alleging retaliatory termination, breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith; damages are unspecified.
The company says the claims are without merit and will evaluate potential counterclaims.
FirstCash Holdings announced that CEO and Vice Chairman Rick Wessel will become Executive Chairman and step down as CEO effective January 1, 2027, with President and COO Brent Stuart succeeding him as CEO on that date. The board also elected Stuart as a director effective July 22, 2026, and Chairman Dan Feehan will retire from the chairmanship on the transition date while remaining on the board. Stuart's and Wessel's compensation has not yet been determined and will be disclosed in a future amendment.
Rick Wessel moves from CEO to Executive Chairman effective January 1, 2027, and expects to serve on the board for at least three years.
Brent Stuart, 56, President and COO since September 2016, will become CEO effective January 1, 2027, and keep direct responsibility for day-to-day operations.
Stuart was elected to the board effective July 22, 2026, and will not receive separate board compensation.
Dan Feehan will retire as Chairman of the Board on January 1, 2027, and remain a board member.
Curtis D. Hodgson, Executive Chairman and a board member of Legacy Housing Corporation, retired from his positions effective July 21, 2026, after notifying the board on July 17, 2026. He did not sit on any board committees, and his departure is disclosed in a letter filed as Exhibit 99.1; the filing gives no successor or replacement details.
Curtis D. Hodgson retired as Executive Chairman and as a board member, effective July 21, 2026.
He notified the board of his decision on July 17, 2026.
Hodgson did not serve on any board committees.
The filing does not name a successor or interim chairman.
Polaryx Therapeutics said its Chief Medical Officer, Lisa Bollinger, MD, resigned on July 19, 2026, effective immediately. The company said the departure is not expected to affect previously disclosed clinical timelines, regulatory plans or development strategy, and it has started searching for a successor.
Lisa Bollinger, MD, resigned as Chief Medical Officer on July 19, 2026, effective immediately
Company does not anticipate effects on previously disclosed clinical timelines, regulatory plans or development strategy
Responsibilities will be assumed by existing leadership team members in the interim
MediaCo Holding appointed Brian Fisher as President effective July 20, 2026, while CEO Albert Rodriguez continues as CEO. The company also said CFO, Treasurer and Executive Vice President Debra DeFelice no longer serves in those roles as of July 17, 2026, and named Roberto Castro interim CFO and interim Treasurer. The filing discloses Fisher's pay package and equity awards, which are subject to shareholder approval of a Plan amendment.
Brian Fisher, 53, was appointed President on July 20, 2026; he had been Chief Revenue Officer since August 18, 2025.
Fisher's base salary is $450,000, rising to $510,000 on December 1, 2026 and $600,000 on December 1, 2027.
Fisher received equity awards valued at $972,260 in restricted stock units and $972,261 in performance stock units, subject to shareholder approval.
Roberto Castro, 56, was named interim CFO and interim Treasurer on July 20, 2026; he had been Corporate Controller since April 20, 2026.
APEX Tech Acquisition Inc. (TRAD) said its board appointed Florence Ng, age 62, as Chief Executive Officer effective July 20, 2026, replacing Shaoren Liu, who resigned as CEO the same day. Liu remains Chief Financial Officer, Chairman and a director, and the filing says his resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company.
Florence Ng, 62, appointed CEO effective July 20, 2026, with over 17 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and corporate governance.
Shaoren Liu resigned as CEO effective July 20, 2026, and continues as CFO, Chairman and director.
The company entered into a Service Agreement with Ng, filed as Exhibit 10.1.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. appointed Fred A. Graffam III as Chief Financial Officer effective July 20, 2026. Per the press release, he will oversee financial operations, reporting, capital allocation and investor relations. Snizhana "Ana" Quan, previously Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, will remain with the company as Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller.
Graffam, age 60, was CFO of Fidium (formerly Consolidated Communications) from December 2022 to April 2026, and is a certified public accountant
Annual base salary of $450,000, with a discretionary annual performance bonus of up to 40% of base salary
Sign-on cash bonus of $70,000 and sign-on restricted stock units with an aggregate grant-date value of $2,400,000
Severance includes two times base salary and two times target bonus if terminated within twelve months after a change in control
Kalaris Therapeutics appointed Liisa Bayko as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective July 20, 2026, and she will also serve as principal financial officer. The company also disclosed that Chief Accounting Officer Brett Hagen is resigning effective July 27, 2026, and Corporate Controller Amy Vandekop will serve as interim principal accounting officer.
Liisa Bayko's annualized base salary is $475,000, with an annual target bonus of up to 40.0% of base salary.
Bayko received an incentive stock option to purchase up to 220,000 shares of common stock, vesting 25% on the first anniversary of the effective date and then in 36 monthly installments.
Bayko previously was Managing Director, Biotech Equity Research at Evercore ISI from August 2020 to December 2025.
Brett Hagen notified the company on July 14, 2026 of his resignation as SVP, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, effective July 27, 2026.
Alico, Inc. entered into a third amended and restated employment agreement with CEO John Kiernan effective July 14, 2026, extending his term through September 30, 2030. The filing also grants him up to 160,000 performance-based restricted stock units tied to 60-day volume-weighted average price targets from $40 to $110 per share.
Employment term extended through September 30, 2030; base salary of $550,000 in year one, rising to $650,000 by year five
Enhanced severance of 200% of annual base salary, payable over 24 months, if terminated without Cause or for Good Reason after a Change in Control
Discretionary performance bonus of up to $250,000 per year, plus real estate incentive bonuses, at least 75% payable in cash
Up to 160,000 PSUs tied to 60-day VWAP targets of $40 to $110 per share, with time-based vesting through 2030
Lindsay Corporation's Chief Financial Officer, Sam Hinrichsen, plans to resign effective August 31, 2026, citing personal reasons and stating there were no disagreements with the company. The company says the departure is unrelated to its operations, policies, or accounting practices, and it has started a search for a new CFO with an executive recruiting firm.
Sam Hinrichsen resigns as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective August 31, 2026
He will provide transition services from the effective date through December 31, 2026, under a written agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1
Transition payments include $100,000 for services and $110,000 tied to outstanding equity awards, plus his 2026 annual bonus under the Management Incentive Plan
The company is paying his COBRA premiums for four months and waived repayment of his cash signing bonus
Union Bankshares appointed Carrie R. Locklin, previously Union Bank's Chief Accounting Officer, as Chief Financial Officer of the company and Union Bank, effective July 15, 2026. Karyn J. Hale, the prior CFO, keeps the title of Chief Operating Officer of Union Bank and Vice President of the company. The filing also announces that Mitchell Kent was promoted to Senior Risk Officer, succeeding Patricia Hogan after her retirement.
Carrie R. Locklin, age 52, appointed CFO of Union Bankshares and Union Bank effective July 15, 2026
Karyn J. Hale, age 56, steps down as CFO and remains Chief Operating Officer of Union Bank and a Vice President of the company
Locklin joined Union Bank in 2006, according to the July 16, 2026 press release (Exhibit 99.1)
Mitchell Kent promoted to Senior Risk Officer, succeeding Patricia Hogan following her retirement
Upwork said its Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer, Erica Gessert, began a temporary medical leave effective July 14, 2026. CEO Hayden Brown will serve as interim principal financial officer during the leave, and the company said she will receive no additional compensation for the role.
CFO Erica Gessert's temporary medical leave is effective July 14, 2026.
The company expects Gessert to return to her role during the fourth quarter of 2026.
CEO Hayden Brown will act as interim principal financial officer during the leave, with no additional pay for the role.
John B. Sanfilippo & Son announced that CEO Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo will become Executive Chair on October 1, 2026, and the board named Jasper B. Sanfilippo, Jr. as his successor as CEO on that date. The board also named CFO Frank Pellegrino as President and CFO effective the same day, so leadership changes take effect together.
Jasper B. Sanfilippo, Jr., 58, current COO, President and Secretary, becomes CEO effective October 1, 2026; he has been with the company since 1991 and joined the board in December 2003.
Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo moves from CEO to Executive Chair of the Board effective October 1, 2026.
Frank Pellegrino, 52, current CFO and Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration, becomes President and CFO effective October 1, 2026.
Related party lease and compensation arrangements are described in the September 11, 2025 proxy statement, incorporated by reference.
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