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).
A Delaware Court of Chancery approved on June 30, 2026 a settlement of the Dollens shareholder lawsuit, and on July 8, 2026 Goosehead and its pre-IPO stockholders signed an Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement. While those holders own at least 10% of common shares, they must approve certain major corporate actions and may nominate a majority of the board, including the Chairman, which gives them more influence over governance than other common stockholders have.
On June 30, 2026, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware approved the settlement of the Dollens Action (C.A. No. 2022-1018-JTL).
The A&R Stockholders Agreement, dated July 8, 2026, applies while pre-IPO holders beneficially own at least 10% of outstanding common stock.
Pre-IPO holders must approve mergers or sales of substantially all assets, asset deals above 15% of total assets, equity issuances above $50 million, charter amendments, and changes to board size.
Pre-IPO holders may nominate a majority of the board, including the Chairman, but the board need not endorse those nominees if its fiduciary duties require otherwise.
SC II Acquisition Corp. terminated its non-binding letter of intent for a business combination with a payments technology company, effective immediately, because it no longer intends to pursue the deal. The company says it has no remaining obligations under the LOI other than certain confidentiality obligations, so the proposed acquisition will not proceed.
LOI with the payments technology target was entered into on March 31, 2026
On July 12, 2026, the company informed the target it was terminating the LOI, effective immediately
No obligations remain under the LOI other than certain confidentiality obligations
The 8-K was signed by CEO Menachem Shalom and dated July 13, 2026
Launch One Acquisition Corp. shareholders approved an amendment on July 10, 2026 extending the deadline to complete a business combination from July 15, 2026 to January 15, 2027. Holders of 21,226,389 public shares redeemed for about $229.9 million, leaving 1,773,611 public shares outstanding, which reduces the trust account and the cash available to shareholders who remain.
Extension Amendment approved at July 10, 2026 meeting; deadline moves from July 15, 2026 to January 15, 2027
Holders of 21,226,389 Class A public shares redeemed for about $229.9 million at about $10.83 per share
1,773,611 public shares remain outstanding after redemptions
Sponsor agreed to transfer 330,000 Class A shares to investors who did not redeem, conditional on closing an initial business combination
Talos Energy's subsidiary Talos Production issued $800 million of 8.000% second-priority senior secured notes due 2034 on July 13, 2026, and used proceeds to help fund its pending purchase of Gulf of America oil and gas assets and to redeem its 9.000% notes due 2029. The new debt adds to the company's borrowings, and $175 million of the notes must be redeemed if the acquisition does not close by December 31, 2026, or if BP exercises a preferential right.
$800 million principal of 8.000% notes due July 15, 2034, with semi-annual interest starting January 15, 2027
Proceeds fund part of the cash price for Gulf of America assets, including Na Kika and Coulomb, under a purchase agreement dated June 30, 2026
$175 million of notes must be redeemed at par plus interest if the acquisition does not close by the December 31, 2026 Outside Date or if BP's preferential right is exercised
Existing 9.000% notes due 2029 were redeemed on July 13, 2026 at 104.500% of principal
On July 13, 2026, Tavia Acquisition Corp. and Vita Inclinata Technologies signed a non-binding letter of intent for a business combination that would make Vita a publicly traded company through a de-SPAC transaction. The proposed transaction values Vita at a pre-money enterprise value of $450 million, assuming Vita completes a pending strategic acquisition in the defense and industrials market. The companies state that a definitive agreement is expected within 30 days, but the filing says no assurance can be given that a deal will be signed or completed on the contemplated terms.
Non-binding LOI sets a pre-money enterprise value of $450 million for Vita, assuming Vita completes a pending defense and industrials acquisition
Definitive agreement expected within the next thirty days; closing anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026
Parties agreed to a 45-day exclusivity period for due diligence and negotiation of a Business Combination Agreement
Filing states no assurance that a definitive agreement will be reached or that the deal will close on the terms or timeframe contemplated
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.
NXG Cushing Midstream Energy Fund entered into a distribution agreement on July 10, 2026, allowing it to sell up to 1,500,000 new common shares through Foreside Fund Services over time at market prices. Shares may not be sold below net asset value per share plus the commission, and UBS Securities LLC is a sub-placement agent. New shares would dilute existing holders, but the filing does not say how many shares have been sold so far.
Up to 1,500,000 common shares may be offered under the distribution agreement dated July 10, 2026
Minimum sale price is net asset value per share plus the commission paid to the distributor
UBS Securities LLC is a sub-placement agent under an agreement also dated July 10, 2026
The offering began July 10, 2026 under a shelf registration statement; Skadden, Arps legal opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1
Intapp, Inc. entered a five-year, $150.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility with UBS AG, Stamford Branch as administrative agent, dated July 7, 2026, and terminated its prior credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. at the same time. No amounts were outstanding under the new facility at closing, and the filing does not describe any change in the company's operations or results.
Five-year senior secured revolving credit facility of $150.0 million, with a $10.0 million letter of credit subfacility
Borrowings bear interest at Term SOFR plus 1.50% to 2.25%, or an alternate base rate plus 0.50% to 1.25%, based on total net leverage ratio
Facility is secured by substantially all assets (excluding real estate interests) of the company and subsidiary guarantors, and includes a maximum consolidated total net leverage ratio covenant
Prior credit agreement dated October 5, 2021 with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. was terminated concurrently
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance (REFI) issued 4,306,754 common shares at $14.53 per share to Koach Capital entities in a private placement, in exchange for second lien notes with an aggregate principal of about $62.5 million secured by 32 cannabis retail properties. The shares equal about 16.8% of REFI's common stock outstanding after the issuance, and the transaction is tied to the pending merger of REFI into Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN), which the filing says permits it.
Koach Notes carry 12.0% aggregate interest: 10.0% cash and 2.0% payable in kind, with monthly cash interest and a 2.5x exit fee.
Shares issued at $14.53 each, roughly 16.8% of outstanding common stock immediately after issuance; no underwriter or placement agent was engaged.
Koach investors face lock-ups: 20% of shares for three months and 80% for six months from the closing date, subject to limited exceptions.
The issuance will increase shares outstanding and affect the exchange ratio for the pending merger with LIEN, announced June 17, 2026.
Franklin Street Properties closed the July 8, 2026 sale of two office buildings at 6550 and 6560 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard in Englewood, Colorado, to University of Colorado Health. The filing's pro forma financials show the sale would have increased the company's reported net loss for 2025, including an estimated loss on sale, though about $8.5 million of proceeds went to debt repayment.
Gross purchase price of $19.4 million for roughly 196,236 square feet, closed July 8, 2026
About $8.5 million of proceeds used to repay debt, including interest and fees; the remainder is retained for tenant improvements, leasing commissions, building improvements and general corporate uses
Pro forma 2025 net loss of $52.7 million ($0.51 per share) versus $45.0 million ($0.43 per share) as reported, reflecting an estimated $7.9 million loss on sale
FB Financial Corporation reported second quarter 2026 net income of $58.6 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, compared with $1.10 in the prior quarter and $0.06 a year earlier, when results included a $60.5 million securities loss. Total revenue rose to $174.8 million and loans held for investment grew to $12.87 billion, while nonperforming loans rose to 1.17% of total loans. The company also repurchased 1,546,707 shares, or 3.01% of shares outstanding, during the quarter.
Net income of $58.6 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, versus $1.10 in Q1 2026 and $0.06 in Q2 2025
Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.14; adjusted pre-tax pre-provision net revenue of $83.6 million
Loans held for investment of $12.87 billion, an 11.6% annualized increase from the prior quarter
Nonperforming loans rose to 1.17% of total loans from 0.96% in the prior quarter, concentrated in three lending relationships
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
On July 10, 2026, Realty Income entered a Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement that raises its unsecured multicurrency revolving credit capacity to $5.5 billion from $4.0 billion, and adds UK and Netherlands subsidiaries as joint borrowers. The company also doubled the maximum outstanding amounts under its U.S. and euro commercial paper programs to $2.75 billion each from $1.50 billion each. The filing says the larger capacity and lower borrowing costs add financial flexibility for shareholders, though the company will carry more borrowing capacity.
Revolving credit capacity rises to $5.5 billion from $4.0 billion, with an accordion feature that can increase it to $6.5 billion subject to lender commitments.
Two $2.75 billion tranches initially mature on April 29, 2029 and July 10, 2030, each with two six-month extension options.
Maximum outstanding commercial paper is $2.75 billion under each of the U.S. and euro programs, up from $1.50 billion each.
The press release cites all-in drawn pricing of 80 basis points over SOFR, a reduction of 5.0 basis points from the prior facilities.
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
Tactile Systems Technology (Tactile Medical) entered an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with ElastiMed for the MyoSleeve wearable compression device, covering Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense patients. The company paid an upfront $3 million and committed to certain minimum purchase obligations and marketing support, and the filing gives no revenue or financial outlook for the deal.
Exclusive U.S. distribution rights for MyoSleeve within the VA and DoD systems, announced July 13, 2026
Upfront payment of $3 million to ElastiMed, plus undisclosed minimum purchase and marketing commitments
MyoSleeve has FDA 510(k) clearance for chronic swelling, including chronic edema, lymphedema and venous insufficiency
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.
Northern Oil and Gas said in a July 13, 2026 press release that it reiterated its 2026 production and capital expenditure guidance and that its board raised the share repurchase authorization by $150.0 million to about $243.0 million. The preliminary second quarter results show about 7,000 Boe per day shut in by operators, mainly in the Waha-exposed Novo assets, and an estimated $85.0 to $90.0 million in realized hedge losses, which lowers the oil production outlook for the quarter.
Estimated second quarter realized hedge losses of $85.0 to $90.0 million, partly offset by unrealized mark-to-market gains of $155.0 to $160.0 million.
About 7,000 Boe per day shut in by operators from April through part of June, mostly on Novo assets in Culberson County, TX and Eddy County, NM; second quarter oil production now expected at 67.5 to 68.25 Mbo per day.
Repurchased 2.95 million shares in the second quarter at an average price of $20.37; on July 10, 2026, the board added $150.0 million to the repurchase program.
Closed the Duvernay joint development acquisition on June 1, paying CA$237.0 million in cash and about 3.7 million common shares.
Edgewise Therapeutics completed the sale of its sevasemten muscular dystrophy program to Servier on July 10, 2026, receiving $1.55 billion in upfront cash plus up to $1.1 billion in additional milestone payments. The company says the proceeds strengthen its balance sheet and will fully fund development of its cardiovascular pipeline, led by EDG-7500, through potential approval.
Upfront cash consideration of $1.55 billion; milestone payments of up to $1.1 billion, for aggregate potential consideration of up to $2.65 billion.
Transaction completed July 10, 2026; Edgewise announced completion in a press release dated July 13, 2026.
Edgewise expects to start a Phase 3 trial of EDG-7500 in the fourth quarter of 2026 and a Phase 2 trial of EDG-15400 in HFpEF.
Edgewise intends to file pro forma financial information in a Form 8-K/A no later than four business days after completion.
Shift4 Payments disclosed that on July 8, 2026, a subsidiary entered into Amendment No. 4 to its first lien credit agreement, adding a $1.0 billion incremental senior secured term loan and extending the revolving credit facility maturity to July 8, 2031. As of July 8, 2026, outstanding term loan borrowings totaled $1,995,006,250 and revolving borrowings were $0, so the change increases the company's secured debt load while pushing out revolver maturity.
Incremental $1.0 billion senior secured term loan, fungible with existing Amendment No. 3 Refinancing Term Loans
Revolving credit facility maturity extended to July 8, 2031
Outstanding term loan borrowings of $1,995,006,250 and no revolving loans outstanding as of July 8, 2026
Proceeds to pay transaction fees and costs and for general corporate purposes
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
On July 12, 2026, First Hawaiian agreed to acquire TriCo Bancshares in an all-stock transaction, with TriCo shareholders receiving 2.095 First Hawaiian shares per TriCo share, valued at $63.12 per share at the July 10 closing price. The companies expect the deal to close by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. First Hawaiian also disclosed preliminary second-quarter net income of $73.4 million and diluted EPS of $0.60, up from $67.8 million and $0.55 in the prior quarter, though these figures may change after the closing procedures and audit review.
Merger Agreement signed July 12, 2026; TriCo shareholders to receive 2.095 First Hawaiian shares per TriCo share, valued at $63.12 per share as of July 10, 2026.
Upon closing, First Hawaiian and TriCo shareholders are expected to own about 65% and 35% of the combined company; the combined company will have about $34 billion in assets.
Preliminary Q2 2026 net income of $73.4 million and diluted EPS of $0.60, compared with $67.8 million and $0.55 in the prior quarter.
Closing expected by end of 2026; final second-quarter results to be released July 24, 2026.
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG furnished a press release and investor presentation dated July 13, 2026, marking one year since its acquisition of The Shyft Group and its NASDAQ listing. The company set a long-term target of more than $3 billion in annual revenue and a mid-teens adjusted EBITDA margin by 2030, and its investor presentation includes 2026 guidance. For shareholders, the filing reports higher first-quarter 2026 net sales and adjusted EBITDA than a year earlier, but it is a strategy update rather than a new full quarterly results release.
Long-term target of more than $3 billion in annual revenue and a mid-teens adjusted EBITDA margin by 2030
2026 guidance in the investor presentation: sales of $1.95 billion to $2.15 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $175 million to $195 million
Annual run-rate synergy target raised from $25 million to at least $40 million; full realization anticipated by mid-2027
Q1 2026 net sales of $455.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $33.1 million, versus $453.8 million and $31.2 million in Q1 2025
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.
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