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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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