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8-K filings in July 2026, explained

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).

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Bain Capital Specialty Finance extends credit revolver, upsizes facility to $905 million

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Bain Capital Specialty Finance amended its senior secured revolving credit agreement, extending both the revolver availability period and the scheduled maturity date and increasing the total facility amount. The filing says other terms of the credit agreement were materially unchanged, and the company's ability to borrow under the revolver is extended further into the future.

  • Total facility amount increased from $855 million to $905 million
  • Revolver availability period extended from May 19, 2028 to July 26, 2030
  • Scheduled maturity date extended from May 18, 2029 to July 28, 2031
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
XPELXPEL, Inc. Jul 30, 6:36 PM ET

XPEL director Mark Thornton resigns from board, citing employer policy

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

XPEL, Inc. disclosed that director Mark Thornton resigned from its Board of Directors effective immediately on July 30, 2026. The company says the resignation was not due to any disagreement over its operations, policies, or practices, but because his employer adopted a policy barring him from serving on the Board.

  • Mark Thornton resigned as a board member effective immediately, notified July 30, 2026
  • Resignation was not related to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices
  • Reason given: a new policy adopted by Thornton's employer prohibits him from serving on the Board
  • The Board thanked Thornton for his service and contributions
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Pinnacle Financial extends CBO Robert McCabe's term to December 31, 2027

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.03

Pinnacle Financial Partners amended a letter agreement with Robert A. McCabe, Jr., extending his service as Chief Banking Officer and Vice Chair of the Board from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027. The company also amended its bylaws to reflect the extended term, and McCabe will receive a $1,150,000 annual consulting fee for two years after his service ends.

  • Term as Chief Banking Officer and Vice Chair extended from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027
  • Amendment to the letter agreement signed July 29, 2026; bylaw amendment effective July 29, 2026
  • Post-service consulting fee of $1,150,000 per year over a two-year consulting period
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Southern California Edison's July 2026 business update covers wildfire mitigation

Neutral other Written later 7.01

Southern California Edison furnished a July 30, 2026 business update presentation, to be used in meetings with investors and analysts and posted on edisoninvestor.com. The deck restates a $38 billion to $41 billion electric infrastructure investment opportunity for 2026 through 2030, and reports wildfire mitigation progress and the state's SB 254 wildfire funding changes, including an estimated SCE share of $145 million per year starting in 2029.

  • Electric infrastructure investment opportunity of $38 billion to $41 billion from 2026 through 2030, with a ~7% 2025-2030 rate base CAGR.
  • As of June 30, 2026, 7,170+ miles of covered conductor installed and ~90% visual coverage of the High Fire Risk Area; up to ~970 miles of remaining planned hardening to be completed through 2028 under the approved GRC.
  • SB 254 (signed September 19, 2025): SCE share of the new Continuation Account is 47.85%, about $145 million per year starting in 2029; SCE's share of the $6 billion securitization is ~$2.9 billion.
  • The Eaton Fire slide states SCE is currently unable to estimate potential losses.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
MAYSMAYS J W INC Jul 30, 6:02 PM ET

J.W. Mays CFO Ward Lyke to step down September 25, 2026; Controller Kevin Guptar named successor

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

J.W. Mays, Inc. entered a transition agreement with CFO Ward Lyke, who will remain as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer until September 25, 2026, then resign. The company said his departure is not related to any disagreement, and Controller Kevin Guptar will become Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer upon Lyke's separation.

  • Ward Lyke's separation date is September 25, 2026; his base salary continues at $316,000 until then.
  • Lyke may receive six weeks of base salary as separation benefits, conditioned on signing a release.
  • Kevin Guptar, the current Controller, becomes Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer effective immediately upon Lyke's separation.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
HAFCHANMI FINANCIAL CORP Jul 30, 5:48 PM ET

Hanmi Financial issues $55 million of 2036 subordinated notes to redeem 2031 notes

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.037.018.01

Hanmi Financial Corporation sold $55.0 million of 6.50% fixed-to-floating subordinated notes due 2036 in a private placement on July 30, 2026. The company plans to use the proceeds, along with general corporate funds, to redeem its $110.0 million of 3.75% subordinated notes due 2031, and the notes are intended to count as holding company Tier 2 capital. For shareholders, the filing shows a financing that replaces higher-cost 2031 debt with a smaller issue, and it does not include new earnings or guidance.

  • $55.0 million of 6.50% subordinated notes due July 31, 2036 issued to qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors
  • Notes fixed at 6.50% until July 31, 2031, then float at Three-Month Term SOFR plus 234 basis points
  • Company gave notice to redeem all $110.0 million of 3.75% notes due 2031 at par plus accrued interest, expected on or about September 1, 2026
  • Notes are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital at the holding company level; cannot be redeemed before the fifth anniversary of issuance
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Columbia Banking System names Simone Lagomarsino to board, effective September 1, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Columbia Banking System, Inc. appointed Simone Lagomarsino to its Board of Directors on July 28, 2026, effective September 1, 2026. Her seat on the Columbia Bank board is subject to approval by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Financial Services. She will serve on the Audit and Enterprise Risk Management committees, and her director pay is set by the company's 2026 non-employee director program.

  • Appointment effective September 1, 2026; Columbia Bank board seat subject to Oregon regulator approval
  • Will serve on the Audit Committee and the Enterprise Risk Management Committee
  • Annual cash retainer of $95,000 and annual equity retainer of $115,000, prorated for the partial year
  • Restricted stock award from the equity retainer vests in full on May 14, 2027
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

XAI Floating Rate & Alternative Income Trust names King Street as new sub-adviser

Neutral leadership Written later 8.01

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
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
IBRXImmunityBio, Inc. Jul 30, 5:19 PM ET

ImmunityBio's ANKTIVA Gets UAE Marketing Authorization for Two Cancer Indications

Neutral legal/regulatory Written later 7.01

ImmunityBio announced on July 29, 2026 that the UAE's Emirates Drug Establishment granted marketing authorization for ANKTIVA in BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer after checkpoint inhibitor failure. The filing says this brings ANKTIVA's regulatory footprint to 34 countries, but it contains no revenue, sales, or financial results, so the direct financial effect on shareholders is not quantified.

  • UAE authorization granted with first registration in July 2026 and validity through July 2031.
  • Bladder cancer indication (with BCG) covers CIS with or without papillary tumors, described as the first worldwide to span the full spectrum of BCG-unresponsive disease.
  • Lung cancer indication (with checkpoint inhibitors) covers metastatic NSCLC after progression; median overall survival was 14.6 months in the 79-patient QUILT-3.055 study.
  • ImmunityBio's regional partner in the UAE is Modern Pharmaceutical Company.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
BENFRANKLIN TEMPLETON INC Jul 30, 5:17 PM ET

Franklin Resources extends $1.5 billion revolving credit facility to July 2031

Neutral financing Written later 1.011.022.03

Franklin Resources entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America as administrative agent, replacing its existing $1.5 billion revolving credit agreement. The new five-year facility extends maturity to July 30, 2031, and allows an optional increase of up to $500 million; $700 million was outstanding at closing. The filing describes this as a refinancing and extension of existing borrowing capacity rather than a new source of cash beyond the amounts already drawn.

  • New five-year revolving credit facility with $1.5 billion of commitments, maturing July 30, 2031, with an option to increase by up to $500 million
  • $700 million outstanding under the facility as of July 30, 2026, rolled over from the terminated Original Credit Agreement, which was scheduled to mature April 30, 2030
  • Covenant requires a consolidated net leverage ratio of no greater than 3.25 to 1.00, tested quarterly
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SOULSoulpower Acquisition Corp. Jul 30, 5:12 PM ET

Soulpower: BVI court approves Bank of Asia asset sale to SWB LLC, other conditions remain

Neutral m&a Written later 7.01

Soulpower Acquisition Corp. and SWB Holdings said the Virgin Islands Commercial Division court granted, on July 23, 2026, permission for the joint liquidators of Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited to sell certain assets to SWB LLC. The approval satisfies one of the conditions of the November 6, 2025 Asset Sale Agreement, but the filing says other conditions remain outstanding and SWB still needs a banking licence and deposit protection approval before it can engage in banking activities.

  • On July 23, 2026, the High Court granted the joint liquidators permission to sell certain Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited assets to SWB LLC or its affiliate, successor or designee.
  • Other Asset Sale Agreement conditions remain outstanding; SWB has submitted a banking licence application to the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission, which is under review.
  • The proposed business combination remains subject to closing conditions, including approval by Soulpower shareholders, and Pubco intends to file a Form S-4 registration statement.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ALDXAldeyra Therapeutics, Inc. Jul 30, 5:07 PM ET

Aldeyra Therapeutics signs Concord, Mass. office lease through September 2029

Neutral product/contract Written later 1.01

Aldeyra Therapeutics executed a lease on July 28, 2026 for about 4,067 square feet of office space at 23 Bradford Street in Concord, Massachusetts, to serve as its corporate headquarters. The lease starts September 1, 2026 and runs through September 30, 2029, with monthly base rent of $12,201.00 plus operating expenses and taxes. This is a routine administrative agreement with limited direct financial effect on shareholders.

  • Lease covers about 4,067 square feet at 23 Bradford Street, Concord, Massachusetts, with Bradford Street, L.L.C.
  • Term begins September 1, 2026 and ends September 30, 2029; base rent is $12,201.00 per month and increases annually.
  • Company will post an initial security deposit of $50,000.00 and pay additional operating expenses, taxes and fees.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ALGTAllegiant Travel CO Jul 30, 5:00 PM ET

Allegiant Travel secures $231.0 million aircraft pre-delivery loan facility and $177.5 million Airbus facility

Neutral financing Written later 1.012.03

Allegiant Travel disclosed three financing arrangements tied to its aircraft fleet. A $231.0 million PDP facility from Runway Seven Lender LLC, guaranteed by the company, is undrawn and matures March 31, 2028, and a separate $177.5 million Airbus-secured credit facility is also undrawn. In July 2026 the company drew $132.0 million on a $176.0 million Boeing 737 MAX facility, which is now fully drawn, so its debt obligations are rising as aircraft are delivered.

  • July 27, 2026: amendment to PDP facility with Runway Seven Lender LLC, $231.0 million commitment for Boeing pre-delivery payments, maturing March 31, 2028, undrawn
  • July 24, 2026: credit facility of up to $177.5 million secured by certain Airbus aircraft, undrawn, with quarterly amortizing payments beginning July 2027 over five to six years
  • July 2026: borrowed $132.0 million under a previously reported $176.0 million facility secured by Boeing 737-MAX aircraft, now fully drawn, with 10-year terms
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ORICOric Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Jul 30, 4:49 PM ET

ORIC Pharmaceuticals Adds 1.1 Million Shares to Inducement Equity Plan

Neutral shareholder Written later 5.02

ORIC Pharmaceuticals' board approved an amended and restated 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan effective July 28, 2026, adding 1,100,000 shares for a total of 3,350,000 shares reserved for equity awards. The plan was adopted without stockholder approval under Nasdaq rules and is limited to inducement grants to new hires or acquisition-related awards, so it adds to potential future share issuance.

  • Board approved an additional 1,100,000 shares, bringing the total reserved under the Inducement Plan to 3,350,000 shares of common stock.
  • Approved effective July 28, 2026, and adopted without stockholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rules.
  • Awards may be granted only to individuals not previously employees or non-employee directors, as an inducement to employment or, where permitted, in connection with a merger or acquisition.
  • The full plan is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the 8-K.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Atlantic Union Bankshares prices $250 million subordinated notes due 2036

Neutral financing Written later 1.01

Atlantic Union Bankshares completed an underwritten public offering of $250 million in 6.25% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due August 1, 2036, on July 30, 2026. The notes are unsecured subordinated debt that pays 6.25% fixed until August 1, 2031, then a floating rate tied to SOFR plus 213 basis points.

  • Offering size: $250 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036
  • Fixed 6.25% coupon, paid semi-annually, from July 30, 2026 to August 1, 2031; floating rate of Three-Month Term SOFR plus 213 basis points thereafter, paid quarterly
  • Company may redeem at par plus accrued interest on or after August 1, 2031, or earlier under specified tax, regulatory capital or investment company events
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DXCDXC Technology Co Jul 30, 4:31 PM ET

DXC Technology names Paul Taylor president; Chris Drumgoole resigns as GIS president

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

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
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
YOUClear Secure, Inc. Jul 30, 4:30 PM ET

Clear Secure appoints Rob O'Hare, ex-Affirm CFO, to board and Audit Committee

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Clear Secure's board appointed Rob O'Hare, currently chief financial officer of Affirm Holdings, as a director effective July 30, 2026, and increased the board to ten directors. He joins the Audit Committee, and Tomago Collins rotates off that committee at the same time.

  • Appointed director and Audit Committee member effective July 30, 2026; term runs to the 2027 annual meeting
  • Initial RSU grant valued at $480,000, vesting in three equal annual installments
  • Annual cash retainer of $40,000 for board service
  • Tomago Collins rotates off the Audit Committee
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
MTNVAIL RESORTS INC Jul 30, 4:25 PM ET

Vail Resorts adds MGM Resorts CEO William Hornbuckle to board effective August 3

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Vail Resorts appointed William Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, as a director on July 29, 2026, effective August 3, 2026. The Board expanded from nine to ten members to make room for him. As a non-employee director, he will receive the company's standard director compensation, and the filing reports no related party transactions.

  • Board appointment made July 29, 2026, effective August 3, 2026; Board size increased from nine to ten members
  • Hornbuckle, age 68, has been CEO, President and a director of MGM Resorts International since July 2020
  • No arrangements or understandings tied to his appointment, and no related party transactions requiring disclosure
  • Company press release dated July 30, 2026 is filed as Exhibit 99.1
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
LITELumentum Holdings Inc. Jul 30, 4:23 PM ET

Lumentum: EVP Global Reliability & Quality Vincent Retort to retire in October 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Lumentum Holdings said Executive Vice President of Global Reliability & Quality Vincent Retort informed the company on July 27, 2026 that he plans to retire effective in October 2026. He has agreed to provide consulting services for a two-year term after retirement, and his outstanding equity awards will keep vesting during that term if he remains a service provider.

  • Vincent Retort, Executive Vice President, Global Reliability & Quality, plans to retire effective October 2026.
  • Notice given to the company on July 27, 2026; the 8-K was filed July 30, 2026.
  • Retort will provide consulting services to Lumentum for a two-year term after retirement.
  • His outstanding equity awards continue to vest during the consulting term on existing schedules, provided he remains a service provider.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
BRTMB&R Technology Merger Corp. Jul 30, 4:18 PM ET

B&R Technology Merger Corp. closes $325 million IPO of 32.5 million units

Neutral financing Written later 8.01

On July 22, 2026, B&R Technology Merger Corp. completed its initial public offering of 32,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit, generating $325 million in gross proceeds. The full $325 million was placed in a U.S.-based trust account held by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, and the company has 24 months from the IPO closing (or 27 months if it signs a definitive agreement in that period) to complete an initial business combination, or it must redeem the public shares.

  • 32,500,000 units sold at $10.00 each; each unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant exercisable at $11.50 per share
  • Sponsor bought 687,500 private placement units at $10.00 each, for gross proceeds of $6,875,000
  • $325,000,000 placed in the trust account with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company as trustee
  • Underwriter holds a 45-day option to buy up to 4,875,000 additional units; it did not exercise the option at closing
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
LPGDORIAN LPG LTD. Jul 30, 4:07 PM ET

Dorian LPG amends executive severance plan and change-in-control definition

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Dorian LPG's Board approved an amended and restated Executive Severance and Change in Control Severance Plan on July 24, 2026, revising the definition of "Change in Control" to remove certain carve-outs. The company says the change aligns the plan with its 2014 Equity Incentive Plan and reflects its current shareholder base.

  • Board approved the amended Severance Plan on July 24, 2026, on the compensation committee's recommendation.
  • The change removes certain carve-outs from the "Change in Control" definition.
  • The revised definition is intended to match the definition in the Second Amended and Restated 2014 Equity Incentive Plan.
  • Full plan filed as Exhibit 10.1; the filing gives no financial figures for the change.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NFLXNETFLIX INC Jul 30, 4:05 PM ET

Netflix director Anne Sweeney resigns from board, citing no disagreement

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Netflix disclosed that director Anne Sweeney resigned from its Board of Directors effective July 26, 2026. The company said her resignation was not due to any disagreement with Netflix, which suggests a routine board change rather than a dispute. The filing does not name a replacement or give a reason beyond the absence of disagreement.

  • Anne Sweeney notified Netflix of her board resignation on July 26, 2026, effective that date
  • Netflix states the resignation is not due to any disagreement with the company
  • The filing does not name a successor or a reason for the departure
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ANABANAPTYSBIO, INC Jul 30, 4:05 PM ET

AnaptysBio says post-trial briefing schedule set in Tesaro litigation

Neutral legal/regulatory Written later 7.01

AnaptysBio disclosed that the Court granted a joint stipulation setting the post-trial briefing schedule in its consolidated litigation with Tesaro and GlaxoSmithKline, following a trial held July 14-17, 2026. The filing contains no ruling on the merits, so the outcome of the dispute remains unresolved for shareholders.

  • Trial of the consolidated Tesaro litigation was held July 14-17, 2026.
  • The Court granted the parties' Joint Stipulation on July 28, 2026.
  • AnaptysBio's opening post-trial brief is due August 21, 2026, and post-trial argument is set for October 20, 2026.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
YARWYarrow Bioscience, Inc. Jul 30, 4:03 PM ET

Yarrow Bioscience exchanges 133,290 common shares for pre-funded warrants

Neutral financing Written later 8.01

On July 29, 2026, Yarrow Bioscience closed an exchange in which an existing stockholder swapped 133,290 shares of common stock for pre-funded warrants to buy the same number of shares at $0.0001 per share. After the exchange, the company has 2,669,788 common shares and pre-funded warrants for 25,914,530 shares outstanding, so the potential future share count is far larger than the common shares currently outstanding. Shareholders may care because those warrants could add to the number of shares outstanding if exercised.

  • Exchange closed July 29, 2026: 133,290 common shares exchanged for pre-funded warrants at a $0.0001 exercise price
  • Pre-funded warrants are immediately exercisable and can be exercised in full, subject to a 9.99% beneficial ownership limit
  • Limit may be raised or lowered up to 19.99% on 61 days' notice to the company
  • After the exchange: 2,669,788 common shares and pre-funded warrants for 25,914,530 shares outstanding
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Fortune Brands Innovations' chief legal officer Donoghue to depart July 31, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Fortune Brands Innovations said its Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Hiranda S. Donoghue, will leave the company effective July 31, 2026, after a qualifying termination without cause. Jack N. Melamed, the company's Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary, will serve as interim Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary until a permanent successor is identified. The filing says her departure is not due to any disagreement over the company's operations, policies or practices.

  • Hiranda S. Donoghue departs effective July 31, 2026; the decision was made July 24, 2026
  • Jack N. Melamed to serve as interim Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary; no permanent successor named
  • Donoghue is eligible for benefits under her existing termination agreement, as described in the March 30, 2026 proxy statement
  • Filing states the departure is not the result of any disagreement with the company
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
ASTEASTEC INDUSTRIES INC Jul 30, 4:01 PM ET

Astec Industries appoints William Waltz to board, effective October 29, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Astec Industries expanded its board from nine to ten members and appointed William E. Waltz as an independent director, effective October 29, 2026. Waltz will also join the Compensation Committee and currently serves as President and CEO of Atkore, Inc.

  • Board increased from nine to ten members; Waltz appointed effective October 29, 2026
  • Waltz, age 62, is President and CEO and a director of Atkore, Inc. (NYSE: ATKR), positions held since 2018
  • Waltz will serve an initial term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting and joins the Compensation Committee
  • Board determined Waltz is independent; he will receive the standard non-employee director compensation
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
YYAIAIRWA INC. Jul 30, 1:53 PM ET

AiRWA completes Best Life acquisition, paying $30 million in USDT for 97% stake

Neutral m&a Written later 2.017.01

AiRWA Inc. completed its acquisition of Hong Kong Best Life Trade Co., Limited on July 30, 2026, paying the seller $30 million in USDT for 100% of the shares of Best Life's holding company, which gives AiRWA a 97% equity interest. The remaining $20 million of the base purchase price is due within 90 days of closing, and the consideration includes contingent earn-out payments tied to previously disclosed revenue milestones. The filing does not disclose Best Life's financial results, so shareholders cannot yet judge the deal's effect on earnings.

  • Closed July 30, 2026, after being announced July 27, 2026
  • $30 million paid in USDT; remaining $20 million payable within 90 days of closing
  • AiRWA holds a 97% equity interest in Best Life; earn-outs depend on revenue milestones
  • Pro forma and acquired-business financial statements to be filed by amendment within 71 calendar days
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
AAONAAON, INC. Jul 30, 11:47 AM ET

AAON Expands Board to Eleven Members, Appoints Two Independent Directors

Neutral leadership Written later 5.025.03

On July 28, 2026, AAON's board increased from nine to eleven members and appointed Robert L. Buttermore III and Patrick J. Jermain as independent Class III directors, effective immediately. The board also amended the bylaws to raise the maximum board size from nine to eleven. The filing discloses no financial results or changes to the company's operations.

  • Board size increased from nine to eleven on July 28, 2026, under a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws.
  • Robert L. Buttermore III is Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Rockwell Automation and joins the Compensation Committee.
  • Patrick J. Jermain recently retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Plexus Corporation after twelve years as CFO and joins the Audit Committee.
  • Both new directors' terms expire at the annual meeting of stockholders in May 2027.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
TNCTENNANT CO Jul 30, 9:15 AM ET

Tennant CFO Fay West to retire no earlier than April 2, 2027; search underway

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

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
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Ambow Education launches HybriU AI Adaptive Course Generation Platform, generally available July 30

Neutral product/contract Written later 8.01

Ambow Education Holding Ltd. announced general availability of the HybriU AI Adaptive Course Generation Platform, a new product within its HybriU AI-powered platform, on July 30, 2026. The filing describes the product as a way to turn any topic or body of institutional knowledge into a personalized learning application, and it is the third HybriU product launch of 2026. The filing contains no financial results, pricing or revenue figures, so the launch's effect on shareholders cannot be measured from this document.

  • Product made generally available globally on July 30, 2026 through desktop and mobile web
  • Filing cites Grand View Research projection that the global corporate training market will reach $458 billion in 2026
  • Third HybriU product launch of 2026, following HybriU Collaboration Board and HybriU ProjectHub
  • No revenue, pricing or financial figures disclosed; enterprise pricing inquiries directed to ir@ambow.com
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Central Plains Bancshares plans new 10% stock repurchase, pending regulatory non-objection

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

Central Plains Bancshares, Inc. said its Board approved on July 28, 2026 a submission to regulators for a new stock repurchase program covering up to 417,481 shares, about 10.0% of current outstanding shares. The program would replace the company's current repurchase program once adopted, and it cannot proceed without regulatory non-objection.

  • Board approved regulatory submission of new repurchase program on July 28, 2026
  • Program covers up to 417,481 shares, approximately 10.0% of current outstanding shares
  • Upon adoption, the new program would replace the current repurchase program
  • Details were disclosed in a press release dated July 29, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1)
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GRBKGreen Brick Partners, Inc. Jul 30, 8:48 AM ET

Green Brick Partners names COO Jed Dolson Co-CEO effective October 15, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

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
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
CBTCABOT CORP Jul 30, 8:35 AM ET

Cabot CEO Sean Keohane to retire; Erica McLaughlin named successor effective October 1

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

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.
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LITSLite Strategy, Inc. Jul 30, 8:30 AM ET

Lite Strategy Repurchases 13% of Shares Since December 2025, Funded Without Debt

Neutral shareholder Written later 2.02

Lite Strategy said it bought back about 4.9 million shares, or 13% of shares outstanding when the program began, from December 2025 through July 17, 2026, at an average price of $1.11 for about $5.4 million. The company said the buybacks were funded from Litecoin sales and covered call premiums, and that its NAV discount narrowed from the low 40% range to below 25%, which raises Litecoin held per remaining share. The company also reported preliminary, unaudited fiscal year-end cash of $5.7 million and total liabilities of $1.1 million.

  • About 4.9 million shares repurchased through July 17, 2026, at an average price of $1.11, for about $5.4 million.
  • Company held 819,070 LTC against 31,882,648 shares outstanding as of July 17, 2026.
  • NAV discount narrowed to below 25% from the low 40% range during the repurchase period.
  • Preliminary, unaudited cash of $5.7 million and total liabilities of $1.1 million as of June 30, 2026; final results may differ materially.
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AMBQAmbiq Micro, Inc. Jul 30, 8:30 AM ET

Ambiq Micro marks first year as public company in CEO letter, no new financials

Neutral other Written later 7.01

Ambiq Micro's CEO published a letter on July 30, 2026, marking one year since the company began trading on the NYSE under AMBQ. The letter reports approximately $372 million in gross proceeds from an IPO and two follow-on offerings and describes product, software and customer progress, but the filing contains no earnings, guidance or financial results.

  • Company began trading on the NYSE under AMBQ on July 30, 2025.
  • Approximately $372 million raised in gross proceeds from one IPO and two follow-on public offerings during the first year.
  • Letter says about 80% of customers are integrating AI into product designs and introduces the Atomiq family with an integrated NPU.
  • Filed as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 7.01 and furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act.
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TVRDTvardi Therapeutics, Inc. Jul 30, 7:30 AM ET

Tvardi Therapeutics selects ulcerative colitis as initial indication for TTI-109 drug candidate

Neutral product/contract Written later 7.01

Tvardi Therapeutics said it selected ulcerative colitis (UC) as the initial disease indication for its oral STAT3 inhibitor TTI-109, following a completed Phase 1 healthy volunteer study. The company plans a UC clinical trial in 2027, subject to IND clearance and additional funding, and will host a key opinion leader webinar on August 19, 2026.

  • Phase 1 healthy volunteer study showed placebo-adjusted reductions in immune cell subsets, including up to 76% reduction in Th17-associated populations.
  • Company cites an addressable market of approximately $3 billion in the U.S. and $9 billion globally for UC.
  • Planned UC trial start in 2027 is subject to IND clearance and additional funding, and the company has not stated amounts of additional funding needed.
  • KOL webinar with Dr. Randy Longman is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.
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EXTREXTREME NETWORKS INC Jul 30, 7:17 AM ET

Extreme Networks enters $500 million five-year revolving credit facility, replacing prior loan

Neutral financing Written later 1.011.022.03

Extreme Networks signed a new $500 million, five-year revolving credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent, and used a borrowing under it to repay its existing Bank of Montreal credit agreement. As of the closing date, $200 million was drawn and $300 million remained available. The filing describes a routine refinancing that adds debt and covenant obligations, with no early termination penalties reported.

  • New $500 million revolving facility matures July 29, 2031, with $200 million outstanding at closing and $300 million available.
  • Existing credit agreement with Bank of Montreal, dated June 22, 2023, was terminated and fully repaid, with liens released.
  • Facility is secured by substantially all assets and requires a consolidated total net leverage ratio of no more than 3.75 to 1.00 and interest charge coverage of at least 3.00 to 1.00, starting with the quarter ending September 30, 2026.
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SIRISIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. Jul 30, 7:00 AM ET

Sirius XM says COO Wayne Thorsen leaves July 31; no successor planned

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

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
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HSICHENRY SCHEIN INC Jul 30, 7:00 AM ET

Henry Schein's COO and chief strategy officer to become senior advisors

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Henry Schein said it is creating the Henry Schein Leadership Team to replace its Executive Management Committee and is integrating its global supply chain organization with its global distribution group. COO Michael S. Ettinger, Chief Strategy Officer Mark E. Mlotek, and SVP Global Supply Chain James Mullins will transition out of their roles and into senior advisory roles, and the 8-K says the transitions are effective October 30, 2026.

  • Michael S. Ettinger (EVP and COO) and Mark E. Mlotek (EVP and Chief Strategy Officer) transition to senior advisory roles effective October 30, 2026
  • James Mullins, SVP Global Supply Chain, also transitions out of his role
  • Henry Schein Leadership Team (HSLT) replaces the Executive Management Committee
  • Ettinger and Mlotek are entitled to payments and benefits under the Executive Severance Plan
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Southern Cross Acquisition I Corp. units to allow separate trading of shares, warrants, rights

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

Southern Cross Acquisition I Corp., a blank check company, said holders of 11,500,000 units may separately trade the ordinary shares, warrants and rights included in the units starting July 31, 2026. The shares, warrants and rights will trade on Nasdaq under the symbols NCO, NCOOW and NCOOR, while unseparated units continue under NCOOU. The move is administrative and does not change the company's business or target search.

  • Separate trading of ordinary shares, warrants and rights begins on or about July 31, 2026.
  • Ordinary shares, warrants and rights trade as NCO, NCOOW and NCOOR; units remain NCOOU.
  • Holders must have brokers contact transfer agent Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company to separate units.
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FWACFuturewave Acquisition Corp Jul 30, 6:01 AM ET

Futurewave Acquisition Corp. lets unit holders split units into shares, rights and warrants

Neutral shareholder Written later 8.01

Futurewave Acquisition Corporation, a blank check company, said holders of its units may separately trade the ordinary shares, rights and warrants included in the units starting on or about July 31, 2026. Units not separated will keep trading under FWACU, and the separated securities are expected to trade under FWAC, FWACR and FWACW. The change is administrative and does not alter the securities' terms or the company's business.

  • Separate trading of ordinary shares, rights and warrants expected to begin on or about July 31, 2026
  • Separated securities expected to trade as FWAC (shares), FWACR (rights) and FWACW (warrants) on Nasdaq Capital Market
  • Each whole warrant entitles the holder to buy one ordinary share at $11.50; holders must work through their brokers with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company to separate units
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