2,914 material Form 8-K filings that 2,352 companies we cover made with the SEC in August 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).
Rigetti Computing appointed David Rivas to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer and Andrew Bestwick as Chief Technology Officer, both effective August 18, 2026. The company said the changes create a dedicated systems delivery organization to handle deployments and support, while engineering focuses on processor development and its roadmap.
David Rivas, previously Chief Technology Officer, became Chief Operating Officer; his annual base salary was increased to $440,000.
Andrew Bestwick, previously Senior Vice President, Quantum Systems since January 2024, was appointed Chief Technology Officer.
Both executives report to President and CEO Dr. Subodh Kulkarni; the filing states the appointments are effective August 18, 2026.
Mechanics Bancorp's board approved a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on Class A common stock and $2.50 per share on Class B common stock, payable September 1, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on August 29, 2026. The filing is a routine declaration of a quarterly cash payout and reports no change in financial results, guidance, or capital plans.
Class A dividend: $0.25 per share, payable September 1, 2026
Class B dividend: $2.50 per share, payable September 1, 2026
Record date: close of business August 29, 2026
Press release titled as the third quarter 2026 cash dividend declaration
Encore Capital Group increased its board from eight to nine directors and appointed Robert Beck as an independent director effective August 19, 2026. Beck, former President and CEO of Regional Management Corporation, will serve on the Audit and Risk Committees, and the filing states there are no related party transactions requiring disclosure.
Board size increased from 8 to 9 directors, effective August 19, 2026.
Robert Beck was previously President and CEO of Regional Management Corporation, an NYSE-listed consumer finance company.
The Board determined Beck is independent under Nasdaq listing standards and appointed him to the Audit and Risk Committees.
Beck will receive the standard non-employee director compensation program previously approved by the Board.
Astrotech filed a prospectus supplement on August 19, 2026 for an at-the-market offering of up to $50 million of common stock through H.C. Wainwright & Co., replacing the earlier supplement dated June 3, 2026. As of August 19, 2026, the company had sold 258,856 shares for gross proceeds of about $7.9 million under the prior program, and no further sales will be made under it. Because new share sales can dilute existing holders, the filing expands the company's ability to raise equity capital from the market.
New prospectus supplement filed August 19, 2026 covers up to $50 million of common stock sales through H.C. Wainwright & Co.
Prior program allowed up to about $24.5 million; as of August 19, 2026, 258,856 shares sold for gross proceeds of about $7.9 million before commissions and expenses
Offering uses shelf registration Form S-3 (File No. 333-297144), declared effective July 7, 2026
Exhibit 5.1 is a legal opinion from Haynes and Boone, LLP on the shares offered
AiRWA Inc. (Nasdaq: YYAI) effected a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of its common stock, effective at market open on August 17, 2026, reducing outstanding shares from approximately 91,627,558 to approximately 4,581,378. Stockholders approved reverse splits in a range of 1-for-40 to 1-for-800 at the April 17, 2026 annual meeting, and the board chose the 1-for-20 ratio. The filing does not state a change in the company's authorized shares or ownership percentages.
Ratio: 1-for-20; approximately 91,627,558 shares reduced to approximately 4,581,378 shares
Effective at market open on August 17, 2026; trading continues under ticker YYAI with new CUSIP 831445705
No fractional shares issued; fractional entitlements rounded up to one whole share
Stockholders approved the split range at the April 17, 2026 annual meeting; the Delaware certificate of amendment was filed August 14, 2026
Twist Bioscience filed a prospectus supplement to register for resale shares issuable to Invenra Inc. under a Stock Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement, both dated February 11, 2026. The filing includes a legal opinion from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, and the filing does not state the number of shares or any sale price. For shareholders, this is an administrative step that could allow Invenra to sell shares into the market.
Registration rights agreement and stock purchase agreement with Invenra Inc. are both dated February 11, 2026.
Company is filing a prospectus supplement to register resale of shares issuable under the stock purchase agreement.
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP opinion filed as Exhibit 5.1; the filing does not state the number of shares.
On August 17, 2026, Unity's Compensation Committee approved a special award of 880,000 performance-based restricted stock units to CEO Matthew Bromberg. The units vest in three tranches only if Bromberg stays CEO through 2027, 2028 and 2029 and the stock meets $50, $60 and $75 price hurdles, so shareholders bear dilution risk only if those price targets are reached.
Award of 880,000 PPSUs to CEO Matthew Bromberg approved August 17, 2026, under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan
Three tranches of about one-third each, with stock price hurdles of $50.00, $60.00 and $75.00 on the NYSE (30 consecutive days VWAP)
Continued service required through August 17, 2027, 2028 and 2029; performance period runs to August 17, 2031
Unvested units are forfeited on most terminations, with exceptions for termination without Cause, death or disability, and change in control
Silo Pharma entered into an asset purchase agreement on August 18, 2026, to acquire software, technology, domain names and related intellectual property from Parkview Consulting LLC, paying with 165,000 newly issued common shares. The seller's sole member, Corwin Yu, currently serves as lead strategic advisor on the company's Cryptocurrency Advisory Board, a relationship the filing discloses. The shares are locked up for up to 12 months, and the seller gives indemnification protections.
Consideration: 165,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, issued to Parkview Consulting LLC
Lock-up runs until the earliest of 12 months, a Change in Control, or company written consent
Seller is owned by Corwin Yu, who is lead strategic advisor on the Cryptocurrency Advisory Board
Shares issued under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933; agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 with schedules omitted
Sera Prognostics appointed Scott Gleason as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective August 31, 2026, replacing Austin Aerts, who steps down from the role on the same date. Aerts will move to an advisory role and a consulting agreement, and Gleason receives a $400,000 base salary and a $500,000 initial equity award, subject to Board approval.
Scott Gleason, 47, becomes CFO and Treasurer effective August 31, 2026, after the board appointment on August 14, 2026.
Gleason's employment agreement sets a $400,000 base salary and a target bonus of 40% of base salary, pro-rated for 2026.
Austin Aerts receives nine months of base salary continuation totaling $354,921.75 and a consulting role at $375 per hour, for a term of twelve months from September 8, 2026.
Gleason's agreement provides twelve months of base salary and target bonus in a lump sum, plus full equity acceleration, if terminated without Cause within three months before or twelve months after a Change in Control.
On August 17, 2026, Nocera entered an employment agreement naming Shun-Chih Chuang Chief Financial Officer for an initial two-year term, with an annual salary of $84,000 and 100,000 company shares per year. The same day, the company signed a two-year consulting agreement with Chien-Hua Tseng for AI module strategy, with share grants that add to the company's common stock.
Shun-Chih Chuang becomes Chief Financial Officer under an employment agreement effective August 17, 2026, with an initial two-year term and an annual salary of $84,000 paid monthly.
The first 100,000 shares were issued to Chuang on execution; a second 100,000 shares are due at the start of the second year. The shares are unregistered and subject to transfer restrictions.
Chien-Hua Tseng's consulting agreement runs through August 16, 2028; 50,000 shares were issued on August 17, 2026, and 50,000 more are issuable on August 17, 2027 only if services continue.
Neuraxis disclosed equity compensation actions taken in July and August 2026. A stock option exchange approved by stockholders on June 10, 2026 took effect July 24, swapping 1,319,394 options for an equal number of restricted stock units, and on August 13 the company granted new RSUs to four executives and one-time share awards to independent directors. The filing says the director awards address compensation that was below market levels, which adds to shareholder dilution.
Stock option exchange of 1,319,394 options into RSUs took effect July 24, 2026, vesting immediately for executives Brian Carrico, Adrian Miranda and Thomas Carrico.
On August 13, 2026, the company granted RSUs to Brian Carrico (193,329), Timothy Henrichs (141,479), Adrian Miranda (133,341) and Thomas Carrico (135,906), vesting in three equal annual installments.
On August 13, 2026, independent directors received a total of 127,120 shares of common stock as one-time awards for prior board service.
Korn Ferry signed an amended and restated credit agreement on August 18, 2026, adding a $600 million senior secured term loan and keeping its $850 million revolving credit facility, both maturing five years from the effective date. The company used the term loan to fully repay its $400 million 4.625% Senior Notes due 2027 and plans to use the remaining proceeds toward its pending acquisition of AMS. The filing shows new debt that is secured by substantially all company and guarantor assets, a financing step tied to a pending acquisition.
Term loan facility of $600 million; existing $850 million revolving credit facility continued
Interest at Term SOFR plus 1.125% to 2.00%, or base rate plus 0.125% to 1.00%, based on consolidated net leverage ratio
$400 million 4.625% Senior Notes due 2027 redeemed in full on August 18, 2026 at 100% of principal plus accrued interest
Remaining term loan proceeds intended to help fund the pending AMS acquisition
Laird Superfood's board appointed Matthew Spanjers as a director effective August 13, 2026, and placed him on the compensation committee. He is deemed a designee of the Investor affiliated with Nexus Capital Management under a December 21, 2025 Investment Agreement, which gives the investor group a role in his appointment.
Matthew Spanjers appointed director effective August 13, 2026, serving until the next annual meeting
Appointed to the board's compensation committee
Deemed a designee of the Investor (Gateway Superfood affiliates of Nexus Capital Management) under the December 21, 2025 Investment Agreement
Will receive non-employee director cash compensation and option grants on the same terms as other 2026 non-employee director grants
AVAX One Technology's Chief Financial Officer, Chris Polimeni, resigned effective August 17, 2026, and will stay on as a financial consultant through December 31, 2026. The company said there was no disagreement with him over operations, policies or practices. Stephanie Brady, previously Corporate Controller, was appointed Chief Accounting Officer and primary financial officer on August 19, 2026, so shareholders will see a change in the executive overseeing financial reporting while the company is also searching for a permanent CEO.
Chris Polimeni resigned as CFO effective August 17, 2026, and will remain as a financial consultant through December 31, 2026
Stephanie Brady, age 57, was appointed Chief Accounting Officer and primary financial officer on August 19, 2026; she had been Corporate Controller since January 2026
Brady will receive a total payment of $20,000 per month plus incentive compensation tied to timely filing of financial statements
Interim CEO Peter Wylie Jr. will support the finance organization; the Board's search for a permanent CEO continues with ZRG Partners
LGL Group said it intends to change its state of incorporation from Delaware to Nevada through a statutory conversion on or about September 1, 2026, following stockholder approval at its May 12, 2026 annual meeting. The company said each share will convert one-for-one, the stock will keep trading on the NYSE American as LGL, and stockholders need not take any action, with no change to the business, operations, management, assets, liabilities or net worth.
Planned effective date: on or about September 1, 2026, the Effective Time
Each outstanding share converts automatically into one share of the Nevada corporation's common stock
Stockholder approval was obtained at the 2026 Annual Meeting held May 12, 2026
Company will be governed by Nevada Revised Statutes rather than Delaware General Corporation Law
Two TXNM Energy subsidiaries raised debt in private placements on August 19, 2026. PNM sold $200.0 million of senior unsecured notes, and TNMP issued $150 million of first mortgage bonds in two series. The filing states the proceeds will repay existing and short-term debt, fund capital expenditures and support general corporate purposes, and it says the Blackstone Infrastructure Partners transaction would not trigger a change-in-control obligation under either set of debt.
PNM sold $200.0 million of senior unsecured notes in Series A ($115.0 million, 5.44%, due 2029), Series B ($50.0 million, 5.82%, due 2034) and Series C ($35.0 million, 6.12%, due 2038)
TNMP issued $75,000,000 of 5.23% first mortgage bonds due September 1, 2031 and $75,000,000 of 5.46% bonds due September 1, 2033
Both debt issues include a debt-to-capitalization covenant of 65% or less, and interest is paid semiannually beginning in 2027
The filing states the proposed Blackstone Infrastructure Partners transaction would not constitute a change in control under the notes or bonds
OptimumBank Holding Company issued $35.0 million of 7.50% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due September 1, 2036, at 100% of face amount, in a private placement to institutional investors. The company said it will use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes and intends for the notes to qualify as Tier 2 capital, which adds $35.0 million of unsecured debt that ranks below its senior indebtedness.
$35.0 million principal at a fixed 7.50% rate until September 1, 2031, then resetting quarterly to three-month term SOFR plus 340 basis points
Issued at 100% of face amount under a Subordinated Note Purchase Agreement and Indenture dated August 19, 2026, with UMB Bank, National Association as trustee
Notes are unsecured, subordinated and junior in right of payment to current and future senior indebtedness; the company may redeem them on or after September 1, 2031
Registration Rights Agreement requires an exchange offer; the company must pay additional interest to holders if it fails to meet those obligations
MSC Industrial Direct disclosed that board member Louise Goeser notified the company on August 13, 2026, that she will not stand for re-election at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. The company said the decision is part of her retirement planning and not the result of any disagreement over operations, policies or practices.
Louise Goeser notified the company on August 13, 2026 of her decision.
She will not stand for re-election at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
The company states the decision is part of retirement planning, with no disagreements over operations, policies or practices.
Filing signed August 19, 2026 by Greg Clark, Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer.
Ionic Digital reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $48.6 million, up 31% from a year earlier, with 90% coming from digital infrastructure leasing. The company swung to a net loss of $35.3 million, driven in part by a $28.2 million non-cash loss on cryptocurrency and a $27.2 million tax provision, and it reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook.
Q2 2026 revenue was $48.6 million, up 31% year-over-year; digital infrastructure leasing made up 90% of revenue.
Net loss was $35.3 million, compared with net income of $31.9 million in the prior-year quarter; basic and diluted loss per share was $0.94 versus earnings of $0.85.
Adjusted EBITDA was $37.6 million, compared with $3.8 million a year earlier; the company now excludes cryptocurrency gains and losses from this measure.
Full-year 2026 outlook reaffirmed: total revenue of $190 million to $195 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $137.5 million to $142.5 million.
Ameresco director David J. Corrsin resigned from the board and retired as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, both effective August 17, 2026. He will continue as the Company's Special Legal Advisor, and the filing states the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company.
David J. Corrsin, 68, resigned as a Class II director effective August 17, 2026
He also retired as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective August 17, 2026
Corrsin will continue to serve as Special Legal Advisor
Corrsin had served as a director since the Company's formation in 2000
BayCom Corp's Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share on its common stock, announced in a press release dated August 19, 2026. Shareholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2026 will receive the payment on October 8, 2026.
Quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per common share declared
Nordson reported record fiscal third-quarter 2026 sales of $818 million, up 10% year over year, and diluted EPS of $2.73, up 23%. The company raised its full-year guidance for sales and adjusted earnings, citing backlog up 35% over the prior year.
Q3 net income was $153 million, or $2.73 per diluted share, versus $126 million, or $2.22, a year earlier
Q3 adjusted EPS was a record $3.25, up 19%, excluding a non-cash loss on a minority investment and acquisition-related items
Full-year sales guidance now $3,035 million to $3,075 million; adjusted EPS guidance now $11.80 to $12.00
Management will discuss results on a webcast on August 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern
Coty reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 net revenues of $1,269.2 million, up 1% on a reported basis but down 1% like-for-like, with a reported net loss of $144.3 million versus $72.1 million a year earlier. For the full fiscal year, net revenues fell 2% to $5,806.6 million and the reported net loss was $618.0 million. For the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Coty guided to a like-for-like sales decline in the low- to mid-single digits and an adjusted EBITDA decline in the low teens, which points to weaker profit in the near term for shareholders.
Q4 net revenues of $1,269.2 million rose 1% reported and fell 1% like-for-like; reported operating loss was $42.7 million versus $15.5 million operating income a year earlier
Adjusted operating income fell to $39.5 million from $67.7 million, and adjusted EPS was a loss of $0.02 versus a $0.05 loss a year earlier
FY26 reported net loss was $618.0 million; operating cash flow was $537.8 million and free cash flow was $348.2 million
Q1 FY27 outlook: like-for-like revenue down low- to mid-single digits, adjusted EBITDA down low-teens, adjusted EPS of $0.11 to $0.13 per share, and first-half free cash flow above $300 million
MVB Financial Corp. said its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, matching the previous quarter. The dividend is the third quarterly payment of 2026, so shareholders of record on September 1, 2026 will receive it on September 15, 2026.
Quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, consistent with the previous quarter
Record date September 1, 2026; payment date September 15, 2026
Third quarterly dividend for 2026
CEO Larry F. Mazza cited strong second quarter results, but the filing gives no financial figures
Newell Brands issued $600 million of 6.250% senior notes due 2031 on August 19, 2026, in a private offering exempt from US registration. The company plans to use the proceeds to redeem in full its 6.375% senior notes due 2027, pay related fees, and repay part of its asset-based revolving credit facility. The filing describes a refinancing of existing debt, and the new notes add $600 million of senior unsecured obligations.
$600 million aggregate principal of 6.250% senior notes due 2031 issued August 19, 2026
2027 notes to be redeemed at 101.530%, or $1,015.30 per $1,000 principal, plus accrued interest, with a redemption date of August 20, 2026
Proceeds also to repay part of the revolver under a five-year asset-based facility dated July 30, 2026
If a change of control and ratings downgrade occur, the company must offer to repurchase the notes at 101% of principal plus accrued interest
Xcel Brands entered an Equity Distribution Agreement on August 18, 2026, allowing it to sell up to $10 million of common stock through Maxim Group LLC as sales agent. The company will pay Maxim a 3.0% commission on gross sales, and the shares are registered under an existing Form S-3 effective February 6, 2024. Because new shares can dilute existing holders, the agreement matters to shareholders, though the filing does not say whether or when any shares will be sold.
Maximum aggregate offering price of up to $10,000,000 of common stock, par value $0.001 per share
Agent commission of 3.0% of gross sales price of shares sold
Sales may be made at the market on Nasdaq Capital Market or in privately negotiated transactions with prior written approval
Shares registered on Form S-3 (File No. 333-276698), effective February 6, 2024; prospectus supplement dated August 18, 2026
Unifi reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 net sales of $144.2 million, up 4.1% from a year earlier, and gross profit of $14.3 million, compared with a gross loss the prior year. The company still posted a net loss of $1.2 million after a year-earlier net profit that included a $35.8 million gain on a facility sale, and full-year sales fell to $531.3 million from $571.3 million. The company also agreed after quarter end to sell non-strategic real estate for $60.0 million, which it says will support debt reduction.
Q4 net sales were $144.2 million, up from $138.5 million, led by Brazil, while Americas and Asia were softer.
Q4 net loss was $1.2 million, or $0.06 per share, versus net income of $15.5 million, or $0.82 per share, in the prior-year quarter that included a $35.8 million gain.
Adjusted EBITDA was $8.2 million, compared with $(4.1) million in the prior-year quarter.
Fiscal 2026 net loss was $24.6 million, or $1.33 per share, and operating cash flow was $26.5 million; a $60.0 million real estate sale agreement was signed after the quarter.
Zhak Cohen, a director nominated by GPC Partners Investments (SPV III) LP, resigned from the board of Bowhead Specialty Holdings effective August 17, 2026. The company says he left in connection with his departure from Gallatin Point Capital LLC, which manages the GPC Fund, and that the resignation involved no disagreement on the company's operations, policies or practices.
Resignation effective August 17, 2026, under the Board Nominee Agreement dated May 23, 2024 between the company and GPC Fund
Resignation tied to Cohen's departure from Gallatin Point Capital LLC earlier this summer
Filing states no disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices
8-K signed August 19, 2026 by H. Matthew Crusey, General Counsel and Secretary
C&F Financial Corporation's board declared a regular cash dividend of 48 cents per share, payable October 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2026. The filing covers only the dividend declaration and reports no earnings, guidance or other financial results.
Regular cash dividend of 48 cents per share declared August 19, 2026
Payable October 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 15, 2026
Board says it reviews dividend amounts against economic conditions, capital requirements and expected future earnings
Smartbird, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIRD) filed a shareholder letter from CEO Nadia Carlsten describing its strategy to provide dedicated, managed AI infrastructure to enterprise customers. The letter contains no new revenue, profit, or guidance figures, and it says the company filed its Q2 2026 quarterly report, which includes discontinued retail operations, earlier this week.
The CEO says the company had access to over $200 million of capital as of June 30, 2026, from cash, a convertible financing facility and an ATM program.
The letter says the company filed its Q2 2026 quarterly report the week of August 19, 2026, including results of discontinued retail operations, the former Allbirds footwear business.
The company recently nominated two industry experts for election to its board at its next annual meeting of stockholders.
The letter names customer demand, contracted and deployed capacity, and speed of deployment as early benchmarks it will report on.
On August 18, 2026, Griffon completed an $800 million private offering of 6.25% senior notes due October 1, 2034, with net proceeds of approximately $792 million. The same day it entered a Third Amendment that replaces its $500 million revolving credit facility and extends that facility's maturity to August 18, 2031. The filing adds new long-term debt and secured borrowing terms, which shareholders should weigh against the company's existing obligations.
Notes: $800 million principal, 6.25% annual interest paid semi-annually, maturing October 1, 2034; net proceeds about $792 million.
Revolving credit facility: $500 million, maturity extended to August 18, 2031; initial Term SOFR margin of 1.75%.
Revolver is secured by liens on substantially all assets of the company and guarantors; maintenance tests include a maximum 5.50 to 1.00 consolidated leverage ratio.
Bank of America, N.A. is administrative agent for the credit agreement; BofA Securities was representative of the notes initial purchasers.
Granite Ridge Resources appointed John Cocke and Jonathan Adams to its board, expanding it from seven to nine directors, after Grey Rock affiliates distributed 14,000,000 shares to their limited partners. Because Grey Rock and its affiliates now hold about 39% of the stock, the company is no longer a controlled company under NYSE rules, and the board says it is now majority independent.
Grey Rock affiliates distributed 14,000,000 shares of common stock to limited partners on August 19, 2026, and now own about 39% of outstanding shares.
The company ceased to be a controlled company under NYSE rules and expects to complete its governance transition within NYSE phase-in periods.
John Cocke (Class II, term to 2027 annual meeting) and Jonathan Adams (Class III, term to 2028 annual meeting) joined the board effective August 19, 2026.
Each new director received 19,305 common shares and 5,315 restricted shares, with the restricted shares vesting in full on January 2, 2027. The company received no proceeds from the distribution.
Harte Hanks signed a definitive merger agreement under which Star Equity Holdings will acquire all outstanding Harte Hanks common stock for $5.00 per share, or $38.4 million in aggregate equity value. The Harte Hanks board unanimously approved the deal and recommends that shareholders vote in favor, and the transaction is expected to close within about 60 to 90 days, subject to shareholder approval and financing availability.
Each Harte Hanks share can be exchanged for $5.00 in cash, subject to a cap of 50% of total consideration (about $19.2 million), or 0.50 shares of Star Equity 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: STRRP) with a $10.00 p
The company describes the price as an approximately 100% premium to its unaffected share price.
A 30-day go-shop period allows Harte Hanks to solicit alternative proposals and expires at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 13, 2026.
Citizens Capital Markets & Advisory is lead financial advisor and Baker Botts LLP is legal advisor to Harte Hanks.
AMD appointed Tim Ryan, Head of Technology and Business Enablement at Citi, to its board of directors effective August 19, 2026, replacing retiring director Joe Householder. The filing also reports committee changes, including KC McClure becoming chair of the Audit and Finance Committee; the filing reports no financial results or guidance.
Joe Householder, a director since 2014, retires from the board effective August 19, 2026, not due to any disagreement with the company.
Tim Ryan was appointed to the board on August 19, 2026 and is deemed independent under Nasdaq and SEC rules.
KC McClure succeeds Householder as chair of the Audit and Finance Committee; Nora Denzel joins that committee and McClure joins the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
Ryan is a certified public accountant who spent more than three decades at PwC, serving as U.S. Chair and Senior Partner from 2016 to 2024.
On August 19, 2026, Viking Acquisition Corp. II issued a $514,080 convertible, non-interest-bearing note to its sponsor to fund working capital. The note is payable at the earlier of the company's initial business combination or the effective date of its winding up, and the sponsor may convert it into private placement-style units at $10.00 per unit after a business combination.
Note principal of $514,080.00 issued August 19, 2026 to Viking Acquisition Sponsor II, LLC
No interest accrues; the note is payable at the earlier of an initial business combination or the effective winding up
Convertible at the sponsor's election into up to 51,408 New Units at $10.00 per unit after a business combination; each New Unit includes one Class A ordinary share and one-third of a warrant exercisable at $11.50
John B. Sanfilippo & Son reported fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter diluted EPS of $0.71, down 38.3%, even though net sales rose 4.2% to $280.4 million. Higher input and transportation costs, a $2.7 million recall-related cost and other factors weighed on gross profit, while full-year net sales rose 6.2% to $1.18 billion and full-year diluted EPS rose 4.6% to $5.26. The company also said CEO Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo will step down in October to become Executive Chairman, with his brother Jasper succeeding him as CEO.
Q4 net sales rose 4.2% to $280.4 million, but gross margin fell to 15.7% from 18.1% and diluted EPS fell 38.3% to $0.71.
Full-year net sales rose 6.2% to $1.18 billion and diluted EPS rose 4.6% to $5.26; sales volume fell 2.5%.
Annual dividend declared was raised 5.6% to $0.95 per share, plus a special dividend of $1.05 per share, both payable September 9, 2026.
Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo steps down as CEO in October; Jasper Sanfilippo will succeed him.
Peoples Financial Services Corp. (PFIS) furnished a 2026 Q2 investor presentation as Exhibit 99.1 to an 8-K, for use in investor meetings during 2026. The presentation reports Q2 2026 net income of $14.8 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, compared with $1.47 in Q1 2026, and tangible book value per share of $43.51, up $1.22 from the prior quarter.
Q2 2026 net income of $14.8 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, versus $1.47 in Q1 2026
ROATCE of 13.7%, net interest margin (FTE) of 3.82%, and efficiency ratio of 55.2% for Q2 2026
Nonperforming loans to total loans rose to 0.33% at June 30, 2026, from 0.28% at March 31, 2026
Tangible book value per share of $43.51 at June 30, 2026, up $1.22 quarter over quarter
Ameresco said its Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, Mark Chiplock, will resign effective September 25, 2026, to take a CFO role at a private equity-owned company in a different industry. The company said the departure was not the result of any disagreement on its operations, policies or practices, and it has started a search for a successor. The company also reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance, which matters to shareholders because it gives no sign of a change in the outlook alongside the leadership change.
Mark A. Chiplock resigned as EVP, CFO and Chief Accounting Officer; the company received notice on August 17, 2026, and the resignation is effective September 25, 2026.
Chiplock will remain CFO through September 25, 2026, to support an orderly transition.
Full-year 2026 guidance reiterated: revenue of $2.0 billion to $2.2 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $250 million to $270 million, and Non-GAAP EPS of $1.15 to $1.35.
The company has begun a search for its next Chief Financial Officer.
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals said it has settled patent infringement litigation with Teva Pharmaceuticals over Teva's application to sell a generic 7.9 mg voclosporin capsule in the United States. Under the settlement, Teva has stipulated that Aurinia's two U.S. patents are enforceable, valid and would be infringed, and Teva may launch no earlier than December 7, 2036, subject to earlier contingencies and FDA approval. The filing gives no financial figures, and Aurinia's other patent actions continue.
Teva stipulated that U.S. Patent Nos. 10,286,036 and 11,622,991 are enforceable, valid and would be infringed, and that the patents expire in December 2037.
Teva may launch its generic voclosporin no earlier than December 7, 2036, unless defined contingencies occur earlier.
Teva's U.S. launch also depends on FDA approval of its generic product.
Aurinia's patent infringement actions against five other companies continue in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Vogenx, Inc. closed the full exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option on August 19, 2026, selling 937,500 additional shares at $13.00 each. Including these shares, the initial public offering totals 7,187,500 shares and about $93.4 million in gross proceeds before underwriting discounts, commissions and offering expenses.
The IPO initially closed on August 13, 2026, with 6,250,000 shares sold at $13.00 per share for $81.25 million in gross proceeds.
The over-allotment closing on August 19, 2026 added about $12.19 million in gross proceeds.
Total shares sold in the offering rose to 7,187,500, with JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC as underwriter.
Science Applications International Corporation entered into Amendment No. 6 to its Master Accounts Receivable Purchase Agreement with MUFG Bank, Ltd. on August 14, 2026. The amendment raises the facility limit for selling eligible U.S. government receivables from $300 million to $400 million, with other terms unchanged. The change expands the company's receivables financing capacity, but the filing does not describe any financial results or effect on earnings.
Amendment No. 6 dated August 14, 2026, with MUFG Bank, Ltd. as purchaser
Facility limit for sale of designated eligible U.S. government receivables increased to $400 million from $300 million
Remaining material terms of the existing purchase agreement are unchanged
Filed as Exhibit 10.1 with the 8-K dated August 19, 2026
The Metals Company said the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its consolidated application for an exploration license and commercial recovery permit for the TMC USA-A area in the Federal Register. The publication starts a public comment period that NOAA views as a prerequisite to certification, and NOAA still has to certify the application, complete an environmental review, and make a final licensing decision.
NOAA published the TMC USA-A consolidated application in the Federal Register; NOAA had determined the application fully compliant on April 28, 2026.
The application covers a proposed exploration and commercial recovery area of about 65,000 square kilometers, up from about 25,000 square kilometers in the April 2025 applications, with an estimated 619 million tonnes of wet nodules and pot
Remaining steps include certification, an environmental review with a draft Environmental Impact Statement for public comment, and a final determination on the license and permit.
The filing does not state a financial result, guidance change or timeline for a final NOAA decision.
BILL reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 total revenue of $436.2 million, up 14% year-over-year, but its GAAP net loss widened to $18.5 million from $7.1 million a year earlier, including a $76.6 million restructuring charge. Non-GAAP operating income rose 80% to $101.6 million. The company guided fiscal 2027 total revenue to $1,807.0 million to $1,857.0 million and plans to net rewards expense from revenue starting with the quarter ending September 30, 2026, which will change how its reported revenue is presented.
Q4 total revenue was $436.2 million, up 14%; core revenue was $400.5 million, up 16%.
Q4 GAAP net loss was $18.5 million, or $0.19 per share, versus a net loss of $7.1 million, or $0.07 per share, a year earlier.
Q4 restructuring expense was $76.6 million; non-GAAP operating income was $101.6 million, up 80%.
FY27 guidance: total revenue of $1,807.0 million to $1,857.0 million (9% to 12% growth) and non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $3.56 to $3.79.
Carlyle Credit Income Fund reported third quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Total investment income fell to $4.3 million from $5.5 million in the prior quarter, and net investment income fell to $1.5 million, or $0.07 per common share, from $0.09. The fund swung to a net income of $3.5 million from a net loss of $33.0 million in the prior quarter, and its net asset value per common share was $3.32, versus $3.34 at March 31, 2026.
Net investment income was $0.07 per common share in the quarter, versus $0.09 in the prior quarter and $0.19 a year earlier.
Total investment income was $4.3 million, down from $5.5 million in the prior quarter and $8.6 million in the third quarter of 2025.
The fund declared monthly common dividends of $0.06 per share for September, October and November 2026, unchanged from the prior quarter.
The fund will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on August 20, 2026.
Oceanhawk Acquisition Corp. appointed Jimmy D. Ford, age 71, to its board on August 17, 2026, increasing the board from six to seven directors. Ford has more than 45 years of oil and gas industry experience, and the sponsor agreed to transfer 50,000 founder shares to him at their original purchase price.
Ford was appointed as a Class III director by Class B shareholders on August 17, 2026, with a term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.
Ford joined the audit, compensation, and nominating and corporate governance committees; Daniel Collingridge-Padbury and Michael Maggard were removed from the audit and compensation committees, respectively.
The Board established a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee on August 17, 2026, with Joseph Durnford as chairman and Jonathan Nickell and Ford as members.
Oceanhawk Acquisition I Sponsor LLC agreed to indirectly transfer 50,000 founder shares to Ford at their original purchase price.
At its August 18, 2026 annual meeting, Microchip stockholders approved an amended and restated 2004 Equity Incentive Plan that increases the shares authorized for issuance by 12,000,000. All seven director nominees were elected, and stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor and approved the named executive compensation on an advisory basis. The plan change adds shares available for equity awards, which matters to shareholders because it can affect share dilution.
Equity Incentive Plan amended to add 12,000,000 authorized shares, approved August 18, 2026
All seven director nominees elected, including Steve Sanghi with 407,175,970 votes for and 37,235,300 against
Ernst & Young LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 with 448,748,959 votes for
Advisory say-on-pay proposal approved with 366,406,303 votes for and 77,323,079 against
Ohio Valley Banc Corp. extended the expiration date of its share repurchase program by one year, from August 31, 2026 to August 31, 2027. The program still authorizes up to $5 million in repurchases, and about $2,967,000 had been repurchased as of August 18, 2026.
Expiration date extended from August 31, 2026 to August 31, 2027; program was originally approved in 2021
Program authorizes repurchase of up to $5,000,000 in common stock
About $2,967,000 repurchased as of August 18, 2026
No other changes to the program; the Board may still terminate or amend it before expiration
Trio-Tech International said its common stock has been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Global Market, moving from the NYSE American. The stock will keep the ticker TRT, with Nasdaq trading expected to begin at the open on September 16, 2026, and NYSE trading ending at the close on September 15, 2026. The filing describes a listing transfer and includes no financial results or guidance.
Common stock moves from the NYSE American to the Nasdaq Global Market; the ticker stays TRT
Nasdaq listing expected to begin at the opening of trading on or about September 16, 2026
NYSE American trading ends at the close of September 15, 2026
CEO S.W. Yong said the company believes Nasdaq will broaden institutional investor awareness and visibility
ZeroStack agreed on August 19, 2026 to issue 3,500,000 common shares and pre-funded warrants for up to 36,198,293 additional shares to two investors, Puple AI Inc. and Blockcat Pte. Ltd., in exchange for 925,925,926 MemeCore tokens valued at about $1 billion. Shares beyond a 19.99% cap will be issued as warrants that cannot be exercised until shareholders approve, and the company named Rudy Rong, a source of the tokens, as President. The deal adds a large number of potential shares, which would dilute existing shareholders, while the company says the share price represents a premium of more than twelve times its recent trading price.
Investors receive 3,500,000 shares plus pre-funded warrants for up to 36,198,293 more shares, valued at $25.19 per share or warrant.
MemeCore tokens were valued at $1.08 each as of August 14, 2026, for aggregate consideration of about $1 billion.
Warrant shares cannot be exercised until shareholder approval under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635, and they carry a lock-up of up to ten years.
Rudy Rong was appointed President effective at closing, with a $500,000 annual base salary and severance of 24 months of base pay, or 30 months after a change in control.
TJX reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 net sales of $15.2 billion, up 5%, with comparable sales up 4% and diluted earnings per share of $1.36, up 24% from $1.10. The company raised its full-year fiscal 2027 pretax profit margin and diluted EPS outlook, to $5.31 to $5.36 per share. Q2 results include a net benefit from IEEPA tariff refunds, so adjusted diluted EPS was $1.22, up 11%.
Q2 net sales $15.2 billion, up 5%; comparable sales up 4%, with Marmaxx at +1% and HomeGoods at +7%
Q2 diluted EPS $1.36 vs. $1.10 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS $1.22 excluding a $.14 net tariff refund benefit
Full-year fiscal 2027 diluted EPS outlook raised to $5.31 to $5.36; adjusted outlook $5.15 to $5.20
Returned $1.3 billion to shareholders in Q2 through buybacks ($798 million) and dividends ($529 million)
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