1,989 material Form 8-K filings that 1,593 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).
Lightbridge Corporation disclosed that the Idaho National Laboratory issued a press release on August 24, 2026 stating the company has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's Nuclear Energy Launch Pad Program, administered by the National Reactor Innovation Center at INL. The filing contains no financial figures, so its direct effect on shareholders is not quantified.
Announcement made by Idaho National Laboratory in a press release dated August 24, 2026
Company selected to participate in the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad Program, a U.S. Department of Energy initiative
Program is administered by the National Reactor Innovation Center at INL; no dollar amounts disclosed in the filing
On August 20, 2026, Key Tronic's board set fiscal 2027 incentive plan goals and approved restricted stock unit grants and long-term incentive targets for executives and directors. The filing describes compensation arrangements only and reports no change in officer or director roles, with payouts tied to profit goals and multi-year performance measures.
Incentive plan payouts require a minimum company profit goal; CEO Brett R. Larsen's potential payout ranges from 10% to 150% of fiscal 2027 base salary.
Larsen received 67,023 RSUs, Anthony G. Voorhees received 36,192 RSUs, and Philip S. Hochberg received 33,512 RSUs, all granted August 20, 2026.
Long-term targets for fiscal 2027 to 2029 are $400,000 for Larsen, $190,000 for Voorhees and $150,000 for Hochberg, if expected performance is achieved.
Each non-employee director received 10,724 RSUs and has a $35,000 target payment for the three-year period, if expected performance is achieved.
Kohl's created a new Chief Customer Officer role and promoted Arianne Parisi, its Chief Digital Officer, to Senior Executive Vice President in that role, effective September 1, 2026. The role combines marketing and digital customer functions, and Chief Marketing Officer Christie Raymond's position was eliminated, with her employment ending September 9, 2026. The filing contains no financial results or guidance, so the change is a leadership and organizational update rather than a financial one.
Arianne Parisi promoted to Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Customer Officer, effective September 1, 2026, and designated an executive officer
Parisi leads omnichannel customer experience, including marketing, loyalty, personalization, media, digital commerce, Kohls.com and the Kohl's App
Christie Raymond's Chief Marketing Officer position eliminated; employment ends September 9, 2026, with separation benefits under her 2022 agreement
Hope Bancorp and Bank of Hope signed an extension of CEO Kevin S. Kim's employment agreement on August 24, 2026, keeping him as President and CEO of the company and CEO of the bank. The extension sets the initial term end date at August 31, 2031, and caps automatic renewals at August 31, 2033. The filing discloses continuity in top leadership and a longer contract term but no change in pay or other financial terms.
Extension signed August 24, 2026 with CEO Kevin S. Kim
Initial term of the employment agreement now ends August 31, 2031, unless sooner terminated
Automatic renewals cannot extend the term beyond August 31, 2033
Tractor Supply Company issued and sold $500 million of 5.200% senior unsecured notes due January 30, 2032, on August 25, 2026, under an underwriting agreement dated August 19, 2026. The company said it intends to use the net proceeds to repay borrowings under its senior credit facility and for general corporate purposes, so the offering adds long-term debt while shifting borrowings from the credit facility to fixed-rate notes.
$500 million principal of 5.200% senior notes issued August 25, 2026, under an underwriting agreement dated August 19, 2026, with Wells Fargo Securities and BofA Securities as representatives
Interest is paid semi-annually on January 30 and July 30, starting January 30, 2027; maturity is January 30, 2032
Net proceeds will repay borrowings under the senior credit facility and fund general corporate purposes; some underwriter affiliates are lenders under that facility and will receive at least 5% of net proceeds
Before December 30, 2031, the company may redeem the notes at the greater of par or a Treasury-based price plus 15 basis points; holders may require repurchase at 101% of principal upon a change of control triggering event
Renasant Corporation said Catherine Mealor, a Managing Director at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, will join as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on October 5, 2026, and become CFO on January 1, 2027. James C. Mabry IV, CFO since August 2020, will retire as CFO on December 31, 2026, and the Board intends to nominate him as a director at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Mealor joins October 5, 2026 and becomes CFO of Renasant and Renasant Bank on January 1, 2027.
Mealor's employment agreement sets a $600,000 base salary, a $400,000 cash signing award and stock valued at $450,000, and a two-year initial term.
Her target annual bonus is 75% of base salary under the Performance-Based Rewards Plan, starting with periods on or after January 1, 2027.
Mabry will serve as Executive Advisor from January 1, 2027 and is expected to serve in that role until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
LSI Industries' Compensation Committee adopted a FY2027 long-term incentive plan and a FY2027 short-term incentive plan on August 19, 2026. It also granted CEO James Clark a $3,000,000 retention award and raised his base salary to $900,000, effective September 1, 2026. The awards tie executive pay to Adjusted EBITDA, Net Sales and return on net assets over fiscal 2027 through 2029.
CEO James Clark's FY2027 LTIP target is $2,500,000, with 41,563 RSUs and 62,344 PSUs granted
Clark's $3,000,000 retention RSU award cliff vests on the third anniversary of the grant date, with an early vesting option if the Board approves a five-year strategic plan before the first anniversary
Clark's annual base salary increases to $900,000 effective September 1, 2026, and his STIP bonus target is 100% of base salary
Oportun Financial's Compensation and Leadership Committee approved an Amended and Restated Executive Severance and Change in Control Policy effective August 19, 2026, replacing the policy effective November 29, 2018. The amended policy covers CEO Douglas Bland and other designated senior vice president-level and above employees, and sets out severance benefits for terminations without Cause or resignations for Good Reason.
Amended policy effective August 19, 2026, replacing the policy effective November 29, 2018.
CEO and Tier I participants receive 18 months of base salary continuation and COBRA premiums, plus 150% of target annual bonus, if terminated during the change-in-control period.
Tier II participants receive 12 months of base salary and COBRA premiums, plus 100% of target annual bonus, during the change-in-control period.
Benefits are subject to a release of claims and other customary conditions; the full policy is filed as Exhibit 10.1.
Exelon announced an executive reshuffle. Robert Kleczynski becomes Chief Financial Officer on Oct. 5, 2026, succeeding Jeanne Jones, who becomes Executive Vice President of Finance and Strategy. Mike Innocenzo, Chief Operating Officer and PECO's interim president and CEO, will depart in 2027 on a date to be determined. In the same filing, Exelon reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted operating earnings guidance of $2.81-$2.91 per share.
Robert Kleczynski becomes CFO and principal financial officer effective Oct. 5, 2026, with a base salary of $650,000 and a long-term incentive target of $1,765,000
Michael Innocenzo will leave his roles as Chief Operating Officer, PECO president and CEO, and ComEd board chair in 2027, date to be determined
Exelon reaffirmed 2026 adjusted operating earnings guidance of $2.81-$2.91 per share and expects 2025-2029 adjusted operating earnings growth near the top of the 5 to 7 percent range
DLH Holdings disclosed agreements with former President and CEO Zachary C. Parker, who left the role effective June 30, 2026. The filing sets out a separation agreement, a $187,550 transition advisory contract through September 30, 2026, and a consulting arrangement starting October 1, 2026 with equity grants valued at $850,000 in total.
Parker's employment ended June 30, 2026; he remains a non-employee board member through his current term.
Advisory agreement pays Z Parker Enterprises LLC an aggregate $187,550 in three monthly installments, effective July 1, 2026.
Consulting agreement runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with 142,857 RSUs valued at $750,000 and 19,047 PSUs valued at $100,000.
Ryman Hospitality Properties and its operating partnership issued $700 million of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2035 under a new indenture dated August 25, 2026. Proceeds are intended to help fund an approximately $1.38 billion acquisition of the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Resort and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, with the rest coming from a recent stock offering and cash on hand. The added debt increases the company's borrowing obligations, and the notes must be redeemed if the acquisition is not completed.
$700 million aggregate principal of 6.250% Senior Notes due February 15, 2035
Proceeds intended to fund part of an approximately $1.38 billion purchase of the Orlando Grande Lakes properties
Balance funded by proceeds of a 5,865,000-share offering at $117.00 per share, closed August 12, 2026, and cash on hand
Notes subject to special mandatory redemption at 100% of issue price plus accrued interest if the acquisition is not completed
Sun Communities appointed Robert A. Garechana, currently executive vice president and chief investment officer at Equity Residential, as its new chief financial officer, effective September 8, 2026. Current CFO Fernando Castro-Caratini moves to an advisory role through October 31, 2026, and the company will pay him severance under his existing agreement.
Garechana, age 47, was Equity Residential's CFO from 2018 to 2025 and its treasurer from 2008 to 2018.
Base salary is $625,000, with a target annual bonus of 150% of base salary.
Start-date equity grant has a target grant date value of $2,500,000, with 30% time-vesting over three years and 70% performance-vesting after three years.
Castro-Caratini remains an advisor through October 31, 2026.
Marten Transport amended its unsecured revolving credit agreement on August 19, 2026, extending the term to August 19, 2031 and raising the letter of credit sublimit to $50 million. The amendment also lowers the maximum aggregate principal amount to $100 million from $105 million and updates the margins for Term SOFR advances. For shareholders, the filing shows a longer borrowing term and a smaller maximum facility size, and the full Second Amendment will be filed with the next Form 10-Q.
Second Amendment dated August 19, 2026 extends the credit agreement term to August 19, 2031.
Letter of credit sublimit increases to $50 million from $35 million.
Maximum aggregate principal amount decreases to $100 million from $105 million; a Second Amended and Restated Revolving Note allows up to $50 million.
Full Second Amendment will be attached to Marten's next Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Asbury Automotive Group ended the employment of Jed Milstein, its Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective August 19, 2026. Wendy Reynolds-Dobbs, the company's Vice President of Talent Development and Chief Culture Officer, began serving as interim Chief Human Resources Officer on August 20, 2026. The filing does not give a reason for the departure, and any severance will follow a 2017 agreement and the discretion of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.
Jed Milstein's employment ended effective August 19, 2026, as stated in the filing
Wendy Reynolds-Dobbs began serving as interim Chief Human Resources Officer effective August 20, 2026
Any severance is governed by a severance pay agreement dated February 21, 2017, treated as a termination without cause, subject to committee discretion
Wingstop said Senior Vice President and Chief Brand and People Officer Donnie Upshaw resigned from his positions, effective September 10, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. The company said the departure does not stem from any disagreement over its operations, policies, or practices.
Donnie Upshaw resigned from his positions as SVP and Chief Brand and People Officer, notified the company on August 24, 2026.
Resignation takes effect September 10, 2026.
The filing states the departure is not the result of any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices.
Smith-Midland Corporation filed a Form 8-K furnishing presentation materials it plans to use from August 26, 2026 in investor, lender and other meetings. The filing contains no financial results, guidance or deal terms, and the materials are posted on the company's investor website.
Presentation Materials are furnished as Exhibit 99.1, dated August 26, 2026.
Management intends to use the materials from time to time on and after August 26, 2026.
The filing states the materials are summary information and speak as of the date of the 8-K; the company disclaims any duty to update them.
CB Financial Services' bank subsidiary, Community Bank, signed new employment agreements on August 24, 2026 with CEO John H. Montgomery and Chief Banking Officer Bruce Sharp, plus a new split dollar life insurance agreement with Mr. Montgomery. The filing describes routine contract terms, including severance and change-in-control provisions, that matter to shareholders mainly as a record of executive compensation and potential payouts.
Mr. Montgomery's base salary is $495,000 and Mr. Sharp's is $294,500; the agreements have initial terms ending April 30, 2029.
If an executive is terminated without cause or resigns for good reason, a lump sum equal to base salary for the remaining term or 12 months, whichever is greater, applies.
After a change in control, the payout would instead be three times the sum of highest base salary and average annual cash bonus, plus up to 24 months of COBRA or Medicare premium reimbursement.
Credit Acceptance completed a $600.0 million asset-backed, non-recourse secured financing dated August 20, 2026, backed by consumer loans with a value of about $750.2 million. The company expects an average annualized cost of about 5.5% including upfront fees, and will use the proceeds to repay higher-cost debt and for general corporate purposes.
Three note classes: A $319.9 million at 5.01%, B $117.3 million at 5.29%, C $162.8 million at 5.51%
Financing revolves for 24 months, then amortizes based on cash flows from the conveyed loans
Company says it had about $1.8 billion in unused revolving credit capacity and unrestricted cash after the deal
Debt is non-recourse to the company, apart from limited repurchase and indemnification obligations
Pure Cycle appointed two new independent directors, Chris Fink and Kelly Haecker, effective August 24, 2026, to fill two vacancies that arose earlier in the year. The board is back to eight directors, seven of whom are independent, and the filing reports no financial results or guidance changes.
Chris Fink and Kelly Haecker were appointed to the board effective August 24, 2026, filling two vacancies created earlier in 2026.
The board has eight directors, seven of them independent under Nasdaq rules.
Fink was a Bank of America Managing Director until 2025 and underwrote over $174 billion of municipal utility financings. Haecker was CFO of WhiteWave Foods, which was sold to Danone for $12.5 billion in 2017.
Neither director has been appointed to a board committee, and both will receive standard non-employee director compensation.
Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ) appointed Eugenia Gibbons as Chief Product Officer, effective August 31, 2026, to lead the company's product organization. She joins from Intuit, where she was General Manager of the Consumer Money Business, and her pay package includes a $475,000 base salary and equity awards for shareholders to note.
Effective date: August 31, 2026; Gibbons will lead strategy, design, and execution across the product suite.
Prior roles include Intuit (General Manager, Consumer Money Business), SoFi Technologies (SoFi Money), and BBVA (Global Head of Digital Sales and Customer Engagement).
Compensation: $475,000 initial base salary, 75% annual bonus target, $250,000 one-time sign-on bonus, RSUs with an approximate value of $8,075,000, and PSUs with an estimated value of $1,425,000.
Dycom Industries disclosed that director Jennifer Fritzsche resigned from its Board of Directors, effective August 25, 2026, reducing the board from eleven members to ten. The company states the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company or any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices.
Jennifer Fritzsche resigned from the Dycom board effective August 25, 2026.
Board size reduced from eleven members to ten members.
The company states the resignation was not related to any disagreement or to company operations, policies, or practices.
Boxlight amended its inventory finance agreement with J.J. Astor, a related party whose CEO is the chairman of Boxlight's board, Michael Pope. Under two amendments, the company converted $75,608.38 and $92,357.55 of the outstanding balance into common stock at $2.49615 per share. The filing shows the debt reduction and the new share issuance, which increases the number of shares outstanding.
August 17, 2026: $75,608.38 of debt converted into 30,290 shares at $2.49615 per share under the Second Amendment
August 19, 2026: $92,357.55 of debt converted into 37,000 shares at $2.49615 per share under the Third Amendment
J.J. Astor is beneficially owned by a private investment fund managed by Michael Pope, chairman and principal executive officer of Boxlight
The inventory finance agreement was originally dated May 27, 2025, amended and restated November 3, 2025, and previously amended April 1, 2026
Targa Resources said its board appointed Benjamin J. Branstetter, currently President of Logistics and Transportation, as Chief Financial Officer effective September 1, 2026, succeeding William A. Byers, who is retiring from the role. The company also named Brent B. Secrest as President of Logistics and Transportation effective the same day, and Byers' separation terms forfeit some of his unvested 2025 and 2026 equity awards.
Branstetter becomes CFO effective September 1, 2026, with a base salary increase to $600,000 and an annual long-term incentive award of 400% of base salary, first applying to the 2027 award.
Byers retires as CFO effective September 1, 2026, and stays as a non-executive employee through December 31, 2026.
Byers' separation agreement forfeits his 2025 PSU awards and all 2026 RSU and PSU awards, while his 2024 and 2025 RSU and 2024 PSU awards remain outstanding.
Brent B. Secrest, formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Enterprise Products Holdings LLC until May 2025, takes the President – Logistics and Transportation role effective September 1, 2026.
NextEra Energy filed supplemental disclosures to the joint proxy statement/prospectus for its pending merger with Dominion Energy, made after several purported NextEra shareholders sent demand letters alleging disclosure deficiencies. NextEra says the allegations are without merit and that the supplements are voluntary, aimed at avoiding cost and delay to the closing. The filing adds details on Lazard's valuation analyses, including peer multiples and a March 2026 standstill agreement with a third party, and does not report any change to deal terms.
Merger Agreement dated May 15, 2026; joint proxy statement/prospectus mailed on or about July 28, 2026
Supplemental disclosures cover Lazard's sum-of-the-parts and company comparables analyses, using May 15, 2026 pricing
A Non-Disclosure and Standstill Agreement with Party A was executed March 27, 2026
Escalade acquired substantially all the assets of ASL Solutions, Inc. on August 24, 2026, and announced it on August 25, 2026. The company states the deal is not material to Escalade for financial reporting purposes, and ASL will join its US Weight Group portfolio, marking an entry into the pet market.
Acquisition of substantially all assets of ASL Solutions, Inc. completed August 24, 2026
Filing states the asset acquisition is not material to Escalade for financial reporting purposes
ASL makes insulated dog and cat houses, including Dog Palace and CRB Palace lines, and will join the US Weight Group led by Allison McDonald
No purchase price or financial terms for the acquisition are disclosed in the filing
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