1,191 material Form 8-K filings that 965 companies we cover made with the SEC in September 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).
BRT Apartments Corp. amended its loan agreement with VNB New York, LLC, lowering the facility's interest rate and minimum rate and the cap rate used to value secured assets. The company also said its board replenished its stock repurchase program to $10 million, and as of September 17, 2026, it can borrow $40 million under the facility.
Interest rate cut to three-month term SOFR plus 210 basis points, from plus 250 basis points
Minimum interest rate reduced to 5%, from 6%; asset valuation cap rate reduced to 6.25%, from 6.5%
Board increased stock repurchase program value to $10 million on September 17, 2026
Borrowing availability under the facility is $40 million as of September 17, 2026
Amerant Bancorp completed a $50 million offering of 7.00% Senior Notes due September 17, 2031, with net proceeds of approximately $48.4 million. The company plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including supporting Amerant Bank, N.A., repaying debt and repurchasing Class A common stock.
$50 million aggregate principal of 7.00% Senior Notes due September 17, 2031, sold under a shelf registration filed June 12, 2026
Net proceeds of approximately $48.4 million after the underwriter's discount and offering expenses
Interest paid semi-annually on March 17 and September 17, starting March 17, 2027
Offering closed September 17, 2026; Raymond James & Associates was sole book-running manager
First Financial Corporation said Chief Financial Officer Rodger A. McHargue will retire effective December 31, 2026, and its Board appointed Senior Vice President and Director of Finance Paul D. Nungester, Jr. to succeed him effective January 1, 2027. The filing also describes Nungester's employment agreement, which includes a $375,000 base salary and severance terms tied to a change in control.
McHargue, who has served as CFO since 2010, retires effective December 31, 2026.
Nungester, age 52, joined the company on August 10, 2026 and becomes CFO effective January 1, 2027.
Nungester's employment agreement runs through June 30, 2028 and sets a base salary of $375,000 per year.
Change-in-control severance equals 2.0 times the sum of base salary, prior-year bonuses and benefit reimbursements.
PepsiCo's Board elected Joaquin Duato, Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, as an independent director effective December 1, 2026, and he will serve on the Audit Committee. The filing describes standard director compensation, which gives Mr. Duato a stock award and cash retainer, and it does not describe any change in company results or operations.
Board elected Joaquin Duato as an independent director on September 17, 2026, effective December 1, 2026
Mr. Duato will serve on the Audit Committee effective December 1, 2026
He receives 1,000 shares of PepsiCo common stock plus a prorated annual equity award valued at $166,667 on December 1, 2026
First semi-annual cash retainer payment of $60,000 is due in June 2027
Orion S.A. said its Board declared an interim dividend of $0.0207 per common share, about $1.2 million in total based on shares outstanding, to be paid in the first quarter of 2027. The filing does not include financial results, and the dividend amount is small relative to the company's scale.
Dividend of $0.0207 per common share, about $1.2 million in aggregate
Record date December 11, 2026; payment date January 19, 2027
Luxembourg withholding tax of 15% will be deducted, subject to exemptions and reductions
At the September 16, 2026 annual meeting, Methode Electronics stockholders approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan and elected seven directors, but director David P. Blom received fewer votes for than against. The Board rejected Mr. Blom's conditional resignation, so he will continue to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor and approved executive pay in an advisory vote.
2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan approved: 27,466,037 for and 812,903 against
David P. Blom received 7,050,790 for and 21,241,811 against, short of a majority, so he tendered a conditional resignation
Board rejected Mr. Blom's resignation; he stays on the Board until the 2027 annual meeting
Say-on-Pay approved with 24,802,391 for and 3,471,604 against
Ellington Financial Inc. closed a private offering of $150 million in additional 7.375% senior unsecured notes due September 30, 2030, issued as add-on notes to its existing $400 million series. The company said it expects to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying part of its repurchase agreement borrowings and buying more assets, which adds long-term unsecured debt to its balance sheet.
Notes issued at 99.010% of principal amount, with a yield to maturity of 7.663%
Notes mature September 30, 2030 and pay 7.375% interest semi-annually; first payment September 30, 2026
Proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes, including repaying part of repurchase agreement borrowings
Notes are unsecured and guaranteed by the parent, and carry a 1.20 to 1.0 unencumbered asset covenant
Hub Group said Nasdaq issued a Staff Delisting Determination on September 16, 2026, because the company has not filed its 2025 Form 10-K or its Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31 and June 30, 2026. The company intends to appeal to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel and to seek an extended stay, but the filing says there is no assurance the stay will be granted, and the determination could lead to trading suspension.
Nasdaq issued the Staff Determination on September 16, 2026, after the filing deadline of September 14, 2026, the last day of a 180-day extension.
The determination has no immediate effect on trading, but a hearing request must be made by September 23, 2026.
A hearing request automatically stays suspension for 15 days; if the Hearings Panel does not grant a further stay, Class A common stock would be suspended at the end of that period.
Hearings are typically scheduled about 30 to 45 days after the hearing request.
First Commonwealth Financial appointed Phillip J. Graves Jr. as Chief Accounting Officer of the company and First Commonwealth Bank, and designated him principal accounting officer, effective September 14, 2026. He previously served as a Senior Manager at KPMG LLP from October 2021 to August 2026, and the filing discloses a $275,000 base salary and a change of control agreement providing one year of severance.
Appointed Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective September 14, 2026
Previously a Senior Manager at KPMG LLP, October 2021 to August 2026
Annual base salary of $275,000
Change of control agreement with one year of severance; copy to be filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2026
Myseum.AI announced on September 16, 2026 that it has partnered with FUJIFILM North America Corporation to offer print-on-demand products to users of its Picture Party platform. The filing does not disclose any financial terms, revenue figures, or contract value, so the financial effect on shareholders cannot be determined from this filing.
Press release dated September 16, 2026, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K
Print-on-demand service is to be available later in September 2026 and includes items such as classic photo prints, mugs, canvas prints, totes, and puzzles
No financial terms, revenue amounts, or contract value are disclosed in the filing
Company says the partnership is an important new revenue opportunity; a desktop version of Picture Party is expected later this year
Service Properties Trust's Board elected Jeanmarie Flaherty Cooney as an Independent Trustee on September 15, 2026, with a term ending at the 2027 annual meeting. She was also appointed to the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Governance Committees, adding a former audit committee chair and CFO background to board oversight.
Election effective September 15, 2026; term expires at the 2027 annual shareholder meeting
Cooney was audit committee chair at Playa Hotels & Resorts from 2023 until its 2025 sale to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Previously served at Wyndham Worldwide from 2009 to 2018, most recently as CFO of Wyndham Hotel Group
Cooney receives standard Independent Trustee compensation and an indemnification agreement on substantially the same terms as other trustees
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. (PXED) agreed on September 16, 2026 to acquire Fuel50 Inc., an AI-powered workforce transformation platform, for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $31.5 million, plus earnout payments of up to $8.5 million through calendar year 2027. The deal is funded with cash on hand and is expected to close within 30 days, subject to Fuel50 stockholder approvals and other closing conditions. The filing does not include Fuel50's financial results, so its effect on Phoenix Education's earnings is not disclosed.
Aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $31.5 million, subject to customary adjustments for working capital, cash, indebtedness and transaction expenses
Earnout payments of up to $8.5 million in aggregate through calendar year 2027, based on performance milestones
Funded with cash on hand; expected to close within 30 days, subject to Fuel50 stockholder approvals and other conditions
Fuel50 will operate under its own brand; Jo Mills, Co-founder and President of Fuel50, is expected to become its Chief Executive Officer after closing
Medtronic filed an 8-K on September 17, 2026 to correct a typographical error in the prospectus for its exchange offer of MiniMed Group common stock for Medtronic ordinary shares. The prospectus had stated that a notice of guaranteed delivery would expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, while the corrected deadline is 5:00 p.m. New York City time on the second NYSE trading day after the notice is executed. Shareholders who plan to use guaranteed delivery need to meet the corrected deadline.
Medtronic commenced the exchange offer on September 14, 2026, for up to 225,361,295 newly issued MiniMed common shares.
The guaranteed delivery deadline is corrected to 5:00 p.m. New York City time on the second NYSE trading day after execution of the notice.
If the offer is oversubscribed, Medtronic currently intends to accept additional shares not exceeding two percent of total outstanding Medtronic ordinary shares.
Shareholders should read the Prospectus; D.F. King & Co., Inc. is the information agent at (877) 361-7972.
Hercules Capital increased its board from seven to eight directors and elected Alfred B. Fichera, a former KPMG audit partner, as an independent director effective September 17, 2026. He will serve on the Audit Committee, and the filing says he will receive standard non-employee director compensation.
Board expanded from seven to eight directors on September 17, 2026 to fill the new seat
Fichera is a Class I director with a term expiring in 2029 and serves on the Audit Committee
Fichera served at KPMG LLP from 1982 until retiring in 2019, including as an audit partner for nearly 25 years
Rexford Industrial completed the $1.2 billion sale of a 22-property industrial portfolio to an affiliate of EQT Real Estate on September 16, 2026. The company said the deal is part of a $2.0 billion non-core disposition program and that it reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, which does not show a change in direction for headline results.
Portfolio of 22 industrial properties totaling 5.2 million rentable square feet sold for approximately $1.2 billion before credits, prorations and closing adjustments
Year-to-date dispositions total $1.5 billion, within the full-year 2026 disposition guidance range of $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion
Quarter to date, $485 million of debt repaid and $205 million of common stock repurchased; company reaffirmed 2026 guidance from its July 23, 2026 earnings release
Piedmont Operating Partnership, a subsidiary of Piedmont Realty Trust, issued $230 million of 2.875% Exchangeable Senior Notes due February 1, 2031, guaranteed by the company. The company said it intends to use the proceeds, along with other sources, to redeem its 9.250% senior notes due 2028, and it used about $50 million of proceeds to repurchase 5,434,782 common shares from certain note purchasers. Holders can exchange the notes for cash or a mix of cash and common stock at an initial price of about $12.65 per share, so the deal could affect the share count if exchanged.
$230 million principal issued September 17, 2026, including $30 million of option notes
Notes bear 2.875% interest, payable semi-annually from February 1, 2027, and mature February 1, 2031
Initial exchange price is about $12.65 per share, equal to 79.0514 shares per $1,000 principal
About $50 million of proceeds used to repurchase 5,434,782 common shares from certain note purchasers
Burford Capital's subsidiary Burford Capital Global Finance LLC closed a $300 million private offering of 8.000% senior secured notes due October 15, 2029, guaranteed by Burford Capital. The company said it intends to use the proceeds, with cash on hand, to fully redeem its 6.250% senior notes due 2028, and the indenture restricts certain debt, dividends, liens and asset sales.
Offering size: $300 million aggregate principal amount of 8.000% senior secured notes due October 15, 2029, closed September 17, 2026
Proceeds, plus cash on hand, intended to redeem in full the 6.250% senior notes due 2028
Interest payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15, starting April 15, 2027
Change of control triggers an offer to repurchase at 101% of principal, plus accrued interest
Pathward Financial said President Anthony Sharett resigned from his roles as President of the company and of its subsidiary Pathward, N.A., to pursue other opportunities. The company plans to implement its succession plan and reorganize the President's responsibilities among existing executives.
Sharett notified the company of his resignation on September 14, 2026; it takes effect October 23, 2026.
The company intends to implement its succession plan; no successor is named in the filing.
Sharett previously served as chief legal and compliance officer, general counsel and corporate secretary.
Analog Devices sold $3 billion of unsecured senior notes in four tranches maturing between 2029 and 2036, under an underwriting agreement dated September 15, 2026. The notes carry fixed rates from 5.100% to 5.750% and are not guaranteed by subsidiaries, so the debt adds to the company's borrowings at these rates.
Four tranches: $500 million due September 15, 2029 (5.100%); $500 million due October 1, 2031 (5.350%); $1 billion due October 1, 2033 (5.600%); $1 billion due October 1, 2036 (5.750%)
Notes were issued September 17, 2026 under an effective Form S-3 shelf registration and sold in an underwritten public offering led by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Company may redeem each series before its par call date at the greater of a make-whole price or 100% of principal, and at 100% of principal afterward
Enova International's subsidiary HWC Receivables 2023, LLC amended its existing revolving receivables facility on September 17, 2026, through an Omnibus Amendment with lenders and other parties. The filing lists a total facility commitment of $535 million, with Class A and Class B revolving loans carrying adjusted SOFR-based borrowing rates and a maturity date of March 2029. The filing does not compare these terms with the prior facility, so the effect on shareholders is not stated.
Total facility commitment is $535 million: $400 million Class A and $135 million Class B revolving loans
Borrowing rates are SOFR + 2.75% for Class A, SOFR + 8.50% for Class B, and SOFR + 4.20% total
Revolving period ends March 2028; maturity date is March 2029
Full Credit Agreement, as amended, will be filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 2026
Loop Industries said its Board of Directors has formed a Strategic Alternatives Committee, following the appointment of Jeff Geygan as Chairman and the separation of the Chairman and CEO roles. The committee's immediate priority is securing the capital contribution and project-financing structure for the planned India joint venture, and it will evaluate options that include a potential sale, merger or going-private transaction. The company said no decision has been made, no timetable has been set, and there is no assurance the review will lead to any transaction.
The Board formed the Strategic Alternatives Committee, announced in a press release dated September 17, 2026.
The immediate priority is securing Loop's required capital contribution for the India joint venture through project-level debt, strategic capital, equity financing or a combination.
Options under review include strategic investments, licensing, regional joint ventures, business combinations, and a potential sale, merger or going-private transaction.
No specific alternative has been chosen and no timetable has been established; the company does not intend to comment further unless the Board approves a specific course of action.
Texas Instruments said it will raise its quarterly cash dividend 7%, from $1.42 to $1.52 per share, or $6.08 annualized. The higher dividend is payable November 10, 2026, to holders of record on October 30, 2026, and is contingent on board declaration at its October regular meeting. The filing says the increase marks 23 consecutive years of dividend increases and reflects the company's commitment to return all free cash flow to owners over time.
Quarterly dividend rises 7%, from $1.42 to $1.52 per share
Annualized dividend is $6.08 per share
Payable November 10, 2026, to stockholders of record on October 30, 2026
Requires formal declaration by the board at its regular October meeting
Expand Energy Corporation completed its underwritten public offering of $500 million in 5.650% senior notes due 2031 on September 17, 2026. The notes are unsecured and rank equally with the company's other senior unsecured debt, but they are not guaranteed by its subsidiaries, which leaves them structurally subordinated to subsidiary debt.
Principal amount: $500 million of 5.650% Senior Notes due 2031, issued September 17, 2026
Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Expand Energy, not guaranteed by subsidiaries
Optional redemption before August 15, 2031 at a make-whole price; at or after that date at 100% of principal plus accrued interest
Regions Bank is trustee under the base indenture dated December 2, 2024, as supplemented
Campbell's entered into an extension agreement effective September 16, 2026, that pushes the maturity of its $1.85 billion five-year credit facility from April 16, 2030 to April 16, 2031. All other terms of the credit agreement remain in effect, so the change is administrative and extends the timing of the company's borrowing commitment.
Credit agreement maturity extended from April 16, 2030 to April 16, 2031
Facility size is $1.85 billion; original agreement dated April 16, 2024, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent
All other terms remain in full force and effect; amendment filed as Exhibit 10.1
GoPro received notice from Nasdaq on September 16, 2026 that it has regained compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement, after an earlier notice on July 21, 2026 said it was out of compliance. The company said its stock maintained a closing bid price above $1.00 for at least ten consecutive business days. The filing is administrative and does not describe any change to GoPro's financial results or operations.
Nasdaq notice of non-compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price was received on July 21, 2026
Nasdaq notice of regained compliance was received on September 16, 2026
Stock closed above $1.00 per share for at least ten consecutive business days
Zillow Group said its Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, Jennifer Rock, will retire effective September 17, 2026, and remain in an advisory role through March 1, 2027. The board appointed Rikki Tremblay, a Zillow employee since December 2014, as Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer, effective the same day. The company said Ms. Rock's retirement was not due to any disagreement on accounting or disclosure matters.
Jennifer Rock retires as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer effective September 17, 2026; advisory role through March 1, 2027
Rikki Tremblay, 41, appointed Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer, effective September 17, 2026
Tremblay's base salary increases to $400,000; she receives an equity award based on $500,000 in value, granted September 18, 2026, vesting over four years
The company stated Ms. Rock's retirement was not the result of any disagreement on accounting principles, practices or financial disclosures
Paylocity entered into an amended and restated $1.75 billion senior secured revolving credit facility with PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, replacing its 2019 credit agreement as amended in 2022 and 2024. As of the effective date, $81.25 million was outstanding, and the facility matures on September 17, 2031.
$1.75 billion senior secured revolving facility, maturing September 17, 2031
$81.25 million outstanding under the facility as of September 17, 2026
Company may request up to $875.0 million in increased commitments; lenders are not obligated to provide them
Covenants require a maximum net total leverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.00 and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.00 to 1.00
Sphere 3D Corp. completed its name change to DarkHorse Technologies Inc. and its continuance from Ontario to British Columbia, effective September 16, 2026. The company's shares began trading on Nasdaq under the new ticker DRK at the market open on September 17, 2026, with a new CUSIP number, and the filing states the change does not affect holders' rights.
Name change and continuance under the BCBCA became effective September 16, 2026; new Notice of Articles and Articles replaced the prior Ontario-era documents.
Shares moved from Nasdaq ticker ANY to DRK at the market open on September 17, 2026.
CUSIP changed from 84841L506 to 236918108; the filing says existing share certificates remain valid and no shareholder action is required.
Shareholders approved the name change on August 24, 2026.
Ross Stores said Director Sharon D. Garrett will retire from the Board and its committees effective October 1, 2026. The Board appointed Shelley H. Bransten and Christian B. Johnson as directors on the same date, and expanded the Board to ten members. The filing describes both new directors as independent under Nasdaq rules and says they will join the Audit Committee.
Sharon D. Garrett retires from the Board and applicable committees effective October 1, 2026, having tendered her resignation on September 11, 2026.
Shelley H. Bransten and Christian B. Johnson join the Board effective October 1, 2026, each with a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Both new directors will serve on the Audit Committee and are independent under Nasdaq Stock Market listing rules.
The Board size increases to ten members, and the new directors will receive standard cash fees and restricted stock.
Fennec Pharmaceuticals said detailed results from the investigator-initiated Phase 2 STS-J01 study of PEDMARK in Japan met the primary endpoint, with hearing loss in 24.0% of patients versus a prespecified historical benchmark of 56.4%. The data were presented orally on September 17, 2026, at the 58th SIOP Annual Meeting, and the company said it is pursuing registration in Japan and exploring partnering or licensing options.
Primary endpoint met: ASHA-defined hearing loss in 24.0% (6 of 25) versus a prespecified historical benchmark of 56.4% (P=0.001)
84.0% of patients had Grade 0 hearing loss by Brock criteria; no Grade 3 or Grade 4 hearing loss was observed
Objective tumor responses in 23 of 24 evaluable patients (95.8%)
Results presented at the 58th SIOP Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX; Fennec is pursuing registration in Japan and exploring partnering or licensing for PEDMARK
LCNB Corp. said its EVP and Chief Wealth Officer, Michael R. Miller, will retire from the company and LCNB National Bank effective March 31, 2027. Joshua A. Shapiro has been promoted to Director of LCNB Wealth, and Bradley A. Ruppert will oversee the Wealth Group after Miller leaves, which the company says provides continuity for clients.
Michael R. Miller, EVP and Chief Wealth Officer, retires effective March 31, 2027
Under Miller, LCNB Wealth assets under management rose from approximately $457 million at year-end 2016 to approximately $1.68 billion at June 30, 2026
Joshua A. Shapiro promoted to Director of LCNB Wealth; takes day-to-day responsibility effective January 1, 2027, reporting to Bradley A. Ruppert
Azenta's board approved a letter agreement with Dr. Martin D. Madaus, its Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since August 22, 2026, setting his base salary, a cash performance bonus, and an equity grant. The company also granted retention restricted stock units to four named executive officers, including $1,000,000 for Chief Financial Officer Lawrence Lin. The filing discloses pay terms and governance changes, and it does not report financial results.
Madaus receives an annual base salary of $600,000 and a cash performance recognition bonus equal to 100% of salary, which vests on the first anniversary of his start date.
Madaus receives restricted stock units with an award value of $1,200,000, vesting in 1/12 monthly installments from his start date.
Retention awards: Lawrence Lin $1,000,000; Ephraim Starr, Olga Pirogova and Trey Martin $500,000 each, with 50% vesting on each of the first and second anniversaries of the September 14, 2026 grant date.
Madaus left the Nominating and Governance Committee, which now consists of William L. Cornog (Chair), Frank E. Casal and Robyn C. Davis.
PBF Holding Company LLC, a subsidiary of PBF Energy Inc., issued $550.0 million of 0% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2032 in a private placement under Rule 144A, including $50 million from the initial purchasers' option. The Issuers expect net proceeds of approximately $533.6 million, to be used for capped call transactions, redeeming the 7.875% senior notes due 2030, and general corporate purposes, and the notes can be exchanged into PBF Energy Class A common stock at an initial exchange price of about $96.80 per share.
Principal amount: $550.0 million, maturing January 15, 2032; the notes do not bear regular interest
Estimated net proceeds: approximately $533.6 million after discounts and estimated offering expenses
Proceeds fund capped call costs, full redemption of the 7.875% senior notes due 2030, and general corporate purposes
PBF Energy agreed to file a shelf or resale registration statement covering shares issuable on exchange by December 31, 2026
TJX Companies elected Craig A. Pintoff to its Board of Directors and its Audit and Finance Committee, effective immediately, on September 16, 2026. Pintoff is executive vice president and chief administrative officer of United Rentals, and the Board has determined he is independent under NYSE standards.
Craig A. Pintoff, 56, elected to the TJX Board and Audit and Finance Committee effective immediately
Current role: executive vice president and chief administrative officer at United Rentals, a position he has held since 2017
Director pay includes an annual cash retainer of $115,000 and deferred stock awards with a total target value of $210,000, prorated for his election date
Brandywine Realty Trust's Board of Trustees appointed Terri Herubin as a Trustee effective September 15, 2026, and also placed her on the Audit Committee. She previously served on the Board from 2018 to 2024, so the appointment adds an experienced real estate investment director to the board.
Terri Herubin appointed Trustee effective September 15, 2026, serving until the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders
Herubin also appointed to the Board's Audit Committee at the same time
Previously served on the Board from 2018 to 2024, including as chair of the Corporate Governance Committee
Will receive standard non-employee Trustee compensation, prorated for the current year
Lisata Therapeutics acquired Marea Therapeutics on September 17, 2026, issuing 1,793,129 shares of common stock and 211,365.213 shares of Series C convertible preferred stock to Marea stockholders. A concurrent private placement is expected to raise about $225 million in gross proceeds, and the filing says pre-transaction Lisata stockholders will hold about 2.39% of the company's common stock after the financing, which substantially dilutes existing holders.
Lisata issued 1,793,129 common shares and 211,365.213 Series C preferred shares to Marea stockholders; each preferred share converts into 1,000 common shares, subject to Lisata stockholder approval
Concurrent private placement with a gross value of about $225 million; the investors will receive Series C preferred shares at about $1,491.37 per share
Post-financing ownership: pre-transaction Lisata holders about 2.39%, former Marea holders about 59.54%, private placement investors about 38.07%
Lisata's CEO is Dr. David J. Mazzo; Dr. Josh Lehrer was newly appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Lisata
First Financial Corporation's board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share, payable October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2026. The filing reports only the routine dividend declaration and no change in financial results.
Quarterly dividend of $0.56 per share declared on September 17, 2026
Payable October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at close of business October 1, 2026
Announced in press release Exhibit 99.1; contact is Rodger A. McHargue, Secretary/Treasurer and CFO
HIVE Digital Technologies announced through subsidiary BUZZ HPC a strategic partnership with Vancouver-based applied-AI firm ProCogia, under which ProCogia will buy dedicated GPU capacity from BUZZ HPC's Canadian data centers and act as a preferred applied-AI services partner for BUZZ HPC customers. The filing gives no contract value, revenue figure or financial terms, so the partnership's effect on shareholders cannot be measured from this document.
Announced September 10, 2026 and detailed in a press release dated September 16, 2026.
ProCogia will procure dedicated GPU capacity from BUZZ HPC's Canadian data centers.
The companies intend to jointly market to enterprise and SMB customers in the United States and Europe.
The filing discloses no dollar value, contract term or revenue expectation for the partnership.
Two Caesars directors, Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou, resigned from the board effective immediately on September 16, 2026, and the Icahn Group waived its right to appoint replacements. The Federal Trade Commission issued a Second Request on September 14, 2026, which extends the HSR Act waiting period for the pending merger with Fertitta Entertainment, so completion is further delayed and remains subject to regulatory review and other closing conditions.
Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou resigned from the board effective immediately, as of September 16, 2026.
The Icahn Group waived its right to appoint replacement directors under the agreement dated March 17, 2025.
The FTC issued a Second Request on September 14, 2026; the waiting period runs until 30 days after substantial compliance by each party, unless extended or ended sooner.
The proxy deadline for internet or telephone voting is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 21, 2026.
PetMed Express (PetMeds) appointed Jeff Willard as Chief Executive Officer, President and a director, effective September 28, 2026, succeeding Leslie C.G. Campbell, who has served as Interim CEO and President since August 2025. Campbell is also retiring as Board Chair and leaving the Board on the same date, and Justin Mennen will become Chair. The filing sets Willard's initial base salary at $550,000 and a three-year initial employment term, a significant change in the company's top leadership.
Jeff Willard, age 56, was CEO of Stewart-MacDonald from November 2024 to September 2026; the Board approved his appointment on August 27, 2026.
Initial base salary of $550,000, target annual bonus of 75% of base salary, and a $120,000 signing bonus.
Justin Mennen, currently Lead Independent Director, succeeds Leslie C.G. Campbell as Chair effective September 28, 2026.
Campbell will remain as a full-time Strategic Advisor for 60 days following Willard's arrival.
Surgery Partners completed the sale of its ownership interests in Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital to Intermountain Health on September 14, 2026, receiving aggregate consideration of about $796.6 million, with proceeds mainly used to pay down debt. Pro forma figures show lower revenue and a larger net loss attributable to the company for the periods presented, while management expects the deal to be accretive to adjusted earnings growth on an annual basis and to reduce balance sheet leverage. The company also updated its 2026 guidance to remove the sold hospitals' contribution for the rest of the year.
Sale closed September 14, 2026; gross proceeds of $797 million and $587 million in net cash proceeds at closing, subject to post-closing adjustments.
Balance sheet leverage, as defined in the credit agreement, is expected to improve by 30 basis points from 4.4x at the end of Q2 2026.
Updated 2026 guidance: revenue of $3.08 billion to $3.18 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of at least $489 million.
Pro forma net loss attributable to Surgery Partners was $69.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, versus $50.9 million as reported; estimated gain on sale is $16.4 million.
Franklin BSP Realty Trust's board reappointed Richard Byrne as Chief Executive Officer effective September 16, 2026, succeeding Michael Comparato, who resigned on September 15, 2026. The company said Comparato is stepping back from day-to-day executive responsibilities, and Byrne will also remain Chairman of the Board. For shareholders, this is a change in the company's top executive role at an externally managed real estate investment trust.
Richard Byrne reappointed CEO effective September 16, 2026; he previously served as CEO from 2016 to February 2026 and continues as Chairman.
Michael Comparato resigned as CEO on September 15, 2026, and will serve as an advisor to Benefit Street Partners L.L.C.; the press release describes a Senior Advisor role at BSP through 2027.
Jerome S. Baglien, CFO and COO, was appointed Co-President alongside Brian Buffone and will lead BSP's Commercial Real Estate Debt platform.
Duke Robotics appointed Avi Levin as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2026, replacing Shlomo Zakai, who will continue to provide consulting services to the company. The filing sets out Levin's pay, which includes a monthly base salary and a future grant of stock options, so shareholders can see the compensation terms tied to the new finance chief.
Avi Levin becomes CFO on October 1, 2026; Shlomo Zakai ceases to be CFO at that time and is expected to continue as a financial and corporate consultant.
Levin's gross monthly base salary is NIS 52,250 (approximately $17,227), with a gross monthly expense allowance of NIS 2,500 (approximately $824).
The Board approved a future grant of options to buy up to 35,000 shares, with a six-year term and a strike price equal to the average closing price over the 30 trading days before the grant date.
Levin previously served as CFO of RAD Data Communications (2023 to 2025), BlackSwan Technologies (2021 to 2023) and Ability Inc. (2015 to 2020).
Colony Bankcorp said on September 17, 2026 that it has received all required regulatory approvals for its merger with First Reliance Bancshares. The deal still needs shareholder approvals from both companies, with special meetings set for October 14, 2026, and the 8-K gives an expected closing date of November 1, 2026.
All required regulatory approvals received, announced September 17, 2026
Shareholder special meetings for both companies scheduled for October 14, 2026
Expected closing date of November 1, 2026, pending shareholder approvals and other customary conditions
Deal valued at approximately $163 million; combined company to have about $5 billion in total assets
World Kinect said Michael J. Kasbar will step down as Executive Chairman effective December 31, 2026, and will remain a member of the Board. Director Ken Bakshi, who has served on the Board since 2002, was appointed independent Chair effective the same date. The company says the Board believes an independent chair strengthens its oversight, and the filing states the departure was not due to any disagreement with the company.
Kasbar steps down as Executive Chairman effective December 31, 2026, and continues as a Board member.
Ken Bakshi, on the Board since 2002, is appointed independent Chair effective December 31, 2026.
Kasbar's employment agreement expired December 31, 2025; severance payments and benefits became payable but were not paid while he remained employed, subject to restrictive covenants for two years after he leaves the Executive Chairman role
The filing states the step-down was not the result of any disagreement with the company on operations, practices or policies.
On September 15, 2026, Hallador Energy and subsidiary Turtle Creek Gas Holdings closed a $600 million senior secured term loan with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management, with $550 million funded at closing. The company says the loan will fund turbine payments, development costs and construction of the 460-megawatt Turtle Creek gas project, which has an expected total cost of less than $800 million, but borrowings carry high interest rates and are secured by substantially all company and subsidiary assets.
$600 million senior secured term loan, with $550 million funded at closing and a $50 million delayed draw available for 12 months
Interest is 3.5% cash plus SOFR plus 4.50% payable in kind before commercial operation, then SOFR plus 8.00% in cash after operation begins
Loan matures three years after closing, with a two-year extension option requiring a 3.0% extension fee
Covenants include minimum unrestricted cash of $10 million starting with the test period ending December 31, 2026
Aethlon Medical and private biotech North Immunology signed a merger agreement in which North Immunology becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Aethlon and the combined company is renamed North Immunology, Inc. Pre-merger Aethlon stockholders are expected to own about 4.75% of the combined company, while Aethlon stockholders also receive contingent value rights tied to proceeds, if any, from a sale or other monetization of its legacy Hemopurifier business.
Pre-merger Aethlon stockholders are expected to own about 4.75% of the combined company; North Immunology holders, including Private Placement investors, about 95.25%
Concurrent private placement expected to provide about $180 million, including about $34 million from converted notes; closing requires at least $175 million in proceeds
Expected to close in the first quarter of 2027; either party may terminate if not closed by June 17, 2027; termination fees are $300,000 (Aethlon) and $2,000,000 (North Immunology) in specified cases
Combined company expected to trade on Nasdaq Capital Market under ticker NRTX and be led by North Immunology's CEO
Dominari Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: DOMH) said its board on September 16, 2026 authorized a share repurchase program of up to $5 million of its common stock. The buyback may be executed through open-market transactions under Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18, and the board may terminate the authorization at any time.
Authorized amount: up to $5 million aggregate purchase price
Board authorization date: September 16, 2026; announced September 17, 2026
Repurchases to be made via open-market transactions under Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18; timing and amount depend on market, business and blackout conditions
CEO Anthony Hayes cited a strong balance sheet headed into year-end
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