1,853 material Form 8-K filings that 1,500 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).
Viant Technology said it and a stockholder decided not to proceed with a previously announced underwritten public offering of 8,500,000 Class A shares to be sold by that stockholder, citing current market conditions. No shares were sold, and the company does not plan to file a final prospectus supplement, so the offering will not dilute existing shareholders.
Offering of 8,500,000 Class A shares by a stockholder was withdrawn on September 17, 2026
Related 30-day underwriter option for up to 1,275,000 additional Class A shares from the company also cancelled
No Class A shares were sold in the offering and none will be sold under it
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
Anteris Technologies approved contingent equity awards for CEO Wayne Paterson, David St Denis and Matthew McDonnell, including options and performance-based restricted stock units. The grants take effect only if stockholders approve them, and the PSUs vest only if the stock reaches price hurdles of $21.50, $41.00 and $61.50 over a five-year period.
Paterson receives 1,200,000 options and 800,000 PSUs; St Denis receives 414,000 options and 485,000 PSUs
McDonnell receives options with a target value of $500,000, vesting over three years
Grants have a grant date of September 13, 2026, and are contingent on stockholder approval
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
TuHURA Biosciences borrowed an additional $650,000 under a revolving credit facility with Parkview Holdings One LLC on September 14, 2026, which it expects to use for general corporate purposes. The facility has a maximum availability of $50 million and matures on April 21, 2031, so the draw adds a small amount of debt against that capacity.
Draw of $650,000 received and borrowed on September 14, 2026 under the revolving credit facility
Loan Agreement with Parkview Holdings One LLC dated April 21, 2026, with maximum loan availability of $50 million
Facility matures April 21, 2031; filing notes lender is an affiliate of the company's largest stockholder
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
Ribbon Acquisition Corp. reported that a $125,000 extension payment was deposited into the trust account for its public shareholders on August 11. The deposit extends the period the company has to complete its initial business combination by one month, from September 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026. The filing does not describe a pending business combination, so shareholders have no new deal terms to evaluate from this notice.
Extension payment of $125,000 deposited into the trust account on August 11
Deadline to complete initial business combination extended from September 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026
Filing signed by CEO Angshuman (Bubai) Ghosh on September 17, 2026
Energy Services of America Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per common share on September 17, 2026. The dividend is payable October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2026.
Quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per common share declared September 17, 2026
Payable October 15, 2026
Record date is the close of business on September 30, 2026
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
Chimera Investment Corporation declared a third quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.45 per common share, the same amount paid in the first and second quarters of 2026. The Board said the dividend is consistent with its previously stated expectation to maintain $0.45 per quarter throughout 2026, which implies an annualized rate of $1.80 per share.
Third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.45 per common share, unchanged from the first and second quarters of 2026
Annualized rate of $1.80 per share
Ex-dividend date is September 30, 2026; record date is 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
Amesite Inc. said its next annual stockholder meeting will be held on December 10, 2026, moved from the July 13, 2026 meeting date. The company set September 27, 2026 as the deadline for stockholder proposals and director nominations, and October 13, 2026 as the deadline for universal proxy notices, so shareholders who want to act at the meeting have specific dates to meet.
Annual meeting set for Thursday, December 10, 2026; prior annual meeting was held July 13, 2026
Rule 14a-8 proposal deadline for the proxy statement is close of business September 27, 2026
Advance notice deadline for nominations or other proposals is September 27, 2026
Universal proxy notice under Rule 14a-19 is due October 13, 2026
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
SunPower said director Jamie Haenggi will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting, set for November 2, 2026, and that her decision did not stem from any disagreement with the company or its board. The company also disclosed a later-than-usual meeting date, which resets the deadlines for shareholder proposals and director nominations to September 28, 2026.
Annual meeting set for November 2, 2026, to be held virtually; record date is September 18, 2026
Director Jamie Haenggi will serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting but will not stand for reelection
Shareholder proposals for the proxy statement under Rule 14a-8 and other director nominations must be received by September 28, 2026
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
SR Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Somerset Regal Bank, said its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2026, and the filing includes no earnings or guidance figures.
Quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share declared on September 17, 2026
Payment date is October 15, 2026; record date is September 30, 2026
Executive Chairman David Orbach said the company is in a strong financial position to pay the dividend
At June 30, 2026, Somerset Regal Bank reported $1.19 billion in total assets and $181.8 million in total equity
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
Janus Living and its operating company amended and restated their Original Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, effective September 17, 2026. The revolving credit facility rises from $500 million to $1.25 billion, and the $100 million delayed draw term loan facility is terminated. The filing says the terms are otherwise generally consistent with the original agreement.
Revolving credit facility increases from $500 million to $1.25 billion.
Company can increase the revolver and/or add incremental term loans up to an aggregate $1.75 billion, subject to customary requirements including additional lender commitments.
$100 million delayed draw term loan facility outstanding under the original agreement is terminated.
Original Credit Agreement was dated March 23, 2026; the amended agreement is dated September 17, 2026.
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
Faeth Therapeutics appointed Karen Vousden, Ph.D., a cancer biologist and company co-founder, as a Class II director effective immediately, after increasing the board from five to six seats. She also joined the Compensation Committee, and will receive a 25,000-share stock option under the company's director compensation program.
Board expanded from five to six directors on September 11, 2026.
Dr. Vousden's term runs until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders.
Initial grant is an option to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock, vesting monthly through the third anniversary of the grant date.
Dr. Vousden is a Principal Group Leader at The Francis Crick Institute and a director of Bristol Myers Squibb Company since 2018.
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.
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
Axe Compute agreed on September 11, 2026 to sell Helomics, its last operating business from its former identity as Predictive Oncology, to DataMeds AI (NASDAQ: MEDS). The sale closed the same day, and the company received DataMeds stock and a convertible note rather than cash. The filing says the sale completes Axe Compute's transition to a pure-play neocloud GPU-as-a-Service company.
Consideration: 636,328 DataMeds common shares, equal to 19.99% of DataMeds shares outstanding before closing, plus a $1,363,672 convertible note with a $1.00 per share conversion price.
The shares and conversion shares are restricted securities subject to a 12-month lock-up from the closing date.
Axe Compute must pay the remaining base rent on two Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania leases used by Helomics through the current lease terms; other lease costs fall to DataMeds and Helomics.
The company issued a press release on September 15, 2026 announcing completion of the sale.
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.
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
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.
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.
Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) said its treasury holdings totaled approximately $380 million as of September 16, 2026, spanning indirect OpenAI and Beast Industries stakes, WLD and ETH tokens, and cash. The company also said it has repurchased over 26 million shares this quarter under its $125 million share repurchase program. The release is a holdings update and does not report revenue, profit, or guidance.
As of September 16, 2026, 4:30 p.m. ET: $90 million indirect investment in OpenAI through SPVs and $18 million funded investment in Beast Industries
Holds 301,971,219 WLD at $0.37 per WLD (per Coinbase) and 16,278 ETH
Approximately $120 million in total cash and stablecoins
Repurchased over 26 million shares this quarter under the previously announced $125 million program
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).
MIRA Pharmaceuticals said the Phase 2a protocol for Ketamir-2 in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy has been submitted for Institutional Review Board review at a leading cancer research institution, after incorporating FDA feedback. The company is targeting site initiation in the first quarter of 2027, subject to IRB review and other routine site activation requirements. The filing contains no financial figures, so the update is a clinical development milestone rather than a change to reported results.
Phase 2a protocol submitted for IRB review at a leading cancer research institution, after FDA review and comments
Site initiation targeted for the first quarter of 2027, subject to IRB review and routine site activation requirements
Randomized, placebo-controlled, three-period crossover study with 300 mg and 600 mg Ketamir-2 doses and seven-day treatment periods
Dr. Itzchak Angel to present Ketamir-2 data at a conference in Tokyo, Japan, on October 5–6, 2026
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