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).
On September 18, 2026, RiverNorth Opportunities Fund issued 3,000,000 Series B Mandatory Redeemable Preferred shares to purchasers in a private placement, with gross proceeds of approximately $75 million before expenses. The Fund says it will use the proceeds mainly to refinance existing debt and make new portfolio investments. The shares carry a fixed 6.476% annual dividend, must be redeemed on September 18, 2031, and rank ahead of common stock, so they add senior claims that common shareholders sit behind.
3,000,000 Series B MRP shares issued September 18, 2026, with a $25.00 liquidation preference per share
Monthly dividend at an annual rate of 6.476%, or $1.619 per share per year, first payable September 30, 2026
Mandatory redemption of all shares on September 18, 2031; shares rank senior to common stock and are subordinate to the BNP Paribas Prime Brokerage credit agreement dated March 9, 2023
Asset coverage tests can force redemptions if coverage is at or below 235% for five of ten business days, or below 225% at a Friday check date
Credit Acceptance entered consent judgments dated September 17, 2026, with the attorneys general of 40 states and the District of Columbia. The agreements resolve a 2023 New York lawsuit and a multistate investigation, without any admission of wrongdoing. The company says the payments and debt relief will not require charges beyond amounts already accrued, but the judgments remain subject to court approval.
Company to pay $60 million to a trust for consumer loss remediation and $15.5 million to the participating attorneys general
Debt relief waives all outstanding balances for certain customers with open accounts as of December 1, 2025, estimated at $634,000,000
Five-year changes to debt-collection practices and seven-year disclosure, dealer oversight and other requirements; annual compliance reports for five years
Each agreement requires court approval in its jurisdiction, and the filing gives no assurance on approval or timing
Daktronics' board raised the base salary of Acting Chief Financial Officer Howard Atkins to $1,200,000 annually, effective September 27, 2026, and approved a one-time RSU grant with a $170,000 grant-date fair value. At its September 16, 2026 annual meeting, stockholders elected two directors, approved executive pay on an advisory basis, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as auditor for fiscal 2027.
Base salary for Acting CFO Howard Atkins increases to $1,200,000 annually, effective September 27, 2026.
One-time RSU grant with a $170,000 grant-date fair value vests over three years, and fully vests when the Board appoints a permanent CFO.
Stockholders approved executive compensation with 35,223,706 votes for and 3,209,139 against.
Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2027 with 44,023,266 votes for and 916,770 against.
Q/C Technologies appointed Yossef Ehrlichman as Chief Technology Officer on September 14, 2026, and announced the appointment in a September 15 press release. He will lead the company's optical processor development and overall technology strategy, and his base salary rises from $260,000 to $275,000 under an amended employment agreement. The filing contains no financial results, so the appointment's financial effect on the company is not quantified.
Appointed CTO on September 14, 2026; he had served as founding manager of photonic integrated circuit development since August 1, 2026
Annual base salary increased from $260,000 to $275,000
Restricted stock award with a grant-date fair market value of $250,000, vesting in three equal annual installments, subject to stockholder approval of a plan share increase
Employment is at-will, with 30 days' advance written notice required for termination by either party
Paradium.AI entered a ten-year Strategic Platform Agreement with RTB Digital on September 14, 2026, moving its brands, revenue and traffic onto RTB's digital media platform in exchange for revenue sharing and $11.5 million in RTB stock. Separately, RTB agreed to buy about 49.5% of Paradium's shares from Simplify Inventions and MBX Capital Aren for $89,555,638, and the platform deal depends on that purchase closing and on RTB raising the needed capital.
Platform Agreement signed September 14, 2026; closing currently anticipated in Q4 2026, subject to conditions including RTB's capital raise
RTB to issue Paradium unregistered RTB common stock valued at $11.5 million, subject to closing price conditions
RTB to acquire about 49.5% of Paradium shares for $89,555,638, including $73,555,638 in cash at $3.80 per share
Simplify Inventions and MBX Capital Aren would retain about 23% of Paradium's outstanding common stock
Lennox International's Compensation and Human Resources Committee approved on September 16, 2026, a new form of long-term incentive award agreement for vice presidents and above, to be used for executive grants of restricted stock units, performance share units and stock appreciation rights. The filing says the terms are substantially similar to the prior form, with changes to vesting and exercise schedules and retirement eligibility.
Committee approval date: September 16, 2026
Award types covered: restricted stock units, performance share units and stock appreciation rights
Changes from prior form: vesting and exercise schedules, retirement eligibility, and administrative updates
Full agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 under the 2019 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan
Concentrix said its Executive Vice President of Customer Success, Cormac Twomey, will step down effective December 31, 2026, under an agreement dated September 15, 2026. He will provide transition support as a consultant for 60 days after leaving, and his severance follows the company's executive severance plan and his UK service agreement. The filing does not describe financial effects, and the change affects one senior executive role.
Cormac Twomey, Executive Vice President, Customer Success, will step down effective December 31, 2026
Agreement with Twomey dated September 15, 2026 provides severance under the Amended and Restated Executive Severance Plan and his 2019 UK service agreement
Twomey will serve as a consultant for limited transition support for a 60-day period after separation
On September 17, 2026, Flux Power Holdings and its subsidiary Flux Power, Inc. entered Amendment No. 7 to their Loan and Security Agreement with Gibraltar Business Capital, LLC (GBC). The filing states the company remains in default, and GBC has reserved the right to end access to its revolving credit facility and declare all obligations immediately due. The amendment adds a requirement to complete an equity sale with net proceeds of at least $4.0 million within 50 days, which shareholders should weigh against the default and lender remedies.
The company remains in default under the Loan and Security Agreement dated July 28, 2023; GBC has allowed continued revolver access but reserved its rights to terminate commitments and accelerate obligations.
An equity sale with net proceeds of at least $4.0 million must be completed within 50 days of September 17, 2026.
The company agreed to pay GBC a non-refundable amendment fee of $135,000, in three $45,000 installments due September 17, October 17 and November 16, 2026.
The EBITDA minimum financial covenant will be amended within 90 days, and material deviations from budgets constitute an immediate event of default.
Farmers National Banc Corp. said its Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Myke Matuszak, agreed with the company that his employment will terminate effective October 15, 2026. The filing does not state a reason or name a successor, so its effect on operations is not described.
Myke Matuszak is Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Farmers National Banc Corp. and The Farmers National Bank of Canfield.
The termination is effective October 15, 2026, by mutual agreement between the company and Matuszak.
The filing was announced September 18, 2026, and signed by CEO Kevin J. Helmick.
The filing does not disclose a successor or any severance terms.
Outlook Therapeutics disclosed that on September 16, 2026, it set the wholesale acquisition cost for LYTENAVA in the United States at $485 per vial. The filing is a routine pricing disclosure and does not include sales, revenue, or guidance figures.
Wholesale acquisition cost for LYTENAVA in the U.S. set at $485 per vial
Price established on September 16, 2026
Disclosed in an Item 8.01 (Other Events) filing dated September 18, 2026
First Carolina Financial Services, Inc. said Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer Steven Deaton will retire effective January 1, 2027, after giving notice on September 14, 2026. The same filing reports the September 6, 2026 full redemption of $32.0 million in subordinated notes and preliminary net interest margin figures that were unchanged from July to August, with September estimated at the same levels.
Steven G. Deaton gave notice on September 14, 2026 of his retirement as CFO and Chief Risk Officer of the company and First Carolina Bank, effective January 1, 2027.
The company completed a full redemption of $32.0 million of Fixed to Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due December 6, 2029 on September 6, 2026.
Consolidated net interest margin was 3.34% for July and August 2026 and is estimated at 3.34% for September.
First Carolina Bank net interest margin was 3.46% in July, 3.47% in August and is estimated at 3.47% for September.
HF Foods Group terminated its at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program, under which it could sell common stock for up to $100 million in aggregate gross proceeds. The Sales Agreement with D.A. Davidson & Co. and Roth Capital Partners, dated September 25, 2025, was terminated on September 17, 2026, with the termination effective September 24, 2026. For shareholders, the company no longer has this route to issue new shares under the program, and the filing does not state a reason for the termination.
Program allowed sales of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $100 million.
Sales Agreement with D.A. Davidson & Co. and Roth Capital Partners was dated September 25, 2025.
Agreement terminated September 17, 2026; termination effective September 24, 2026.
Company announced the termination in a press release dated September 18, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).
Anterix's board authorized a new share repurchase program allowing the company to buy up to $250 million of its common stock on or before September 22, 2029. The program is set to begin September 22, 2026, after the previous program expires on September 21, 2026.
Authorized repurchase amount: up to $250 million of common stock
Program period: effective September 22, 2026, with repurchases allowed on or before September 22, 2029
Repurchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including under Rule 10b5-1 plans
The company is not obligated to buy any particular amount, and the program may be suspended, discontinued or modified at any time
Okta, Inc. appointed Helen Riley as an independent director effective September 18, 2026, and she joins the Audit Committee. Director Emilie Choi resigned from the Board effective September 14, 2026, and the filing says her departure was not due to any disagreement with the Company.
Helen Riley appointed as Class I director, serving until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Riley to receive $35,000 annual Board compensation and $13,000 for Audit Committee service, plus an initial grant of 2,907 restricted stock units vesting over three years
Emilie Choi resigned from the Board effective September 14, 2026; filing states no disagreement with the Company
Dillard's notified the NYSE on September 17, 2026, that it will voluntarily transfer the primary listings of its Class A common stock and 7.50% Capital Securities of Dillard's Capital Trust I to the Texas Stock Exchange. The company says shareholders need not take any action, and the tickers DDS and DDT will stay the same.
NYSE primary trading is expected to end at market close on October 2, 2026.
TXSE primary trading is expected to begin at market open on October 5, 2026.
Tickers remain DDS (common stock) and DDT (Trust Securities); no action is required from shareholders or securityholders.
Universal Corporation terminated J. Patrick O'Keefe, its Vice President, Ingredients, without cause, effective September 15, 2026. The company had previously reported that he intended to retire, and it is working with an executive search firm to find a successor.
J. Patrick O'Keefe, Vice President, Ingredients, was terminated without cause on September 14, 2026, effective September 15, 2026.
On July 29, 2026, Mr. O'Keefe had notified the company of his intention to retire.
The company continues its previously announced process of identifying a successor with an executive search firm.
On September 18, 2026, Constellation Brands entered into a Term Loan Credit Agreement with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company as administrative agent, providing up to $300 million in delayed draw term loans in up to two draws. The company said it intends to use any proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying indebtedness, and the commitments expire no later than June 18, 2027, so the loan adds potential debt if drawn but no borrowing has been reported yet.
Facility size: up to $300 million in aggregate principal across up to two draws, with commitments terminating no later than June 18, 2027
Pricing: Term SOFR loans at a margin of 0.700% to 1.100% per year based on S&P or Moody's credit rating; ticking fee of 0.075% per year starting 30 days after September 18, 2026
Covenants: minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of 2.50:1.00 and maximum net leverage ratio of 4.00:1.00, stepping up to 4.50:1.00 for four quarters after a Material Acquisition
BioStem Technologies entered a common stock purchase agreement with Roth Principal Investments that lets the company sell up to $40 million of its common stock at its own discretion over up to 36 months after a resale registration statement becomes effective. The company is under no obligation to sell any shares, and the filing notes potential dilution to existing shareholders from any sales.
Company may sell up to $40 million of common stock to Roth Principal Investments, at its sole discretion, with no obligation to sell.
A registration statement would cover the resale of up to 12,050,000 shares by Roth Principal Investments.
Without shareholder approval, the company may not issue more than 3,585,375 shares (19.99%) unless the average price meets $4.3056.
Certain purchases are priced at a fixed 3.0% discount to VWAP, and the company paid a $400,000 cash commitment fee.
Permianville Royalty Trust announced a cash distribution of $0.016000 per unit, payable October 14, 2026, to unitholders of record on September 30, 2026. The Sponsor is releasing $0.3 million of a $2.0 million development cash reserve, and sale proceeds from a September 2026 acreage sale will be included in an upcoming distribution.
Distribution of $0.016000 per unit payable October 14, 2026, to unitholders of record September 30, 2026
Current-month oil cash receipts of $3.9 million at $92.96 per barrel, up $0.6 million from the prior month; natural gas receipts of $1.2 million at $2.21 per Mcf
Sponsor COERT Holdings 1 LLC releasing $0.3 million of the $2.0 million reserve and holding the remaining $1.8 million
September 2026 partial sale of non-producing acreage for $0.3 million, with the Trust's share to be included in an upcoming distribution
Liberty Energy disclosed a supply contract signed February 13, 2026, under which its subsidiary Liberty Advanced Equipment Technologies LLC agreed to buy power generation equipment from Northeast-Western Energy Systems USA LLC for its prospective data center and distributed power projects. The contract price is approximately $493.2 million, and delivery and takeover are scheduled for 2028 and 2029, so the deal is a multi-year commitment with the timing of payments and results still ahead.
Contract price of approximately $493.2 million, subject to adjustment for tariffs and transportation costs.
Amendment No. 1, dated May 27, 2026, changed certain milestone invoice and payment events.
Delivery, performance testing and takeover are scheduled for 2028 and 2029.
Purchaser may terminate for convenience with a termination charge; NES-WES may suspend and terminate if required payments are missed after notice and a cure period.
Seer, Inc. said its President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, David Horn, resigned to pursue other interests, effective October 1, 2026, and that the resignation was not due to any disagreement over operations. The board named CEO Omid Farokhzad as president and Charles Endweiss, the company's VP of Financial Planning & Analysis, as treasurer and principal financial and accounting officer, both effective the same day, so shareholders will see a change in the officer handling finance.
David Horn resigned September 14, 2026, effective October 1, 2026, to pursue other interests
Board appointed Omid Farokhzad, M.D., as President, on top of his CEO and Board Chair roles, effective October 1, 2026
Charles Endweiss, age 49 and VP of Financial Planning & Analysis since January 2021, becomes Treasurer and principal financial and accounting officer
Company offered Horn extended option exercise period of one year after his last day, subject to a separation and release agreement
INVE Technologies said CEO and director Kirsten Newquist will leave the CEO role effective September 21, 2026 and her Board seat effective September 30, 2026. The Board appointed James Greenwell, 67, as interim CEO effective September 21, 2026, and he will be paid through Korn Ferry at about $18,000 per week under a statement of work with an initial estimated end date of March 26, 2027.
Kirsten Newquist resigns as CEO effective September 21, 2026 and as a director effective September 30, 2026; she remains an employee through September 30, 2026.
James Greenwell appointed interim CEO effective September 21, 2026 by the Board on September 14, 2026.
Company expects to pay Korn Ferry about $18,000 per week; a non-refundable conversion fee applies if INVE hires Greenwell during the SOW or within twelve months after it ends.
The SOW's initial estimated end date is March 26, 2027, and either party may end it on two weeks' written notice.
Fuel Tech, Inc. (FTEK) posted an updated corporate presentation on its website on September 14, 2026 and furnished it to the SEC in a Form 8-K filed September 18, 2026. The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or transaction terms, and the exhibit's contents are not described in the filing text provided.
Updated corporate presentation posted to the company website on September 14, 2026.
Presentation furnished as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure); not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Filing signed by Bradley W. Johnson, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, on September 18, 2026.
Omega Flex, Inc. announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, payable on October 14, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 30, 2026. The filing is a routine dividend declaration that continues the company's quarterly payout and does not include financial results or changes to the dividend policy.
Regular quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share declared September 18, 2026
Record date is September 30, 2026; payment date is October 14, 2026
Board will set future quarterly dividend amounts based on cash needs, results of operations, financial condition, and capital expenditure plans
Hecla Mining entered a $500 million senior secured revolving credit agreement on September 16, 2026, with Bank of America as administrative agent, and terminated its existing credit agreement from July 21, 2022 the same day. The new facility matures September 16, 2030, and the filing says it restricts the company's ability to pay dividends and repurchase stock.
$500 million senior secured revolving facility, with an option to add up to $100 million in commitments
Revolving loans mature September 16, 2030, with a possible one-year extension on request to lenders
Secured by pledges of equity interests in subsidiaries tied to Greens Creek operations; no mortgage on the mine
Existing agreement from July 21, 2022 was terminated September 16, 2026; the company may issue up to $500 million of senior unsecured notes under the new terms
Pro-Dex entered into a Third Amendment to its lease for the 28,180-square-foot Irvine, California building that houses its executive offices and manufacturing facility, with an effective date of August 18, 2026. The amendment extends the lease term to September 30, 2030 and sets base rent increases of 3.5% per year starting October 1, 2027. The filing describes this as a routine lease change, and all other lease terms are unchanged.
Lease term extended to September 30, 2030 under the Third Amendment dated September 16, 2026 and effective August 18, 2026
Base rent is $49,281.75 per month from October 1, 2027 through September 30, 2028
Base rent rises 3.5% to $1,724.86 more per month on October 1, 2028, and by a further 3.5%, or $1,785.23 per month, on October 1, 2029
Mesa Royalty Trust announced that no distribution will be paid for September 2026 because costs, charges and expenses tied to its royalty properties exceeded the revenue received from hydrocarbon sales, as reported by the working interest owners. The filing also states that distributions are expected to be materially reduced until the Trust builds cash reserves to $2.0 million, and that accumulated excess production costs may result in no distributions in some periods.
No distribution will be paid for September 2026.
Costs and expenses attributable to the royalty properties exceeded revenue from hydrocarbon sales, as reported by working interest owners.
Distributions are expected to be materially reduced until the Trust's cash reserves reach $2.0 million.
Accumulated excess production costs will decrease distributions and may result in no distributions in some periods.
The San Juan Basin Royalty Trust will not declare a monthly cash distribution for September 2026, citing excess production costs from prior periods and continued low natural gas prices. The Trust's balance of excess production costs rose further, and no distributions will resume until net proceeds cover that balance, a $2,000,000 reserve, and the Trust's line of credit.
No cash distribution declared for September 2026.
Cumulative excess production costs of about $12.6 million gross ($9.4 million net to the Trust), up $841,976 net from the prior month.
Average gas price for July 2026 was $2.01 per Mcf, up from $1.46 per Mcf in June 2026.
Line of credit principal is expected to reach $1,075,400 after a September draw.
Community Bancorp. announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share. The dividend is payable November 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of October 15, 2026, and the filing contains no earnings, guidance, or other financial results.
Quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share declared by the Board of Directors
Payable November 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of October 15, 2026
Announced September 17, 2026; press release dated September 18, 2026 filed as Exhibit 99.1
PermRock Royalty Trust declared a monthly cash distribution of $238,742.30, or $0.0196242 per Trust Unit, based mainly on July 2026 production. Oil cash receipts for the underlying properties fell $0.17 million from the prior month, mainly on lower oil prices and volumes, which points to lower cash available for distribution.
Distribution of $238,742.30 ($0.0196242 per Trust Unit) to holders of record on September 30, 2026, payable October 15, 2026
Oil cash receipts were $1.25 million, down $0.17 million from the prior month; average oil price was $79.81 per barrel versus $88.13
Natural gas cash receipts were $0.02 million, up about $0.01 million, mainly on higher gas prices
Capital expenditures were $116,596, partly offset by a net release of $62,500 from funds reserved by T2S
The Cato Corporation said it plans to close about 70 additional underperforming stores in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2026, bringing planned closures to about 120 for the year. The company expects $1.0 million to $1.3 million in costs to exit these stores through the end of 2026, and says the closures should positively affect operating results in fiscal 2027 and beyond.
About 70 additional stores to close in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2026
Total planned closures of about 120 stores in fiscal 2026
Expected exit costs of $1.0 million to $1.3 million through the end of 2026, mainly for signage, fixtures and returning store systems to corporate
All affected stores are at the end of their lease terms, so no rent is expected beyond 2026
Gold.com said Jill Van, its Executive Vice President and Controller, will become Chief Financial Officer on September 18, 2026, succeeding Cary Dickson, who is retiring. The Audit Committee also dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as auditor on September 14, 2026, and approved KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The filing reports no disagreements with Grant Thornton and no adverse or disclaimed audit opinions.
Jill Van named CFO effective September 18, 2026; she has been with the company since June 2025
Cary Dickson retires on September 18, 2026 and will serve as a consultant for 12 months
Grant Thornton dismissed September 14, 2026; its reports for fiscal 2025 and 2026 had no adverse opinion or disclaimer
KPMG LLP approved as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027
Permian Basin Royalty Trust declared a monthly cash distribution of $0.019593 per unit, payable October 15, 2026, to unitholders of record on September 30, 2026. The distribution excludes Waddell Ranch proceeds because production costs exceeded gross proceeds in August, leaving the Waddell Ranch properties in a continuing excess cost position that must be recovered before any future distributions. The distribution rose from the prior month mainly due to lower Trust expenses, and the filing notes a pending SoftVest-led proposal to combine Trust assets with Blackbeard Holdings' operations, which requires a unitholder vote.
Distribution of $0.019593 per unit, totaling $913,228.22 across 46,608,796 units outstanding, payable October 15, 2026.
Distribution increased from the previous month, mainly due to a decrease in Trust expenses, partly offset by lower oil and natural gas volumes and lower oil pricing.
Waddell Ranch production costs exceeded gross proceeds for August 2026; no Waddell Ranch proceeds were included in the September distribution.
Texas Royalty Properties net contribution was $1,130,007; oil averaged $83.20 per bbl versus $93.10 the prior month.
Cross Timbers Royalty Trust declared a monthly cash distribution of $0.064277 per unit, payable October 15, 2026, to unitholders of record on September 30, 2026. Underlying oil and gas sales volumes and average prices were both lower than in the prior month, and excess costs rose on the Texas Working Interest properties, which shareholders should weigh against the distribution.
Distribution of $0.064277 per unit, payable October 15, 2026, to holders of record on September 30, 2026.
Underlying oil sales were 10,000 Bbls at $76.19 per Bbl, versus 11,000 Bbls at $78.27 per Bbl in the prior month.
Underlying gas sales were 48,000 Mcf at $4.67 per Mcf, versus 50,000 Mcf at $4.69 per Mcf in the prior month.
Excess costs rose $277,000 on Texas Working Interest properties, while $67,000 was recovered on Oklahoma properties with no remaining Oklahoma proceeds in this distribution.
First Northwest Bancorp's subsidiary, First Fed Bank, agreed on September 15, 2026 to settle a lawsuit filed by Socotra REIT I, LLC, in exchange for a $1.3 million cash payment and dismissal of the complaint with prejudice. The company said resolving the dispute avoids the estimated costs and uncertainties of continued litigation, and the settlement does not admit liability.
Settlement Agreement & Mutual Release entered into on September 15, 2026
Bank to pay $1.3 million in cash within 30 days of the agreement
Complaint, filed October 17, 2025 in King County Superior Court, is to be dismissed with prejudice
Settlement is a compromise and does not constitute an admission of liability
At its September 16, 2026 annual meeting, Acorn Energy stockholders approved the company's 2026 Stock Incentive Plan, which became effective upon approval. Stockholders also elected five directors, ratified CBIZ CPAs P.C. as auditor for 2026, and approved executive compensation in a non-binding vote.
2026 Stock Incentive Plan approved: 941,071 votes for, 91,284 against, 1,311 abstained
All five director nominees elected, including Jan H. Loeb with 1,032,326 votes for
CBIZ CPAs P.C. ratified as independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2026: 1,787,613 for, 77,834 against
Non-binding say-on-pay vote on named executive officer compensation: 956,955 for, 76,130 against
American Tower's board elected Kristen M. Ludgate as a director effective immediately, and she joined the Compensation and Human Capital Committee. The board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $1.79 per share, payable October 20, 2026 to stockholders of record on September 30, 2026. The filing contains no financial results, so it gives no direct read on the company's performance.
Ludgate was elected on September 17, 2026 and will serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
She was Chief People Officer of HP Inc. from 2021 to 2025 and spent over 15 years at 3M Company.
The quarterly cash distribution is $1.79 per share, payable October 20, 2026 to holders of record on September 30, 2026.
Valero Energy's board increased its size to 11 members on September 17, 2026, and elected Matthew Audette as a director with a term ending at the 2027 annual meeting. Audette, who is President and CFO of LPL Financial Holdings, also joined the board's Audit Committee, and the board approved a $10,000 increase to both the cash retainer and equity grant components of director pay beginning in 2027. The filing covers a board appointment and does not report financial results or changes to operations.
Matt Audette elected to the board on September 17, 2026; board size increased to 11 members
Audette appointed to the Audit Committee, effective immediately
Audette received a pro-rata grant of 372 stock units and a pro-rata annual cash retainer of $101,667
Board approved a $10,000 increase to annual cash retainer and equity grant components beginning in 2027
Progressive reported August 2026 results in a news release furnished under Regulation FD. Net premiums written rose 6% to $7,605 million, but net income fell 22% to $951 million and diluted earnings per share fell 21% to $1.63, with the combined ratio rising to 89.3 from 83.1. Shareholders see higher premium volume alongside lower monthly profit, driven by a higher loss and expense ratio.
Net income was $951 million versus $1,220 million in August 2025, down 22%.
Diluted earnings per share were $1.63 versus $2.07 a year earlier, down 21%.
Net premiums written rose 6% to $7,605 million; policies in force reached 40,492 thousand, up 7%.
Companywide combined ratio was 89.3 versus 83.1, with catastrophe losses from severe weather cited for the month.
Smith Micro Software appointed founder Bill Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer on September 18, 2026, succeeding Timothy Huffmyer, who resigned as CEO on September 17, 2026, effective immediately, to pursue other opportunities. Huffmyer will remain on the Board of Directors, and the filing states that Smith's compensation has not changed. The filing also discloses several financings in which Smith or a trust he co-trustees lent money to or invested in the company between September 2025 and March 2026.
Bill Smith, age 78, was appointed President and CEO; he had served as Executive Chairman since March 2026 and as CEO from 1982 until March 2026.
Timothy Huffmyer resigned as President and CEO on September 17, 2026, effective immediately, and will continue to serve on the Board.
Related-party financings disclosed: $833,000 (September 2025 loan), about $1.5 million (November 2025 private placement), about $1,000,000 (February 2026 loan), and about $4.6 million (March 2026 closing), before expenses.
Earlier notes were repaid from proceeds of the March 2026 transaction; the filing does not report new financial results or guidance.
Philip Morris International's Board increased the regular quarterly dividend by 8.8%, from $1.47 to $1.60 per share, an annualized rate of $6.40. The dividend is payable October 26, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 2, 2026, which is also the ex-dividend date. The company says it has raised its annual dividend every year since becoming a public company in 2008.
New quarterly dividend of $1.60 per share, up from $1.47 per share, an increase of 8.8%
Annualized dividend rate of $6.40 per share
Payable October 26, 2026; record and ex-dividend date October 2, 2026
Total dividend increase of 248% since 2008, a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%
The Zcash ETF's sponsor, Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, announced a 3-for-1 forward split of the fund's shares, with the record date set for September 28, 2026. The filing states that the split will not change the total value of a shareholder's investment, since each share's price falls proportionately as the number of shares rises.
Holders of record as of the close on September 28, 2026 receive two additional shares for each share held, distributed after the close on September 29, 2026.
Shares begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on NYSE Arca before the market opens on September 30, 2026.
Ticker remains ZCSH and the CUSIP is unchanged; the illustration shows 10 shares at a hypothetical $300 becoming 30 shares at $100, both totaling $3,000.
Ready Capital's subsidiary priced a $225.0 million private placement of 10.00% senior secured notes due 2031, with closing expected September 28, 2026. Proceeds, with available cash, will redeem in full the company's $350.0 million 4.50% senior secured notes due 2026, which the company says reduces corporate secured debt by $125 million. The new notes carry a higher interest rate than the notes they replace.
New notes: $225.0 million of 10.00% senior secured notes due 2031, priced at 99.5% of principal
Existing notes: $350.0 million of 4.50% notes due 2026 to be redeemed at 100% of principal plus accrued interest on September 28, 2026
Company says its sole remaining 2026 corporate maturity after redemption will be $100.0 million due in November 2026
If the offering does not close by October 19, 2026, escrowed proceeds will be returned to the purchasers
Pentair plc's Board appointed Louis V. Pinkham as a director and member of the Audit and Finance Committee, effective September 17, 2026. The Board determined he is independent under New York Stock Exchange standards. The filing is an administrative board addition and does not describe a change in financial results or guidance.
Louis V. Pinkham appointed to the Board effective September 17, 2026
Named member of the Audit and Finance Committee
Board determined Mr. Pinkham is independent under NYSE listing standards
He will receive standard non-employee director compensation and sign a Deed of Indemnification
Adient said director Peter Carlin will resign from the board on Oct. 1, 2026, and join as vice president, finance, before becoming executive vice president and chief financial officer on Nov. 16, 2026, replacing Mark Oswald, who departs at that time. The board will shrink to seven members as of Oct. 1, and Carlin's CFO pay package includes a $820,000 base salary and a $4,250,000 target equity award for fiscal 2027.
Carlin, a director since 2018, resigns from the board on Oct. 1, 2026 and joins as vice president, finance
Carlin becomes CFO and principal financial officer effective Nov. 16, 2026, when Mark Oswald departs
CFO pay: $820,000 base salary, 100% target bonus, and $4,250,000 target equity award for fiscal 2027
Paradium.AI announced a 10-year strategic platform agreement with Roundtable (RTB) under which Roundtable would take over certain operating functions and costs and receive a percentage of revenue from Paradium.AI's media brands. Separately, Roundtable agreed to buy shares from Paradium.AI's largest shareholder, Simplify Inventions, LLC, at $3.80 per share, but Paradium.AI receives no proceeds from that sale. The agreements are not yet effective and remain subject to conditions, including Roundtable's funding requirements, with closing scheduled for Q4 2026.
Roundtable agreed to buy Paradium.AI common stock from Simplify Inventions at $3.80 per share, which would give Roundtable about 49.5% of outstanding common stock.
Simplify would retain about 23.1% of Paradium.AI's outstanding common stock after the equity transaction.
Under the Platform Agreement, Roundtable would assume certain operating costs and receive a percentage of revenue from Paradium.AI's media brands, and receive a worldwide, perpetual license to certain technology assets.
In exchange for the license, Paradium.AI would receive Roundtable common stock, subject to closing price conditions; closing is scheduled for Q4 2026 but is not assured.
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