3,560 material Form 8-K filings that 2,489 companies we cover made with the SEC in October 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). 2,508 of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).
Boxlight agreed on September 30, 2026 to sell 106,250 shares of Series E convertible preferred stock to J.J. Astor & Co. for a $850,000 subscription amount, at $8.00 per share after a 20% original issue discount. J.J. Astor's CEO is Chairman Michael Pope, who recused himself, and the disinterested directors approved the deal, which is convertible into Class A common stock and comes with registration and covenant obligations that affect shareholders.
Series E: 106,250 shares at $8.00 per share, $850,000 subscription amount, dated September 30, 2026
Chairman Michael Pope is CEO of J.J. Astor and recused himself; the disinterested directors approved the transactions by unanimous written consent effective September 30, 2026
Company must file a resale registration statement within 30 calendar days after the Closing Date; liquidated damages of 5% of the subscription amount apply on missed deadlines
Series D holders consented on October 6, 2026 to the Series E issuance and waived related Series D SPA provisions, with no consideration paid
On October 6, 2026, Digital Realty's finance subsidiary Digital Constellation B.V. sold CHF510 million of senior unsecured guaranteed notes in three series maturing in 2029, 2032 and 2036, with net proceeds of CHF508.39 million. The company says it intends to use the proceeds to temporarily repay revolving credit facility borrowings, acquire properties or businesses, fund development, and for general corporate purposes, and the press release says an amount equal to the proceeds will be allocated to projects under its Green Bond Framework. The notes add debt for shareholders, and the terms include restrictive covenants limiting additional indebtedness.
CHF225 million at 1.6803% due October 8, 2029; CHF185 million at 2.0600% due October 6, 2032; CHF100 million at 2.4150% due October 6, 2036
Net proceeds were CHF508.39 million after managers' commissions and certain offering expenses; notes were sold at 100% of principal amount
Notes are guaranteed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc., the operating partnership and Digital Intrepid Holding B.V.; sold outside the United States under Regulation S
Terms include covenants limiting additional indebtedness and requiring a pool of unencumbered assets
WhiteHawk Minerals Corp. signed a dealer manager agreement with Preferred Capital Securities, LLC to sell up to 100,000 shares of new Series F Redeemable Preferred Stock on a best efforts basis, after its registration statement was declared effective on October 6, 2026. The preferred stock pays a fixed 7.5% annual cumulative dividend on a $1,000 stated value and ranks junior to its Series E Preferred Stock and all debt. The filing does not state the amount of proceeds the company expects to raise.
Up to 100,000 Series F preferred shares offered at up to $1,000.00 per share, with a 7.5% annual cumulative dividend.
Dealer manager fee of up to 2.5% and selling commission of up to 5.5% of stated value per share sold; commissions may be reduced or eliminated on certain sales.
Preferred stock ranks senior to Class A common stock and on parity with Series B Preferred Stock, but junior to Series E Preferred Stock and all debt.
Holders may redeem before listing; the company may redeem on or after the first anniversary of issuance on up to 90 calendar days' notice.
Rocket Pharmaceuticals entered a Loan and Security Agreement with Hercules Capital on September 30, 2026, providing up to $150.0 million in senior secured term loans, with $35.0 million funded at closing. The company also issued warrants to the lenders for 1,755,853 shares of common stock at $2.99 per share, which adds potential dilution, and the loans are secured by substantially all of the company's assets.
Tranche 1-A advance of $35.0 million funded September 30, 2026; further tranches total up to $115.0 million at the company's option or the lenders' approval
Loans mature October 1, 2030, with interest at the greater of prime or 6.75%, plus 2.40%
Warrants for 1,755,853 shares at $2.99 per share; 409,699 shares exercisable after the Tranche 1-A funding
Prepayment charges of 3.00%, 2.00% or 1.00% depending on timing; minimum cash covenant not tested while market capitalization exceeds $600.0 million
Effective September 30, 2026, Nuburu entered into a side letter with Esousa Group Holdings and other purchasers under its July 15, 2026 Securities Purchase Agreement. The letter changes warrant valuation terms, requires certain Series B preferred holders to forfeit shares received at conversion prices below $0.10, and sets a monthly penalty if conversion shares are not registered on time. Separately, Brick Lane Capital Management returned 295,000 Heckler & Koch AG shares in exchange for cancellation of a $15 million convertible note.
Side letter effective September 30, 2026, with Esousa Group Holdings and other purchasers, revising the Black Scholes Value definition in the July 17, 2026 warrant.
Certain Series B preferred holders agree to forfeit common stock received from conversions at prices below $0.10 per share; a monthly penalty applies if conversion shares are not registered on time.
Brick Lane Capital Management receives back 295,000 Heckler & Koch AG shares, and the $15 million Subordinated Convertible Note issued February 6, 2026 is cancelled.
UY Scuti Acquisition Corp. deposited $450,000 into its trust account on September 30, 2026, to extend its deadline to complete a business combination from October 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. The deposit was loaned by Isdera HK Limited, an affiliate of Isdera Group, the company it has agreed to merge with, so the extension adds a loan from a related party and keeps the pending merger on its timeline.
Deposit of $450,000 into the trust account on September 30, 2026, for the third three-month extension period
Deadline to complete an initial business combination moved from October 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027
The $450,000 was loaned by Isdera HK Limited, an affiliate of Isdera Group Limited; a promissory note is expected and will be filed later
On September 22, 2026, parties to the July 18, 2025 merger agreement signed a joinder and First Amendment
On October 6, 2026, Sysco Corporation and Sysco Holdings Corporation issued $10.75 billion of USD senior notes, $3.9 billion of USD junior subordinated notes and €1.0 billion of euro junior subordinated notes. The issuers plan to use the net proceeds to pay part of the cash consideration for the pending acquisition of JRD Unico, Inc. and Warehouse Realty, LLC, or, if that acquisition is not completed, to fund a special mandatory redemption of the notes other than the 2036 senior notes. The filing adds a large amount of new debt, with maturities running from 2029 to 2066.
USD senior notes totaling $10.75 billion across seven series maturing 2029 to 2066, with coupons from 5.450% to 6.600%
USD junior subordinated notes totaling $3.9 billion in three series due October 6, 2056, with coupons from 7.100% to 7.350%
Euro junior subordinated notes of €1.0 billion at 6.000%, due 2056
Proceeds are earmarked for the pending acquisition of JRD Unico, Inc. and Warehouse Realty, LLC
Oceanhawk Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, issued an unsecured promissory note of $1,550,000 to its sponsor, Oceanhawk Acquisition I Sponsor, LLC, on September 30, 2026. The note bears no interest and is repayable only upon completion of the company's initial business combination, or from funds outside the trust account if no combination is completed. The filing shows additional borrowing from the sponsor that increases the company's obligations ahead of any deal.
Principal amount of the unsecured promissory note: $1,550,000, dated September 30, 2026
Note does not bear interest and is repayable in full upon consummation of the initial business combination
If no business combination is completed, repayment comes from funds outside the trust account
Note issued under the Section 4(a)(2) private placement exemption; Ernest Miller, CEO, signed the report on October 6, 2026
Southland Holdings amended its financial assistance agreement with its sureties on September 30, 2026, extending the deadline to issue senior non-voting preferred shares from September 30, 2026 to November 13, 2026. The preferred shares relate to conversion of certain non-bonding financing provided by the sureties for bonded construction contracts.
First Amendment to the Financial Assistance Agreement dated September 30, 2026
Preferred Shares issuance deadline extended from September 30, 2026 to November 13, 2026
Amendment involves the Company, its sureties, individual shareholder indemnitors, and Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company as collateral agent
On October 5, 2026, Cognizant and its subsidiary Cognizant Worldwide Limited signed a new unsecured credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, replacing the company's existing credit facilities. The company borrowed approximately $1.0 billion under the new revolver, and the facilities mature on October 3, 2031, so shareholders should note the higher debt load and the leverage covenant that applies.
Term loan facility of $550 million and revolving credit facility of $1.85 billion, both maturing October 3, 2031
Term loan proceeds repaid the existing term loan, and about $1.0 billion borrowed under the revolver repaid the existing revolver
Financial covenant caps the Leverage Ratio at 3.50:1.00, or 4.00:1.00 for up to four quarters after certain material acquisitions
Borrowers may request an increase of up to $1.2 billion plus voluntary prepayments, subject to conditions
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory agreed to sell its Durango, Colorado property, which serves as its corporate headquarters and production and warehouse facility, to American Heritage Legacies, LLC for $6.6 million, and will lease it back for 10 years. The buyer is controlled by the family of Interim CEO Allen Harper, making the deal a related party transaction, and proceeds will repay $6.6 million of notes at 12% annual interest held by entities affiliated with board members Steven L. Craig and Jeffrey R. Geygan, which reduces debt but commits the company to rent and a possible buyback obligation if control changes.
Sale price is $6.6 million; closing is expected on or about October 15, 2026, with an independent appraisal supporting the price
Net proceeds are expected to repay $6.6 million of notes accruing 12% per annum, held by RMC Credit Facility LLC and RMCF2 Credit, LLC
Lease has a 10-year initial term, first-year annual rent of $624,000 rising 2% a year, and an option to renew for 10 more years
On a change of control, the lease terminates and, at the landlord's option, the company must buy back the property for the greater of $6.93 million or appraised value
Expand Energy amended its credit agreement on October 6, 2026, extending the maturity of its credit facility by one year, from September 30, 2030 to September 30, 2031. The filing does not disclose facility size, pricing, or other amended terms in the text provided, and the full amendment is filed as Exhibit 10.1.
Maturity extended from September 30, 2030 to September 30, 2031
Amendment No. 1 dated October 6, 2026 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 30, 2025
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. serves as administrative agent
Millrose Properties completed a $1.0 billion offering of senior notes in two equal tranches, $500.0 million due 2029 at 6.500% and $500.0 million due 2031 at 6.750%. The company takes on new long-term debt, and the 2031 notes must be redeemed at par if the Dream Finders Transaction with Beazer Homes is not completed by May 13, 2027.
Two tranches of $500.0 million each: 6.500% senior notes due October 15, 2029 and 6.750% senior notes due October 15, 2031
Interest is payable April 15 and October 15 each year, starting April 15, 2027
2031 notes must be redeemed at 100% of principal plus accrued interest if the Dream Finders and Beazer Homes merger is not completed by May 13, 2027 or is terminated
Notes are unsecured and rank equally with existing senior debt, including the 6.375% notes due 2030 and 6.250% notes due 2032; the notes are effectively subordinated to secured debt
Lamar Media Corp., a unit of Lamar Advertising, signed an Eighth Amendment to its receivables financing agreement with PNC Bank that extends the maturity of its accounts receivable securitization program to October 1, 2029. The amendment also adds flexibility for which receivables are eligible under the program. The filing does not state any dollar amount for the facility or any change in its size.
Amendment dated October 1, 2026 extends the securitization program maturity to October 1, 2029
Amendment adds flexibility for eligibility of certain receivables
PNC Bank, National Association is administrative agent and a lender; PNC also has advisory, banking and senior credit facility roles with Lamar
Neighborhood Intelligence sold about 10.9 million common shares plus pre-funded and common warrants in a registered direct offering that closed October 6, 2026, with approximately $42.6 million in net proceeds. The company also cut its at-the-market program ceiling from $200 million to $75 million, and its Executive Chairman and CEO bought shares at the same $2.76 price, so the offering adds share count and potential dilution for existing holders.
Offering of 10,881,192 common shares at $2.76 per share, plus pre-funded warrants for 5,241,997 shares and common warrants for 16,123,189 shares, closed October 6, 2026.
Net proceeds of approximately $42.6 million, which the company intends to use to accelerate merger synergies and build inventory.
Maximum aggregate offering price under the at-the-market program reduced from $200,000,000 to $75,000,000 on October 5, 2026.
Company and directors and executive officers agreed to lock-ups of 90 days after closing; Marcus Lemonis bought 362,319 shares at $2.76.
SkinHealth Systems Inc. repaid in full the remaining $103,235,000 principal of its 1.25% convertible senior notes on September 30, 2026, plus $645,218.75 in accrued interest, ahead of their October 1, 2026 maturity. The repayment satisfied and discharged the indenture, releasing the company from its remaining obligations under it, except for provisions that survive by their terms.
Principal repaid: $103,235,000 on September 30, 2026
Accrued and unpaid interest paid: $645,218.75
Notes were issued September 14, 2021 and were set to mature October 1, 2026
Indenture satisfied and discharged; U.S. Bank National Association acted as trustee
Firy Inc. delivered notice on October 5, 2026 to redeem all remaining 10.25% Secured Notes due 2026, about $49.7 million of principal, on October 15, 2026, at 100% of principal plus accrued interest. The company said the redemption completes repayment of its $300 million notes, would leave it with no outstanding borrowed debt, and would be funded by proceeds from the previously announced sale of its equity stake in Exit Games.
Redemption date is October 15, 2026, at 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest
$49,671,000 aggregate principal was outstanding as of October 5, 2026; UMB Bank, N.A. is trustee and paying agent
Company expects the October redemption to save about $0.8 million in cash interest, and about $3.6 million in total with the August 2026 redemption
Funding comes from proceeds of the Exit Games equity stake sale; the company said no new capital will be raised and there will be no shareholder dilution
Chaince Digital Holdings Inc. entered into a Subscription Agreement with Sentinel Strategic Holdings LP on October 1, 2026, taking a Class A limited partnership interest with a capital commitment of US$20.0 million. The company funded the full commitment on October 5, 2026, after receiving a drawdown notice. The filing describes a completed investment of a fixed amount and does not report revenue, profit, or guidance effects.
Subscription Agreement with Sentinel Strategic Holdings LP dated October 1, 2026
Capital commitment of US$20.0 million for a Class A Limited Partnership Interest
Full commitment funded on October 5, 2026, following a drawdown notice from Sentinel's general partner
Picard Medical, Inc. issued three unsecured convertible notes totaling $1.0 million to three accredited investors on September 30, 2026, maturing September 30, 2027, with 3.0% interest. Conversion is priced at a floor of $4.00 per share, and the filing says conversion could dilute existing stockholders by up to about 250,000 shares of common stock plus an equal number of pre-funded warrants, excluding interest-related shares.
Notes: three unsecured convertible notes, $1.0 million aggregate principal, 3.0% annual interest, maturing September 30, 2027
Conversion price is the higher of $4.00 per share or the prior-day closing price; maximum of 250,000 shares at the $4.00 floor, excluding interest
Each converted share comes with a pre-funded warrant for one additional share at $0.0001 exercise price, up to 250,000 more shares
Issuance is capped at 19.99% of outstanding shares until stockholder approval is obtained, per NYSE American rules
Blue Bird Corporation entered into a Second Amendment to its Credit Agreement, raising total committed facilities to $600 million from $250 million and extending maturity to September 30, 2031. Pricing falls to SOFR plus 1.25% to 2.25%, based on leverage, from SOFR plus 1.75% to 3.25%, and the new delayed draw term loan can fund capital projects, research and development, working capital, or refinance existing debt. The maximum total net leverage ratio rises to 3.25x, and the company also closed a separate Canadian dollar line for its Micro Bird unit.
Total facilities rise to $600 million from $250 million, including a $300 million revolver (up from $150 million) and a $300 million delayed draw term loan
Maturity extended from November 17, 2028 to September 30, 2031
Margin lowered to SOFR plus 1.25% to 2.25% from SOFR plus 1.75% to 3.25%; 0.10% credit spread adjustment eliminated
At closing, about $86 million was carried over as drawn debt, with $214 million available to draw under the Borrower's facilities and $670+ million of liquidity per the press release
On October 2, 2026, TPG RE Finance Trust closed the TRTX 2026-FL8 collateralized loan obligation through wholly owned subsidiaries, issuing floating rate notes due 2044 with a $600 million Class A tranche, plus preferred shares. The company said proceeds were used to buy three whole loans and 17 participation interests, and to repay pre-closing warehouse and other financing. For shareholders, the filing describes new long-term secured financing for the loan portfolio, but it does not report earnings or guidance.
Closed October 2, 2026; the $600 million Class A notes were rated AAAsf by Fitch, with an expected weighted average life of 3.12 years
Collateral of three whole loans and 17 participations had an aggregate principal balance of about $1.0 billion as of September 9, 2026, roughly 23.1% of the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2026
Proceeds repaid amounts owed for pre-closing financing, including warehouse lines secured by certain of the collateral interests
Company subsidiaries retained the Class D and E notes, acquired the Class F and G notes, and the FL8 Retention Holder acquired 68,750 preferred shares with a $1,000 liquidation preference per share
Telomir Pharmaceuticals sold 4,843,300 shares of common stock at $1.16 per share in a private placement that closed on October 5, 2026, for approximately $5.6 million in gross proceeds before expenses. The company said it will use the proceeds mainly to support clinical development of Telomir-Zn, including its Phase 1/2 trial in advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, and for working capital. The new shares add to the existing share count and carry a placement agent fee and warrants, and the company must register the resale of the shares with the SEC.
4,843,300 shares sold at $1.16 per share, a 5% discount to the 10-day VWAP on Nasdaq; closing on October 5, 2026
Approximately $5.6 million gross proceeds; existing shareholder John Paul DeJoria invested an additional $1.0 million
Placement agent Alexander Capital receives a cash fee of about $455,000 (9.0% of gross proceeds) and warrants for 387,464 shares at $1.16, expiring five years after issuance
Company must file a resale registration statement with the SEC within 30 days of the closing
HighPeak Energy agreed on October 6, 2026 to sell $450 million of convertible preferred stock to two Indonesian investors, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The company also obtained an $800 million reserve-based credit facility from Citibank and Fifth Third Bank, which it says will let it repay its existing $1.17 billion term loan in full. The preferred carries a 6.0% cash dividend and a $9.50 conversion price, so it adds a dividend obligation and possible future share issuance for common shareholders.
Investors agreed to buy 450,000 shares of Series A 6.0% Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock at a $1,000 stated value, for about $450 million in gross proceeds
Preferred convertible into common stock at an initial conversion price of $9.50 per share
New $800 million reserve-based credit facility with Citibank, N.A. and Fifth Third Bank, expected to fund repayment of the $1.17 billion term loan
Each investor may nominate one director; the investment is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions
On October 5, 2026, AMC completed a $3.97 billion refinancing that included $2,000 million of 8.875% first lien notes due 2031, an $850 million first lien term loan due 2031, and a $1,120 million second lien term loan at a fixed 11.25% due 2033. The proceeds were used to tender for and redeem AMC's 7.500% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, redeem Muvico's $903.4 million notes due 2029, and repay existing term loans. The company says the deal extends most of its debt maturities and reduces its cost of capital, but the new debt carries higher fixed rates than some of the instruments it replaced, so the net effect for shareholders depends on how the company manages these obligations.
$2,000 million 8.875% first lien notes due October 15, 2031, with semi-annual interest payable April 15 and October 15
$850 million first lien term loans due October 5, 2031, and $1,120 million second lien term loans at a fixed 11.25% due October 5, 2033
Tender offer for AMC Secured Notes: $355,515,000 of the $359,964,500 outstanding (about 98.8%) was tendered, with remaining notes to be redeemed on or about February 15, 2027
Muvico's $903.4 million 2029 senior secured notes to be redeemed in full
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