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).
Box, Inc. said Omer Yuhjtman will join as Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer on October 19, 2026, and take over as principal accounting officer from Eli Berkovitch, who is resigning effective October 23, 2026. Mr. Yuhjtman's offer letter sets a $330,000 base salary, a bonus of up to 35% of base salary, and restricted stock units covering 80,000 Class A shares.
Omer Yuhjtman starts October 19, 2026 as Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer
Eli Berkovitch resigns effective October 23, 2026, as previously disclosed in a September 25, 2026 8-K
Offer terms: $330,000 base salary, discretionary bonus of up to 35% of base salary, RSUs covering 80,000 shares vesting over four years
Werner Enterprises director Jack A. Holmes resigned from the board and from its Compensation and Governance Committees, effective October 5, 2026. The company said he is leaving to accept an executive role at another transportation company and that the resignation was amicable, with no disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.
Jack A. Holmes gave notice of resignation on October 5, 2026, effective the same day
He also leaves the Compensation and Governance Committees of the Board
Stated reason: an executive leadership position at another transportation company, to avoid potential operational or governance conflicts
The filing states the resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company, board, or management
Chief Financial Officer Brian LaRose resigned effective October 5, 2026, and the board appointed Paul Kosturos, a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, as Interim CFO and principal financial officer. The company's press release says it has removed more than $50 million of SG&A year to date and has identified at least an additional $30 million of savings opportunities, while exiting several dozen locations with closures expected by year-end.
Brian LaRose resigned as CFO effective October 5, 2026; Paul Kosturos, age 61, was appointed Interim CFO the same day.
Kosturos has worked at Alvarez & Marsal since 2009 and was previously Vice President and Corporate Controller for JDS Uniphase.
The company has removed more than $50 million of SG&A year to date and has identified at least an additional $30 million of savings opportunities.
The company has begun exiting several dozen locations, with closures expected to be completed by year-end; it also retained ICR for investor relations.
Comtech Telecommunications appointed Christopher D. Maloney as an independent director effective October 1, 2026, bringing the Board to seven directors. The appointment satisfies an obligation under a June 14, 2026 director agreement with Magnetar Financial LLC, representing the Investors, and the company says it supports its focus on public safety ahead of the anticipated sale of most of its Satellite & Space Communications segment.
Christopher D. Maloney appointed independent director, effective October 1, 2026; Board to have seven directors
Appointment satisfies obligation under director agreement dated June 14, 2026 with Magnetar Financial LLC, as representative of the Investors
Maloney will serve on the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Strategic Review Committee
Maloney founded TriTech Software Systems in 1993 and led its sale to Bain Capital in 2018
On September 29, 2026, Boost Run's compensation committee approved time-based restricted stock unit (RSU) grants to CFO Erik Guckel, COO Harilaos Georgakopoulos and CTO Daniel Gormley-Rahn under its 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The board also approved a one-time $1,000,000 cash recognition award to Georgakopoulos, who is also a director. The awards are material compensation arrangements that will dilute existing shareholders as the RSUs vest and settle, and they tie executive pay to continued service through 2029.
Guckel received 2,890,000 RSUs with a grant-date fair value of approximately $48,118,500; 40% vest May 15, 2027, and the rest in eight quarterly installments through June 15, 2029.
Gormley-Rahn received 1,400,000 RSUs valued at approximately $23,310,000, vesting in nine quarterly installments from May 15, 2027 through June 15, 2029.
Georgakopoulos received 300,000 RSUs valued at approximately $4,995,000, vesting in annual installments on September 29, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
The grant-date value is based on a closing share price of $16.65; Georgakopoulos's $1,000,000 cash award is payable in installments of $500,000 (October 15, 2026), $300,000 (January 15, 2027) and $200,000 (April 15, 2027).
Houlihan Lokey disclosed that director Todd J. Carter resigned from its board on October 2, 2026, effective immediately. The filing states the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies or practices.
Todd J. Carter resigned from the board of directors on October 2, 2026, effective immediately
The company states the resignation was not the result of any disagreement on operations, policies or practices
The 8-K was signed by Prabha S. Bhandari, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, on October 5, 2026
Stagwell Inc. disclosed that director Bradley J. Gross notified the Board on October 2, 2026, that he is resigning effective October 16, 2026. The filing states the resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on its operations, policies or practices.
Bradley J. Gross notified the Board on October 2, 2026 of his resignation
Resignation takes effect October 16, 2026
Company states there was no disagreement on operations, policies or practices
Advantage Sales & Marketing, a subsidiary of Advantage Solutions, entered a transition agreement with Dean General, who moved from Chief Industry Development Officer to a non-executive strategic advisor role effective October 1, 2026. His employment ends on a transition date no later than December 1, 2027, and his salary is reduced to $110,000. The filing is a senior officer departure with defined severance and change-in-control payment terms, but it does not report any change to company financial results.
Effective date of the transition agreement is October 1, 2026; planned separation date is December 1, 2027.
Salary reduced to $110,000 while serving as strategic advisor.
Severance of $600,000 payable over 18 months, plus up to 18 months of company-paid COBRA coverage, if terminated before a change in control.
Lump sum change-in-control bonus of up to $765,810.47, less amounts paid during the transition period.
TEN Holdings, Inc. said its Chief Financial Officer, Virgilio D. Torres, stepped down effective immediately on September 30, 2026, so he could focus on his role as Chief Executive Officer. The Board appointed Ian Lawson, a Managing Director at Everest Advisors LLC, as interim CFO and principal financial and accounting officer, under a consulting agreement with Everest. The filing says the change was not due to any disagreement with the company.
Virgilio D. Torres stepped down as CFO, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, effective immediately, on September 30, 2026
Ian Lawson, age 59, appointed Interim CFO effective September 30, 2026; he is a California-licensed CPA
Everest Advisors LLC consulting agreement pays Everest $4,000 per month; terminable by either party on 30 days written notice
OS Therapies appointed Frank Knuettel II as chief financial officer and Kerry Clem as chief commercial officer, both effective September 29, 2026. Christopher P. Acevedo ceased serving as CFO and will continue to provide services in a consulting capacity. The company's accompanying October 1, 2026 press release also said most outstanding accounts payable were delayed to the second quarter of 2027, which it said gives time to align cash flow needs with anticipated cash inflows.
Knuettel, 60, becomes CFO with a base salary of $300,000 per year, rising to $360,000 after a material transaction, and an initial grant of options on 750,000 shares and 250,000 RSUs.
Clem, 57, becomes CCO with a base salary of $300,000 per year and options on 700,000 shares plus 200,000 RSUs, subject to board approval.
Acevedo ceased serving as CFO in connection with Knuettel's appointment and will continue as a consultant.
The press release said the company received over $3 million in VAT refunds to date and that most outstanding accounts payable were delayed to the second quarter of 2027.
Vitesse Energy disclosed that director Gary D. Reaves resigned from its Board of Directors, effective September 30, 2026. The company said the resignation was not due to any disagreement over its operations, policies or practices.
Gary D. Reaves notified the Board of his resignation on September 30, 2026, effective the same day
Reaves joined the Board in connection with Vitesse's 2024 acquisition of Lucero Energy Corp
The filing states no disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices
SolarEdge said Chief Revenue Officer Daniel Huber notified the board on October 1, 2026 that he will resign, with employment ending March 31, 2027. The filing says the resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies or practices, and it does not name a successor.
Daniel Huber notified the board on October 1, 2026 of his resignation as Chief Revenue Officer.
Employment terminates effective March 31, 2027, which satisfies his existing employment agreement's notice period.
Huber will receive his 2026 annual bonus, paid when other management bonuses are paid and based on average target achievement for the management team.
The filing states the resignation involves no disagreement with the company.
Pinterest appointed James Dibbo, formerly Vice President and CFO for Global Entertainment, Advertising and Corporate Development at Amazon, as Chief Financial Officer effective October 26, 2026. Current CFO Julia Brau Donnelly leaves that role on the same date and stays as an advisor through October 30, 2026, and the filing says no interim principal financial officer will be named from Vikram Naidu's team. The filing lays out a sizable compensation package, which matters to shareholders because it ties Dibbo's pay to stock value and relative total shareholder return.
Dibbo's base salary is $650,000, with a target annual cash bonus of 100% of salary, prorated for 2026.
Initial equity awards total about $19,980,000 in restricted stock units plus a $3,200,000 target-value performance share award, with an anticipated $9,000,000 RSU grant in April 2027.
Dibbo becomes principal financial officer effective October 30, 2026; Donnelly leaves the CFO role October 26, 2026 and remains an advisor through October 30, 2026.
Dibbo will report to CEO Bill Ready and lead the global finance organization, including investor relations and treasury.
Bunge Global SA said its Chief Legal Officer, Joseph Podwika, will step down effective November 9, 2026, when Ignacio Walker takes over as successor. Podwika will move to a Senior Advisor role to the CEO until he retires on November 5, 2027, with his base salary reduced to $240,000 starting January 1, 2027.
Joseph Podwika steps down as Chief Legal Officer effective November 9, 2026, upon appointment of Ignacio Walker
Podwika becomes Senior Advisor to the CEO; retirement date is November 5, 2027
From January 1, 2027, base salary reduced to $240,000 and no annual bonus or annual equity awards for 2027
WEBTOON Entertainment amended CEO Junkoo Kim's employment agreement effective October 1, 2026, as he relocates his primary residence from Korea to the United States, while he keeps his CEO and Chairman roles. The amended agreement increases severance for termination without Cause or resignation with Good Reason, which means higher potential cash and equity costs for the company if those events occur.
Kim keeps his CEO and Chairman roles; the filing says the relocation does not change his responsibilities.
Amended agreement raises non-change-in-control severance from six to 12 months of base salary, adds a lump sum equal to the target bonus, and extends COBRA reimbursement from six to 12 months.
Within 12 months after a change in control, cash severance rises from 12 to 24 months of base salary, with a lump sum of two times the target bonus and full vesting acceleration of performance stock units.
Kim receives a one-time relocation cash benefit of $567,009 payable in January 2027, and a severance payment of about $184,175 from NAVER WEBTOON payable in October 2026.
NeoGenomics said its board chose President and COO Warren Stone as chief executive effective January 4, 2027, with current CEO Tony Zook becoming Executive Chairman. The company also reported preliminary, unaudited third quarter revenue of approximately $209 million and said full-year total revenue guidance is expected to increase at the midpoint, though the preliminary figures could change after quarter-end closing.
Warren Stone to become CEO effective January 4, 2027, with a base salary of $850,000 and a 100% target bonus
Preliminary Q3 2026 total revenue of approximately $209 million, with NGS revenue growth of approximately 28%
Full-year total revenue guidance expected to increase at the midpoint; adjusted EBITDA guidance reiterated from July 28, 2026
Board maximum size raised from 10 to 11 directors; Chair Lynn Tetrault steps down January 4, 2027 and will not stand for reelection in 2027
OFA Group said its Chief Financial Officer, Ernest Yeung, resigned effective September 30, 2026, citing personal reasons. The Board appointed Eugene M. Johnston as CFO effective immediately, under a two-year employment agreement with a $150,000 base salary. For shareholders, this is a senior finance leadership change, and the filing contains no financial results.
Ernest Yeung resigned as CFO effective September 30, 2026, for personal reasons; the Board accepted on October 1, 2026.
Eugene M. Johnston appointed CFO effective October 1, 2026; age 62, previously CFO of 1776 Acquisition Corp and Mangoceuticals, Inc.
CFO Agreement: $150,000 annual base salary, initial term of two years, bonus of 0% to 20% of base salary from fiscal year ending March 31, 2027.
Initial option grant of 60,000 Class A ordinary shares, with eligibility for up to 50,000 more options annually at the Compensation Committee's discretion.
Alpha Modus Holdings appointed Atlas Arman and Wenlong Tong to its Board of Directors on October 5, 2026, with Arman named Co-Chairman and Tong named Co-CEO. The company said it is still negotiating compensation terms with both men and expects to sign definitive agreements once those terms are final. The filing does not disclose financial results or compensation figures, so the effect on shareholders is not yet clear.
Atlas Arman appointed to the Board and named Co-Chairman, effective October 5, 2026
Wenlong Tong appointed to the Board and named Co-CEO, effective October 5, 2026
Compensation terms for both executives are still under negotiation; no figures disclosed
Filing signed by William Alessi, President and Chief Executive Officer
CHS Inc. disclosed that board member Russell Kehl, who has served since 2017 as Region 6 Director, notified the company on October 2, 2026 that he will resign effective December 2, 2026. The company said candidates will be nominated at its 2026 Annual Meeting of Members to fill the resulting one-year vacancy, so the change is administrative and does not state any financial effect.
Russell Kehl notified CHS of his resignation on October 2, 2026, effective December 2, 2026.
Kehl served on the board since 2017 as Region 6 Director, covering Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
Candidates will be nominated at the CHS 2026 Annual Meeting of Members to fill the one-year vacancy.
AGCO announced a restructuring of its executive leadership team effective October 5, 2026, reducing the team by one member. Torsten Dehner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Global Fendt/Valtra and Product Management, steps down from that role, and Stefan Caspari is named to succeed him in the combined role. The filing does not report financial results or guidance, so its direct financial effect on shareholders is not stated.
Torsten Dehner steps down from his role effective October 5, 2026 and remains with the company in Switzerland to support the transition
Stefan Caspari, previously SVP, Customer Success & North America Ag, is named SVP and General Manager, Fendt/Valtra & Product Management, effective immediately
Luis Felli becomes SVP and General Manager, Massey Ferguson, Parts & Customer Support; Damon Audia becomes President, PTx, Corporate Strategy & Distribution
Dehner is entitled to severance under his January 1, 2020 employment agreement, subject to continued compliance with restrictive covenants
Chevron's board named Jeff B. Gustavson, currently President of New Energies, as Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2027. Eimear P. Bonner, the current CFO, moves to President of Oil, Products & Gas on the same date, and Mark A. Nelson steps back from his Executive Vice President role to remain Vice Chairman focused on Strategy and Business Development. The filing gives no financial results, so the change itself is the main development for shareholders to note.
Jeff B. Gustavson, age 54, joined Chevron in 1999 and becomes CFO effective January 1, 2027
Gustavson's annual base salary is $1,000,000, effective January 1, 2027, with a target bonus of 110% under the Chevron Incentive Plan
Eimear P. Bonner moves from Chief Financial Officer to President, Oil, Products & Gas, effective January 1, 2027
Mark A. Nelson remains Vice Chairman but no longer serves as Executive Vice President, Oil, Products & Gas, effective January 1, 2027
LGL Group's board designated Vice President and Controller Christopher W. Bruns as principal accounting officer, effective October 1, 2026, replacing Linda M. Biles in that role. The change is an administrative update to the company's officer roles and does not involve new pay or compensation terms.
Board designated Christopher W. Bruns as principal accounting officer on September 30, 2026, effective October 1, 2026.
Linda M. Biles ceased serving as principal accounting officer effective October 1, 2026.
Bruns joined the company in May 2026 and has more than 12 years of accounting and finance experience, including roles at Urban One and FTI Consulting.
No new or changed compensatory arrangements were disclosed as of the filing date.
PMV Pharmaceuticals appointed Dr. Matthew Eckler, a Principal at Samsara BioCapital, to its Board of Directors effective October 1, 2026. The filing describes a routine board addition with standard non-employee director compensation, and it notes the company plans to submit an NDA for accelerated approval of rezatapopt in the first quarter of 2027.
Dr. Eckler's board term expires at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders; appointment date October 1, 2026.
Annual cash retainer of $40,000 plus additional cash pay for committee service.
Initial stock option award for 84,000 shares; expected annual option for 42,000 shares at each annual meeting.
Company plans to submit an NDA for rezatapopt in platinum-resistant/refractory ovarian cancer in Q1 2027.
Oxley Bridge Acquisition Ltd reported that Chief Financial Officer Gary Chan resigned effective September 29, 2026, and that the board appointed Jingjing (Jessie) Yan as CFO the same day. The company said Chan's resignation was not due to any disagreement on its operations, policies or practices, and he will continue as a financial consultant. Yan will also remain the company's President.
Gary Chan resigned as CFO effective September 29, 2026, with no disagreement with the company cited
Chan will continue to support the company as a financial consultant
Jingjing (Jessie) Yan appointed CFO effective September 29, 2026, and continues as President
Phillips 66 said Executive Vice President of Refining Richard G. Harbison notified the company on September 29, 2026 that he intends to retire, effective December 31, 2026. The filing does not name a successor or give reasons for the departure.
Richard G. Harbison, Executive Vice President, Refining, intends to retire.
Notice was provided to the company on September 29, 2026.
Butterfly Network, Inc. said its Board appointed semiconductor executive Michael Noonen as a director, effective October 9, 2026, and expanded the board to seven members. Noonen will also serve on the Compensation and Technology Committees, and he receives standard nonemployee director compensation, including restricted stock units valued at $300,000. The board appointment adds a new director with semiconductor leadership experience, but the filing reports no change in financial results.
Michael (Mike) Noonen appointed to the Board effective October 9, 2026; board size increased to seven directors
Noonen joins the Compensation Committee and Technology Committee
Initial RSU grant with a fair market value of $300,000, vesting in equal annual installments over three years
Board determined Noonen is independent under NYSE listing standards
Insmed said CFO Sara Bonstein will step down effective October 30, 2026, and the company has begun a search for a successor. The company said the departure is not related to any disagreement with Ms. Bonstein on accounting, financial statements, internal controls or operations. Insmed also reaffirmed full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $1.25 billion to $1.40 billion for BRINSUPRI and $450 million to $470 million for ARIKAYCE.
Ms. Bonstein remains CFO until October 30, 2026, and will participate in the third-quarter earnings call on October 29, 2026.
Insmed will release third-quarter 2026 results on October 29, 2026, with a conference call beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: BRINSUPRI revenue of $1.25 billion to $1.40 billion; ARIKAYCE revenue of $450 million to $470 million.
Chair and CEO Will Lewis said the company is well positioned to reach cash flow positivity next year.
Entergy Texas appointed David C. Borde as director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 5, 2026. He succeeds Eliecer Viamontes, who notified the company on October 2, 2026, of his intent to resign from all four positions. Borde has been Vice President, Utility Strategy and Regulatory Initiatives at Entergy Services since March 2021.
Effective date: October 5, 2026; Viamontes notified the company of his resignation on October 2, 2026
Borde's annual base salary is $450,000, with an annual cash bonus target of 55% of base salary
Borde is eligible for performance units, restricted stock and stock options under the 2019 Entergy Corporation Omnibus Incentive Plan
Borde joined Entergy in 2009 and previously served as Vice President, Investor Relations from March 2016 to March 2021
Avery Dennison disclosed that Ignacio J. Walker, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, notified the company on September 30, 2026 that he will resign to accept another opportunity. He is expected to serve in his current role until his departure on October 16, 2026. The filing does not name a successor or describe any financial effect.
Ignacio J. Walker, SVP and Chief Legal Officer, resigned; notice given September 30, 2026
Expected last day in the role is October 16, 2026
Filing states he is leaving to accept another opportunity; no successor named
Eaton Corp plc said its controller Adam Wadecki is moving to a non-executive role as Senior Vice President, Finance, Electrical, and Andrea Trabacchin has been named Senior Vice President and Controller, serving as principal accounting officer, effective October 5, 2026. The filing describes a routine change in the company's accounting leadership with no change to reported financial results, and it does not indicate any effect on shareholders beyond the compensation disclosed.
Andrea Trabacchin, 48, was appointed Senior Vice President and Controller on October 1, 2026, effective October 5, 2026.
Trabacchin previously served as Senior Vice President, Finance, Industrial at Eaton from April 2024 to October 2026.
Trabacchin will receive an annual base salary of $485,000 and a target short-term incentive of 60% of base salary, prorated for 2026.
Adam Wadecki moved from principal accounting officer to a non-executive role as Senior Vice President, Finance, Electrical, effective October 5, 2026.
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