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).
KOYN, a SPAC, entered a business combination agreement with First Digital Group, the developer of the FDUSD stablecoin and Finance District, valuing First Digital at $250 million on a pre-money equity basis. Closing is expected in the first half of 2027 and requires approval by shareholders of both companies and regulatory approvals, so KOYN shareholders face deal execution risk.
Business combination agreement signed October 6, 2026; First Digital valued at $250 million pre-money equity, with no minimum cash condition
First Digital reported approximately $87 million in revenue for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
Closing expected in the first half of 2027, subject to shareholder, regulatory and Form F-4 effectiveness conditions
Non-binding term sheet with Millennial Trading Limited for a $25 million convertible note at a $12.00 conversion price; no assurance it will be finalized
The trust's delegated sponsor, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., said Craig Abruzzo will become its Co-Chief Operating Officer and a director, effective October 1, 2026. The filing is a leadership change at the sponsor level and does not report any change to trust operations, financial results, or shares.
Craig Abruzzo takes the Co-Chief Operating Officer role and a director seat at the Delegated Sponsor, effective October 1, 2026
He also serves as Managing Director of the Delegated Sponsor
Previously global Head of Enterprise Controls and global co-head of Foreign Exchange and Emerging Markets at Morgan Stanley
The trust's delegated sponsor, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., said Craig Abruzzo will take the role of Co-Chief Operating Officer and join its board as a director, effective October 1, 2026. The filing describes his prior Morgan Stanley roles, including global Head of Enterprise Controls and global co-head of Foreign Exchange and Emerging Markets, which may matter to shareholders as a sign of who oversees the trust's sponsor.
Craig Abruzzo becomes Co-Chief Operating Officer and a director of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., effective October 1, 2026
He also serves as Managing Director of the Delegated Sponsor
Prior roles include global Head of Enterprise Controls for Morgan Stanley and global co-head of Foreign Exchange and Emerging Markets in Fixed Income
The trust's Delegated Sponsor, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., said Craig Abruzzo will become Co-Chief Operating Officer and a director of the sponsor, effective October 1, 2026. The filing describes his prior Morgan Stanley roles, including global Head of Enterprise Controls and global co-head of Foreign Exchange and Emerging Markets. The change concerns the sponsor's management and does not report any change to the trust's financial results or holdings.
Craig Abruzzo to become Co-Chief Operating Officer of the Delegated Sponsor and a director, effective October 1, 2026
He also serves as Managing Director of the Delegated Sponsor
Previously global Head of Enterprise Controls and global co-head of Foreign Exchange and Emerging Markets at Morgan Stanley
Filing dated October 7, 2026, signed by Scott Steel, Managing Director
Turn Therapeutics furnished an updated investor presentation dated October 6, 2026, as Exhibit 99.1 to a Regulation FD 8-K. The deck lays out the GX-03 pipeline, with a Phase 2 topline readout in atopic dermatitis expected in Q1 2027 and cash runway into Q3 2027, and it reports no new financial results.
Cash balance of $10.3 million as of June 30, 2026, with cash runway into Q3 2027
Stage 2 atopic dermatitis trial is currently enrolling about 135 patients; topline results expected Q1 2027
Phase 3 atopic dermatitis initiation planned for mid-2027; FDA Type B meeting planned for Q4 2026
About 29.8 million common shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026
Ocean Power Technologies said Chief Financial Officer Robert Powers left the role on September 30, 2026, by mutual agreement with the Board. Victoria Hay, co-owner and President of consulting firm Flexible Consulting, is serving as interim CFO, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer under an engagement agreement, and the Board is searching for a permanent CFO. The change affects who leads the company's finance function until a permanent CFO is named.
Robert Powers departed as CFO effective September 30, 2026, upon mutual agreement with the Board, and remains employed through October 14, 2026 to assist with the transition.
Victoria Hay, 43, began serving as interim CFO effective September 30, 2026, through an engagement agreement with Flexible Consulting.
Flexible Consulting will receive $30,000 per month for Hay's services, plus monthly expense reimbursement.
Powers will receive six months of base salary, the balance of his fiscal 2026 bonus, and health benefits through October 31, 2026.
VanEck Solana ETF (VSOL) said its sponsor declared a first quarterly cash distribution totaling $964,960, funded from net staking income. The distribution is payable October 7, 2026, to holders of record on October 6, 2026, and the trust may sell staking rewards or some SOL to fund future payments, which could affect its SOL exposure and share price.
First distribution totals $964,960 and is funded from net staking income after service provider and custodian fees
Record date is October 6, 2026; payment date is October 7, 2026; shares expected to trade ex-dividend October 6, 2026
Distribution amount depends on staking rewards received, regulatory requirements and the trust's liquidity needs, with no assurance of future amounts
Veea Inc. said that effective October 6, 2026, director Kanishka Roy was appointed to the company's Audit Committee. The filing is an administrative board update and does not include financial results, guidance, or any change in control.
Kanishka Roy, a director of Veea Inc., was appointed to the Audit Committee effective October 6, 2026.
The filing reports no financial figures, guidance, or transaction terms.
The 8-K was signed by Greg Deisher, Acting Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (LFT) received notice on October 1, 2026 from the New York Stock Exchange that it has regained compliance with the exchange's minimum share price requirement. The company's 30-trading-day average stock price through September 30, 2026 exceeded the NYSE's $1.00 minimum. The common stock will continue to be listed and trade on the NYSE, subject to ongoing listing standards.
NYSE notice received October 1, 2026
Compliance based on 30-trading-day average stock price ended September 30, 2026, above the $1.00 minimum
Common stock to remain listed on the NYSE, subject to continued listing standards
QuasarEdge Acquisition Corp (QRED) entered into a First Amendment to its June 9, 2026 Agreement and Plan of Merger with Robseek parties on October 6, 2026. The amendment changes the share structure of the purchaser to a single class of ordinary shares, sets 100,000,000 aggregate closing payment shares, and revises lock-up terms for shares issued to QRED shareholders. These changes alter the terms shareholders would receive if the merger closes.
Amendment dated October 6, 2026 amends the Merger Agreement signed June 9, 2026
Aggregate of 100,000,000 closing payment shares under the amended shareholder allocation schedule
Each QRED right entitles holder to one-fourth of one Purchaser ordinary share upon initial business combination
Lock-up lasts until the earlier of 180 days after closing or a $12.50 trading-price condition beginning at least 90 days after closing
Kraft Heinz said its Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel and Corporate Affairs Officer, Angel S. Willis, notified the company on October 2, 2026 that she will resign, effective October 20, 2026, to pursue other opportunities. The filing does not name a successor or describe a replacement plan.
Angel S. Willis, EVP, Global General Counsel and Corporate Affairs Officer, is resigning
Notice given October 2, 2026; resignation effective October 20, 2026
ChronoScale Holdings disclosed that director and Ekso Bionics CEO Scott Davis resigned from the board effective October 3, 2026, following the September 30, 2026 sale of Ekso Bionics. The company granted Davis 51,626 fully vested restricted stock units and agreed to a $709,500 release payment in exchange for a general release of claims, in place of severance he could otherwise have received.
Scott Davis resigned from the board effective October 3, 2026, with no disagreements cited
Davis received 51,626 fully vested RSUs granted October 2, 2026
Release Payment of $709,500, less withholdings, payable within 30 days of signing, subject to compliance with restrictive covenants
Release Agreement replaces payments under a November 5, 2025 Change in Control and Severance Agreement
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.
Starfighters Space, Inc. filed a notice of its annual stockholder meeting and record date with Canadian regulators. The meeting is set for December 17, 2026, in Vancouver, with shareholders of record as of October 27, 2026 entitled to receive notice and vote. The filing is administrative and contains no financial results or guidance.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for December 17, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia
Record date for notice, voting and beneficial ownership determination is October 27, 2026
Notice-and-access used for registered holders and beneficial holders; company pays delivery costs for OBOs
Skydance Corporation appointed Robert A. Kotick, former CEO of Activision Blizzard, and Laurene Powell Jobs, founder and president of Emerson Collective, as directors, with both appointments effective at the closing of its previously disclosed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The filing describes board appointments and standard director pay terms, with no financial results or deal terms changed, so the direct effect on shareholders is limited to board composition once the merger closes.
Robert A. Kotick, age 63, appointed to the board October 4, 2026, and will serve on the Nominating and Governance Committee
Laurene Powell Jobs, age 62, appointed to the board October 5, 2026
Both appointments are effective at the closing of the merger under the February 27, 2026 agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
Both directors are eligible for the Non-Employee Director Compensation Program and have signed the standard indemnification agreement
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.
T1 Energy filed a prospectus supplement covering the resale of 7,246,377 common shares held by Evervolt Green Energy Holding, issued as part of the consideration for intellectual property and other assets bought under a July 28, 2026 agreement. The filing itself is not a sale, and the company says it will receive no proceeds from any resale and will issue no shares under this supplement.
Resale registration covers 7,246,377 common shares held by Evervolt Green Energy Holding Pte, Ltd.
Shares were issued or are issuable to Evervolt as part of the purchase price for IP and other assets under a July 28, 2026 agreement.
T1 Energy would receive no proceeds if Evervolt sells; the filing is not itself a sale and the company will issue no shares under it.
The filing was made under an automatic shelf registration statement filed January 21, 2026 and includes a Skadden legal opinion as Exhibit 5.1.
Starz Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Starz Entertainment Corp., entered into a new employment agreement with Jason Wyrick, Executive Vice President, Technology, effective October 1, 2026, running through September 30, 2028. The filing sets out his $735,000 base salary, a 90% target bonus, and severance and change-in-control terms, which matter to shareholders as a routine compensation arrangement for a continuing executive.
Base salary of $735,000 with a target annual bonus of 90% of base salary
Agreement term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028, with a one-year extension option to September 30, 2029
Qualifying termination severance of 18 months base salary plus up to 18 months of COBRA premiums
Lamb Weston entered a transition and separation agreement on October 5, 2026 with Marc Schroeder, its President, International, who is resigning. He will stay as President, International through December 31, 2026, then serve in an advisory role until February 15, 2027, and will receive no cash severance.
Agreement dated October 5, 2026; Schroeder remains President, International through December 31, 2026
Advisory role continues until February 15, 2027
Equity vesting is prorated, with non-compete and non-solicitation terms lasting one year after separation
No cash severance payments; full agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1
Omnicom's longtime Chief Accounting Officer, Andrew Castellaneta, retired effective immediately on October 1, 2026, after more than 25 years with the company, and will stay on as an employee for a period to ease the transition. The board appointed Jordan Farnam, who has been with Omnicom since January 2024, as Vice President, Global Financial Reporting and Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately. The filing says the retirement was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices.
Andrew Castellaneta retired as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective October 1, 2026
Jordan Farnam, age 44, appointed Vice President, Global Financial Reporting and Chief Accounting Officer effective October 1, 2026
Farnam joined Omnicom in January 2024 as Vice President, Global Financial Reporting; previously Corporate Controller at Consumer Edge LLC and at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Castellaneta will remain an employee for a period of time to facilitate a smooth transition
Calisa Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company, filed an 8-K furnishing a GoodVision AI press release on two U.S. collaboration agreements, with TDTC and HOP Global, plus an investor presentation. GoodVision is the target of a pending business combination with Calisa, so these agreements relate to the company shareholders would own if the merger closes; the filing says the agreements do not guarantee any revenue.
TDTC agreement targets a Texas Site No.1 AI Factory with 2.4 MW of confirmed power, expandable to up to 15 MW within one year
GoodVision estimates the 15 MW TDTC project could represent approximately $210 million in annual revenue potential, based on internal assumptions
HOP Global pilot would scale to 100 nodes, about 5 MW, with an estimated $36 million in annual revenue potential, also based on internal assumptions
The filing states neither collaboration requires a binding transaction and that the estimates are preliminary and unverified
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
VisionWave amended the employment agreement of Chief Operating Officer Eric T. Shuss, who is also a board member, raising his annual base salary from $120,000 to $240,000 effective September 1, 2026, and removing the $3,000,000 revenue condition for the increase. The company also agreed to a one-time catch-up payment for the difference between the old and new rates, with the board's compensation committee citing performance and retention. The filing does not change his bonus eligibility, stock option, or severance terms.
Annual base salary increased from $120,000 to $240,000, effective September 1, 2026
Isabella Bank Corporation said it has received all regulatory approvals needed to complete its merger with Grand River Commerce, Inc., and that Grand River shareholders approved the merger on September 18, 2026. The companies expect the merger to close on November 2, 2026, pending customary closing conditions, which moves the previously announced deal closer to completion for shareholders of both companies.
All required regulatory approvals for the merger have been received, per the October 6, 2026 press release.
Grand River shareholders voted to approve the merger on September 18, 2026.
The merger is expected to close on November 2, 2026, pending customary closing conditions.
The merger agreement is dated June 11, 2026, and includes Isabella, Grand River and 401 Merger Sub, Inc.
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. said holders of its preferred stock elected Barbara J. Fouss as a Class I Director at a reconvened Annual Meeting on October 6, 2026. Her election was delayed because a quorum of preferred holders was not present at the August 3 meeting or the September 8 and September 24 reconvened meetings. Her three-year term runs to the 2029 Annual Meeting, and the filing shows she received 212,500 votes for and none against or withheld.
Walter W. Buckley, III was elected Class I Director by common and preferred stockholders at the August 3, 2026 Annual Meeting.
Barbara J. Fouss's election was adjourned at the August 3 meeting and at the September 8 and September 24, 2026 reconvened meetings because a preferred stock quorum was not present.
At the October 6, 2026 reconvened meeting, a preferred stock quorum was present and Fouss received 212,500 votes for, 0 against, 0 withheld.
Fouss's term expires at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
BIO-key stockholders approved three of four proposals at the reconvened October 2, 2026 annual meeting, including election of five directors and ratification of M&K CPAs, PLLC as auditor. The company adjourned the meeting to October 30, 2026 to give stockholders more time to vote on Proposal 4, which seeks approval for issuing up to 1,236,668 shares from warrants issued in its August 10, 2026 warrant inducement transaction.
Proposals 1 to 3 approved: five directors elected, M&K CPAs, PLLC ratified for 2026 (497,275 votes for), and non-binding executive pay approved (175,347 votes for).
Proposal 4 seeks Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d) approval for up to 1,236,668 shares tied to the August 10, 2026 warrant inducement; its polls remain open.
Reconvened meeting set for October 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time; 606,778 shares, about 55.8% of 1,087,360 shares entitled to vote, were present at the October 2 session.
Rhinebeck Bank notified employees with change in control agreements, including CFO Kevin Nihill, that the agreements will not renew and will expire on December 31, 2027. The bank says the decision reflects a broader change in corporate philosophy and not individual performance, and it plans to create a new change in control benefit arrangement to replace the agreements.
Notice of non-renewal provided on October 1, 2026 to each employee with a change in control agreement
Existing agreements, including the CFO's, expire on December 31, 2027
Bank intends to develop a new change in control benefit arrangement for affected employees
Curtiss-Wright said CFO K. Christopher Farkas will retire effective at calendar year-end 2026 and will remain Executive Vice President until then. The Board appointed Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller Gary A. Ogilby as interim CFO effective October 6, 2026, while it searches for a permanent successor. The company states the retirement is unrelated to its business or financial performance.
Farkas stepped down as CFO and will stay as Executive Vice President until his retirement date at calendar year-end 2026
Ogilby, 45, joined the company in 2010 and has been Corporate Controller since May 2020; he keeps that role while serving as interim CFO
Compensation for Ogilby's interim CFO role has not been determined as of the filing date
The company reports third-quarter earnings on November 4, 2026
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
Penguin Solutions appointed Stephen Cumming as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 6, 2026. He replaces Aaron Johnson, who had been interim CFO since July 9, 2026 and returns to his prior role as Vice President, Finance and Accounting. The filing also discloses Cumming's pay package, including a $700,000 retention bonus and equity grants totaling $4.3 million in target value, which matter to shareholders as a cost and as a sign of who leads the company's finances.
Stephen Cumming, formerly CFO of Edgio, Inc. (2022 to 2025), starts as SVP and CFO on October 6, 2026, succeeding interim CFO Aaron Johnson.
Base salary of $550,000, with an annual bonus targeted at 90% of base salary, prorated for fiscal 2027.
$700,000 retention bonus payable in two equal installments within 45 and 85 days of his start date.
Equity grants of $1,750,000 in time-based RSUs and $2,550,000 in relative TSR-based PSUs (0% to 200% of target).
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
Aviat Networks' board appointed Khashayar "Hash" Pakbaz as Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer on October 5, 2026. He joined the company on June 1, 2026, as Vice President and Chief Digital & Information Officer. The filing sets out his employment terms, including a $365,000 base salary and severance terms, which matter to shareholders as a senior management change.
Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer by the board on October 5, 2026
Base salary of $365,000; target annual bonus of 50% of base salary starting fiscal year 2027
One-time restricted stock unit award with a grant date value of $200,000, vesting over two years
Severance of 1.0 times base salary plus target bonus on a qualifying termination, and 1.0 times on a change in control termination
Melar Acquisition Corp. I and Everli Global Inc. announced that the SEC has declared effective the Form S-4 registration statement for their proposed business combination. Melar has set an extraordinary general meeting for October 22, 2026, at which shareholders will vote on the deal, and the combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker EVRL if the transaction closes.
The SEC declared the Form S-4 registration statement effective; the press release is dated October 6, 2026, and the filing states the effective date as October 2, 2026.
Melar's extraordinary general meeting is set for October 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET, with shareholders of record as of September 28, 2026 entitled to vote.
Redemption requests must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on October 20, 2026.
The combined company is expected to be renamed Everli Global Holdings Inc. and trade on Nasdaq as EVRL for Class A stock and EVRLW for warrants.
Quest Diagnostics said Catherine T. Doherty will retire in July 2027 and will move to an Executive Vice President role effective November 1, 2026, overseeing health systems, its Corewell Health joint venture, and Project Nova. The filing states her base salary is unchanged at $650,000 and her incentive target remains 80% of base salary, with a new $1.2 million restricted stock unit award planned, so the change is a planned succession transition rather than an abrupt departure.
Catherine T. Doherty will retire in July 2027 and transition to Executive Vice President effective November 1, 2026.
Her responsibilities will include health systems, the Corewell Health joint venture, and Project Nova, a multi-year project to modernize Order to Cash business processes.
The Compensation and Leadership Development Committee approved no change to her $650,000 base salary or 80% incentive target.
A restricted stock unit award with a target value of $1.2 million has a grant date of November 3, 2026.
Walker & Dunlop said Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Stephen P. Theobald will retire effective March 31, 2027, after notifying the company on September 30, 2026. He will remain in the role until then, and his duties will be divided among other employees. The filing says his decision is not due to any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies or practices.
Stephen P. Theobald, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, notified the company on September 30, 2026 of his retirement.
Retirement is effective March 31, 2027, when he will cease to serve as an officer and employee.
His COO duties will be divided among other company employees; no successor is named in the filing.
He will continue as EVP and COO until his retirement date.
Powerus Corporation completed its merger with Autonomous Power Corporation on October 1, 2026, issuing approximately 134.6 million shares of common stock. The company also named Colin Chisholm as Chief Operating Officer, with a start date of October 12, 2026, and an employment agreement with a $325,000 base salary and a grant of 300,000 restricted stock units.
Merger with Autonomous Power Corporation closed on October 1, 2026, with about 134.6 million shares issued
Shares outstanding immediately after the merger closing: 163,838,861
Colin Chisholm appointed COO on October 1, 2026, expected to start October 12, 2026
Chisholm's agreement: two-year initial term, $325,000 base salary, target annual incentive of 30-40% of base salary, and 300,000 RSUs vesting in six-month increments over four years
Vivakor, Inc. filed a Certificate of Amendment to implement a 1-for-15 reverse stock split of its common stock, which took effect at the Nasdaq open on October 5, 2026 under the existing ticker VIVK. The company said the split is intended to increase the per-share trading price and support its continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The split follows an earlier 1-for-20 reverse split effective July 17, 2026.
Each 15 shares will be combined into one share, reducing outstanding shares from approximately 8,981,898 to approximately 598,794.
The company's new CUSIP number is 92852R700, and the ticker remains VIVK.
No fractional shares will be issued; holders who would receive a fraction will receive one whole share instead.
Stockholders approved reverse splits at the June 30, 2026 annual meeting at ratios from 1-for-2 up to 1-for-2,000 over two years.
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals entered into a new Section 382 rights agreement with Computershare on October 6, 2026, replacing its 2016 rights plan, which expires October 18, 2026. The plan is meant to guard against an ownership change that could substantially limit the company's ability to use its net operating loss carryforwards and other tax benefits, which the company says could be a substantial asset.
Rights dividend of one preferred stock purchase right per common share held on October 13, 2026 (Record Date)
Each right allows purchase of one one-thousandth of a Series B Preferred Stock share at $10.00, subject to adjustment
Rights become exercisable if a person or group acquires 4.99% or more of common stock, and expire October 6, 2036 unless earlier redeemed
Board may redeem rights at $0.0001 per right before a person becomes an Acquiring Person
On October 6, 2026, HeartSciences said the FDA granted 510(k) clearance (K260005) for its MyoVista wavECG device as a 12-lead resting electrocardiograph, but the clearance does not include the AI-ECG algorithm. The company does not intend to commercialize the device without a cleared algorithm and has no timeline for doing so, and it will evaluate options for the device and related intellectual property. The proposed business combination with Fortitude Mining Holdings continues, with closing expected in Q4 calendar 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
FDA granted 510(k) clearance K260005 for the MyoVista wavECG device as a 12-lead resting electrocardiograph, covering adult and pediatric patients in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
The clearance does not include the AI-ECG algorithm, and the company has no commercialization timeline for the device.
The Proposed Transaction with Fortitude, under a merger agreement dated June 23, 2026, is expected to close in Q4 calendar 2026, subject to shareholder approval.
Clarivate completed the sale of its Life Sciences & Healthcare segment to an affiliate of Altaris, LLC on October 6, 2026, for a total value of $600 million, according to the company's press release. The company says it will use the proceeds to reduce debt, and it will update its full year 2026 guidance to reflect the divestiture when it reports third quarter results on November 3, 2026.
Cash paid at closing was $500 million, subject to customary adjustments, plus a $75 million unsecured senior note issued by an Altaris affiliate.
A further $25 million of deferred consideration is payable later, no earlier than the conditions tied to transition services and no later than January 31, 2028.
Henry Levy, President of Life Sciences & Healthcare, left his subsidiary role at closing under a separation agreement tied to a retention agreement.
Clarivate will file pro forma financial statements by October 13, 2026, and report third quarter 2026 results on November 3, 2026.
Cantor Fitzgerald Income Trust declared gross distributions for September 2026 on October 6, 2026, set at 5.00% of NAV per share class on an annual basis. Net distributions are payable to holders of record as of September 30, 2026, with payment on or about October 6, 2026, in cash or reinvestment under the distribution reinvestment plan.
Gross distributions of $0.083712 per share for Class I, D, IX, AX and I operating partnership units, and $0.083671 per share for Class S, T and TX
Record date is the close of business on September 30, 2026; payment on or about October 6, 2026
Filing states some or all cash distributions may be paid from sources other than cash flow from operations
SLB's Board of Directors elected Jing Ulrich as a director effective immediately on October 5, 2026, and she will join the Audit and Finance Committees. Her background is in investment banking and capital markets, including her role as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking at JPMorgan Chase until July 1, 2026, which may be relevant to shareholders following the board's oversight of financial matters.
Board elected Jing Ulrich as a director on October 5, 2026, effective immediately.
Ms. Ulrich will serve on the Audit Committee and the Finance Committee.
She served as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking at JPMorgan Chase from 2021 to July 1, 2026.
She will serve until the next annual general meeting, where she will be subject to re-election, and will be paid under the current director compensation program, prorated.
Golub Capital BDC said it will release financial results for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2026 on November 17, 2026 after market close. The filing contains no financial results; it only schedules the release and an earnings call.
Results for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2026 are scheduled for release on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 after the close of markets.
Earnings conference call set for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
NextPlat Corp said it completed its previously announced acquisition of an independent pharmacy near Pensacola, Florida, for total cash consideration of $1,485,439. The pharmacy generated approximately $5.6 million in sales for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the company said it was profitable. The filing does not report the impact on NextPlat's consolidated results, so shareholders can see the deal size but not its effect on company earnings.
Total cash consideration for the pharmacy and its inventory was $1,485,439.
The pharmacy generated approximately $5.6 million in sales for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The pharmacy will be integrated into the PharmcoRx segment, which now operates five pharmacies in Florida.
The deal was announced in a press release dated October 6, 2026, filed as Exhibit 99.1.
At its October 2, 2026 annual meeting, Fossil Group stockholders elected all seven director nominees and approved the First Amendment to the 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan. They also approved the advisory vote on executive compensation and ratified Deloitte and Touche LLP as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027.
Incentive plan amendment approved on October 2, 2026: 25,772,703 votes for and 9,297,555 against, with 71,878 abstentions.
Marc Rey received the most votes against among the directors, at 1,968,370; he was still elected with 33,164,382 votes for.
Deloitte and Touche LLP ratified as auditor: 42,881,357 votes for and 296,757 against.
Advisory say-on-pay vote: 31,811,253 votes for and 2,309,066 against, with 1,021,818 abstentions.
A Florida state court set a December 14, 2026 hearing to decide whether to approve a proposed settlement of a shareholder derivative lawsuit and related derivative actions and demands brought on NextEra Energy's behalf. The settlement includes a $15.5 million cash payment to the company and corporate governance reforms, and it resolves claims that would otherwise continue against the individual defendants. Shareholders were notified of the proposal and their right to be heard at the hearing.
Court order dated September 22, 2026 set the Settlement Hearing for December 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Settlement consideration includes a $15.5 million cash payment to NextEra Energy and governance reforms set out in Exhibit A.
The Revised Stipulation of Settlement is dated July 29, 2026 and replaces the original stipulation dated June 11, 2026.
The hearing will also consider an agreed award of attorneys' fees and expenses for shareholder counsel.
Southern Cross Acquisition II Corp., a blank check company, said holders of its units may elect to separately trade the ordinary shares, warrants and rights included in the units starting on or about October 8, 2026. Units not separated will continue to trade under SCATU, and the separated components will trade under SCAT, SCATW and SCATR on Nasdaq. The change affects how holders can trade their securities but does not describe any acquisition target or change in the company's business.
Holders of 7,652,630 units sold in the initial public offering may separate them starting October 8, 2026.
Separated ordinary shares, warrants and rights will trade on Nasdaq as SCAT, SCATW and SCATR; unseparated units continue as SCATU.
Holders must have their brokers contact transfer agent VStock Transfer, LLC to separate units.
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