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).
On October 8, 2026, Velo3D CEO Arun Jeldi posted on his personal X account that the company has no change to revenue guidance and no customer impact from recent changes. The post also said the company is progressing well toward year end, but the filing does not provide new financial results or quantify the recent changes.
CEO Arun Jeldi's X post, dated October 8, 2026, states there is no change in revenue guidance.
The post states there is no customer impact from recent changes, without describing those changes.
The filing furnishes the post as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 7.01 and does not include new financial figures.
Sky Quarry agreed to settle $638,998 in past-due or defaulted liabilities owed to LendSpark Corporation by issuing common stock, under a settlement approved by a Florida court on October 2, 2026. The shares will be issued without registration under Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act, so shareholders face potential dilution from newly issued shares.
Claim Amount settled: $638,998.00, owed to LendSpark Corporation and described as past due or in default
Settlement Shares are issued in up to two tranches at the lower of the prior day's closing price or the five-day average closing price before the initial conversion
LendSpark is capped at 4.99% beneficial ownership and limited to resales of 20% of daily trading volume; the company must reserve an initial 500,000 shares with its transfer agent
Approximately 8,770,000 shares were outstanding as of September 15, 2026; the company also issues 6,000 Settlement Fee Shares
CMS awarded Clover Health's PPO Medicare Advantage plans 5 Stars and its HMO plan 4.5 Stars in the 2027 Star Ratings, which affect payments in 2028. The PPO rating reflects CMS removing 20 measures under a May 27, 2026 court decision that is on appeal; with those measures included, the PPO plans would have received 4.5 Stars.
PPO Medicare Advantage plans: 5 Stars; HMO plan: 4.5 Stars, for 2027 (payment year 2028)
With the 20 measures included, the PPO plans would have received 4.5 Stars
Medicare Advantage membership grew about 48% year over year to more than 157,000 through the first half of 2026, with about 98% in PPO plans
Core HEDIS score of 4.82 out of 5 Stars, ranking first among non-SNP PPO plans with over 2,000 members
Trinity Capital disclosed preliminary portfolio activity for the third quarter of 2026, with $880 million of new commitments and about $614 million of gross investments funded. The filing is a portfolio update, not full financial results, which the company will release on November 4, 2026.
Q3 2026 new commitments of about $880 million; first three quarters total $2.0 billion
Q3 gross investments funded of about $614 million, including $378 million in secured loans
Q3 gross repayments and exits of about $495 million; first three quarters total $1.1 billion
Full third quarter 2026 financial results and conference call scheduled for November 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Digital Asset Acquisition Corp. (DAAQ), a special purpose acquisition company, entered into a merger agreement on October 7, 2026 with Titan Strategics Holdings Ltd, whose subsidiary holds exploration permits for the Billingen Project in Sweden. The combined company is to be renamed Renaissance Nuclear, Inc. and the deal requires shareholder and regulatory approvals, with completion expected in early 2027. For DAAQ shareholders, the deal would issue 25,000,000 shares to Titan's equity holders and dilute existing holders, while the filing states that the historical uranium results have not yet been verified by a Qualified Person.
Base purchase price of $250,000,000, equal to 25,000,000 Parent Common Shares at $10.00 per share.
Titan's existing equity holders are expected to own about 70% of the combined company, excluding warrants, equity plan shares and any redemptions.
Expected gross transaction proceeds of about $65 million, including a minimum of $15 million PIPE investment.
Closing requires at least $10,000,000 of Parent Closing Cash and shareholder approval; completion is expected in early 2027.
On October 7, 2026, X4 Pharmaceuticals and its subsidiary X4 Therapeutics entered a Loan and Security Agreement with K2 HealthVentures providing term loans of up to $150.0 million. An $80.0 million first tranche funded at closing and was used to repay in full the Hercules loan, with a total payoff of approximately $78.7 million. For shareholders, the deal refinances existing debt and adds up to $70.0 million of possible further borrowing, but it carries variable-rate interest, secured liens, financial covenants, and a conversion feature that could issue common stock.
First tranche of $80.0 million funded October 7, 2026; up to $70.0 million more available at the company's request, subject to lender review and discretionary approval.
Hercules payoff of approximately $78.7 million, including $75.0 million of principal, ended the prior Hercules Loan Agreement and released its liens.
Cash interest is the greater of 8.55% or the WSJ prime rate plus 1.55%, plus 1.0% paid-in-kind interest; interest-only through October 1, 2029; maturity October 1, 2030.
Lenders may convert up to $15.0 million of principal into common stock at $3.2341 per share; minimum cash covenant applies from October 1, 2027 when market capitalization is below $800.0 million.
On October 2, 2026, Shimmick Corporation's subsidiary Shimmick Construction Company entered a Loan and Security Agreement with Sixty-First Commercial Finance for up to $14.3 million, due October 2, 2031, at 9.31% per annum. The company used the proceeds to fully repay and terminate its prior loan with Ansley Park Capital LLC, and it amended its revolving credit facility and ACF FINCO credit agreement to reference the new loan. Shareholders should note the loan is secured by equipment and related collateral and is guaranteed by the parent company.
Loan of up to $14.3 million from Sixty-First Commercial Finance, dated October 2, 2026, maturing October 2, 2031
Interest rate of 9.31% per annum; default rate up to the lesser of 15.0% or the legal maximum
Collateral includes specified equipment and related software, contracts, insurance rights and proceeds; Company and a subsidiary provide guaranties
Prior Ansley Park Capital LLC loan from March 12, 2025 was fully repaid and terminated on the same date
Silver Bow Mining Corp. issued a $5.0 million secured promissory note to Ocean Partners UK Limited for $5.0 million in cash on October 2, 2026, under a previously announced term sheet. The note is secured by a $28.58 million note from Montana Goldfields, Inc. and is required to be used to advance the Rainbow Block project and, once acquired, the Jefferson County Metallurgical Complex. The filing also reports a salary increase and bonuses for CEO C. Travis Naugle.
$5.0 million note sold to Ocean Partners UK Limited for $5.0 million in cash under a Note Purchase Agreement dated October 2, 2026
Interest at 12-month SOFR plus 6.75% a year, paid monthly from November 1, 2026; note matures March 31, 2027
If the Complex acquisition closes before maturity, the note is credited against a tranche A draw under a planned concentrate prepayment facility; otherwise principal and interest are due in a lump sum
CEO C. Travis Naugle's salary raised to $350,000 effective May 1, 2026, with a $250,000 one-time bonus and a $100,000 annual Executive Chairman payment
Byline Bancorp announced leadership changes under its succession plan, effective January 1, 2027. Sean H. McGuire becomes Chief Commercial Banking Officer and Scott Hawthorne becomes Chief Credit Officer, as Brogan Ptacin and Mark Fucinato retire effective December 31, 2026. The changes involve senior roles in commercial banking and credit risk, though the filing contains no financial results or guidance.
Brogan Ptacin, Head of Commercial Banking, retires effective December 31, 2026; Darrin Bacon succeeds him as Head of Commercial Banking effective January 1, 2027
Mark Fucinato, Chief Credit Officer, retires effective December 31, 2026; Scott Hawthorne succeeds him effective January 1, 2027
Sean H. McGuire, 58, is appointed to the newly created Chief Commercial Banking Officer role effective January 1, 2027
FibroBiologics sold Peak One Opportunity Fund a $1.2 million convertible debenture for $1,020,000, a 15% original issue discount, and issued 125,000 restricted commitment shares. The debenture matures October 8, 2027, and is convertible only after an Event of Default, at a fixed $0.78 per share. Shareholders face possible dilution and near-term repayment obligations, with the company's interim payments of $1,080,000 due in April 2027.
Debenture principal of $1,200,000 sold for $1,020,000, with 0% interest and a maturity date of October 8, 2027
Interim payments of $1,080,000 due April 8, 2027, and $60,000 due July 8, 2027, with the balance at maturity
Conversion only after an Event of Default, at $0.78 per share; issuance capped at 1,671,094 shares absent stockholder approval
Company issued 125,000 commitment shares and paid a $20,000 non-accountable fee to Peak One
Hess Midstream LP and its subsidiary signed an agreement on October 6, 2026 to acquire Chevron's DJ Basin crude oil and gas gathering and storage assets and to take over Chevron's ownership interests in the partnership and its general partner. The company will pay $200 million in cash plus closing working capital, and the filing says the partnership's outstanding shares are expected to fall by nearly 40% at closing. Bakken commercial agreements with Chevron will be amended to reduce tariffs and extend terms through 2045, and the company updated its 2026 guidance.
Partnership to pay Chevron-affiliated sellers $200 million in cash plus closing working capital of CMH, with a post-closing adjustment
Chevron to contribute its consolidated ownership interests in Hess Midstream, with outstanding shares expected to decrease by nearly 40% at closing
Bakken agreements amended to reduce tariffs for Chevron, with terms extended to December 31, 2045 and a minimum revenue commitment of 80% through December 31, 2033
2026 guidance updated to net income of $650 million to $675 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $1,225 million to $1,250 million; closing expected by year-end 2026
Twin Vee PowerCats and USFM Corporation signed an amended and restated merger agreement dated October 7, 2026, which replaces the July 12, 2026 agreement. Under the amended terms, pre-closing Twin Vee stockholders would own 7% of the combined company's shares, down from 10% under the original deal, and would receive contingent value rights in a trust that would hold Twin Vee's marine business.
Amended agreement dated October 7, 2026 replaces the merger agreement first signed on July 12, 2026.
Pre-closing Twin Vee stockholders would hold 7% of Pubco shares, down from 10% under the original agreement.
Termination fees are $500,000 payable by USFM and $800,000 payable by Twin Vee in specified circumstances.
Closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 or the first quarter of 2027, subject to Twin Vee stockholder approval and other conditions.
On October 8, 2026, the sponsor of DT Cloud Star Acquisition Corporation deposited a $75,000 extension payment into the company's trust account. The payment extends the deadline to complete an initial business combination by one month, to October 26, 2026. The filing is a routine extension step that keeps the blank-check company's search for a merger target on track.
Sponsor DT Cloud Star Management Limited deposited a $75,000 extension payment on October 8, 2026.
The payment moves the deadline to complete an initial business combination by one month, to October 26, 2026.
Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, Inc. disclosed that, effective October 30, 2026, it is supplementing its annual report with a new policy to invest at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds that enhance portfolio value by delivering income. The filing also restates how the board may change policies, noting the new policy requires 60 days' prior written notice to shareholders before it can be changed.
New policy: at least 80% of assets in municipal bonds that enhance portfolio value by delivering income, effective October 30, 2026
Policy on tax-exempt municipal securities can only change with approval of a majority of common and preferred shares voting together, plus a majority of preferred shares voting separately
Filing dated October 8, 2026, signed by Mark L. Winget, Vice President and Secretary
Movado Group entered into a definitive agreement, effective October 5, 2026, to sell a 95% interest in its EBEL watch brand to a buyer group led by Montres Journe SA, with participation from Chanel and Pierre Jacques. Movado will keep a 5% stake, and the approximately $66.5 million consideration is subject to customary closing adjustments. The filing does not state EBEL's financial results or the expected effect of the sale on Movado's earnings.
Buyer group led by Montres Journe SA, with participation from Chanel and Pierre Jacques, who will serve as EBEL's CEO
Consideration expected to total approximately $66.5 million, subject to customary closing adjustments
Movado retains a 5% interest in EBEL
Closing expected in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, subject to customary conditions including a pre-closing reorganization
Cass Information Systems entered into an independent contractor agreement with Dwight Erdbruegger, who is retiring, to provide general consulting services through December 31, 2026. The agreement also fully vests his 2,318 time-based restricted stock units, which the filing notes were granted under a February 3, 2026 agreement.
Agreement dated October 7, 2026; term runs through December 31, 2026, terminable by either party on 30 days' notice
Consulting fee of $150.00 per hour, exclusive of taxes and fees, paid monthly
Full vesting of 2,318 time-based restricted stock units previously granted under a February 3, 2026 agreement
Includes customary non-competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality and intellectual property covenants; approved by the Compensation Committee
American Express and its bank subsidiary consented to orders from the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to resolve regulatory reviews of parts of its financial crimes compliance program. The bank unit also agreed to pay a $350 million civil money penalty, part of which was already reserved for in prior periods. The company says the penalty does not affect its 2026 guidance, and the orders impose no asset cap and are not expected to affect 2027 guidance.
Consent orders issued October 8, 2026 by the Federal Reserve and the OCC resolve previously disclosed reviews of financial crimes compliance.
American Express National Bank agreed to pay a $350 million civil money penalty to the OCC.
A portion of the penalty was reserved for in prior periods; the company says it does not affect full-year 2026 guidance.
The orders do not impose an asset cap, and remediation costs are not anticipated to affect 2027 guidance.
Payoneer director Barak Eilam resigned from the board and its Audit and Risk Committees, effective October 5, 2026, and the board size was set at seven members. The company also disclosed a $5,250,000 cash retention award for Chief Legal and Governance Officer Tsafi Goldman, tied to the pending merger agreement dated June 12, 2026.
Barak Eilam notified the company of his resignation on October 2, 2026, effective October 5, 2026
Eilam also left the Audit Committee and Risk Committee; board size fixed at seven members
Tsafi Goldman to receive a $5,250,000 cash retention award, to be granted in February 2027
Award vests in two equal installments: at Closing and on the first anniversary of Closing
OG&E's board named Chief Commercial Officer John Laws as its chief operating officer, effective January 4, 2027. The filing says Laws' compensation will be set in the standard annual officer review in December 2026, so no pay terms are disclosed yet.
John Laws, 52, named COO of OG&E by the board on October 5, 2026, effective January 4, 2027
Laws has been OG&E Chief Commercial Officer since January 2026
Previously Oklahoma Secretary of Budget and State CFO (October 2022 to December 2024) and Enable Midstream Partners EVP and CFO (2016 to 2021)
Compensation as COO to be set in December 2026 review
Super Micro Computer named Shesha Krishnapura, former Intel Chief Technology Officer, as an independent director effective October 9, 2026. Director Judy Lin, who has served since April 2022 and chairs the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, is retiring from the Board effective the same date.
Shesha Krishnapura joins the Board effective October 9, 2026 as an independent director, after a 35-year career at Intel Corporation.
Judy Lin retires from the Board effective October 9, 2026; she had served since April 2022 and chaired the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
The filing states Ms. Lin's retirement was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies or practices.
Mr. Krishnapura will receive the standard non-employee director compensation described in the fiscal 2026 Form 10-K.
GEO Group delivered a notice to redeem all $650.0 million of its 8.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, at about $678 million plus accrued interest, on October 15, 2026. The company said it will fund the redemption with net proceeds from recently announced asset sales. A new credit agreement extends the $550.0 million revolving facility to July 14, 2031 and allows unlimited share repurchases if the total leverage ratio is 2.25 to 1.00 or lower, which matters to shareholders because it expands the company's capacity to buy back stock.
Redemption of $650.0 million 2029 Senior Secured Notes at $1,043.13 per $1,000 principal, about $678 million, on October 15, 2026
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement closed October 5, 2026; $550.0 million revolver maturity extended to July 14, 2031
Share repurchases permitted without limit if pro forma total leverage ratio is 2.25 to 1.00 or lower and no default exists
Board approved a $750 million increase in the share repurchase program, from $500 million to $1.25 billion, effective through December 31, 2029
FS KKR Capital Corp. declared a fourth quarter 2026 regular distribution of $0.44 per share and a special distribution of $0.20 per share, both on October 7, 2026. The company also scheduled its third quarter 2026 results release and conference call for November 5, 2026, which is when shareholders will get the quarter's financial results.
Regular distribution of $0.44 per share, payable on or about December 24, 2026, to holders of record on December 16, 2026
Special distribution of $0.20 per share, payable on or about December 15, 2026, to holders of record on December 1, 2026
Third quarter 2026 results to be released before the New York Stock Exchange opens on November 5, 2026, with a 9:00 a.m. Eastern call
Lifeward Ltd. said on October 4, 2026 that Rami Aviram, whom it had appointed as Chief Financial Officer effective November 1, 2026, has decided not to join and will not take the role. Josh Hexter will continue as interim principal financial officer and principal accounting officer until a successor is appointed, and the company is searching for a permanent CFO. The change leaves the finance leadership role unfilled and without a set date for a successor.
Rami Aviram informed the company on October 4, 2026 that he will not join as CFO, which was originally set for November 1, 2026.
Josh Hexter remains interim principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, with no additional compensation for these duties.
The company is conducting a search for a permanent CFO and will announce a successor when the search concludes.
The Children's Place appointed Elizabeth A. LaPuma as an independent director and Audit Committee member effective October 2, 2026. Her term runs until the later of January 31, 2027 or completion of a restructuring and/or recapitalization transaction involving the company, and her pay is set under a letter agreement with Claritas Advisors LLC, which includes a guaranteed minimum of $193,500.
Appointed effective October 2, 2026; qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC and Nasdaq rules
Term ends at the later of January 31, 2027 or consummation of a restructuring and/or recapitalization transaction
Letter agreement with Claritas Advisors LLC, effective September 22, 2026: $13,500 on the effective date, $45,000 monthly, guaranteed minimum $193,500
Innovative Eyewear said preliminary, unaudited net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, were approximately $1.04 million, up about 55% from Q3 2025 and the company's highest quarterly net sales on record. The figures remain subject to quarter-end close procedures and review by the independent auditor, and the company says actual results may differ materially. Full third-quarter results are expected in mid-November 2026 with the Form 10-Q.
Preliminary nine-month 2026 net sales of approximately $2.8 million, up about 66%
Initial purchase order from a large U.S. big-box retailer for Lucyd Armor, planned for more than 150 stores with in-store sales expected to begin in October 2026
More than 3,000 smart eyewear units ordered by Directed Electronics for Australia and New Zealand, expected to ship in October 2026 and not included in Q3 sales
Terra Innovatum Global N.V. disclosed that director Cesare Frepoli notified the company on October 2, 2026 that he is resigning from the board, effective that day. He will remain Chief Operating Officer and Co-Chief Executive Officer of the company's U.S. Subsidiary, and the company says the resignation is solely to keep the board majority independent under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(b).
Resignation from the board of directors effective October 2, 2026
Frepoli remains Chief Operating Officer and Co-Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Subsidiary
Stated purpose: keep the board majority independent as required by NASDAQ Listing Rule 5605(b)
MFA Financial announced that CEO Craig Knutson will retire effective June 30, 2027, and that President and Chief Investment Officer Bryan Wulfsohn will succeed him as CEO effective July 1, 2027. Wulfsohn will join the Board effective January 1, 2027, and Andrew Kail will join as Chief Investment Officer on the same date, giving shareholders a defined leadership transition timeline.
Craig Knutson, 67, retires as CEO effective June 30, 2027, and is expected to remain on the Board and stand for reelection in 2027
Bryan Wulfsohn, 43, becomes CEO effective July 1, 2027, and joins the Board effective January 1, 2027, increasing the Board to eight directors
Andrew P. Kail joins as Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer effective January 1, 2027
Wulfsohn's 2027 Overall Target Bonus is $1,700,000 and his 2027 TRSU and PRSU grant values are $1,160,000 and $1,740,000; Knutson's 2027 equity grants are cut 50% to $843,000 (TRSUs) and $1,264,500 (PRSUs)
Park Aerospace reported second quarter fiscal 2027 net sales of $20,791,000, up from $16,381,000 a year earlier, and net earnings of $4,534,000, or $0.21 per diluted share, versus $2,404,000 or $0.12 a year earlier. Both headline measures improved sharply, and net earnings also rose from the prior quarter, which is a positive signal for shareholders.
Q2 net sales $20,791,000 vs $16,381,000 a year earlier and $18,312,000 in Q1 fiscal 2027
Q2 net earnings $4,534,000, or $0.21 diluted EPS, vs $2,404,000 or $0.12 a year earlier
Six-month net sales $39,103,000 vs $31,781,000; six-month diluted EPS $0.37 vs $0.22
Cash and marketable securities were $114,749,000 at August 30, 2026, up from $89,368,000 at March 1, 2026
Hercules Capital, Inc. closed the sale of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.700% Notes due October 8, 2029, on October 8, 2026, under a previously announced public offering. The company expects to use the net proceeds to repay outstanding indebtedness, fund investments and for general corporate purposes, which adds fixed-rate debt to its balance sheet.
Principal amount: $400 million; interest of 6.700% per year, paid semiannually on April 8 and October 8, starting April 8, 2027
Maturity: October 8, 2029, unless previously redeemed or repurchased
Notes are unsecured and rank senior to subordinated debt, but effectively rank junior to secured indebtedness
Underwriting agreement dated October 5, 2026 with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. as representatives; trustee is U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association
Brookdale reported that its weighted average consolidated occupancy for the third quarter of 2026 was 83.1%, up 130 basis points from a year earlier. The filing presents occupancy data only and does not include revenue, profit, or guidance figures. Rising occupancy is a key operating measure for a senior living operator, and the company says it outpaced the NIC stabilized market on a sequential basis.
Q3 2026 weighted average consolidated occupancy was 83.1%, up 130 basis points year-over-year from 81.8% in Q3 2025.
September 2026 consolidated month-end occupancy was 84.6%; the September weighted average was 83.4%.
Sequential weighted average occupancy grew 70 basis points for both consolidated and same community results, which the company says outperformed the NIC market for the same period.
As of September 30, 2026, Brookdale operated 529 communities in 41 states, serving about 45,000 residents.
EOG Resources said on October 8, 2026 that it now expects third quarter 2026 current tax expense of $835 million to $935 million, up from its August 4, 2026 forecast of $545 million to $645 million. The company attributed the increase to higher crude oil prices realized in the third quarter and expected for the full year amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. EOG said it is not updating any other third quarter or full year 2026 guidance from August.
Current tax expense guidance for Q3 2026 raised to $835 million-$935 million from $545 million-$645 million set on August 4, 2026
Increase reflects higher crude oil prices realized in Q3 2026 and anticipated for the full year due to the ongoing Middle East conflict
Q3 2026 NYMEX WTI crude averaged $85.68 per barrel; EOG received net cash of $40 million from financial commodity derivative settlements
All other third quarter and full year 2026 guidance from August 4, 2026 was not updated
Sezzle Inc. announced it will release its third quarter 2026 results after the market close on November 4, 2026, and hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time that day. The filing contains no financial results, so it does not show revenue, profit, or guidance; it only sets the date for the results and call.
Third quarter 2026 results release: after market close on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Conference call and webcast: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, November 4, 2026
Management will attend investor conferences from November 9 to December 9, 2026, including BMO, Citi, KBW, TD Cowen and Needham events
Tenax Therapeutics temporarily paused enrollment in its LEVEL-2 Phase 3 trial of TNX-103 while it amends the enrollment criteria to target patients with lower baseline 6-minute walk distance, based on results from the LEVEL trial. The company also said it has requested a Type C meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to discuss the overall development of levosimendan. The pause delays enrollment in a pivotal trial, and the company's investor presentation states that the LEVEL trial did not meet its primary endpoint in the overall population.
Enrollment in LEVEL-2 is paused and may resume at each site as the amended protocol takes effect there.
The amendment targets patients with baseline 6-minute walk distance of 100m to 300m, or above 300m to 400m with a right atrial volume index of 25 mL/m2 or more.
The LEVEL trial's overall primary endpoint difference was 3.5 M (p = 0.63), according to the investor presentation attached as Exhibit 99.1, dated October 8, 2026.
Gartner said Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Thomas Kim will leave his role effective October 16, 2026, to pursue a new senior executive opportunity. The filing states there was no disagreement with the company on financials, operations, policies or practices, and it does not name a successor.
Thomas Kim notified Gartner on October 3, 2026 that he will step down
Departure takes effect October 16, 2026
Kim is EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary; he is leaving for a new senior executive opportunity
Filing states no disagreement with Gartner on financials, operations, policies or practices
Aardvark Therapeutics appointed David Zhang as a Class II director effective October 7, 2026, and announced the appointment in a press release dated October 8, 2026. The company describes him as an independent director and says he will help navigate the regulatory path for ARD-101 and shape its next phase of development for Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Appointed by the board on October 6, 2026, effective October 7, 2026, as a Class II director
Non-employee director cash compensation of $40,000 per year, prorated for time served
Option grant on October 7, 2026 sized at $500,000, vesting monthly over 36 months
Dr. Zhang is Chief Strategy Officer of Abivax S.A.; previously held roles at Alumis Inc. and MyoKardia, Inc.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $129.3 million, up 3%, and net income of $14.4 million, up 10%, with diluted EPS for Common stock at $1.00 versus $0.89. For the full fiscal year ended July 31, 2026, net sales rose 2% and net income rose 6%, but gross margin fell to 27.8% from 29.5%. The filing also covers a quarterly dividend declaration and an executive officer appointment.
Q4 net sales $129.3 million, up 3%, the highest quarterly revenue in the Company's history
Q4 net income $14.4 million, up 10%; diluted EPS for Common stock $1.00 versus $0.89
Fiscal 2026 net sales $493.8 million (up 2%) and net income $57.0 million (up 6%); gross margin 27.8% versus 29.5%
Board declared quarterly dividends of $0.225 per Common share and $0.168 per Class B share, payable November 20, 2026; Anthony W. Parker named executive officer
Quantum-Si said it has demonstrated detection of 19 amino acids in its Proteus development program and is now working to deploy that capability into a developmental sequencing kit for R&D use. The company reaffirmed its target of demonstrating detection of all 20 amino acids by year-end 2026 and its planned commercial launch of Proteus in the second quarter of 2027, but the filing contains no financial results.
Detection of 19 amino acids demonstrated in the Proteus development program, announced October 8, 2026
Previously, a developmental kit detecting 18 amino acids was presented at the 2026 World HUPO Congress
Company target is detection of all 20 amino acids by year-end 2026
Proteus commercial launch is planned for the second quarter of 2027
On October 5, 2026, Werner entered into a $1.1 billion unsecured credit facility maturing October 5, 2031, and used it to pay off the $428 million outstanding under its 2022 facility, which had been due December 20, 2027. The company borrowed $465 million at a weighted average rate of 5.54%, and the filing says the new facility removed the 0.10% credit adjustment spread that applied under the old one.
New $1.1 billion facility matures October 5, 2031, replacing the $1.075 billion facility dated December 20, 2022
$465 million drawn at a weighted average rate of 5.54%, based on SOFR plus 1.50%
As of October 5, 2026, total debt was $840 million; remaining borrowing capacity was $603.1 million
Facility includes a maximum net funded debt to Covenant Defined EBITDA ratio and a minimum EBITDA to interest expense ratio
Onterris, Inc. disclosed that director Janet Risi Field resigned from its Board of Directors on October 7, 2026, effective immediately. The company said her decision was for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies or practices.
Resignation dated October 7, 2026, effective immediately
Filing states the reason was personal, with no disagreement with the company
Filing made under Item 5.02 and signed by General Counsel and Secretary Nasym Afsari on October 8, 2026
Patricia E. Lopez notified Domino's Pizza on October 2, 2026, that she will retire from the Board of Directors effective October 7, 2026. She said the decision is for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company's operations, policies or practices.
Patricia E. Lopez retires from the Board effective October 7, 2026
Notice given to the company on October 2, 2026
Company states retirement is for personal reasons, with no disagreement over operations, policies or practices
Diamondback Energy disclosed preliminary third-quarter 2026 realized prices and derivative results in an Item 2.02 filing, without full financial results. The company reported a $182 million net loss on commodity derivatives, including $97 million in cash settlements, and hedged natural gas realized $0.90 per Mcf, below the $1.12 unhedged price. The filing does not include revenue, earnings per share or guidance, so shareholders cannot yet judge overall profitability from it.
Average unhedged realized oil price was $87.30 per barrel; hedged oil price was $85.89 per barrel.
Average unhedged natural gas price was $1.12 per Mcf; hedged natural gas price was $0.90 per Mcf.
Net loss on commodity derivatives was $182 million, including $85 million non-cash and $97 million cash settlement loss.
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 279,959 thousand for the quarter.
On October 5, 2026, the Audit Committee dismissed WithumSmith+Brown as Elauwit Connection's independent auditor, effective immediately, and engaged MPB Global LLP for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The filing says WithumSmith+Brown issued no report after March 31, 2026 on the 2025 financial statements, and it cites material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting disclosed in the company's 2025 Form 10-K. Shareholders may want to watch for the new auditor's work and any further disclosure about those weaknesses.
Audit Committee approved the dismissal of WithumSmith+Brown on October 5, 2026, effective immediately.
WithumSmith+Brown was engaged August 26, 2025, and did not issue a report after March 31, 2026 on the 2025 financial statements.
Its 2025 audit report had no adverse opinion or disclaimer and was not qualified or modified.
MPB Global LLP was engaged on October 5, 2026, as the new auditor for fiscal 2026; the filing cites material weaknesses in internal control from the 2025 Form 10-K.
AGNT, Inc. said its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Glenn Sanford, will step down as CEO effective October 8, 2026, and remain Chairman of the Board. The Board unanimously appointed Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty since April 2024, as CEO effective the same date, and he signed an employment agreement with a five-year initial term. Shareholders should note the new CEO's pay package, including a base salary increase to $1,800,000 and a promotional equity grant.
Leo Pareja becomes CEO effective October 8, 2026; the Board approved the appointment on October 6, 2026.
Pareja's annual base salary rises to $1,800,000 under the Employment Agreement.
Promotional grant includes a stock option covering 1,060,814 shares at target, with vesting of 0% to 200% based on relative total shareholder return, and 573,588 restricted stock units.
The 2027 annual equity award has a grant-date value of $4,897,500; Sanford will receive the standard non-employee director compensation package as Chairman.
Kirby Corporation said its Vice President, Controller and Assistant Secretary, Ronald A. Dragg, intends to retire in the first quarter of 2027, after the Company files its 2026 Form 10-K. He will keep his current roles through the transition, and the filing says his retirement does not involve any disagreement with the Company on operations, accounting or controls.
Ronald A. Dragg, 62, notified the Company on October 6, 2026 of his plan to retire.
Retirement is planned for the first quarter of 2027, after the 2026 Form 10-K is filed.
Dragg will continue in his positions and help ensure an orderly transition.
Compensation terms for the retirement have not been set; the Company will file an amended 8-K if a material arrangement is approved.
SEGG said sworn deposition testimony and a later internal inquiry showed that 2020 and 2021 transactions tied to its former Lottery.com and AutoLotto management were circular and overstated revenue and the Global Gaming acquisition cost. The company will correct its 2023, 2024 and 2025 annual and quarterly financials, which reduces previously reported losses and goodwill, and says its 2021 and 2022 reports should no longer be relied upon.
A $9,000,000 transaction with Datassure was recorded as revenue and cash in December 2020; the Global Gaming acquisition cost was overstated to $10,572,674 in June 2021.
Restated 2023 net loss attributable to SEGG is $(22,652,139), down from $(25,563,699) as previously reported; restated 2024 is $(24,749,831), down from $(28,221,605).
Restated 2025 net loss attributable to SEGG is $(19,687,362), compared with $(20,303,608) previously reported.
Former CEO Vadim Komissarov was sentenced to three years in prison on June 24, 2026; two former executives pleaded guilty on May 22, 2025 and await sentencing.
RCI Hospitality Holdings reported fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter club and sports bar sales of $70.4 million, up 0.8% year over year, while same-store sales fell 1.1%. For the full fiscal year, total sales rose 2.0% to $282.2 million, with same-store sales down 2.8%. The release covers sales only and includes no profit or per-share figures.
Q4 total sales $70.4 million, up 0.8%; same-store sales down 1.1%
FY26 total sales $282.2 million, up 2.0%; same-store sales down 2.8%
Q4 Bombshells sales rose 18.3% to $11.1 million; Nightclubs fell 1.9% to $59.3 million
Release reports sales only, not profit or EPS; sales are subject to final closing
MSC Income Fund disclosed private loan portfolio activity for the third quarter of 2026 in a press release furnished under Item 2.02. The filing reports new or increased commitments of $62.2 million and funded investments at cost of $61.4 million, with the portfolio at $849.6 million across 81 companies as of September 30, 2026. The release does not include earnings, net asset value, or guidance, so it gives shareholders portfolio activity rather than a full results update.
Q3 2026 private loan commitments originated or increased: $62.2 million
Q3 2026 funded investments at cost basis: $61.4 million
Private loan portfolio at cost as of September 30, 2026: $849.6 million across 81 companies
Portfolio mix: 90.1% first lien senior secured debt, 9.9% equity or other securities
Pacira BioSciences agreed to be acquired by Viatris through a cash tender offer at $36.50 per share, followed by a second-step merger, for an aggregate equity value of $1.65 billion. Pacira's board unanimously recommends that shareholders tender their shares, and the deal is expected to close by the end of 2026, subject to a majority tender and regulatory clearance.
Cash offer of $36.50 per share, with a $1.65 billion aggregate equity value
Tender offer to start within 15 business days of the October 8, 2026 agreement; deal expected to close by end of 2026
Pacira would pay Viatris a $62.0 million termination fee if it accepts a superior offer
Pacira generated approximately $746 million in revenue and $177 million in adjusted EBITDA in the twelve months ended June 30, 2026
Charlton Aria Acquisition Corp furnished an investor presentation and script for its proposed business combination with KQC Quantum, Inc., which was agreed on October 6, 2026. A joint webcast is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on October 8, 2026. The deck shows a $80.0 million pre-money equity valuation and a trust balance of about $93.5 million before redemptions, so the amount of cash available at closing will depend on shareholder redemptions.
Pre-money KQC Parent equity valuation of $80.0 million; minimum cash condition of $30.0 million
Trust held about $93.5 million at September 25, 2026, or $11.00 per public share, before redemptions
Maximum redemption consistent with the minimum cash condition is about 68% of public shares; target closing in H1 CY27
Joint investor webcast at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 8, 2026
RB Global appointed Steve Steinberg as Chief Financial Officer effective October 7, 2026, replacing Eric Guerin, whose last day was October 6, 2026. The company also said it expects full-year 2026 results to be at the high end of its August 4, 2026 outlook, which is a signal on performance for shareholders.
Steve Steinberg, 62, becomes CFO effective October 7, 2026, with an annual base salary of $625,000 and a target bonus of 100% of salary
Eric Guerin's last day as CFO was October 6, 2026; COO Steve Lewis's last day is expected to be October 9, 2026
2026 results expected at the high end of the August 4, 2026 outlook: GTV growth of 9-11% and Adjusted EBITDA of $1,495 million to $1,545 million
Third quarter 2026 results are scheduled for release before market open on November 9, 2026
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