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8-K filings in November 2026, explained

2,152 material Form 8-K filings that 1,844 companies we cover made with the SEC in November 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). 1,081 of them were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).

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CCSCentury Communities, Inc. Nov 9, 9:00 AM ET

Century Communities names James Francescon President, effective January 1, 2027

Neutral leadership 5.027.01

Century Communities' board elected James Francescon, age 37, as President effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Robert J. Francescon in that role. Robert J. Francescon remains Chief Executive Officer and becomes the sole principal executive officer, while Executive Chairman Dale Francescon no longer shares that title. The filing discloses a $750,000 base salary and a promotional award of 35,008 restricted stock units for James Francescon, and it reports no financial results.

  • Base salary of $750,000 and a target annual bonus of at least 200% of base salary, effective January 1, 2027.
  • Promotional RSU award of 35,008 shares, granted November 4, 2026, vesting in three equal annual installments.
  • Robert J. Francescon becomes sole principal executive officer; James Francescon is his son and Dale Francescon's nephew.
  • Company announced the promotion in a press release dated November 9, 2026, as part of its succession planning.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SMSM Energy Co Nov 9, 8:55 AM ET

SM Energy names George Green as chief legal officer and corporate secretary

Neutral leadership 5.02

SM Energy appointed George Green as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective November 9, 2026. James Lebeck, who previously held the general counsel and corporate secretary roles, will remain as Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Development Officer. The change is an executive reshuffle in the legal function and does not include any financial results or guidance.

  • George Green appointed Senior Vice President – Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective November 9, 2026
  • Green was General Counsel of PerkinElmer from June 2023 and previously Group Vice President and General Counsel at DCP Midstream from 2021 to 2023
  • James Lebeck will continue as Executive Vice President – Chief Corporate Development Officer
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SONSONOCO PRODUCTS CO Nov 9, 8:38 AM ET

Sonoco CEO Coker to retire Dec. 31; Ernest Haynes named successor

Neutral leadership 5.027.01

Sonoco said CEO R. Howard Coker will retire as director, president and chief executive officer effective December 31, 2026. The board named Ernest D. Haynes III, the company's president of Global Consumer Packaging, to succeed him as CEO and as a director on that date.

  • Coker's retirement is effective December 31, 2026; the board accepted his notice dated November 6, 2026.
  • Haynes, who joined Sonoco in 1997, has an annual base salary of $1,100,004 and a bonus target of 120% of salary.
  • CFO Paul Joachimczyk received a $1,500,000 restricted stock unit retention award that cliff vests on the second anniversary of the grant date.
  • Sonoco leadership, including Coker, Haynes and Joachimczyk, will present at an R.W. Baird conference webcast on November 10, 2026, starting 7:20 a.m. Central Time.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
NWLNEWELL BRANDS INC. Nov 9, 8:35 AM ET

Newell Brands elects former Constellation Brands CEO Bill Newlands to its board

Neutral leadership 5.02

Newell Brands expanded its board from eight to nine members and elected William "Bill" Newlands as a director, effective January 1, 2027. Newlands previously served as President and CEO of Constellation Brands from 2019 to April 2026, and the filing says his experience in consumer brand strategy and capital allocation will be valuable to the company.

  • Board size increases from eight to nine members; Newlands' election takes effect January 1, 2027.
  • Newlands will serve on the Audit Committee and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee from January 1, 2027.
  • Newlands will receive the same compensation as the company's other non-employee directors, per the March 26, 2026 proxy statement.
  • Filing states there are no arrangements under which he was selected and no reportable related-party transactions.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
LKQLKQ CORP Nov 9, 8:05 AM ET

LKQ Accelerates Sal Abbate's Start as President and CEO to November 9, 2026

Neutral leadership 5.02

LKQ Corporation said Salvatore A. Abbate will become President and Chief Executive Officer and join the Board effective November 9, 2026, earlier than the previously announced December 15, 2026 start date. The change ends the interim Office of the CEO led by Chairman John Mendel and Audit Committee Chair Sue Gove, which had overseen operations since October 23, 2026.

  • Abbate's start date moved from December 15, 2026 to November 9, 2026
  • Abbate becomes principal executive officer for SEC rules on November 9, 2026
  • Interim Office of the CEO, Mendel and Gove, which oversaw operations since October 23, concludes
  • Chairman Mendel said the Board has full confidence in Abbate
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Evolv Technologies appoints Jason Blessing, former Model N CEO, to its board

Neutral leadership 5.027.01

Evolv Technologies named Jason Blessing, age 55, as an independent director effective November 6, 2026, filling a Class III seat until the 2027 annual meeting. He also joins the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and the board determined he meets audit committee independence requirements and qualifies as an audit committee financial expert.

  • Appointed effective November 6, 2026, to serve as a Class III director until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders
  • Joins the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
  • Previously served as President and CEO of Model N, Inc. from May 2018 to September 2024, and as a Model N director until August 2026
  • Will receive compensation as a non-employee director under the company's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
SIRISIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. Nov 9, 8:00 AM ET

SiriusXM names Anjali Sud CEO effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Jennifer Witz

Neutral leadership 5.02

SiriusXM announced that Board director Anjali Sud, current CEO of Tubi, will become Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2027, succeeding Jennifer C. Witz, who steps down as CEO and board member at the end of December 31, 2026. Sud's employment agreement sets a $2,600,000 base salary, a target bonus of two times salary, and equity awards including a $10,000,000 sign-on grant, which shareholders can track in the filing.

  • Anjali Sud, 43, becomes CEO effective January 1, 2027, and will remain on the Board
  • Sud's employment agreement sets a $2,600,000 base salary and a target bonus equal to two times base salary
  • Sud's package includes a $10,000,000 sign-on RSU grant and $4,500,000 in time-based and $4,500,000 in performance-based RSUs
  • Witz will serve as an advisory consultant from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 at $175,000 per month
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Goodyear names director Roger Wood interim CEO as Mark Stewart steps down

Neutral leadership 5.027.01

Goodyear appointed Roger Wood, a current board member, as interim chief executive officer and president effective November 8, 2026, replacing Mark Stewart, who also resigned from the board. The company will search for a permanent successor while a board special committee continues a strategic review of its businesses and operations.

  • Wood's salary is $310,000 per month, plus a monthly restricted stock unit grant with a grant date value of $1,000,000 for up to five months or until a permanent successor is hired.
  • Stewart's separation is classified as a termination other than for Cause under the company's Executive Severance and Change in Control Plan.
  • Wood will step down as chair of the board's human capital and compensation committee and will not serve on the Human Capital and Compensation or Governance Committees while interim CEO.
  • Jerome Rouquet will become executive vice president and chief financial officer effective December 1, 2026, succeeding interim CFO Scott Deakin.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Azora Therapeutics adds three directors, names Davidson board chair after four resignations

Neutral leadership 5.028.01

Azora Therapeutics appointed three new independent directors, Aida Habtezion, Paul Hastings and Thomas Soloway, effective November 3, 2026, and four directors resigned the same day, reducing the board to five members. Separately, 9,924,260 common shares were issued on conversion of Series A Preferred Stock, bringing common shares outstanding to 14,243,129 as of November 4, 2026.

  • Three directors appointed November 3, 2026: Aida Habtezion, M.D., Paul Hastings and Thomas Soloway; the board was reduced to five members
  • Four directors resigned effective November 3, 2026: J. Kermit Anderson, Cary J. Claiborne, Robertson H. Gilliland and Kevin Schuyler; Matthew Davidson was named board chair
  • 9,924,260 common shares issued on automatic conversion of 9,924.260 Series A Preferred shares effective November 2, 2026; 3,006.341 preferred shares remain outstanding
  • Company has not finalized non-employee director compensation; no equity awards granted to the new directors
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
OCULOCULAR THERAPEUTIX, INC Nov 9, 7:28 AM ET

Ocular Therapeutix adds director Riad Sherif; Seung Suh Hong to resign from board Dec. 31

Neutral leadership 5.02

Ocular Therapeutix's board elected Riad Sherif, M.D., as a director effective November 6, 2026, and director Seung Suh Hong gave notice of his resignation effective December 31, 2026. The filing says Hong's resignation is not due to any disagreement with the board or management, and Sherif receives the same non-employee director compensation as other outside directors.

  • Riad Sherif, M.D., 58, elected to the board effective November 6, 2026 as a Class I director, serving until the 2027 annual meeting
  • Sherif received an option for 88,000 shares at $6.60 per share and a restricted stock unit award for 28,000 shares, vesting annually over three years
  • Sherif is CEO and a board member of Oculis Holding AG; he previously held roles at Novartis and Alcon
  • Seung Suh Hong, Ph.D., resigns from the board effective December 31, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
BRCBRADY CORP Nov 9, 7:11 AM ET

Brady Corp adds Scott Robinson and Kenneth Spangler to board; Pat Allender retires

Neutral leadership 5.02

Brady Corporation said two new directors, Scott J. Robinson and Kenneth J. Spangler, joined its Board effective November 9, 2026, and that director Patrick W. Allender will retire and not stand for re-election at the upcoming Annual Shareholders' Meeting. Robinson joins the Audit Committee and Spangler joins the Technology Committee, and each will receive a $160,000 stock award. The filing is a board composition change and does not report financial results or guidance.

  • Scott J. Robinson and Kenneth J. Spangler join the Board effective November 9, 2026; both were elected November 6, 2026.
  • Patrick W. Allender, who served 19 years on the Board, notified the Board on November 6, 2026 of his retirement.
  • Robinson joins the Audit Committee and Spangler joins the Technology Committee.
  • Each new director will receive a $160,000 fair value award of unrestricted Class A Nonvoting Common Stock, dated November 9, 2026.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
WAFDWAFD INC Nov 9, 6:49 AM ET

WaFd discloses $1.65 million retention payment for Chief Experience Officer Cathy Cooper

Neutral leadership 5.02

WaFd, Inc. disclosed a November 2, 2026 letter agreement with Chief Experience Officer Cathy E. Cooper providing a $1,650,000 lump-sum payment tied to the pending merger with EverBank Financial Corp. Cooper must remain employed through the merger closing to receive it, and in exchange she will waive certain good reason triggers under her change of control agreement arising from her transition to a new role at the surviving company.

  • Lump-sum Continuity Payment of $1,650,000, payable within 60 days after the Merger closes
  • Payment requires Cooper's continued employment through the Closing
  • Cooper waives certain good reason triggers under her change of control agreement effective at Closing
  • Merger Agreement with EverBank Financial Corp was signed September 6, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

National Healthcare Properties adds two directors, expanding board to eight

Neutral leadership 5.02

National Healthcare Properties increased its board from six to eight directors and elected Jeffrey S. Olson and Craig S. Smith, effective November 9, 2026, to fill the new seats. Olson joined the CCG Committee and Smith joined the Audit Committee, and the Board deemed both independent.

  • Board expanded from six to eight directors on November 6, 2026; Olson and Craig S. Smith elected effective November 9, 2026
  • Jeffrey S. Olson is Chairman and CEO of Urban Edge Properties and was appointed to the CCG Committee
  • Craig S. Smith is CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality and was appointed to the Audit Committee
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
VISNVistance Networks, Inc. Nov 9, 6:04 AM ET

Vistance CEO Chuck Treadway to step down February 1, 2027; board starts CEO search

Neutral leadership 5.02

Vistance Networks CEO Chuck Treadway, who has led the company since October 2020, will step down as President, CEO and board member effective February 1, 2027, after resigning on November 4, 2026. The board has launched a search for a successor and retained an executive search firm, and Treadway's severance is contingent on signing a separation agreement with a general release.

  • Treadway resigned November 4, 2026 and leaves the CEO role and board on February 1, 2027.
  • Treadway's departure is treated as a resignation for good reason under his Severance Protection Agreement, with severance contingent on a separation agreement containing a general release.
  • The company says it returned $16.50 per share to shareholders through special cash distributions in 2026, including a $1.50 per share distribution payable November 6, 2026.
  • The company released third quarter 2026 results in a separate press release issued the same day, November 5, 2026.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DVLTDatavault AI Inc. Nov 6, 9:44 PM ET

Datavault AI names Brett Moyer CEO, Stanley Mbugua CFO after leadership shake-up

Neutral leadership 5.027.01

Datavault AI's board appointed Brett Moyer as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective immediately, after Nathaniel Bradley was removed from that role on November 1, 2026. Board changes also name Kimberly Briskey Chair and Teresa Gallo Chief Operating Officer, a shake-up that bears on how the company is run and governed.

  • Brett Moyer, previously CFO and a director, named CEO and President effective November 6, 2026; Nathaniel Bradley removed as CEO on November 1, 2026
  • Stanley Mbugua, previously Chief Accounting Officer, named Chief Financial Officer; Teresa Gallo named Chief Operating Officer
  • Kimberly Briskey named Chair of the Board; Christopher R. Hardt named Chair of the Audit Committee
  • Company says it will report third-quarter 2026 results on a date to be announced
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Roman DBDR II director Randolph Read resigns from board and two committees

Neutral leadership 5.02

Randolph C. Read resigned from the board of Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp. II, along with its audit and compensation committees, effective immediately, on November 4, 2026. The filing states his resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices, and the board named Bryn Sherman and Hunter Gary to fill the committee vacancies.

  • Randolph C. Read resigned from the board, audit committee and compensation committee on November 4, 2026, effective immediately
  • Bryn Sherman appointed chairperson of the Compensation Committee, effective November 4, 2026
  • Hunter Gary appointed as a member of the Audit Committee, effective November 4, 2026
  • Filing states the resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
MLCIMount Logan Capital Inc. Nov 6, 5:25 PM ET

Mount Logan Capital names Brandon Harper chief accounting officer effective November 3, 2026

Neutral leadership 5.02

Mount Logan Capital appointed Brandon Harper as its Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective November 3, 2026. Brandon Satoren, the company's CFO, no longer serves as principal accounting officer, though he remains CFO.

  • Brandon Harper, age 33, appointed by the board on November 3, 2026, previously served as Group Controller from July 2026.
  • Harper received 7,080 restricted stock units on November 6, 2026, vesting in three equal installments on January 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
  • Brandon Satoren, Chief Financial Officer, no longer serves as principal accounting officer as of November 3, 2026.
  • The filing notes potential conflicts of interest with BC Partners Advisors L.P., the company's servicing agent and holder of a minority equity interest through an affiliate.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DTSTData Storage Corp Nov 6, 4:44 PM ET

Data Storage Corp Director Harold Schwartz Resigns From Board Effective Immediately

Neutral leadership 5.02

Data Storage Corporation said director Harold J. Schwartz resigned from its Board of Directors, effective immediately, after notifying the Board on November 4, 2026. The company said the resignation was not due to any disagreement over its operations, policies or practices, and that Mr. Schwartz did not serve on any Board committee.

  • Harold J. Schwartz resigned as a Board member, effective immediately
  • Notice to the Board was given on November 4, 2026; the 8-K was dated November 6, 2026
  • Company states no disagreement with management on operations, policies or practices
  • Mr. Schwartz previously served as an officer of former subsidiary CloudFirst Technologies Corporation and sat on no Board committee
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
RPMRPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ Nov 6, 4:32 PM ET

RPM CEO Frank Sullivan plans to retire within 12 to 18 months, will stay as Board Chair

Neutral leadership 5.02

RPM International's Chairman and CEO Frank C. Sullivan announced on November 6, 2026 that he plans to retire within the next twelve to eighteen months. He will remain in his role until a successor is appointed and is expected to then stay on as Chair of the Board, as the company runs a succession planning process with its Board.

  • Frank C. Sullivan plans to retire in the next twelve to eighteen months, per the November 6, 2026 filing.
  • Sullivan has served nearly 25 years as Chairman and CEO and more than 40 years with the company.
  • He will remain CEO until his successor is appointed and is expected to stay on as Board Chair afterward.
  • The filing does not name a successor.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

D. Boral Acquisition I: Director Benjamin Piggott resigns; two directors appointed to committees

Neutral leadership 5.02

D. Boral Acquisition I Corp., a British Virgin Islands blank-check company, disclosed that director Benjamin Piggott resigned from its board on September 23, 2026, saying the decision was not related to any disagreement with the company. The board appointed Kevin McGurn and Luisa Ingargiola to its Audit and Compensation Committees, with McGurn also named Compensation Committee chair. The changes are board administration and do not include any financial or operational figures.

  • Benjamin Piggott resigned from the board, effective with notice to the board on September 23, 2026
  • Kevin McGurn appointed to the Audit Committee and named Compensation Committee chair, effective September 23, 2026
  • Luisa Ingargiola appointed to the Compensation Committee, effective September 23, 2026
  • McGurn reassigned from Class I to Class II director; his term expires at the second annual shareholder meeting
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GUTSFRACTYL HEALTH, INC. Nov 6, 4:30 PM ET

Fractyl Health adds Michael Wartell as independent director, board grows to ten

Neutral leadership 5.02

Fractyl Health's board increased its size from nine to ten and appointed Michael Wartell as an independent Class III director effective November 2, 2026. Wartell will receive $40,000 per month in cash compensation under a director agreement, with a minimum of three months guaranteed unless he resigns.

  • Michael Wartell appointed effective November 2, 2026; term expires at the 2027 annual meeting
  • Cash compensation of $40,000 per month, payable monthly in advance, with a three-month minimum unless he resigns
  • Additional $3,000 for each day Board commitments exceed four hours outside normal Board duties
  • Wartell has not been appointed to any Board committee and will not join the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
AMEAMETEK INC/ Nov 6, 4:15 PM ET

AMETEK director Gretchen W. McClain resigns from board effective immediately

Neutral leadership 5.02

AMETEK director Gretchen W. McClain notified the company on November 6, 2026, that she is resigning from the Board of Directors effective immediately. The filing says the resignation is for personal reasons and involves no controversy or disagreement with the company.

  • Resignation notified to AMETEK on November 6, 2026, effective immediately
  • Filing states the resignation is for personal reasons
  • Filing states there is no controversy or disagreement with the company
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
TRVTRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. Nov 6, 4:15 PM ET

Travelers Adds Lesley Goldwasser to Board, Expanding It to Ten Directors

Neutral leadership 5.02

Travelers increased its Board from nine to ten directors and elected Lesley Goldwasser, Vice Chairman of GreensLedge Capital Markets, effective November 4, 2026. She also joined the Compensation, Investment and Capital Markets and Nominating and Governance Committees, and will receive standard non-employee director compensation. The filing describes a routine board addition with no financial results or changes to company operations.

  • Board expanded from nine to ten directors effective November 4, 2026
  • Lesley Goldwasser elected director, serving until the next annual shareholder election
  • Goldwasser appointed to the Compensation, Investment and Capital Markets and Nominating and Governance Committees
  • Goldwasser was a Managing Partner of GreensLedge from 2013 until Raymond James acquired it in March 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Space Exploration Technologies director Donald Harrison resigns from board, citing no disagreement

Neutral leadership 5.02

Class B Director Donald Harrison notified Space Exploration Technologies Corp. on November 4, 2026, that he is resigning from the Board of Directors, effective immediately. The company said the resignation was not due to any disagreement on its operations, policies, or practices, so the filing reports no dispute behind the departure.

  • Donald Harrison, a Class B Director, gave notice of resignation on November 4, 2026.
  • The resignation is effective immediately.
  • The filing states it was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices.
  • The filing does not name a replacement director.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
BROSDutch Bros Inc. Nov 6, 4:07 PM ET

Dutch Bros names Kira Druyan chief legal officer as Victoria Tullett retires

Neutral leadership 5.027.01

Dutch Bros said Chief Legal Officer Victoria Tullett will retire in 2027 and move to a Strategic Advisor role effective January 1, 2027, ending her executive officer status. Kira Druyan, formerly Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at Starbucks, will succeed her as Chief Legal Officer on or about January 1, 2027. The filing describes a planned executive transition and does not include financial results or guidance.

  • Victoria Tullett notified the company on November 4, 2026, of her decision to retire in 2027.
  • Tullett becomes Strategic Advisor effective January 1, 2027, and will no longer be an executive officer.
  • Kira Druyan is appointed Incoming Chief Legal Officer, reporting to CEO Christine Barone, and will assume the role on or about January 1, 2027.
  • Tullett is eligible for severance under the company's Amended and Restated Severance and Change in Control Plan, as described in the March 31, 2026 proxy statement.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DRIODarioHealth Corp. Nov 6, 4:06 PM ET

DarioHealth names John R. Palumbo chairman of the board, succeeding Yoav Shaked

Neutral leadership 5.02

DarioHealth Corp. said its board appointed John R. Palumbo as Chairman effective immediately, on November 3, 2026, following a recommendation from the Nominating Committee. He replaces Yoav Shaked, who remains on the board as a member. The filing does not state any financial results or reasons for the change.

  • Appointment made November 3, 2026, on the recommendation of the Nominating Committee
  • John R. Palumbo became Chairman of the Board effective immediately
  • Yoav Shaked steps down as Chairman but will continue to serve as a board member
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Power Solutions International CFO Xun (Ken) Li to resign effective November 27, 2026

Neutral leadership 5.02

Power Solutions International's Chief Financial Officer, Xun (Ken) Li, notified the board on November 3, 2026, that he will resign, effective November 27, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity. The company said the resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the company.

  • Xun (Ken) Li resigns as Chief Financial Officer, also serving as principal financial and principal accounting officer
  • Notice to the board given November 3, 2026; resignation effective November 27, 2026
  • Company states the departure was not due to any disagreement
  • Filing signed by CEO Nan Hu on November 6, 2026
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DAIODATA I/O CORP Nov 6, 12:58 PM ET

Data I/O Appoints Douglas Adams as SVP Global Services, Support and Quality

Neutral leadership 7.01

Data I/O Corporation announced that Douglas Adams, a former Source Electronics and Avnet executive, has been appointed SVP Global Services, Support and Quality. The appointment follows the October 21, 2026 acquisition of V-TEK, Inc. and A&J Programming, Inc., and is tied to the company's plan to enter Programming-as-a-Service. The filing contains no financial results, so the direct financial effect on shareholders is not quantified.

  • Douglas Adams appointed SVP Global Services, Support and Quality, announced November 3, 2026
  • Appointment follows the October 21, 2026 acquisition of V-TEK, Inc. and A&J Programming, Inc.
  • The company says the acquisition is anticipated to double its revenue
  • Company plans to enter Programming-as-a-Service (PaaS) with A&J's existing services operation
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
RIMEAlgorhythm Holdings, Inc. Nov 5, 5:23 PM ET

Algorhythm Holdings names director Gregory D. Smith CEO and chairman after Thompson exit

Neutral leadership Written later 5.028.01

Algorhythm Holdings' CEO and Chairman Andrew Thompson resigned effective immediately, with the board stating no disagreement over operations, policies or practices. Director Gregory D. Smith was appointed to both roles on November 2, 2026, under a CEO agreement with a base salary of $375,000 rising to $480,000 on performance conditions.

  • Andrew Thompson resigned as CEO and Chairman, accepted by the board on October 30, 2026.
  • Gregory D. Smith, age 67 and a board member since September 2026, became CEO and Chairman on November 2, 2026.
  • Smith's agreement provides a 2,119,542-share restricted stock award, with 1,059,771 shares vesting immediately and 1,059,771 vesting on the first anniversary of the effective date.
  • Severance equals two times base salary plus maximum annual bonus; the filing reports 40,848,979 common shares outstanding as of November 4, 2026.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DVLTDatavault AI Inc. Nov 5, 5:23 PM ET

Datavault AI Ousts CEO Nathaniel Bradley; He Remains on Board

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Datavault AI's board removed Nathaniel Bradley as Chief Executive Officer and President and terminated his employment, effective immediately, on November 1, 2026. The action was approved by all directors except Mr. Bradley, who voted against it, and he continues to serve as a board member. The filing does not name a successor or an interim leader, leaving the company's top executive role open as of the filing date.

  • Removal effective November 1, 2026, with employment terminated immediately
  • Board action approved by all directors other than Mr. Bradley, who voted against it
  • Mr. Bradley remains a board member until the next annual meeting or earlier resignation or removal
  • Filing signed November 5, 2026 by CFO Brett Moyer
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Lulu's Fashion Lounge: President and CIO Mark Vos to leave company December 31, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Lulu's Fashion Lounge Holdings said its President and Chief Information Officer, Mark Vos, will leave the company when his employment ends on December 31, 2026, at the end of the current term under his employment agreement. The company and Mr. Vos are still discussing possible post-employment consulting and transition terms, and the filing gives no financial results or replacement details.

  • Mark Vos's employment as President and Chief Information Officer ends December 31, 2026
  • Agreement to end employment was reached October 30, 2026, and he continues in his role until then
  • Post-employment consulting services and transition terms remain under discussion
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
DNUTKrispy Kreme, Inc. Nov 5, 4:44 PM ET

Krispy Kreme raises CEO Joshua Charlesworth's target bonus to 150% of salary

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Krispy Kreme's board approved an amendment to CEO Joshua Charlesworth's employment agreement on October 30, 2026. The change raises his annual cash target bonus from 100% to 150% of base salary, effective November 1, 2026, and increases his annual restricted stock unit grant from $1,000,000 to $2,500,000, starting with the 2027 grant. The filing does not state a financial reason for the change, but it raises the potential pay of the company's top executive.

  • Target annual cash bonus rises from 100% to 150% of base salary, effective November 1, 2026.
  • Annual restricted stock unit grant increases from $1,000,000 to $2,500,000, beginning with the 2027 annual grant.
  • Changes were approved by the Board of Directors on October 30, 2026 and disclosed in a filing dated November 5, 2026.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
MUMICRON TECHNOLOGY INC Nov 5, 4:33 PM ET

Micron director Linnie Haynesworth to retire from board at January 2027 annual meeting

Neutral leadership 5.02

Micron Technology said director Linnie M. Haynesworth will retire from its board and will not stand for re-election. She will serve until the annual shareholders meeting expected on January 14, 2027, and the board will have eight directors after her departure. The filing describes the change as a planned board retirement and does not describe any change in company operations or financial results.

  • Haynesworth notified the Governance and Sustainability Committee on November 2, 2026, and the company announced the retirement on November 5, 2026.
  • She will remain a director through the end of her term at the annual shareholders meeting expected on January 14, 2027.
  • She chaired the Security Committee from 2024 to 2026 and currently serves on the Audit and Compensation Committees.
  • The board has nominated eight current directors for re-election, including Sanjay Mehrotra and Lynn A. Dugle.
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Goodyear names David Phillips executive VP and Chief Legal Officer, effective November 1, 2026

Neutral leadership 5.02

Goodyear's board elected David E. Phillips as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Enterprise Transformation, effective November 1, 2026. The filing sets his base salary at $850,000 and his annual incentive target at $850,000, and says a restricted stock unit grant with a grant date fair value of $1,250,000 is expected in February 2027.

  • Effective date of appointment: November 1, 2026
  • Base salary: $850,000; annual incentive target: $850,000
  • Expected RSU grant with grant date fair value of $1,250,000 in February 2027 under the 2022 Performance Plan
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
AIAIAIAI Holdings Corp Nov 5, 4:26 PM ET

AIAI Holdings: Two directors, Donald Remy and Jeanne Phillips, resign from board

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

AIAI Holdings Corp disclosed that directors Donald M. Remy and Jeanne L. Phillips each notified the Board on October 30, 2026 of their intention to resign, effective that same day. The company states that neither resignation resulted from any dispute or disagreement with the company or the Board about its operations, policies or practices. The filing does not name replacements or other financial effects.

  • Donald M. Remy resigned as a director, effective October 30, 2026
  • Jeanne L. Phillips resigned as a director, effective October 30, 2026
  • Company says neither resignation involved a disagreement on operations, policies or practices
  • Filing was signed by CEO Todd Furniss on November 5, 2026
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Stewart appoints Michael Brown to board, expanding it to 11 members

Neutral leadership 5.02

On November 4, 2026, Stewart Information Services increased its Board from ten to eleven members and appointed Michael Brown as a director, effective immediately. Brown was also named to the Audit Committee, and the Board determined he is independent and an audit committee financial expert. The change adds a new director but does not alter executive leadership or financial results.

  • Board size increased from ten to eleven; Michael Brown appointed effective immediately on November 4, 2026
  • Brown joins the Audit Committee; his term runs to the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
  • Brown is COO and a director of MC Bancshares, Inc. and previously served as President of Regional Banking at First Horizon Corporation
  • Brown received a prorated equity award and a prorated cash retainer, based on the November 4, 2026 closing price
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PNC names Alexander Overstrom CFO effective March 1, 2027, succeeding Robert Reilly

Neutral leadership 5.027.01

PNC's board appointed Alexander E. C. Overstrom, currently executive vice president and head of Retail Banking, as chief financial officer effective March 1, 2027. Robert Q. Reilly, the current CFO, will become executive vice chairman on the same date, serving as a senior executive advisor to Chairman and CEO William S. Demchak. The filing does not report financial results, so it contains no direct measure of business performance.

  • Alexander E. C. Overstrom, 42, joined PNC in 2014 and has led Retail Banking since July 2022.
  • Robert Q. Reilly has been CFO since 2013 and remains in the role until March 1, 2027.
  • Permanent successor for PNC Retail Banking will be named in the near future.
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BZAIBlaize Holdings, Inc. Nov 5, 4:17 PM ET

Blaize names Martin Costas COO and CFO as CFO Harminder Sehmi retires

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

Blaize Holdings appointed Martin Costas as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 2, 2026, replacing CFO Harminder Sehmi, who is retiring and will assist with the transition through November 30, 2026. The filing discloses Costas's pay, including a $425,000 base salary and option grants, and the bonus he can earn tied to raising $10 million and $50 million in net financing proceeds, which links his incentive to capital raising.

  • Martin Costas appointed COO and CFO effective November 2, 2026; he reports to CEO Dinakar Munagala.
  • Harminder Sehmi retiring as CFO; transition expected to be completed by November 30, 2026.
  • Costas base salary is $425,000, with a target bonus of 50% of base salary tied to Qualified Financings: $10 million by December 31, 2026, and $50 million between January 1 and June 30, 2027.
  • Costas receives options on 4,787,837 time-vesting shares and 2,393,918 performance-vesting shares, the latter vesting if market capitalization is at least $500 million for 60 consecutive days.
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FEIMFREQUENCY ELECTRONICS INC Nov 5, 4:15 PM ET

Frequency Electronics CFO Bernstein retires Nov. 1; consulting deal runs to Oct. 31, 2027

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Steven L. Bernstein retired as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of Frequency Electronics, Inc. effective November 1, 2026, and will provide transition services under a consulting agreement with an initial term ending October 31, 2027. The filing sets out his consulting fee, post-retirement benefits and the conditions under which those benefits apply, which shareholders may want to note when assessing the company's finance leadership transition.

  • Retirement effective November 1, 2026; agreement signed October 31, 2026, effective November 1, 2026
  • Annual consulting fee of $282,505, paid monthly, plus pre-approved expense reimbursement
  • Initial consulting term ends October 31, 2027; equity awards continue to vest during the term
  • Annual lifetime benefit of $38,000 under his 2015 deferred compensation agreement if the term is completed or ended without Cause, subject to a release of claims
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
TRUTransUnion Nov 5, 4:10 PM ET

TransUnion Names David Gilbert Interim CFO as Todd Cello Steps Down December 31

Neutral leadership 5.027.01

TransUnion's board appointed David Gilbert, currently Senior Vice President and CFO for International, as interim Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2027. The change follows CFO Todd Cello's previously announced resignation effective December 31, 2026, after which Cello will serve as a full-time advisor through March 1, 2027. The company says it continues to search for a permanent CFO.

  • David Gilbert, who joined TransUnion in 1991, becomes interim CFO effective January 1, 2027.
  • Gilbert receives a $15,000 monthly stipend for his interim service.
  • Separate retention awards include $150,000 in cash, paid 50% in June 2027 and 50% in December 2027, and restricted stock units with a $150,000 grant date value that vest on the first anniversary of the grant.
  • Todd Cello resigned as CFO on September 19, 2026, effective December 31, 2026.
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BDSXBIODESIX INC Nov 5, 4:08 PM ET

Biodesix Chief Commercial Officer Kieran O'Kane's employment ends November 2, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Biodesix said the employment of Chief Commercial Officer Kieran O'Kane ends effective November 2, 2026. He is eligible for separation benefits under his existing Executive Severance and Change in Control Agreement, based on a qualifying termination.

  • Kieran O'Kane, Chief Commercial Officer, departs effective November 2, 2026, the agreed Separation Date.
  • Separation benefits are available under his existing Executive Severance and Change in Control Agreement, as described in the 2026 proxy statement filed April 9, 2026.
  • The filing does not state the dollar value of the separation benefits or name a replacement.
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WGOWINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC Nov 5, 4:05 PM ET

Winnebago Chief Legal Officer Stacy Bogart to retire effective December 31, 2026

Neutral leadership 5.02

Winnebago Industries disclosed that Stacy L. Bogart, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, has decided to retire effective December 31, 2026. The company plans to name a successor on or before that date, so shareholders will learn who replaces her in the coming weeks.

  • Stacy L. Bogart notified the company of her retirement decision on October 31, 2026
  • Retirement is effective December 31, 2026
  • Company plans to announce a successor on or before December 31, 2026
  • Bogart also holds the Corporate Secretary and Corporate Responsibility roles
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LGVNLongeveron Inc. Nov 5, 4:01 PM ET

Longeveron director Ursula Ungaro resigns from board and all committees

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Longeveron Inc. said director Ursula Ungaro resigned immediately on November 1, 2026, from its Board of Directors and from its Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Special Committees. She cited personal health issues and said the decision was not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices.

  • Resignation notice given November 1, 2026, effective immediately
  • Ms. Ungaro left the Board and four board committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Special
  • Stated reason is personal health issues; no disagreement with the company is reported
  • The filing does not name a replacement director or describe any succession plan
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BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics: Chief Medical Officer Yong Ben to resign Jan. 8, 2027

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics said its Chief Medical and Development Officer, Yong Ben, gave notice of his resignation on October 30, 2026, effective January 8, 2027. The filing states the departure was not due to any disagreement with the company's operations, policies or practices, and it does not name a successor.

  • Yong Ben gave notice of resignation as Chief Medical and Development Officer on October 30, 2026.
  • Resignation takes effect January 8, 2027.
  • The company states the resignation was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies or practices.
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Renatus Tactical Acquisition Corp I: Chairman Devin Nunes resigns from board effective Oct. 31, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Devin G. Nunes notified the board of Renatus Tactical Acquisition Corp I on October 31, 2026, that he is resigning as a director and as Chairman, effective the same day. The company said the resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement over its operations, policies or practices. The board now has three independent directors, one non-independent director and one vacant seat, and the company is searching for an independent director to fill it.

  • Devin G. Nunes resigned as director and Chairman of the Board, effective October 31, 2026
  • The company states the resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement with the company or board
  • Board now has three independent directors, one non-independent director and one vacant seat
  • The company is currently searching for an independent director to join the board
Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
GHCGraham Holdings Co Nov 5, 2:35 PM ET

Graham Holdings elects Robert J. Mylod Jr. to its board of directors

Neutral leadership 5.02

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) elected Robert J. Mylod Jr. to its Board of Directors on November 5, 2026. The Board has determined he is an independent director under NYSE listing standards, and he will receive the same non-employee director compensation as the company's other non-employee directors.

  • Election date: November 5, 2026; the Board has not yet decided whether he will serve on any committee.
  • Mylod is Managing Partner of Annox Capital Management, a private investment firm he founded in 2013.
  • He was formerly Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chairman of Booking Holdings from 2000 to 2009.
  • Director pay is an annual cash retainer, with an option to take part in fully vested Class B shares.
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APPSDigital Turbine, Inc. Nov 5, 9:16 AM ET

Digital Turbine names Daniel Lentz chief financial officer, effective November 2, 2026

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Digital Turbine appointed Daniel Lentz as Chief Financial Officer effective November 2, 2026, replacing Joshua Kinsell, who was interim CFO and remains Chief Accounting Officer. Lentz's pay package includes a $450,000 base salary, a $100,000 signing bonus and performance- and time-based equity awards, which tie part of his compensation to future Adjusted EBITDA and relative shareholder return.

  • Daniel Lentz, 48, previously served as CFO of Commerce.com, Inc. from July 2023 until joining Digital Turbine.
  • Lentz's compensation includes a $450,000 annual base salary, a $100,000 signing bonus and a target annual bonus of up to 100% of base salary.
  • Lentz received long-term awards of $1,050,000 in performance stock units and $1,050,000 in time-based restricted stock units, granted November 30, 2026.
  • Joshua Kinsell stepped down as interim CFO effective November 2, 2026, and continues as Chief Accounting Officer.
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GE HealthCare: Chief Science and Technology Officer Taha Kass-Hout to resign Dec. 31

Neutral leadership 5.02

GE HealthCare said Taha Kass-Hout notified the company on November 4, 2026 that he will resign as Chief Science and Technology Officer. His last day will be December 31, 2026. The filing gives no successor name or reason for the departure.

  • Taha Kass-Hout will resign as Chief Science and Technology Officer.
  • He notified GE HealthCare on November 4, 2026.
  • His last day at the company will be December 31, 2026.
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REALTheRealReal, Inc. Nov 5, 8:33 AM ET

The RealReal adds Sharmistha Dubey, former Match Group CEO, to board as eighth director

Neutral leadership Written later 5.027.01

The RealReal increased its board from seven to eight directors and appointed Sharmistha Dubey, former CEO of Match Group, as a Class II director effective November 3, 2026. The filing reports no financial results, guidance or transactions, so the change is a governance addition rather than a change in company performance.

  • Board expanded from seven to eight directors; Dubey's term runs to the 2027 annual meeting.
  • Dubey was CEO of Match Group from March 2020 to May 2022 and served on Match's board from March 2019 to June 2026.
  • Non-employee director pay includes a $35,000 annual cash retainer and a $165,000 annual restricted stock unit award.
  • Dubey also chairs the board of Fortive Corporation and serves as a director of Naspers and Prosus.
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ROCKGIBRALTAR INDUSTRIES, INC. Nov 5, 7:38 AM ET

Gibraltar CFO Joseph Lovechio to resign effective November 20, 2026

Neutral leadership 5.027.01

Gibraltar Industries said Chief Financial Officer Joseph Lovechio will resign effective November 20, 2026, to pursue another opportunity, and that the filing states his departure was not due to any disagreement on operations, financial reporting, policies or practices. Treasurer Jeffrey Watorek will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer while the company searches for a permanent successor. The change is a senior finance leadership transition, but the filing includes no financial results or guidance.

  • Joseph A. Lovechio resigns as Vice President and CFO, effective November 20, 2026
  • Jeffrey J. Watorek, Vice President and Treasurer, appointed Interim CFO, with $5,750 additional biweekly cash compensation
  • Lori Rizzo, Vice President and Corporate Controller, appointed principal accounting officer effective November 20, 2026
  • Company has commenced a search for its next Chief Financial Officer
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