2,354 material Form 8-K filings that 2,004 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).
LASE Corp. said its Board appointed Sanjay Adhav and Chief Financial Officer Timothy A. Peterman as directors, effective November 3, 2026, to fill two existing vacancies. The company announced the appointments in a press release dated November 9, 2026, and the filing discloses no related-party transactions or arrangements for either appointee.
Board appointed Sanjay Adhav and CFO Timothy A. Peterman as directors, effective November 3, 2026, filling two existing vacancies
Adhav has served as President of Quantum Technology, Inc. since 2013; Peterman was CEO of iMedia Brands, Inc. from 2019 to 2023
Press release announcing the appointments was issued November 9, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1)
AGNT, Inc. entered into a Termination and Release Agreement with founder Glenn Sanford, effective retroactively to October 8, 2026, the date his employment ended in connection with the previously announced CEO transition. Sanford remains Chairman of the Board, and the agreement does not govern his board service. The release of claims is not yet effective, and the filing does not provide financial figures for the payments.
Separation Date is October 8, 2026; agreement signed November 9, 2026, and the release has not yet become effective.
Sanford keeps eligibility for eXp Realty revenue share at the highest front line qualifying agent tier, for as long as he holds Vested Status.
Company will pay or reimburse COBRA continuation coverage until the first anniversary of the Separation Date, subject to the release becoming effective.
A previously anticipated consulting agreement was not entered into; Sanford has no obligation to provide services.
Effective November 1, 2026, Matthew DiCanio became President and Chief Executive Officer, William K. Newton moved to Executive Chairman, and Tanner Newton became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The filing also details new employment agreements and restricted stock grants to named executive officers, which set severance and change-in-control terms for shareholders to weigh.
Matthew DiCanio: President and CEO, base salary $785,000, target bonus 125% of base salary
William K. Newton: Executive Chairman, base salary $550,000, target bonus 85% of base salary
Tanner Newton: EVP and CFO, base salary $425,000, target bonus 75% of base salary
Restricted stock granted November 3, 2026 vests equally over four years; DiCanio received 164,894 shares
NIKE appointed Dan McKenzie as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, Finance Operations & Transformation, and principal accounting officer, effective November 9, 2026. As of the same date, CFO David Denton stops serving as Interim Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer. McKenzie retired from NIKE in July 2026 and returns under an offer letter dated November 4, 2026.
McKenzie's pay under the offer letter: $500,000 base salary, 50% target annual bonus, and a $525,000 annual long-term incentive target.
McKenzie will receive a $600,000 target-value sign-on RSU award that vests in three equal annual installments.
David Denton, Executive Vice President and CFO, ceases as Interim Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer effective November 9, 2026.
McKenzie previously served as VP, CFO, Global Operations and Technology from August 2025 to July 2026, and spent more than 19 years at NIKE.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions chair Richard T. du Moulin notified the Board on November 3, 2026, that he will retire as a director effective December 31, 2026. He has served on the Board since the company's 2014 IPO, and the filing says his affiliation with the company dates back more than 25 years. The filing does not name a successor.
Retirement notified to the Board on November 3, 2026, effective December 31, 2026
Du Moulin has served as a director since Pangaea's 2014 IPO and was affiliated with the company for more than 25 years
Claus Boggild, a founder and Lead Independent Director, praised his knowledge, forethought and integrity
GeoVax Labs appointed Tyler O'Brien as interim Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board effective November 8, 2026, and added Shahin Behroyan as a director effective November 5, 2026. The filing follows the resignation of five former directors effective October 23, 2026, and it references a dispute over the termination of a former executive, Mr. Dodd, for Cause, which the company says could lead to severance or litigation. Shareholders face a leadership change at the top of the company while a permanent CEO is sought.
Tyler O'Brien appointed interim CEO and Chairman of the Board effective November 8, 2026; will serve until a permanent principal executive officer is appointed or designated
Shahin Behroyan appointed to the Board effective November 5, 2026, to fill a vacancy from the resignation of five former directors effective October 23, 2026
Behroyan is not yet on any committee; Board determined he is independent under Nasdaq Rule 5605(a)(2)
Forward-looking statements cite a possible dispute with Mr. Dodd over termination for Cause, with potential severance of three times base salary and target bonus
KBR said its lead independent director, Wendy Masiello, and director Nchacha Etta will retire from its board, and Executive Vice President Mark Sopp will retire from the company, all effective upon completion of the planned Trinzic spin-off. KBR also announced the expected Trinzic board, with Masiello as chair and Michael LaRouche as president and CEO-designate, and the spin-off is targeted for January 4, 2027, subject to final board approval.
Masiello (Lead Independent Director) and Etta (board member) notified KBR on November 5, 2026 of their retirements, effective upon completion of the spin-off
Sopp, Executive Vice President, Strategic Transactions, notified KBR on November 6, 2026 of his retirement and will receive no severance payments or benefits
KBR said the retirements were not the result of any disagreement with KBR on its operations, policies or practices
The spin-off is targeted for January 4, 2027, and Trinzic's board will have eight members, with Masiello as chair
Upstart's Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, Natalia Mirgorodskaya, informed the company on November 3, 2026 that she will resign effective November 30, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. The company said the resignation does not stem from any disagreement over its operations, policies or practices, and CFO Andrea Blankmeyer will serve as Interim Principal Accounting Officer while a permanent replacement is sought.
Natalia Mirgorodskaya's resignation takes effect November 30, 2026; she informed the company on November 3, 2026.
The filing states the resignation is not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies or practices.
CFO Andrea Blankmeyer becomes Interim Principal Accounting Officer upon the resignation; her compensation is not being adjusted.
The company is conducting a search for a permanent replacement; no successor is named in the filing.
AH Realty Trust founder Daniel Hoffler resigned from its board of directors, and the board appointed David Hirsh as an independent director to fill the vacancy. The 8-K says Hoffler's resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company, and the press release says both changes took effect November 6, 2026.
Daniel A. Hoffler, the company's founder, resigned from the board; the 8-K says he informed the board on November 5, 2026 and the resignation was effective immediately
The press release says Hoffler retired effective November 6, 2026
David Hirsh, age 63, was appointed an independent director and will serve until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders
Hirsh has not been named to any board committees; he previously spent about 16 years at Blackstone Inc., retiring in January 2018
Stryker's board increased its size from 11 to 12 directors and elected James E. Davis, CEO and President of Quest Diagnostics, to fill the new seat. The election takes effect January 1, 2027, and Davis has not yet been assigned to any board committee.
Board expanded from 11 to 12 authorized directors on November 3, 2026
James E. Davis, CEO and President of Quest Diagnostics since November 2022, elected to fill the vacancy effective January 1, 2027
Davis will receive non-employee director compensation consistent with other directors and will sign the company's standard director indemnification agreement
No financial results or guidance were included in the filing
Genworth Financial said its Vice President and Controller, Darren W. Woodell, resigned to pursue a new opportunity, and the board appointed Chief Financial Officer Jerome T. Upton as interim Principal Accounting Officer effective November 6, 2026. The filing also notes Upton will become President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027, following the retirement of Thomas J. McInerney.
Darren W. Woodell resigned as Vice President and Controller; the company accepted the resignation on November 6, 2026.
Jerome T. Upton, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, serves as interim Principal Accounting Officer until a permanent appointment is made.
Upton's compensatory arrangements will not change because of the accounting role.
Upton is slated to become President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2027, when Thomas J. McInerney retires, as announced October 30, 2026.
Pathward Financial's Compensation Committee approved a $340,923 cash payment to Anthony Sharett, who resigned as President effective October 23, 2026. The payment recognizes his annual incentive award for fiscal 2026, which he would not otherwise have received because of his departure. The payment depends on his signing an acknowledgement, and the company plans to file it with its 10-K if he does.
Committee approved the $340,923 payment on November 3, 2026.
Payment is tied to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2026, based on predetermined performance measures and an individual discretionary component.
Sharett stopped being employed by the company and Pathward on October 23, 2026.
Payment is subject to Sharett signing an acknowledgement; the company intends to file it with its 10-K if executed.
MVB Financial Corp. entered into restated employment agreements dated November 5, 2026 with Craig B. Greathouse, Michael R. Sumbs, Michael L. Giorgio and Joseph R. Rodriguez. The agreements supersede prior contracts, update base salaries, and revise severance terms, including a lump-sum payment of 2.0 times salary plus target bonus after a termination without cause tied to a change in control. Rodriguez's title changed from Chief Risk Officer to EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
Base salaries: $400,000 for Greathouse, $400,000 for Sumbs, $425,000 for Giorgio and $416,000 for Rodriguez.
Termination without cause, no change in control: 12 months of base salary, up to 12 months of COBRA premium coverage, and a pro-rated annual bonus.
Termination without cause tied to a change in control: lump sum of 2.0 times annualized base salary plus target annual bonus, and up to 24 months of COBRA coverage.
Rodriguez's title changed to EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary.
Hims & Hers expanded its board from nine to ten directors and appointed Dr. Andrew Huberman, 51, effective immediately, as a director who is not independent under NYSE standards. The same week, the company's subsidiary agreed to pay Dr. Huberman a $3.5 million annual advisory fee and a separate company agreement pays his media company, Scicomm Media, $5 million a year, a related-party arrangement that shareholders may weigh against the board seat.
Dr. Andrew Huberman, 51, appointed to the board on November 4, 2026, filling a newly created seat; not on any committee.
Advisory Agreement dated November 5, 2026: $3,500,000 annual cash fee for two years, plus up to $1,000,000 per year for short-form videos.
Marketing Agreement with Scicomm Media LLC, co-owned by Dr. Huberman: $5,000,000 annual fee for up to three years; his interest is about $2,100,000 annually.
Director cash retainer of $50,000 and equity award valued at $250,000, prorated through the 2027 annual meeting.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Middleby said CEO Tim FitzGerald will step down as CEO and from the board effective March 31, 2027, and that Chief Commercial Officer Steve Spittle will become CEO on April 1, 2027. Spittle was named President effective November 5, 2026, and will join the board when he becomes CEO. The company said the succession follows its 2026 portfolio transformation and that it is also reporting third quarter 2026 results on the same day.
Timothy J. FitzGerald leaves the CEO role and the board effective March 31, 2027, and remains eligible for severance and pro-rated accelerated vesting of restricted stock units.
Steven P. Spittle became President effective November 5, 2026, and becomes CEO and a board member effective April 1, 2027.
Spittle's employment agreement, dated November 4, 2026, sets an annual base salary of $850,000 and eligibility for an annual bonus.
Tripadvisor said CEO Matt Goldberg will leave his roles as president, CEO and board member effective February 16, 2027, under a separation agreement signed November 4, 2026. CFO Michael Noonan will resign effective December 31, 2026 to pursue another opportunity, and Chief Strategy and Operations Officer Kristen Dalton will serve as interim CFO starting January 1, 2027. The filing says the departures are not the result of any disagreement with the company, and the board is working with an executive search firm to find successor leadership.
Goldberg's separation package includes $675,000 in base salary payments over 18 months and a $675,000 bonus-based payment, subject to a release and restrictive covenants.
Goldberg remains CEO through February 16, 2027, and Noonan remains CFO through December 31, 2026.
Kristen Dalton, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer since November 2025, becomes interim CFO on January 1, 2027.
Chair Jeremy Philips said the board is working with an executive search firm to identify candidates.
Brady Corporation entered into a Share Exchange Agreement on November 4, 2026, in which William H. Brady III transferred all 1,769,314 of his Class B Common Stock shares to the company in exchange for an equal number of newly issued Class A Common Stock shares. As a result of the transaction, Elizabeth P. Bruno now holds 100% of the Class B Common Stock, representing all of the company's voting power and resulting in a change in control. Dr. Bruno also stepped down from independent board committees, and the company qualified as a controlled company under NYSE rules.
On November 4, 2026, William H. Brady III exchanged 1,769,314 shares of Class B Common Stock for 1,769,314 newly issued shares of Class A Common Stock.
Elizabeth P. Bruno acquired 100% control of the company's Class B Common Stock voting power, resulting in a change in control.
William H. Brady III agreed to a 24-month lock-up period on the newly issued Class A Common Stock.
Dr. Bruno stepped down from the Management Development and Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee.
Atmos Energy said Chairman Kim R. Cocklin will retire from the board and as Chairman at the 2027 Annual Meeting after reaching mandatory retirement age. The board approved combining the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles, so President and CEO J. Kevin Akers will become Chairman, subject to re-election as a director. Shareholders will see one executive holding both top roles, with an independent Lead Director continuing under the company's governance guidelines.
Kim R. Cocklin, Chairman since December 2020 and with the company since 2006, will not stand for re-election at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
J. Kevin Akers, President and CEO, will become Chairman of the Board at the 2027 Annual Meeting, subject to shareholder re-election.
Nancy K. Quinn, the current Lead Director, will continue in that role from the 2027 Annual Meeting, subject to her re-election.
The board approved the change on November 3, 2026; the filing says Cocklin's decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company.
Noble Corporation plc said on October 29, 2026 that it promoted Joey M. Kawaja, previously Senior Vice President of Operations since October 2022, to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 1, 2026. The filing reports an internal promotion of an operations executive and contains no financial results, guidance, or compensation terms.
Joey M. Kawaja promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Promotion announced October 29, 2026; effective November 1, 2026
Kawaja previously served as Senior Vice President of Operations since October 2022
HP's Board appointed Emma Walmsley, former CEO of GSK, as Chief Executive Officer effective January 4, 2027, succeeding interim CEO Bruce Broussard, who will become Board Chair on the same date and succeed Chip Bergh. The filing discloses her offer letter terms, including a $1,450,000 base salary, a $30,000,000 one-time inducement equity award and a $2,500,000 sign-on bonus, and the Board increases its authorized directorships from 12 to 13 to seat her. The filing contains no financial results, so the change is a leadership transition whose effect on performance is not stated.
Emma Walmsley, 57, served as GSK CEO from April 2017 until December 2025 and joins HP as CEO on January 4, 2027.
Bruce Broussard, interim CEO since February 2026, becomes Board Chair on January 4, 2027, succeeding Chip Bergh.
Offer letter sets a $1,450,000 annual base salary and a 200% target bonus, with a $30,000,000 one-time inducement equity award.
Walmsley receives a $2,500,000 sign-on bonus, subject to prorated repayment if she leaves voluntarily or is terminated for misconduct within 12 months.
Sally Diffley resigned as Chief Financial Officer of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., the Delegated Sponsor of the Trust, on October 30, 2026. Swapnil Parab was appointed to succeed her effective November 4, 2026, and the filing does not describe any change to the Trust itself.
Sally Diffley resigned as CFO of the Delegated Sponsor on October 30, 2026
Swapnil Parab appointed CFO of the Delegated Sponsor effective November 4, 2026
Parab is Head of Financial Planning and Analysis at Morgan Stanley Investment Management and joined Morgan Stanley's Finance Division in 2009
Parab previously served as Head of Valuation Control for Fixed Income and for the Wealth and Investment Management segments
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