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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Hasbro (HAS)

Hasbro: Wizards of the Coast President John Hight to step into advisor role

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Hasbro said President of Wizards of the Coast John Hight will stay in his current role through September 1, 2026, then become an Advisor reporting to the CEO until September 2, 2027, helping onboard a successor. The filing does not name a successor. His $800,000 base salary is unchanged, but he will not receive a fiscal 2027 bonus or new equity awards during the term.

Key points

  • Transition Agreement with John Hight is effective July 27, 2026.
  • Hight remains President of Wizards of the Coast through September 1, 2026.
  • From September 2, 2026 to September 2, 2027, he serves as Advisor and reports to the CEO.
  • Base salary stays at $800,000 annualized; no fiscal 2027 bonus and no new equity grants during the term.

The filing

CompanyHasbro (HAS)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 27, 2026, 5:04 PM ET
Accession number0000046080-26-000047

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:11 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on July 27, 2026.

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