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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Rocket Companies, Inc. (RKT)

Rocket Companies adds Sarah Watterson as independent director, expanding board to 10

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Rocket Companies expanded its Board of Directors from nine to ten members and appointed Sarah Watterson as a Class III director, effective August 17, 2026. The filing says she is independent and will receive a $75,000 annual cash retainer and a $215,000 initial RSU grant, which vests after one year.

Key points

  • Sarah Watterson appointed Class III director effective August 17, 2026, with a term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting
  • Board expanded from nine to ten directors to fill the newly created seat
  • Compensation: $75,000 annual cash retainer, prorated, plus RSUs with an initial grant value of $215,000 vesting after one year
  • Watterson previously held senior roles at Brightline West, Fortress Investment Group and Goldman Sachs, per the filing

The filing

CompanyRocket Companies, Inc. (RKT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 17, 2026, 4:07 PM ET
Accession number0001628280-26-057366

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 9, 2026, 11:43 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 August 17, 2026.

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