S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Sector SEC Filings — March 26, 2026

26-03-2026

Laird Superfood reported fiscal year 2025 net sales of $49.9 million, up 15% YoY driven by 41% growth in wholesale sales to 50% of total, while e-commerce sales declined 3% YoY and gross margin contracted to 37.9% from 40.9% due to commodity prices and tariffs, resulting in a net loss of $3.3 million versus $1.8 million prior year. Q4 net sales grew 15% YoY to $13.3 million with wholesale up 44%, but e-commerce fell 6%, gross margin dropped to 34.1% from 38.6%, and net loss widened to $1.8 million from $0.4 million. The company completed the $38.5 million acquisition of Navitas Organics, funded by a $50 million Nexus investment, creating a combined 2025 sales base of $95.2 million with 2026 outlook for high single-digit growth.

• ·Cash used in operating activities $2.8 million FY2025 vs provided $0.9 million FY2024.
• ·Navitas FY2025 gross margin 31.8%, net income $1.6 million.
• ·FY2026 outlook: combined net sales growth at least high single digits vs $95.2 million combined FY2025 base; Adjusted EBITDA to increase YoY.
• ·Hydration and beverage products declined to 12% of Q4 sales from 20% prior year; snacks flat at 11-13%.
• ·No outstanding debt as of Dec 31, 2025.

26-03-2026

DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) filed a DEFA14A proxy statement for its annual shareholder meeting on May 12, 2026, at 11:30 AM ET, held virtually at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DKNG2026. Voting items include the election of 11 director nominees, ratification of BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation. Shareholders can request proxy materials by April 28, 2026, via www.ProxyVote.com, phone, or email.

• ·Proxy materials request methods: www.ProxyVote.com, 1-800-579-1639, sendmaterial@proxyvote.com (include control number)
• ·Board recommends 'For' on all proposals
• ·Voting also allows discretion on other matters at the meeting or adjournments

26-03-2026

Tradeweb Markets Inc. has issued its DEF 14A Proxy Statement for the 2026 virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 19, 2026, seeking approval for electing three Class I directors, ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for FY 2026, an advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, and two amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation (Exculpation Amendment and Federal Forum Selection Amendment). The Board unanimously recommends voting 'FOR' all proposals, highlighting strong board expertise in capital markets (11/11 directors), electronic trading (8/11), and other areas, with 55% independence and average tenure of 4.4 years. Executive compensation emphasizes performance alignment, with CEO target compensation 79% in equity and 95% at-risk, and non-CEO NEOs at 60% equity and 93% at-risk.

• ·Record date for stockholders: March 20, 2026
• ·Meeting format: Virtual at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/TW2026
• ·Proxy materials available on or about March 26, 2026 via www.proxyvote.com
• ·Annual Report for year ended December 31, 2025 filed February 5, 2026

26-03-2026

On March 26, 2026, The First Bancorp, Inc. (FNLC) filed an 8-K under Item 8.01 announcing the declaration of a cash dividend, as detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The filing was signed by Richard M. Elder, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. No specific dividend amount or payment details were provided in the filing body.

• ·Filing Type: 8-K, Item 8.01 Other Events
• ·Date of earliest event reported: March 26, 2026
• ·Registrant state of incorporation: Maine
• ·Commission file number: 0-26589
• ·IRS employer identification no.: 01-0404322
• ·Principal executive offices: 223 Main Street, Damariscotta, Maine 04543
• ·Telephone: (207) 563-3195
• ·Trading symbol: FNLC

26-03-2026

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation's 2026 DEF 14A Proxy Statement, filed March 26, 2026, provides pay versus performance disclosures for Principal Executive Officers, including former PEO Michael Mussallem (2021-2023) and current PEO Bernard Zovighian (2023-2025), alongside non-PEO Named Executive Officers across fiscal years 2021-2025. The filing details various compensation components such as equity awards, pension adjustments, and changes in fair value of equity awards granted in prior and current years. It also describes Board oversight of the Corporate Impact program, with no notable positive or negative performance metrics highlighted in the disclosures.

• ·Fiscal periods covered: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31; 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31; 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31; 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31; 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
• ·Board communications address: c/o Corporate Secretary, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, One Edwards Way, Irvine, California 92614
• ·Corporate Impact Report posted at www.edwards.com/impact-report
• ·Potential director election date reference: 2025-05-08

26-03-2026

Archana Vemulapalli resigned from the Board of Directors of Paycom Software, Inc., effective March 31, 2026, after notifying the Board on March 23, 2026, reducing the Board size from seven to six members. The resignation is attributed to her pursuit of other professional opportunities and is not connected to any disagreements regarding the Company's operations, policies, or practices.

• ·Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2026, reporting earliest event on March 23, 2026

26-03-2026

ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. filed a DEFA14A (Schedule 14A) Definitive Additional Proxy Materials on March 26, 2026, pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing was made by the registrant with no fee required. No substantive financial or operational details are provided in the filing header.

• ·Filing marked as Definitive Additional Materials
• ·Filed by the Registrant (checked box)

26-03-2026

TechnipFMC plc filed Amendment No. 1 to its 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, on March 26, 2026, solely to insert omitted conformed signatures of directors and officers from the original filing on February 27, 2025. No revisions were made to financial statements or any other disclosures. New certifications by the principal executive and financial officers were included as required.

• ·Original 10-K filed February 27, 2025.
• ·Amendment speaks as of original filing date; no post-filing events reflected.
• ·XBRL exhibits included but no financial statements in amendment.

26-03-2026

Stifel Financial Corp. issued a press release on March 26, 2026, disclosing selected operating results for February 28, 2026, under Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and not deemed filed. The filing was signed by CFO James M. Marischen.

26-03-2026

SKYX reported record annual revenue of $92 million in 2025, up 7% YoY from $86 million in 2024, with Q4 revenue at a record $25 million, up 4% from $24 million in Q4 2024; gross profit rose 13% to $28 million from $25 million. Operating cash use improved 27% to $13 million from $18 million, while net loss per share narrowed to $0.32 from $0.36 and adjusted EBITDA loss per share to $0.10 from $0.13; however, the company remains unprofitable with ongoing cash burn despite a strengthened balance sheet including $10 million cash at year-end plus $29 million raised in Q1 2026.

• ·Gross margin improved to 30% of revenue in 2025 from 29% in 2024.
• ·Expected supply to key projects including Pittsford NY, North Carolina Smart Home Community, Austin TX, San Antonio TX, South Florida $4B Miami Smart City, Saudi Arabia, Egypt.
• ·Extended and converted $13.5M notes to maturity in 2030.
• ·Manufacturing partnerships in U.S., Vietnam, Taiwan, China, Cambodia.
• ·Conference call held March 26, 2026 at 4:30 pm ET.

26-03-2026

Gregory N. Ramsey, Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac), notified the company of his retirement effective April 8, 2026, with no disagreement on accounting policies, procedures, or operations. Matthew M. Pullins, Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will serve as interim principal accounting officer effective the same date.

• ·Notification date: March 24, 2026
• ·Filing date: March 26, 2026
• ·Securities listed: Class A voting common stock (AGM.A), Class C non-voting common stock (AGM), Series D, E, F, G, H Preferred Stocks (AGM.PRD, PRE, PRF, PRG, PRH)

26-03-2026

The Vanguard Group, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A amendment on March 26, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of 345,370,860 shares of Ford Motor Co common stock as an investment adviser under Rule 13d-1(b). The filing discloses an internal realignment on January 12, 2026, per SEC Release No. 34-39538, under which certain subsidiaries will report ownership separately on a disaggregated basis. Vanguard certifies passive investment intent with no purpose of influencing control and no single person's interest exceeding 5%.

• ·Internal realignment results in subsidiaries pursuing same investment strategies but reporting separately from Vanguard Group, Inc.
• ·Vanguard has right to receive dividends or direct proceeds from sale of reported securities.
• ·Filing as of March 26, 2026; certified under passive investment provisions.

26-03-2026

Farmers & Merchants Bancshares, Inc. reported net income of $5,766 thousand for 2025, up 34.8% YoY from $4,278 thousand, supported by net interest income growth of 17.0% to $24,390 thousand from higher loan volumes (+10.7% average balance to $617,249 thousand) and improved net interest margin (3.02% vs 2.68%). However, total deposits declined 5.0% to $720,459 thousand, average taxable securities balances fell 20.6% to $145,331 thousand with interest income down 33.4%, and provision for credit losses increased to $698 thousand from $150 thousand. Total assets grew modestly 3.2% to $871,958 thousand amid mixed performance across segments.

• ·Noninterest expense increased 8.1% to $18,295 thousand from $16,929 thousand.
• ·Earnings per share - basic rose to $1.81 from $1.37.
• ·Interest rate spread widened to 2.52% from 2.16%.
• ·Securities sold under repurchase agreements outstanding declined to $4,317 thousand from $5,564 thousand.

26-03-2026

HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (HASI) filed Amendment No. 1 to its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, solely to comply with Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X by including financial statements for significant unconsolidated equity method investees Palmetto HASI Holdings LLC (significant under 2025 income test) and Daggett Renewable Holdco LLC (significant under 2023-2025 income tests). The amendment adds auditor consents and the required financial statements as Exhibits 99.1-99.3 but does not update or amend other information from the original February 13, 2026 filing. As of June 30, 2025, the aggregate market value of non-affiliate common stock was $3.3 billion, with 128,420,364 shares outstanding (including 619,298 unvested restricted shares) as of March 23, 2026.

• ·Equity method investees Palmetto HASI Holdings LLC significant under Rule 3-09 income test for year ended Dec 31, 2025.
• ·Daggett Renewable Holdco LLC significant under Rule 3-09 income test for years ended Dec 31, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
• ·Original 10-K filed February 13, 2026; amendment filed March 26, 2026 within 90 days post-fiscal year end.

26-03-2026

KKR Infrastructure Conglomerate LLC reported a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $459,842 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2025, up 111% from $218,311 thousand in 2024, fueled by strong unrealized appreciation of $561,151 thousand before taxes on investments and foreign currency translation. However, net realized losses widened to $113,034 thousand from $67,305 thousand, driven by $113,779 thousand loss on foreign currency forward contracts, and net operating expenses rose sharply to $116,488 thousand amid higher performance allocation and management fees. Transactional Net Asset Value stood at $6,471,689 thousand with investments at fair value of $5,572,347 thousand, while GAAP net assets grew to $6,259,362 thousand from $3,122,467 thousand.

• ·Cash flows from financing activities increased to $2,487,743 thousand in 2025 from $1,687,501 thousand in 2024.
• ·Investments at fair value (GAAP) $5,563,528 thousand Dec 31 2025 (cost $4,649,579 thousand) vs $3,031,886 thousand Dec 31 2024 (cost $2,799,929 thousand).
• ·Total liabilities $326,330 thousand Dec 31 2025 vs $400,577 thousand Dec 31 2024.
• ·Distributions declared $194,582 thousand in 2025.

26-03-2026

This 8-K/A amends the March 5, 2026 Form 8-K for Benchmark 2026-V21 Mortgage Trust by making clerical revisions to Exhibit 4.1 (Pooling and Servicing Agreement), filing previously unavailable Exhibit 4.6 (another Pooling and Servicing Agreement), and providing an updated Exhibit 4.9 (Co-Lender Agreement for CityFoundry STL Whole Loan). No other changes were made to the original filing. The amendments include agreements dated March 1, 2026, and March 5, 2026, involving multiple servicers, trustees, and depositors.

• ·Original Form 8-K filed March 5, 2026; amendment filed March 26, 2026
• ·Exhibit 4.1 dated March 1, 2026
• ·Exhibit 4.6 dated March 1, 2026
• ·Exhibit 4.9 dated March 5, 2026

26-03-2026

CNO Financial Group, Inc. filed a DEFA14A Definitive Additional Proxy Statement on March 26, 2026, pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing indicates no fee was required and is marked as Definitive Additional Materials. No specific proposals, financial data, or other substantive details are provided in the filing header.

26-03-2026

Virginia Power Fuel Securitization, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virginia Electric and Power Company, filed its annual 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with most sections omitted pursuant to General Instruction J for asset-backed securities issuers. The filing confirms no material instances of noncompliance with servicing criteria by the servicer (Virginia Electric and Power Company) or indenture trustee (U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association), and no material legal proceedings affecting bondholders. The only disclosed compensation is an annual independent manager fee of $2,898 paid to CT Corporation System.

• ·No material legal or governmental proceedings pending against the registrant, sponsor, seller, servicer, or indenture trustee that are material to bondholders.
• ·U.S. Bank National Association faces unrelated ongoing litigations as trustee in RMBS and student loan trusts, with denials of liability and meritorious defenses asserted.
• ·Audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP (Firm ID: 34), Richmond, Virginia.

26-03-2026

Banc of California, Inc. filed Definitive Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) on March 26, 2026, related to the 2026 stockholder meeting. The filing indicates no fee was required and is marked as Definitive Additional Materials. No financial metrics, performance data, or specific proposals are detailed in the provided filing header.

• ·Filing subcategory: Proxy Statement
• ·Document title reference: a2026stockholdermeetingnot.htm
• ·Payment of filing fee: No fee required

26-03-2026

Unity Software Inc. issued a press release on March 26, 2026, announcing select preliminary unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company also disclosed plans to exit certain non-strategic businesses. Supplemental materials were posted on the Investor Relations website at investors.unity.com.

• ·Filing includes Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated March 26, 2026).
• ·Information under Item 7.01 is furnished, not filed, per Regulation FD.

26-03-2026

Oxford Industries reported FY2025 consolidated net sales of $1.48 billion, down 3% YoY from $1.52 billion, with GAAP loss per share of $1.86 versus $5.87 EPS in FY2024, driven by $61 million noncash impairments primarily on Johnny Was and declines in Tommy Bahama (-5%) and Johnny Was (-13%) sales. Q4 FY2025 sales fell 4% to $374 million, with adjusted loss per share of $0.09 versus $1.37 EPS prior year, amid Saks Global bankruptcy charges and tariff impacts. FY2026 guidance projects modest sales growth to $1.475-$1.530 billion and improved adjusted EPS of $2.10-$2.70, with a quarterly dividend increase to $0.70 per share.

• ·Inventory decreased $2 million (1%) on LIFO basis at FY2025 end.
• ·FY2025 SG&A $818 million, up from $787 million prior year.
• ·FY2026 capex expected ~$65 million vs $108 million in FY2025.
• ·Q1 FY2026 sales guidance $385-$395 million vs $393 million prior year.

26-03-2026

ICF International, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICFI) announced the timing for its first quarter 2026 earnings release on Thursday, May 7, 2026, after market close, with results available at https://investor.icf.com prior to the conference call. The company will host a webcast and call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the quarterly financial results. No financial metrics or performance data were disclosed in this announcement.

• ·Audio-only webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/pw36jwo8
• ·Participant registration for analysts/institutional investors: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIf3fcaa2693ad46d7b2190a7bc412bc8b
• ·Webcast replay available for one year at https://investor.icf.com/news-events

26-03-2026

Ulta Beauty reported net sales of $12,392,820 thousand for FY2026, up 9.7% YoY from $11,295,654 thousand in FY2025, with comparable sales growth improving to 5.4% from 0.7% and stores expanding to 1,591 from 1,445. However, operating income declined 2.0% to $1,532,992 thousand with margin contracting to 12.4% from 13.9% due to SG&A expenses rising to 26.6% of sales, leading to net income of $1,153,479 thousand, down 4.0% YoY. Cash from operations increased to $1,502,780 thousand, while total assets grew to $6,999,294 thousand.

• ·Gross profit margin stable at 39.1% in FY2026, matching FY2024 but up from 38.8% in FY2025.
• ·Merchandise inventories increased to $2,181,127 thousand from $1,968,214 thousand YoY.
• ·Deferred revenue rose to $582,378 thousand from $500,585 thousand.
• ·Goodwill increased significantly to $226,421 thousand from $10,870 thousand, indicating possible acquisition.

26-03-2026

YPF's total revenues declined 4.4% YoY to $18,448 million in 2025 from $19,293 million in 2024, driven by drops in Upstream (down to $7,575 million from $8,275 million) and Midstream & Downstream ($15,338 million from $16,023 million), while New Energies revenues fell to $843 million from $904 million. However, operating profit improved 17.6% YoY to $1,740 million from $1,480 million, with strong gains in New Energies (to $432 million from $106 million) and Upstream profitability despite lower revenues; average production costs also decreased to $15.8/boe from $19.5/boe. Downstream sales volumes were nearly flat at 14,119 km3, down 0.1% YoY, with diesel volumes declining 5.7% but premium Infinia diesel up 8.3%.

• ·Logistics pipeline capacities: Puesto Hernández to Luján de Cuyo refinery (528 km, 93,509 boe/d, 100% YPF interest); Puerto Rosales to La Plata refinery (585 km, 326,541 boe/d); La Plata to Dock Sud (52 km, 141,006 boe/d).
• ·Average realized prices 2025: Oil $60.1/boe (down from $68.2), NGLs $27.7/boe (down from $28.8), Natural gas $21.0/boe (down from $21.6).

26-03-2026

HPS Corporate Lending Fund, as Collateral Manager, is involved in a transaction where the Issuer enters a Placement Agency Agreement with Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. (Scotiabank) dated March 26, 2026, to issue and sell unregistered CLO Securities secured by U.S. dollar-denominated middle market loans. Scotiabank is appointed as exclusive placement agent to use reasonable best efforts to place the Subject Securities to qualified institutional buyers and other Eligible Investors during the Offering Period, with settlement on the Closing Date. The agreement includes provisions for a Structuring and Arrangement Fee and expense reimbursement per a February 17, 2026 Engagement Letter, but no specific principal amounts or numerical terms are detailed.

• ·Preliminary Offering Circulars dated January 21, 2026 and February 18, 2026; Final Offering Circular dated March 24, 2026.
• ·Offering conducted in reliance on exemptions under Securities Act, Rule 144A, and Regulation S.
• ·Sales restricted to QIBs who are Qualified Purchasers or non-U.S. persons in offshore transactions.

26-03-2026

Fortuna Mining Corp. filed its Form 40-F Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, on March 26, 2026, confirming 305,959,986 common shares outstanding. The filing references ongoing operations at mines including Lindero, Caylloma, Seguela, and Yaramoko across Argentina, Peru, Cote d'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso, alongside discontinued operations such as Roxgold Sanu and Compania Minera Cuzcatlan. No specific financial performance metrics or period-over-period changes are detailed in the provided filing content.

• ·Principal executive offices: 1111 Melville Street, Suite 820, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3V6, Canada
• ·Trading symbol: FSM on New York Stock Exchange
• ·Discontinued operations include Burkina Faso subsidiaries (Roxgold Sanu S.a.) and Mexico's Compania Minera Cuzcatlan
• ·Mining properties referenced: Lindero (Argentina), Caylloma (Peru), Seguela and Yaramoko (Burkina Faso/Cote d'Ivoire)

26-03-2026

XPLR Infrastructure, LP filed a DEFA14A proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting on May 6, 2026, at its principal offices in Juno Beach, Florida. Unitholders are asked to vote on the election of four director nominees (Susan D. Austin, Robert J. Byrne, John W. Ketchum, Peter H. Kind), ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors for 2026, advisory approval of named executive officer compensation, and approval of the Amended and Restated 2024 Long Term Incentive Plan, with the Board recommending FOR all items. No financial performance data or period comparisons are disclosed in this filing.

• ·Annual Meeting time: 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, May 6, 2026
• ·Vote deadline: May 5, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
• ·Proxy materials request deadline: April 22, 2026
• ·Meeting location: 700 Universe Boulevard, Juno Beach, FL 33408
• ·ProxyVote website: www.ProxyVote.com/XIFR
• ·Control numbers referenced: V86157-P45131, V86158-P45131

26-03-2026

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. disclosed an opinion from Robert A. Stanger & Co., Inc. estimating the liquidation value of its Non-Traded Preferred Stock (Series J, K, L, M) at $25.00 per share as of December 31, 2025, matching the stated liquidation preference. The valuation, using market capitalization, direct capitalization, and third-party appraisals, confirmed that adjusted equity value exceeded total preferred liquidation preferences in all scenarios. No analyst target prices were available, and the opinion aids broker-dealer compliance with FINRA Rule 2331.

• ·Valuation as of December 31, 2025; prior valuation by Stanger as of December 31, 2024.
• ·No active analyst target prices for common stock as of valuation date.
• ·Stanger engaged for FINRA Rule 2331(c)(1)(B) compliance regarding customer account statements.

26-03-2026

T Series Middle Market Loan Fund LLC issued a capital drawdown notice on March 12, 2026, for the sale of approximately 1,652,893 common units (par value $0.001 per share) at an aggregate price of $30.0 million, which closed on March 25, 2026. The sale was conducted with existing unitholders under subscription agreements requiring funding of capital commitments with at least eight business days' notice. The issuance is exempt from Securities Act registration under Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation D, relying on unitholders' accredited investor status.

• ·Common Units have par value of $0.001 per share.
• ·Subscription agreements require minimum eight business days' prior notice for drawdowns.
• ·Unitholders represented as accredited investors under Regulation D.

26-03-2026

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. disclosed an opinion from Robert A. Stanger & Co., Inc. estimating the liquidation value of its non-traded Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock and Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock at $25.00 per share as of December 31, 2025, matching the per-share liquidation preference. The valuation, derived from market capitalization analysis (including 52-week low/high and closing price), analyst consensus target prices, direct capitalization of net operating income, and third-party 'as is' appraisals, confirmed adequate coverage ratios exceeding total preferred liquidation preferences in all scenarios. This report aids broker-dealers in FINRA Rule 2331(c)(1)(B) compliance for customer statements, with noted limitations that it is an estimate, not GAAP fair value.

• ·Valuation based on public common stock market capitalization at 52-week low, high, and closing price as of December 31, 2025, with adequate preferred stock coverage ratios.
• ·Analyst consensus target prices used to estimate adjusted market capitalization, confirming adequate coverage.
• ·Direct capitalization applied range of cap rates to net operating income; equity value exceeded total preferred liquidation preference using highest/lowest rates.
• ·Third-party 'as is' appraisals of assets, minus indebtedness and adjusted for working capital, showed equity exceeding preferred liquidation preference.
• ·Stanger previously provided valuations as of December 31, 2024, and services since 2019.

26-03-2026

Fox Factory Holding Corp. increased its board size to nine directors and appointed Douglas J. Grimm as a Class I director effective March 25, 2026, pursuant to the February 8, 2026 Cooperation Agreement with Engine Capital L.P. and affiliates. Mr. Grimm joins the Audit Committee and Transformation Committee and will be nominated for election at the 2026 annual meeting for a term expiring in 2029. He receives standard pro-rated non-employee director compensation with no other disclosable arrangements or relationships.

• ·No transactions or relationships involving Mr. Grimm required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
• ·Cooperation Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 on February 9, 2026 (File No. 001-36040).

26-03-2026

On March 20, 2026, SmartKem, Inc. entered into a securities purchase agreement with institutional investors to sell 11,365,350 shares of common stock at $0.2303 per share, generating gross proceeds of $2,617,440 before expenses. The closing is expected on or about March 26, 2026, with net proceeds intended for working capital and general corporate purposes. The offering utilizes the company's shelf registration statement on Form S-3, effective August 22, 2024.

• ·Securities registered: Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (SMTK on Nasdaq Stock Market LLC)
• ·Purchase Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1; Legal opinion as Exhibit 5.1

26-03-2026

Net assets of the MetLife Policyholder Trust decreased $776 million, or 8%, to $8.4 billion at December 31, 2025 from $9.1 billion at December 31, 2024, primarily due to a $704 million decrease in net unrealized investment gains on Trust Shares and net outflows from the Purchase and Sale Program, withdrawals, and escheatment totaling $72 million. Trust Shares declined from 111,587,813 to 105,915,235, a net reduction of 5,672,578 shares, though the Trust's ownership percentage of MetLife, Inc. Common Stock remained flat at 16.2%. Dividends received totaled $245 million (up from $247 million aggregate but higher per share at $2.248 from $2.155), with $226 million in net realized gains from sales fully allocated to beneficiaries.

• ·Trust Shares net reduction: 3,363,218 from Purchase and Sale Program activity, 1,061,667 from beneficiary withdrawals, 1,247,693 from escheatment.
• ·Net unrealized investment gains decreased $704 million YoY.
• ·Trust terminable at MetLife, Inc. discretion as Trust Shares are 16.2% of outstanding Common Stock (below 25% threshold); at February 12, 2026, still 16.2%.
• ·No cybersecurity incidents materially affecting the Trust during the period.

26-03-2026

On March 1, 2026, Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund L.P. (BXPE U.S.) sold unregistered limited partnership units for aggregate consideration of $594.5 million across various classes, while Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund (TE) L.P. (the Feeder) sold units for $158.1 million, contributing to the BXPE Fund Program's total issuance of approximately $983.5 million. Transactional NAV per unit as of February 28, 2026, ranged from $28.24 to $35.73 across classes for BXPE U.S. and $31.57 to $35.39 for the Feeder, with the BXPE Fund Program's aggregate Transactional NAV at approximately $20.3 billion.

• ·Transactional NAV per BXPE U.S. Class I Series I Unit: $35.73 as of Feb 28, 2026
• ·Transactional NAV per BXPE U.S. Class S Unit: $35.08 as of Feb 28, 2026
• ·Transactional NAV per BXPE U.S. Class D Unit: $35.54 as of Feb 28, 2026
• ·Transactional NAV per BXPE U.S. Class N Unit: $28.24 as of Feb 28, 2026
• ·Transactional NAV per Feeder Class I Series I Unit: $35.39 as of Feb 28, 2026
• ·Transactional NAV per Feeder Class S Unit: $34.74 as of Feb 28, 2026
• ·Transactional NAV per Feeder Class D Unit: $31.57 as of Feb 28, 2026
• ·Units sold based on Transactional NAV as of February 28, 2026, finalized March 26, 2026

26-03-2026

Invesco Commercial Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. reported significant growth in Net Asset Value to $1,088,966 thousand from $614,768 thousand in 2024, with commercial real estate loan investments nearly doubling to $4,702,728 thousand and net income rising to $62,349 thousand. Total distributions increased to $65,076 thousand, fully covered by cash flows from operations of $77,566 thousand. However, earnings per share declined to $1.82 from $1.95, unrealized losses on secured financing facilities reached $23,920 thousand, and cash equivalents dropped to $16,557 thousand from $80,221 thousand.

• ·Number of outstanding shares increased to 43,168,734 from 24,252,394.
• ·Real estate-related securities fair value $14,818 thousand with weighted average yield 6.29%.
• ·Total loans listed: 35 individual investments across multifamily, industrial, and self-storage properties.
• ·Weighted average interest rate on loans ranges from 5.12% to 12.00%.
• ·Net cash provided by operating activities $77,566 thousand in 2025 vs. $47,067 thousand in 2024.

26-03-2026

Ziff Davis, Inc. filed Definitive Additional Materials (DEFA14A) on March 26, 2026, pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing indicates no fee was required and is marked as Definitive Additional Materials for proxy solicitation.

26-03-2026

Wolfspeed closed private placements issuing $379 million aggregate principal amount of 3.5% Convertible 1.5 Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2031 and approximately $96.9 million of common stock and pre-funded warrants at a 10% premium over the March 18, 2026 closing price, generating aggregate gross proceeds of $475.9 million. These proceeds redeemed approximately $475.9 million (43%) of existing Senior Secured Notes due 2030, reducing total debt by approximately $97 million and expected annual interest expense by approximately $62 million. The transaction, led by T. Rowe Price and Fidelity investors, supports balance sheet strengthening and long-term silicon carbide growth, with no reported declines in financial metrics.

• ·Shares priced at $18.458 per share; Pre-Funded Warrants at $18.448 per warrant with $0.01 exercise price.
• ·Notes mature March 15, 2031; interest payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15.
• ·Placement agents: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, William Blair & Company L.L.C.; Financial advisor: J. Wood Capital Advisors LLC.
• ·Wolfspeed to file SEC registration statement for resale of Shares and Pre-Funded Warrant shares.

26-03-2026

Oaktree Acquisition Corp. III Life Sciences filed its 10-K annual report on March 26, 2026, detailing SPAC structure including permitted trust withdrawals limited to $250,000 annually (plus rollovers) from interest for working capital and taxes. Sponsor received 4,799,758 founder shares for $25,000 and 583,981 private placement units, with up to $1,500,000 in convertible working capital loans at $10 per unit and uncapped expense reimbursements. Founder shares face transfer restrictions until 180 days post-initial business combination, convertible to 20% ownership on as-converted basis.

• ·Transfer restrictions on founder shares apply to sponsor, directors, and officers until 180 days after initial business combination or liquidation/merger event.
• ·Permitted withdrawals from trust limited to interest earned, not principal.
• ·Private placement shares and warrants are non-redeemable and lack redemption/liquidation rights if no business combination.
• ·Uncapped reimbursement for sponsor/officers/directors out-of-pocket expenses related to business combination activities.
• ·Working capital loans conversion at $10/unit and $11.50 warrant exercise price may cause dilution to public shareholders.

26-03-2026

Franklin Wireless Corp. appointed Bill Bauer as Chief Operating Officer effective March 25, 2026. Bauer has served as General Counsel and Director of Strategic Planning since January 2020 and as Interim CFO from September 2022 to January 1, 2025. The appointment was made by the Board of Directors, with no details on compensation or other changes provided.

• ·Bill Bauer has over 15 years of experience in finance and executive management, including prior roles as in-house legal counsel and senior finance executive in California and Texas.
• ·Bill Bauer holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University and a Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law.
• ·Bill Bauer is a member of both the California and Texas State Bars.

26-03-2026

On March 24, 2026, BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc. increased its board size to nine directors and appointed Peter Lebowitz, M.D., Ph.D. as a Class I director, effective immediately, upon recommendation from the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Dr. Lebowitz, deemed independent, was appointed to the NCG Committee and Compensation Committee, with no related arrangements or transactions requiring disclosure. He received a one-time nonqualified stock option under the 2025 Stock Option and Incentive Plan to purchase 63,350 shares at $8.72 per share, the Nasdaq closing price that day.

• ·Dr. Lebowitz's term expires at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders or until successor elected.
• ·Compensation per amended non-employee director policy (Exhibit 10.25 to 2025 10-K filed March 5, 2026).
• ·Entered standard indemnification agreement (Exhibit 10.26 to August 13, 2025 8-K).

26-03-2026

New Mountain Private Credit Fund sold 124,843 common shares for total consideration of $2,980,000 at $23.87 per share in its continuous private offering as of March 2026. The Board declared a regular distribution of $0.19 per share, payable on or about April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. As of February 28, 2026, NAV per share was $23.87, with aggregate NAV of approximately $1,014.1 million, investment portfolio fair value of $2,062.4 million, and debt outstanding of $1,094.8 million at an average leverage ratio of 1.07 times.

• ·Average debt-to-equity leverage ratio during February 2026 was approximately 1.07 times.
• ·Committed debt capacity of $1,435.0 million consists of 100% floating rate leverage, with 79% secured and 21% unsecured based on drawn amounts.
• ·Certain notes classified as floating rate due to interest rate swaps.