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US Corporate Board Director Changes SEC Filings — March 06, 2026

USA Board Room Changes

49 high priority49 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Across 49 SEC filings on March 6, 2026, focused on USA board room changes, the dominant theme is elevated C-suite turnover, particularly in finance roles with 15+ CFO/CAO transitions, appointments, or departures, amid neutral sentiment (avg materiality 6/10). Positive hires of experienced executives (e.g., ex-CFOs from Shockwave, Deloitte, Spirit AeroSystems) in 12 companies signal strategic refresh for growth/margins, while sudden terminations (e.g., Planet13 CAO, Midland CFO) raise stability concerns. No aggregate period-over-period financial trends disclosed (e.g., revenue YoY, margins QoQ absent), but compensation hikes (e.g., James River CEO STI to 150% base, Workday CEO 547k PVUs) and equity grants indicate management retention focus. Liberty ecosystem (3 filings) shows coordinated CLO transition to advisor role later 2026, neutral impact. Portfolio-level: Small/mid-caps dominate churn (30/49), suggesting governance evolution; watch Q2 2026 for post-transition execution as catalysts.

Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior US Corporate Board Director Changes SEC Filings digest from March 05, 2026.

Investment Signals(12)

  • Appointed Mark Suchinski (ex-CFO GEO Group/Spirit AeroSystems) as CFO effective Apr 1, 2026; CEO states leadership now set for faster growth/higher margins, operates 200M sq ft facilities

  • Board expanded to 12 with Glenn Eisenberg (ex-CFO Labcorp $13B rev, Timken) effective Mar 1; CEO/Chair highlight financial discipline for foodservice transformation

  • Board to 7 members + Alex Yeon (independent) to Audit; Jung Jae Lim (20+ yrs logistics) as Co-CEO Mar 3, no added comp, positive sentiment

  • KORN FERRY(BULLISH)

    Elected Pete Shimer (ex-Deloitte COO/CFO) to board + Audit/Nominating; enhances consulting ops/finance expertise, CEO praise

  • CONDUENT(BULLISH)

    Added Greta Van (Chief Audit Exec Jack Henry) to board; 20+ yrs risk/audit from PRGX/Infor, CEO notes modernization support

  • Workday(BULLISH)

    New CEO Aneel Bhusri granted 437k time RSUs + 547k PVUs (stock hurdles +25-100% over 5 yrs from $171 baseline), vesting accel, signals conviction

  • New EVP/CFO Sonu Johl inducement 317k RSUs (3-yr vest) + up to 952k PSUs (TSR/ROCE 2026-2028), NYSE-compliant material hire

  • CEO Frank D’Orazio STI target to 150% base (from 100%), LTI to 200%, alongside Code of Conduct enhancements, positive incentives

  • Escalade(BULLISH)

    Patrick Griffin interim CEO since Oct 2025 made permanent Mar 5, internal promote with 20+ yrs co history, no comp change

  • Amended agreements for CEO/Pres/COO/CFO effective Apr1: bases $600k/$600k/$425k +100%/100%/50% bonuses + immediate equity 100%/100%/75% base

  • Board to 9 + independent Daniel Puckett (ex-CFO Shockwave) to Audit immediate, term to 2027 AGM

  • HireQuest(BULLISH)

    New 2-yr employment agreements CEO/CFO/CLO Mar2: bases $430k/$260k/$260k + RSUs 25k/10k/10k vesting 50% yr2 + quarterly

Risk Flags(10)

Opportunities(10)

Sector Themes(6)

  • CFO/CAO Turnover Surge

    15/49 filings (31%) involve CFO/CAO changes (e.g., GXO, FTAI, Terex, Midland, 374Water); mostly internal/promotes or experienced hires, neutral-mixed sentiment, implies finance function refresh but monitor Q2 disruptions vs seamless transitions

  • Board Expansions/Additions Positive

    8 companies expanded boards (e.g., PROCEPT 8->9, Reborn 6->7, Middleby to12) with independents/ex-CFOs (Shockwave/Deloitte/Labcorp); avg materiality 6/10, bullish for governance/expertise amid no PoP declines noted

  • Compensation Incentives Rising

    12 filings show hikes/grants (e.g., Workday 547k PVUs, Ring 952k max PSUs, James River CEO 150% STI, HireQuest RSUs); targets 100-200% base common, ties to revenue/EBITDA/TSR, signals retention amid no dividend/buyback cuts

  • Neutral Resignations/Declines Dominant

    18/49 director/C-suite exits (e.g., Liberty CLO transition, LKQ/CBX/Turtle/BiomX/Trump) cite no disagreements, low materiality 4-5/10; pattern of orderly handoffs, low operational risk but watch successor performance

  • Hospitality/Real Estate Churn

    5 filings (Ashford/Braemar/Marriott/Burford) with exec transitions/term changes (e.g., Eubanks $1.8M non-compete, Hunter retire advisory); neutral, post-merger/spin legacies, potential for M&A catalysts

  • Small-Cap Governance Refresh

    25/49 emerging growth/microcaps (e.g., Reborn, 374Water, bioAffinity, Vicarious) heavy on terminations/promotes/salary cuts; mixed sentiment, alpha in post-change stabilization vs dilution risks

Watch List(8)

  • Renee Wilm to Senior Advisor later 2026 across entities; monitor disruptions/key initiatives support, Q3 filings [Later 2026]

  • Eun Nam departure transition assistance; watch aviation ops continuity post-McAleese/Hazan, Q2 earnings [Q2 2026]

  • Michael Oster CEO/Amir Shalom dir immediate, committees Mar5; biotech stability post-Solomon/Greig resign, 2027 AGM [2027 AGM]

  • PACB / CAO + Settlement
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    Farmer resign Mar21, $23-25M outflows Q1'26-Q1'29 (rev threshold $165-180M '26); Gibson interim PAO, litigation certainty [Q1-Q4 2026]

  • Bhusri PVUs monthly test from Mar5 baseline $171 to $274 hurdles over 5 yrs; stock catalysts on achievement [Through 2031]

  • Exec salary cuts amid NYSE->OTC Mar3 'RBOT'; monitor turnaround/relisting path [Ongoing Q2 2026]

  • Stack post-Lemke termination; CIC severance in place, governance flags [Q2 2026 earnings]

  • Elected 10 dirs (some <80% support e.g. Foutch 70.9M/10.4M against), approved comp/plan; watch exec retention [FY end Sep 2026]

Filing Analyses(49)
Liberty Media Corp8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

Liberty Media Corporation announced on March 5, 2026, that Renee L. Wilm will transition from her roles as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer across Liberty Media, Liberty Live Holdings, Inc., and Liberty Broadband Corporation to Senior Advisor effective later this year. In her new role, she will continue providing strategic guidance and counsel while supporting key initiatives. She will remain Chief Legal Officer at GCI Liberty, Inc., with no immediate disruptions or financial impacts disclosed.

Liberty Broadband Corp8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

On March 5, 2026, Liberty Broadband Corporation announced that Renee L. Wilm will transition from her role as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer to Senior Advisor, effective later this year. In her new role, Ms. Wilm will continue providing strategic guidance and counsel to the leadership team while supporting key initiatives. No other changes or financial impacts were disclosed.

  • ·Announcement made by Liberty Media Corporation.
  • ·Transition effective later in 2026.
Liberty Live Holdings, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

06-03-2026

On March 5, 2026, Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. announced that Renee L. Wilm will transition from her role as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer to Senior Advisor, effective later this year. In her new position, Ms. Wilm will continue providing strategic guidance and counsel to the leadership team while supporting key initiatives. The announcement was made by Liberty Media Corporation.

  • ·Event reported date: March 5, 2026
  • ·Filing date: March 6, 2026
  • ·Securities registered: Series A Liberty Live Group Common Stock (LLYVA) and Series C (LLYVK) on Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
  • ·Registrant is an emerging growth company
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

06-03-2026

On March 5, 2026, PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation's board of directors increased its size from eight to nine members and appointed Daniel Puckett as a new Class III director, effective immediately, also naming him to the Audit Committee. Puckett, determined to be independent under SEC and Nasdaq rules, brings extensive CFO experience from Shockwave Medical, Inc. and other firms. His term expires at the 2027 annual stockholder meeting, with standard non-employee director compensation and indemnification.

  • ·Puckett served as CFO of Shockwave Medical from April 2016 to February 2024.
  • ·No arrangements or understandings for his appointment; no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
  • ·Proxy statement on non-employee director compensation filed April 25, 2025; indemnification agreement form from S-1/A filed September 8, 2021.
FTAI Aviation Ltd.8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

06-03-2026

FTAI Aviation Ltd. announced the immediate appointment of Nicholas McAleese as Chief Financial Officer and Michael Hazan as Chief Accounting Officer, succeeding Eun (Angela) Nam, who is departing after 12 years to pursue an opportunity outside the aviation industry and will assist in the transition. The company highlighted the new executives' internal experience and contributions since 2022 and 2017, respectively, while expressing thanks to Ms. Nam. No financial impacts or disruptions were mentioned.

  • ·Nicholas McAleese joined FTAI in 2022 from roles at BHG Financial, Breather, and PwC.
  • ·Michael Hazan joined in 2017, previously at Fortress Investment Group and PwC.
  • ·Eun (Angela) Nam served FTAI for the last twelve years.
MIDDLEBY Corp8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) appointed Glenn Eisenberg to its Board of Directors effective March 1, 2026, expanding the board to twelve members. Eisenberg brings extensive experience as former CFO of Labcorp (a $13B global life sciences company) and The Timken Company, along with current board roles at Solventum (NYSE: SOLV) and Lumexa Imaging (NASDAQ: LMRI). CEO Tim FitzGerald and Chairman Gordon O’Brien highlighted his expertise in financial discipline, manufacturing, and capital allocation to support Middleby's strategic transformation in commercial foodservice.

  • ·Eisenberg retired from Labcorp in December 2024 and continues as Special Advisor.
  • ·Joined Solventum board in April 2024 (Audit Committee Chair); Lumexa Imaging in March 2025 (Audit and Compensation Committees).
  • ·Previous roles: President and COO of United Dominion Industries; various senior finance roles at SPX Corporation.
Reborn Coffee, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

Reborn Coffee, Inc. increased its Board size from six to seven members on March 2, 2026, and appointed independent director Alex Yeon to fill the vacancy and serve on the Audit Committee with no compensation. On March 3, 2026, the Board appointed existing director Jung Jae Lim as Co-Chief Executive Officer alongside Jay Kim, with no additional compensation for Lim, who resigned from the Audit Committee due to loss of independence. Lim brings over 20 years of logistics and supply chain expertise from CEO roles at KCC Mexico Overseas Logistics, TJ America, and TJ Korea Inc.

  • ·Alex Yeon determined independent under Nasdaq Rule 5605(a)(2).
  • ·No family relationships or related party transactions involving Yeon or Lim.
  • ·Jung Jae Lim received Bachelor of Language and Literature from Dankook University.
  • ·Filing date: March 6, 2026; Event dates: March 2-3, 2026.
ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST INC8-Kneutralmateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

Deric Eubanks voluntarily terminated his employment with Ashford Hospitality Advisors, LLC effective March 31, 2026, without Good Reason, in exchange for a $1.8M Non-Compete Payment paid over 12 months, a $0.2M transition payment through June 30, 2026, continuation of $3.3M deferred cash grants vesting per original schedule, and eligibility for a prorated 2025 Cash Incentive Bonus aligned with AINC executives. He will provide up to 40 hours/month consulting and 20 hours/week part-time transition assistance remotely. The agreement includes mutual general releases, non-disparagement, and reaffirmed restrictive covenants including 12-month non-compete and 24-month non-solicitation periods.

  • ·Consulting services: up to 40 hours per month remotely during deferred cash grants vesting period.
  • ·Transition assistance: up to 20 hours per week remotely from March 31 to June 30, 2026.
  • ·Non-compete period: 12 months post March 31, 2026.
  • ·Non-solicitation and standstill periods: 24 months post March 31, 2026.
  • ·Original Employment Agreement effective January 1, 2023.
  • ·Payments subject to 8-day revocation period; Non-Compete Payment starts first payroll in April 2026.
GXO Logistics, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

06-03-2026

GXO Logistics, Inc. appointed Mark Suchinski as Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2026, bringing over three decades of finance, operations, and supply chain experience, particularly in aerospace and defense. CEO Patrick Kelleher stated that the leadership team is now fully in place to drive faster growth and higher margins. The company operates over 150,000 team members across more than 1,000 facilities totaling more than 200 million square feet.

  • ·Mark Suchinski previously served as CFO for The GEO Group, Inc. and Spirit AeroSystems.
  • ·Patrick Kelleher joined GXO in August 2025.
  • ·Suchinski holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from DePaul University.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

Deric Eubanks voluntarily terminates employment with Ashford Hospitality Advisors, LLC on March 31, 2026, without Good Reason, in exchange for a release and waiver agreement. He receives a $1.8M Non-Compete Payment paid over 12 months, $200K transition payment through June 30, 2026, eligibility for a prorated 2025 Cash Incentive Bonus, and continued vesting of $3.3M in deferred cash grants and 13,490 AINC shares subject to compliance with consulting and restrictive covenants. Mutual releases, non-disparagement, and ongoing non-compete (12 months), non-solicitation (24 months) obligations are affirmed.

  • ·Non-compete period: 12 months post-termination
  • ·Non-solicitation and standstill periods: 24 months post-termination
  • ·Payments subject to 8-day revocation period and compliance with consulting (remote, reasonable requests)
  • ·Original employment agreement effective January 1, 2023
BiomX Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 9/10

06-03-2026

On March 4, 2026, BiomX Inc. (PHGE) announced the immediate resignations of CEO Jonathan Solomon and Chairman Dr. Russell Greig from their positions and board roles, with no disagreements on company matters. The Board appointed Michael Oster as new CEO and Amir Shalom as Class I Director (term expiring 2027), while noting no compensatory arrangements for Oster yet and standard prorated director pay for Shalom. Effective March 5, 2026, board committees were restructured with Liat Bidas as Audit and Nominating/Governance Chair, and Amir Shalom as Compensation Chair.

  • ·Resignations and appointments effective immediately on March 4, 2026; committee assignments effective March 5, 2026.
  • ·No arrangements, family relationships, or disclosable transactions involving new appointees Amir Shalom or Michael Oster.
  • ·Amir Shalom deemed independent under NYSE American rules; standard indemnification agreement to be entered.
MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLDWIDE Corp8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation announced that Executive Vice President and General Counsel James Hunter will transition from his role on March 9, 2026, and retire on April 1, 2026, after nearly 20 years of service, including key roles in expansions, the 2011 spin-off from Marriott International, and the 2018 merger with ILG. CEO Matt Avril expressed thanks for Hunter's contributions in building teams and industry leadership, noting he will remain in an advisory role through retirement to ensure a smooth transition. The announcement highlights the company's 120 vacation ownership resorts and approximately 700,000 owner families.

  • ·Hunter began in-house legal career at Marriott International in 1994, supporting global development in Asia-Pacific.
  • ·Relocated to Orlando in 2006 to lead Law Department of Marriott Vacation Club International.
  • ·Hunter will assume presidency of Florida Citrus Sports in April 2026.
KORN FERRY8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) announced the election of Pete Shimer, former Chief Operating Officer of Deloitte U.S., to its Board of Directors, with appointments to the Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Shimer brings extensive consulting, operational, financial, and strategic investment expertise from his Deloitte career, including roles as Interim CEO, CFO, and Lead Client Service Partner for Fortune 500 clients. CEO Gary D. Burnison and Non-Executive Chair Jerry Leamon highlighted his value in enhancing board capabilities.

  • ·Pete Shimer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Washington.
  • ·Shimer currently serves as Executive Committee Chair of the Cancer Artificial Intelligence Alliance, Board member of Alaska Air Group (Audit and Safety Committees), Synopsys (Audit Committee), Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Executive Committee Vice Chair), and University of Washington Foster School of Business.
  • ·Filing references Korn Ferry’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended April 30, 2025.
ESCALADE INC8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

06-03-2026

Escalade Incorporated appointed Patrick J. Griffin as full-time Chief Executive Officer and President on March 5, 2026, transitioning from his interim role held since October 29, 2025. Mr. Griffin, previously Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations and a Director since August 2012, has no family relationships with other executives or material interests in transactions under Regulation S-K. No changes were made to his compensation from the offer letter dated November 10, 2025.

  • ·Mr. Griffin, age 56, previously served as President of Martin Yale Group, a former Escalade subsidiary, and in various roles since 2002.
  • ·Additional details in Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2025, and proxy statement filed March 28, 2025.
Unknown8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

CVC-PE Global Private Equity Fund, LP announced on March 2, 2026, the appointment of Jonathan George Wrigley as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Daniel J. Santopietro who ceased serving in the role on the same date. Mr. Wrigley, age 57, previously served as Head of Finance at CVC since April 2020 and held senior finance roles at Brevan Howard. No arrangements, family relationships, or related-party transactions were disclosed regarding the appointment.

  • ·Mr. Wrigley joined CVC as Head of Finance in April 2020 and serves as a Director on several CVC private equity fund boards.
  • ·Prior roles at Brevan Howard: CFO (Jan 2018-Mar 2020), Group Head of Finance (May 2014-Dec 2017), COO (Aug 2011-May 2014).
  • ·Mr. Wrigley holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Nottingham Trent University and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser.
  • ·Filing signed by Rob Squire on March 6, 2026.
Unknown8-Kneutralmateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

On March 2, 2026, Ted Westwood resigned as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Shepherd’s Finance, LLC, effective immediately. The board appointed Catherine Leslie as CFO on March 4, 2026, to resume her prior CFO duties alongside her role as Director of the accounting business division. Her compensation for the remainder of the 2026 fiscal year includes an annual base salary of $185,000, bonus opportunities tied to individual and company goals, and employee benefits, approved by the Compensation Committee and members holding at least 60% of voting units.

  • ·Commission File Number: 333-224557
  • ·IRS Employer Identification No.: 36-4608739
  • ·Registrant is an emerging growth company
  • ·Approval by Members holding at least 60% of votes eligible to be cast by outstanding Voting Units
LKQ CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

On March 3, 2026, Patrick Berard, a member of LKQ Corporation's Board of Directors, notified the company of his decision to decline nomination for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, expected in May 2026. Mr. Berard will continue serving in his role until that meeting. No immediate changes to the board composition or operations are indicated.

  • ·Filing signed on March 6, 2026
  • ·LKQ Corporation incorporated in Delaware, IRS Employer Identification No. 36-4215970
CKX LANDS, INC.8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

CKX Lands, Inc. announced on March 5, 2026, that directors Keith Duplechin and Daniel J. Englander notified the company of their retirement from the board and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. They will continue serving until their terms expire at the meeting. The decisions were not due to any disagreement with the company's operations, policies, or practices.

TEREX CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

Terex Corporation announced that Stephen Johnston will no longer serve as VP, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller effective March 2, 2026, as part of ongoing integration following its merger with REV Group, Inc.; he will assist with transition and there was no disagreement on company matters. Joseph LaDue, 46, previously VP, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at REV since December 2022, was appointed to the role on the same date with an annual base salary of $357,500, target incentive bonus of 40% of salary, and initial long-term incentive award of $139,000. No family relationships or material transactions involving LaDue were noted.

  • ·Joseph LaDue served as VP, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at REV since December 2022, in corporate controller roles at REV since 2018, and worked 13 years at KPMG LLP including as audit senior manager.
  • ·Joseph LaDue is a certified public accountant.
HireQuest, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

On March 2, 2026, HireQuest, Inc. entered into new employment agreements effective the same date with CEO Richard Hermanns (annual base salary $430,000, 25,000 restricted shares), CFO C. David R. Hartley (annual base salary $260,000, 10,000 restricted shares), and Chief Legal Officer John McAnnar (annual base salary $260,000, 10,000 restricted shares), each with an initial term through August 31, 2027. The agreements include performance-based bonuses tied to pre-tax income, Adjusted EBITDA growth, sales improvements, and other metrics, along with severance provisions up to 18 months base salary for the CEO and 6 months for others upon certain terminations. No financial performance metrics or period-over-period changes were reported.

  • ·Employment agreements include 60 days' notice for termination without cause.
  • ·Restricted shares vest 50% on second anniversary of March 2, 2026, and 6.25% per fiscal quarter for the next eight quarters.
  • ·Hermanns severance without cause/good reason: 18 months base salary; Hartley/McAnnar: up to 6 months (1 month per year of service).
  • ·Change of control triggers automatic 1-year extension and 150% base salary lump-sum severance if terminated.
James River Group Holdings, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

On March 2, 2026, James River Group Holdings, Inc. amended CEO Frank D’Orazio’s target short-term incentive plan award from 100% to 150% of his base salary and his target long-term incentive plan award from 100% to 200% of his base salary. The company also amended its Code of Conduct to enhance provisions on confidential information obligations and to clarify compliance with the Employee Handbook, with no waivers granted. These changes reflect enhanced executive compensation incentives alongside routine governance updates.

  • ·Event reported date: March 2, 2026; Filing date: March 6, 2026
  • ·Amended Code of Conduct filed as Exhibit 14.1 and available at https://jrvrgroup.com/our-group/governance/corporate-governance
PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.8-Kmixedmateriality 8/10

06-03-2026

On March 2, 2026, Michele Farmer voluntarily resigned as Chief Accounting Officer of Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (PACB) effective March 21, 2026, with no disagreements or severance, and CFO Jim R. Gibson will serve as principal accounting officer without compensation changes. On March 5, 2026, PACB entered a binding term sheet with Personal Genomics of Taiwan, Inc. (PGI) to settle litigation, gaining a worldwide royalty-free license to U.S. Patent No. 7,767,441 and a 5.5-year covenant not to sue, but requiring fixed payments of $8M in Q1 2026 and $5M annually in Q1 2027-2029 (potentially $7M in 2027 if 2026 revenue meets $165M/$180M thresholds). The settlement provides litigation certainty and supports growth but incurs significant cash outflows totaling $23M-$25M.

  • ·Ms. Farmer’s resignation is not connected to any disagreement on operations, policies, or accounting practices.
  • ·No arrangements or understandings between Mr. Gibson and others for his appointment as principal accounting officer.
  • ·Information on Mr. Gibson incorporated from Proxy Statement filed April 23, 2025.
  • ·Covenant not to sue runs with the patents and binds PGI’s successors and transferees.
  • ·Settlement includes release of claims for damages prior to and during covenant term.
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

Agilent Technologies, Inc. announced on March 5, 2026, that Rodney Gonsalves, Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer, will retire in January 2027, with the exact date to be determined later. The departure is not due to any disagreement on accounting practices, financial statements, internal controls, or operations. The advance notice provides time for a comprehensive search for a replacement and an orderly transition.

  • ·Form 8-K filed on March 6, 2026, covering Items 5.02 and 9.01
FibroBiologics, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

On March 4, 2026, the Compensation Committee of FibroBiologics, Inc. approved a new annual base salary of $400,000 for Chief Financial Officer Jason D. Davis, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Davis' target annual non-equity incentive compensation remains unchanged at 40% of base salary. No other officer changes or departures were reported.

  • ·Filing Date: March 6, 2026
  • ·Date of Earliest Event: March 4, 2026
  • ·Salary Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. entered into new executive employment agreements effective March 3, 2026, with existing executives Jacob Liawatidewi (EVP of Corporate Administration Center, Secretary, and board member) at an annual base salary of $525,800 and target bonus of 55% of base, and Rong Zhou (Senior EVP of Production Center) at $590,000 base and 53% target bonus. Agreements provide for 1-year initial terms with auto-renewal, at-will termination, and severance of 2x (highest base + average of prior two years' bonuses) plus 12 months health benefits and full equity vesting acceleration upon qualifying termination; enhanced severance applies post-change in control. No performance metrics or financial impacts from the agreements are disclosed.

  • ·90 days advance notice required for non-renewal of agreements.
  • ·Severance conditioned on execution of release; includes prorated bonus and prior year accrued bonus on certain terminations.
  • ·100% equity vesting acceleration immediately prior to change in control.
  • ·Section 280G parachute payment provisions to maximize after-tax benefits.
INTEST CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

On March 4, 2026, InTest Corporation's Compensation Committee maintained base salaries flat at 2025 levels of $428,915 for CEO Richard N. Grant, Jr. and $282,500 for CFO Duncan Gilmour. The Committee set 2026 short-term bonus targets at 85% of base for the CEO and 65% for the CFO (ranging from zero to exceeding targets), and approved long-term incentive awards with grant-date fair values of $600,000 for the CEO and $250,000 for the CFO, allocated equally to time-vesting RSUs, performance-vesting RSUs, and stock options.

  • ·Long-term incentives allocated equally to: 4-year time-vesting RSUs, 3-year performance-vesting RSUs (metric: enterprise value as of Dec 31, 2028), and 4-year vesting stock options
  • ·Equity grant date: close of business on second business day after 2025 fiscal year 10-K filing
  • ·All awards subject to standard award agreements filed with SEC
Workday, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 8/10

06-03-2026

Workday, Inc. granted new CEO Aneel Bhusri, its co-founder and former Executive Chair, equity awards under the 2022 Equity Incentive Plan on March 5, 2026: a time-based RSU for 437,602 shares vesting over four years and a performance-based PVU award for 547,003 shares across four tranches tied to stock price hurdles of 25% ($171.39), 50% ($205.67), 75% ($239.94), and 100% ($274.22) increases from the baseline over five years. Mr. Bhusri will not receive additional equity awards until fiscal 2028. The awards include vesting acceleration provisions under the Executive Severance and Change in Control Policy.

  • ·Bhusri RSU vests 1/4 on one-year anniversary of March 5, 2026, then 1/16 quarterly thereafter.
  • ·PVU Tranches vest 1/20 quarterly over 20 quarters if price hurdles achieved, with two-year holding period on vested shares.
  • ·PVU testing monthly using 45-day trailing simple moving average vs. 10-day baseline ending March 5, 2026.
  • ·Earlier unachieved Tranches 1/2 may carry forward if later hurdles met.
Salesforce, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

06-03-2026

Salesforce, Inc. announced that Robin Washington, its Chief Operating and Financial Officer, will assume the additional role of principal accounting officer effective March 9, 2026, as part of an internal finance reorganization. She will receive no compensation adjustment for this role. Sundeep Reddy will remain as Chief Accounting Officer.

  • ·Announcement part of internal finance reorganization
  • ·Washington's biographical information disclosed in Proxy Statement for 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
  • ·No arrangements or understandings with other persons for selection as PAO
  • ·No family relationships with directors or executive officers
  • ·No direct or indirect material interest in transactions per Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K
MILLER INDUSTRIES INC /TN/8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

On March 2, 2026, Miller Industries' Compensation Committee approved the Second Amended and Restated Severance Protection Plan, eliminating the prior 'single-trigger' change in control severance benefits and limiting payouts to qualifying terminations only. The Committee also reallocated the 2025 Executive Officer Annual Bonus Plan pool, increasing shares for CFO (14% to 16%) and others while removing the Chief Manufacturing Officer allocation, and adopted a new Amended Bonus Plan for 2026 with tiered pools (10-14% of pretax income over $20M) split between cash and RSUs. These changes align executive incentives more closely with performance but introduce stricter eligibility and vesting conditions.

  • ·RSU grants under Amended Bonus Plan: half time-based (3-year graded vesting), half performance-based (0-200% cliff vesting after 3 years).
  • ·Bonus eligibility requires employment at payment/grant time; subject to recoupment policy.
  • ·Compensation Committee can adjust Pretax Income for non-recurring items, currency, etc.
Funko, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

On March 4, 2026, Funko, Inc. and its subsidiary Funko UK, Ltd. entered into a Letter Agreement amending Andrew Oddie's Service Agreement dated May 12, 2022 (as previously modified), changing his title to Chief International Officer, eliminating his U.S. residency requirement for employment, and removing certain relocation terms while keeping his compensation otherwise unchanged. The amendment does not indicate any departure or new appointment but adjusts existing terms. Full details are in Exhibit 10.1.

  • ·Original Service Agreement dated May 12, 2022, modified by letters dated May 1, 2024 and September 9, 2024.
  • ·Filing signed on March 6, 2026.
NVIDIA CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

06-03-2026

NVIDIA Corporation's Compensation Committee adopted the Variable Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 on March 2, 2026, providing eligible executive officers with variable cash payments based on FY2027 revenue performance goals at threshold, base, and stretch levels. CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has a base target award of $4M (200% of FY2027 base salary), while Colette M. Kress, Ajay K. Puri, Debora Shoquist, and Timothy S. Teter each have $1.5M targets (150% of base salary). Eligibility requires continued employment through the payment date.

  • ·Fiscal Year 2027 ends January 31, 2027
  • ·Performance goals based on FY2027 revenue with threshold, base, and stretch compensation plan levels
  • ·Filed as Exhibit 10.1
CONDUENT Inc8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT) announced on March 6, 2026, the appointment of Greta Van, Chief Audit Executive at Jack Henry & Associates, to its Board of Directors, bringing over two decades of experience in finance, audit, enterprise risk management, and strategy from global public companies including PRGX, Infor Global Solutions, Crawford & Company, Internap, Comverge, and Accretive Solutions. CEO Harsha V. Agadi praised her expertise in modernizing functions and strengthening risk frameworks to support strategic priorities. The company operates with approximately 51,000 associates, disbursing $80B in government payments annually.

  • ·Enables approximately 2.0 billion customer service interactions annually
  • ·Empowers millions of employees through HR services every year
  • ·Filing Date: March 06, 2026; Items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
DOCUSIGN, INC.8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

Docusign, Inc. appointed Brian Roberts to its Board of Directors as a Class I director, effective March 5, 2026, to fill an existing vacancy, with his term expiring at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Board determined Mr. Roberts to be independent under applicable standards, with no arrangements or material interests requiring disclosure. He will receive standard director compensation and has entered into the Company's indemnity agreement.

  • ·Mr. Roberts qualifies as an independent director pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and Nasdaq listing standards.
  • ·Compensation per Amended and Restated Director Compensation Program (filed in 10-Q on September 7, 2023).
  • ·Indemnity agreement per standard form (filed in 8-K on December 3, 2020).
AGCO CORP /DE8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

On March 3, 2026, AGCO Corporation's Talent and Compensation Committee approved amendments to the 2026 Annual Incentive Plan, updating individual award opportunities, performance metrics, and their weightings to align with current program design. The changes eliminate individual award limits, broaden adjustment provisions for the committee's discretion, and add recoupment under clawback policies, reflecting legal updates post-repeal of Section 162(m) exceptions. No specific financial impacts or performance data were disclosed.

  • ·Amendments qualified by reference to Exhibit 10.1 (full Plan text)
  • ·Plan designated as management contract or compensation plan
GoodRx Holdings, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 3/10

06-03-2026

On March 3, 2026, the Board of Directors of GoodRx Holdings, Inc., upon recommendation of the Compensation Committee, approved a discretionary cash bonus of $72,918 for 2025 performance to Romin Nabiey, the company's Chief Accounting Officer. The 8-K filing was submitted on March 6, 2026, and signed by Christopher McGinnis, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer. No other financial metrics, performance comparisons, or changes in officer status were disclosed.

  • ·Event date: March 3, 2026
  • ·Filing date: March 6, 2026
  • ·Company address: 2701 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90404
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

At the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on March 4, 2026, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. stockholders elected 10 directors, including Raymond John Adams III (80.4M for, 0.9M against), Randy A. Foutch (70.9M for, 10.4M against), and John D. Zeglis (75.0M for, 6.3M against), while most received over 79M for votes. Stockholders also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditors for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 (89.1M for, 3.2M against), approved executive compensation advisory vote (79.2M for, 1.9M against), and approved the Amended & Restated 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan (76.3M for, 4.9M against), with consistent broker non-votes of 11.0M across proposals.

  • ·Proxy Statement filed with SEC on January 22, 2026, includes full text of A&R 2024 Plan as Appendix A
  • ·Fiscal year ends September 30, 2026
Burford Capital Ltd8-Kneutralmateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

Burford Capital Limited's subsidiary entered into an amended employment agreement with Aviva Will, transitioning her from President to Vice Chair effective March 11, 2026, after which she will no longer be an executive officer. The agreement includes a $1M annual base salary over a two-year initial term, a one-time $1.76M cash retention payment, $300K in RSUs plus 4,240 additional RSUs, and carried interest at prior levels. It features severance protections up to $1M plus health benefits, alongside restrictive covenants.

  • ·Agreement dated March 3, 2026, with initial two-year term unless terminated earlier.
  • ·Severance upon termination without cause: greater of remaining term salary or $1M cash, plus 12 months health coverage (subject to release).
  • ·Contains perpetual confidentiality/non-disparagement and one-year post-employment non-competition/non-solicitation covenants.
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

On March 3, 2026, Waste Management, Inc.'s Management Development and Compensation Committee granted performance share units (PSUs), stock options, and annual cash incentive awards to its named executive officers, including CEO James C. Fish, Jr., under the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan. PSU grants ranged from 7,272 to 49,350 units per executive, tied to cash flow generation (50%) and relative TSR vs. S&P 500 (50%), with payouts from 0-200% as of December 31, 2028; stock options ranged from 8,405 to 57,034 shares at $241.55 exercise price, vesting over three years. Annual cash incentives target base salary percentages, based on 2026 operating EBITDA, margin, and revenue growth, adjustable by up to 10% via sustainability scorecard and 25% via committee discretion.

  • ·PSU performance period ends December 31, 2028, with payout after committee certification.
  • ·Stock options have 10-year term; vesting: 34% year 1, 33% year 2, 33% year 3.
  • ·Annual cash incentives require employment through December 31, 2026, except for death (prorated).
  • ·Detailed termination provisions for PSUs and options include full payout on death/disability post-2026 retirement, forfeiture on cause termination.
374Water Inc.8-Kmixedmateriality 7/10

06-03-2026

On March 2, 2026, 374Water Inc. terminated Russell Kline as Chief Financial Officer as part of a company restructuring and appointed Adrienne Anderson as Interim CFO and principal financial/accounting officer, with a base salary of $216,000 per year. Ms. Anderson, who previously served in the role from January 8, 2024, to December 16, 2024, brings extensive PCAOB audit experience from firms like D. Brooks and Associates and WithumSmith + Brown. Terms of Kline's separation and Anderson's potential equity grant remain undetermined.

  • ·Adrienne Anderson, age 47, is a CPA licensed in Florida and Illinois; previously served as Audit Committee Chair for SharpLink Gaming Ltd.
  • ·No arrangements, family relationships, or material transactions involving Ms. Anderson under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
  • ·Equity grant under 2021 Equity Incentive Plan terms to be announced via 8-K amendment.
Turtle Beach Corp8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

06-03-2026

On March 5, 2026, Terry Jimenez, a director of Turtle Beach Corporation (TBCH), notified the company of his resignation from the Board, effective March 6, 2026. The Board expressed appreciation for his service and contributions. No successor was named, and no reason for the departure was disclosed.

  • ·Filing date: March 6, 2026
  • ·Securities: Common Stock (TBCH) and Preferred Stock Purchase Rights on Nasdaq Global Market
bioAffinity Technologies, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

06-03-2026

bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. disclosed that directors Robert Anderson and Roby Joyce informed the Board on March 5, 2026, that they will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled for April 30, 2026. Their decisions did not stem from any disagreements with the Company regarding operations, policies, or practices. No other changes or impacts were reported.

  • ·Company is an emerging growth company.
  • ·Common Stock ticker: BIAF; Warrants ticker: BIAFW, both on Nasdaq Capital Market.
  • ·Principal executive offices: 3300 Nacogdoches Road, Suite 216, San Antonio, Texas 78217.
Vicarious Surgical Inc.8-Knegativemateriality 8/10

06-03-2026

Vicarious Surgical Inc. amended employment agreements for President Adam Sachs and CTO Sammy Khalifa, voluntarily reducing their annual base salaries to $270,810 and $318,600 respectively (50% and 25% cuts from prior levels), effective March 9, 2026, while preserving bonus and severance calculations on pre-amendment salaries. This cost-cutting measure occurs amid NYSE delisting proceedings initiated March 3, 2026, with shares now trading OTC under 'RBOT'. No departures or new appointments were announced.

  • ·Amendments signed March 4, 2026, explicitly waive 'Good Reason' claims for salary reductions.
  • ·Class A common stock delisted by NYSE on March 3, 2026, now quoted on OTCID tier as 'RBOT'.
HF Sinclair Corp8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) appointed Vivek Garg, age 52, as Acting Chief Financial Officer effective February 24, 2026, while he continues in his roles as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller. As additional compensation, Garg will receive a $25,000 monthly cash stipend commencing March 1, 2026, and a one-time $375,000 restricted stock unit grant vesting 50% on December 1, 2026, and 50% on December 1, 2027. The appointment involves no arrangements with other persons, family relationships, or disclosable transactions under Item 404(a).

  • ·Appointment previously announced in Form 10-K filed February 27, 2026
  • ·Stipend prorated for partial months of service
  • ·RSU governed by HF Sinclair Corporation Amended and Restated 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan
  • ·Garg eligible for ongoing annual bonus, health/welfare plans, and existing Change in Control and Indemnification Agreements
Midland States Bancorp, Inc.8-Kmixedmateriality 8/10

06-03-2026

On March 5, 2026, Midland States Bancorp, Inc. terminated Eric Lemke from his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and its subsidiary Midland States Bank, with no specified reason provided. The Company promptly appointed Claire Stack, age 37 and previously Corporate Controller since November 2025, as Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer and interim CFO, leveraging her 15+ years of accounting and finance experience. A Change of Control Agreement was entered with Ms. Stack, offering severance of 150% of salary plus average prior three-year bonuses upon qualifying termination post-change of control, though the CFO departure raises potential governance concerns.

  • ·Claire Stack joined as Corporate Controller in November 2025; holds BS in Accounting and Technology Management from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business; Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • ·Change of Control Agreement initial term through December 31, 2026; auto-renews annually unless 90 days' nonrenewal notice; post-termination non-compete/non-solicit for 12 months; COBRA coverage up to 12 months on qualifying termination.
  • ·Agreement form filed as Exhibit 10.4 to 2025 Form 10-K.
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

Robert Lighthizer resigned from the Board of Directors and its committees of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., effective March 6, 2026. The resignation did not arise from or relate to any dispute with management or the Board. The Company thanked Amb. Lighthizer for his distinguished service.

  • ·Event reported as of March 4, 2026; filing dated March 6, 2026.
  • ·Securities: Common stock (DJT) on Nasdaq and NYSE; Redeemable Warrants (DJTWW) exercisable at $11.50 per share on Nasdaq and NYSE.
Planet 13 Holdings Inc.8-Knegativemateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

Planet 13 Holdings Inc. terminated the employment of its Chief Administrative Officer, Lee Fraser, effective March 6, 2026, following his placement on administrative leave on January 5, 2026. The 8-K filing was signed by Co-Chief Executive Officers Robert Groesbeck and Larry Scheffler. No additional financial or operational impacts were disclosed.

  • ·Company is an emerging growth company.
  • ·Principal executive offices: 2548 West Desert Inn Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.
  • ·I.R.S. Employer Identification Number: 83-2787199.
Unknown8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

Unknown Company disclosed its Net Asset Value (NAV) as of January 31, 2026, totaling $821.9M, driven by investments at fair value of $822.1M against a cost basis of $813.3M. Cash and equivalents stood at $58K, offset by other liabilities of $255K. No prior period comparisons were provided, but investments traded at a slight premium to cost.

Reservoir Media, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

Reservoir Media, Inc. entered into amended and restated employment agreements effective April 1, 2026, with CEO Golnar Khosrowshahi, President & COO Rell Lafargue, and CFO James Heindlmeyer, superseding prior agreements to retain these Named Executive Officers. Base salaries are set at $600,000 for Khosrowshahi and Lafargue (with 3% annual increases) and $425,000 for Heindlmeyer (with 3% annual increases), alongside target cash bonuses of 100% of base salary for the former two and 50% for the latter, plus immediate-vesting equity awards of 100% and 75% of base salary respectively. Initial terms are three years for each, with automatic or optional renewals and board re-appointment rights, plus customary non-compete and termination provisions.

  • ·Agreements signed March 5, 2026; Khosrowshahi term auto-renews every 2 years after initial 3 years; Lafargue and Heindlmeyer terms have Company option to extend by 2 years
  • ·Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 contain full agreements
RING ENERGY, INC.8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

06-03-2026

Ring Energy, Inc. (NYSE American: REI) granted inducement awards to new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Sonu Johl, effective March 5, 2026, consisting of 317,460 restricted stock units (RSUs) vesting in three equal annual installments starting March 5, 2027, and 476,190 performance stock units (PSUs, up to 952,380 shares earned). The PSUs cover the performance period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with 50% vesting based on total shareholder return relative to peers and 50% on annual cash return on capital employed hurdles. The awards, approved unanimously by the Board including independent directors, comply with NYSE American Section 711 as material inducement for Johl's employment.

  • ·Awards granted outside the 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan but subject to substantially consistent terms.
  • ·RSUs subject to continued service through applicable vesting dates.
  • ·PSUs subject to performance goals, continued service through December 31, 2028.

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