US Material Events SEC 8-K Filings — March 18, 2026

18-03-2026

Hudson Technologies announced management restructuring with promotions and appointments including Rob Stoody to Senior Vice President, Operations; Kirk Reimer to Vice President, Sales & Marketing; Mostafa Parsa to Vice President, Operations; Cesar Alonso rejoining as Vice President, Supply Chain; and Meredith Baskies as Director of Marketing to strengthen operations and drive growth. Kate Houghton exited her roles as Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing and Board member to pursue other endeavors. CEO Ken Gaglione stated the changes position the company to leverage sales capabilities, enhance operational excellence, and expand market reach.

• ·Rob Stoody previously served as VP Supply Chain and VP Military and Gases, overseeing the win and servicing of the DLA contract with favorable satisfaction ratings.
• ·Cesar Alonso was Hudson’s Supply Chain Director from 2021 to 2024 and held senior Demand Planning roles at Honeywell.
• ·Meredith Baskies brings 15 years of marketing experience, most recently as Director of Global Strategic Marketing at Gelest and Head of Marketing at BASF.
• ·Filing date: March 18, 2026

18-03-2026

Abacus Global Management, Inc. dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its independent auditor and engaged KPMG LLP on March 16, 2026, with no disagreements, reportable events, or audit qualifications in prior reports for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The Board appointed William McCauley as Chief Operating Officer on March 12, 2026, alongside salary increases for CEO Jay Jackson to $725,000 and McCauley to $500,000, plus performance-based RSUs and cash bonuses tied to 2026 Adjusted Net Income targets of $96M (target) and $192M (stretch). These incentives also include market cap triggers at $1.5B and one-time equity bonuses of up to 2M shares for Jackson and 1M for McCauley, pending shareholder approval of the 2026 LTIP.

• ·RSUs vest over three years post-determination date if performance targets met, with interpolation between 0-200% of target.
• ·One-time equity bonuses contingent on 2026 market cap or AUM targets.
• ·Auditor change effective immediately on March 16, 2026; GT letter dated March 18, 2026 filed as Exhibit 16.1.
• ·Company's common stock trades as ABX and 9.875% Fixed Rate Senior Notes due 2028 as ABXL on NYSE.

18-03-2026

FTI Consulting, Inc. entered into an Incremental Amendment to its Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated November 21, 2022, on March 17, 2026, to obtain $300M in new 2026 Incremental Term Loans from participating lenders led by BofA Securities, Inc. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, with the amendment effective upon satisfaction of conditions including executed documents, representations and warranties, no defaults, legal opinions, fee payments, and pro forma compliance with financial covenants. No performance declines or flat metrics are reported in this debt facility expansion.

• ·Amendment amends Existing Credit Agreement without consent of other lenders
• ·2026 Incremental Term Loans form a separate class from existing Revolving Credit Facility
• ·Arrangers: BofA Securities, Inc. (joint lead arranger and sole book manager), JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Truist Securities, Inc. (joint lead arrangers and syndication agents)
• ·Documentation agents: PNC Bank, National Association and TD Bank N.A.
• ·Conditions include certificates of Responsible Officers, favorable legal opinions, and payment of attorney costs and fees

18-03-2026

Laser Photonics Corp filed an 8-K on March 18, 2026 (AccNo: 0001493152-26-010669, Size: 658 KB), reporting under Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement), Item 3.02 (Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits). No specific transaction values, financial metrics, period-over-period comparisons, or quantitative impacts are disclosed. This is a multi-item filing with no details on positive or negative effects provided.

18-03-2026

RocketFuel Blockchain, Inc. entered a non-binding term sheet on March 13, 2026, with RPay, Inc. and RPoints, Inc. for the proposed sale of its payments business assets to RPay and loyalty/rewards business assets to RPoints. Consideration includes buyers assuming $1.5M in senior deferred compensation liabilities, quarterly earn-out payments of 20% of payments business net revenue up to $2.5M aggregate or 2 years, and warrants for 20% fully diluted ownership in each buyer with fixed repurchase floors of $1.5M (RPay) and $0.2M (RPoints). The Company retains its corporate franchise and cash reserves, with the Board approving the interested-party transaction; the term sheet is non-binding except for exclusivity, confidentiality, and fees.

• ·Term Sheet filed as Exhibit 10.1
• ·Anticipated execution of definitive asset purchase agreements
• ·Transaction approved by Board despite interested nature

18-03-2026

New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. appointed Ted Warner as Chief Financial Officer effective March 16, 2026, with E. Will Gray II transitioning back to sole CEO role from interim CFO. Warner's package includes a $500K annual base salary, target bonus up to 40% ($200K), potential $200K additional bonus, 1.22M PSUs vesting over five years, and 610.7K RSUs vesting over four years. The appointment involves no family relationships, conflicts, or prior arrangements requiring disclosure.

• ·Ted Warner, age 45, previously Managing Director at Northland Capital Markets since 2020; holds Series 7, 79, 63 licenses, B.A. from University of Michigan, MBA from University of Minnesota.
• ·Severance terms: 100% base salary (pre-CIC) or 150% (post-CIC), plus bonuses and benefits continuation.
• ·Restrictive covenants: 18-month non-solicit clients, 24-month non-solicit employees.

18-03-2026

Ovid Therapeutics announced favorable safety and tolerability for the 7 mg dose of OV329, advancing Phase 2 trials in focal onset seizures (FOS) and expanding into TSC seizures (Q4 2026) and infantile spasms (2027), funded by a $60.0M private placement. OV4071 received Phase 1 clearance in Australia, with cash of $90.4M funding operations into late 2028 (potentially 2029 with $53.9M warrant exercises). Full-year 2025 revenue rose to $7.3M from $0.6M YoY while operating expenses declined to $49.7M from $62.5M, yielding a reduced net loss of $17.4M vs $26.4M; however, Q4 operating expenses increased to $13.0M from $10.8M YoY.

• ·No treatment-related adverse events or serious adverse events observed across OV329 doses tested, including 7 mg cohort.
• ·Extensive ophthalmic assessments showed no evidence of retinal changes with OV329.
• ·OV4071 initially focused on psychosis associated with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia; ketamine challenge study planned mid-2026.
• ·Private placement shares at $2.01 per share; pre-funded warrants at $2.009 with $0.001 exercise price.
• ·Q4 2025 net income per share $0.06 vs Q4 2024 loss per share $0.13; full year 2025 loss per share $0.23 vs 2024 $0.37.

18-03-2026

Gregory P. Repas, Vice President & Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of McCormick & Company, Incorporated, provided notice of retirement on March 12, 2026, effective July 1, 2026, and will step down from his role effective April 1, 2026, while assisting with transition until retirement. On March 16, 2026, Julie Giese, age 46, was appointed as the new Vice President & Controller and Principal Accounting Officer effective April 1, 2026, with these positions not classified as executive officer roles. Ms. Giese will receive an annual base salary of $400,000 and continue participating in the company's incentive, retirement, and benefit programs.

• ·Julie Giese joined McCormick in August 2024 as Vice President and Assistant Corporate Controller.
• ·Prior to McCormick, Julie Giese was Director of Accounting at Pepco Holdings LLC from April 2016 to August 2024.
• ·The new VP & Controller positions are not executive officer roles.

18-03-2026

ExlService Holdings, Inc. entered into a $125M accelerated share repurchase (ASR) transaction with Morgan Stanley on March 16, 2026, receiving an initial 3,346,720 shares worth approximately $100M, as part of a $500M board-approved share repurchase program. The final settlement is expected by Q2 2026, with potential for additional shares or cash adjustments. Separately, board member Nitin Sahney notified he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting, citing no disagreements with management or the board.

• ·ASR funded using cash on hand and borrowings under existing credit facility.
• ·Final number of shares based on Rule 10b-18 VWAP over valuation period, less discount and adjustments.
• ·ASR Agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1.

18-03-2026

CVR Partners, LP, through its General Partner CVR GP, LLC, executed Amendment No. 2 to its Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, effective March 17, 2026. The amendment updates the Conflicts Committee definition to require directors meeting enhanced independence standards under SEC rules and NYSE requirements, and specifies the registered office at 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19808 (agent: Corporation Services Company) and principal office at 2277 Plaza Drive, Suite 500, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. The General Partner determined the changes do not materially adversely affect partners.

• ·Original Partnership Agreement dated April 13, 2011.
• ·Amendments authorized under Sections 13.1(a) and 13.1(d)(i) without partner approval.
• ·Governing law: State of Delaware.

18-03-2026

LifeMD, Inc. appointed Atul Kavthekar as Chief Financial Officer effective March 16, 2026, replacing Marc Benathen who will depart by March 31, 2026, to pursue a new opportunity. The company also appointed Chris Pisano as Chief Marketing Officer and promoted Jessica Friedeman to Chief Business Officer to bolster growth in AI-driven healthcare, marketing, and enterprise offerings. As an inducement, Kavthekar received 675,000 restricted stock units.

• ·RSU vesting: 337,500 units service-based (112,500 on each of 1st, 2nd, 3rd anniversaries); 337,500 units performance-based.
• ·Marc Benathen to remain through March 31, 2026, for transition.
• ·Jessica Friedeman joined LifeMD in January 2023.

18-03-2026

On March 16, 2026, the Compensation Committee of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. approved 2026 Continuity Awards to senior executives Eric R. Newell, Evelyn K. Lee, and Ryan A. Riel (excluding CEO Susan Riel, who plans to retire) to ensure management stability during the CEO transition. The awards include cash payments totaling $1.175M ($425,000 each to Newell and Riel, $325,000 to Lee) payable March 27, 2026, subject to repayment if they leave early before June 30, 2027, and 4,086 RSUs each (valued at ~$100,000) vesting over three years. No financial performance metrics were reported.

• ·Cash awards subject to repayment if recipient voluntarily resigns (other than for good reason) or is terminated for cause prior to June 30, 2027.
• ·RSUs vest on the third anniversary of March 16, 2026, subject to the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and RSU Award Agreement (Exhibit 10.1).
• ·Continuity Award Agreement form filed as Exhibit 10.2.

18-03-2026

Hyperfine, Inc. entered into a Loan and Security Agreement dated March 18, 2026, with Horizon Technology Finance Corporation as Collateral Agent and Lender, establishing eight loan commitments (Loans A-H) each for $5M, for a total facility of up to $40M. Loans A-C terminate on the Closing Date, while Loans D-H have commitment termination dates of December 31, 2027. Hyperfine Operations, Inc. and Liminal Sciences, Inc. serve as guarantors, with collateral securing the obligations.

• ·Affiliate defined as owning/controlling 10% or more of stock.
• ·Excluded Property includes real property interests other than fee ownership, certain titled assets, and up to 65% of foreign subsidiary voting stock.

18-03-2026

Effective March 12, 2026, Jeff Bedell temporarily relinquished his duties as President, Venture Businesses and Corporate Strategy at Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (ALRM) due to a personal family issue requiring substantial focus. He will remain a full-time employee and serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. The filing was made on March 18, 2026.

• ·Common Stock: $0.01 par value per share, traded as ALRM on Nasdaq

18-03-2026

Horizon Space Acquisition II Corp. entered into a promissory note for $50,000 with William Wang on March 17, 2026, filed as part of an 8-K on March 18, 2026. The note is non-interest bearing, payable upon Business Combination or maturity, and convertible at the payee's option into private units at $10.00 per unit with at least two business days' prior notice.

• ·Note governed by New York law; no personal liability for officers/directors.
• ·Conversion yields whole units only; fractional amounts paid in cash.
• ·Overdue amounts accrue interest at prevailing short-term US Treasury Bill rate.

18-03-2026

Hilton Domestic Operating Company Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., entered into Amendment No. 12 to its Credit Agreement on March 18, 2026, extending the maturity of the senior secured Revolving Credit Facility to the earlier of five years from the amendment date or 91 days prior to existing term loan maturities. The amendment increases the letter of credit sublimit from $250M to $500M and the swingline borrowing sublimit from $100M to $200M, while setting SOFR-based interest margins starting at 1.00% subject to leverage-based step-ups. No declines or capacity reductions were reported.

• ·Interest margin for SOFR loans starts at 1.00% when first lien net leverage <=1.50x, with 0.25% step-ups for higher leverage tiers (<=2.50x, <=3.50x, >3.50x).
• ·Original Credit Agreement dated October 25, 2013; this is Amendment No. 12.

18-03-2026

On March 16, 2026, John Tipton retired from his role as President of the Southern Region at Verano Holdings Corp. and from all officer, manager, and employee positions with the Company and its subsidiaries, but he will remain a member of the Board of Directors. The Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with Mr. Tipton (expiring March 16, 2027, unless extended) for advisory services on national and Florida operations, including immediate vesting of 909,090 RSUs, a $100,000 cash payment, and $35,000 monthly fees. Upon retirement, 168,971 RSUs and $603,125 in cash awards from prior long-term incentive plans also vested in full.

• ·Consulting Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1
• ·Agreement covers operations nationally and in Florida
• ·Contains customary representations, warranties, covenants, and confidentiality provisions

18-03-2026

Dr. Kaouthar Lbiati resigned as CEO of Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for personal reasons, effective immediately on March 16, 2026. The Board appointed Gary Stetz as interim CEO and director, Vincent LoPriore as Executive Chairman, Sireesh Appajosyula as director, and Chase LoPriore as director on the same date. There were no arrangements, understandings, or family relationships related to these changes.

• ·Filing date: March 18, 2026; earliest event date: March 16, 2026
• ·Trading symbol: HEPA on OTC QB
• ·No written communications under Rule 425, soliciting material under Rule 14a-12, or pre-commencement communications under Rule 14d-2(b) or 13e-4(c)
• ·Registrant not an emerging growth company

18-03-2026

Seadrill Limited (NYSE: SDRL) announced the immediate appointment of Samir Ali as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Simon Johnson. Ali, who joined the company in August 2022 as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, was praised by Board Chair Julie J. Robertson for his strong leadership and industry knowledge. The announcement highlights a smooth leadership transition with board support, though it includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers.

• ·Samir Ali's prior roles: Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Development at Diamond Offshore, Debt and Equity Investment Portfolio Manager at Bain Capital, and Investment Banker at Simmons & Company.
• ·Announcement dated March 12, 2026; SEC 8-K filed March 18, 2026.
• ·Reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2025, filed February 26, 2026.

18-03-2026

Christopher Giles resigned as Class II director of Jefferson Capital, Inc. effective March 18, 2026, to focus on other commitments, with no disagreements on company matters. The Board appointed Susan Atkins as Class II director (term until 2027 annual meeting) and James Pierce as Class III director (term until 2028 annual meeting). Each received stock options for 50,000 shares vesting equally over three years.

• ·Resignation not due to any disagreement with Company operations, policies, or practices.
• ·New director options: 50% exercise price at fair market value on grant date, 50% at fair market value plus $14.00.
• ·No arrangements/understandings for appointments; no family relationships with other directors/officers; no material interests under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
• ·Company is an emerging growth company.

18-03-2026

Accelerant Holdings reported strong Q4 2025 Exchange Written Premium growth of 24% YoY to $1.09B and 35% FY to $4.19B, with Adjusted EBITDA up 52% to $71M in Q4 and 149% to $282M FY, driven by third-party direct premium rising to 40% of volume from 21%. However, GAAP net income declined sharply to $1M ($0.00/share) in Q4 from $20.6M and swung to a $1.345B FY loss from $22.9M profit, while net revenue retention fell to 126% from 153%. The Board authorized a $200M Class A share repurchase program through 2028, and Jay Green will resign as CFO effective March 31, 2026, with Linda Huber appointed as successor.

• ·Gross loss ratio improved to 51.4% in Q4 2025 from 57.8% YoY and 51.3% FY from 54.3%.
• ·Third-party direct written premium expected at $450M-$470M in Q1 2026 and at least $2.2B FY 2026.
• ·Adjusted EBITDA outlook: $64M-$66M Q1 2026, at least $275M FY 2026.
• ·Conference call scheduled for March 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET.

18-03-2026

SoundHound AI announced the departure of CFO Nitesh Sharan on April 3, 2026, to join a quantum computing company, with co-founder and Chief Product Officer James Hom appointed as interim CFO. During Sharan's approximately four-year tenure, the company achieved an eight-fold revenue increase and built a strong finance team, positioning it for continued growth. However, the CFO transition introduces leadership uncertainty, though an executive search firm has been engaged for a permanent replacement and Sharan will advise during the handover.

• ·Company founded in 2005.
• ·Sharan's tenure: approximately four years.
• ·Investor contact: Scott Smith (408-724-1498, IR@SoundHound.com).
• ·Media contact: Fiona McEvoy (415-610-6590, PR@SoundHound.com).

18-03-2026

Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) appointed Daniel L. Florness to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. Florness, 62, is currently CEO and board member of Fastenal Company since 2016 and plans to resign from those roles effective July 16, 2026, bringing extensive C-suite experience in leadership, accounting, marketing, and public finance. The company serves approximately nine million customers across 46 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces.

• ·Daniel L. Florness served as Fastenal’s President and CEO (2016-2024), Executive VP and CFO (2002-2015), and CFO (1996-2002).
• ·Prior to Fastenal, Florness was Senior Manager at KPMG LLP (1986-1996).
• ·Florness earned an undergraduate degree in accounting from University of Wisconsin – River Falls.
• ·Contacts: Mary Anne Whitney (832) 442-2253, Joe Box (832) 442-2153.

18-03-2026

On March 13, 2026, Ramzi Ammari, Senior Vice President of Corporate Planning and Strategy at Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC), notified the company of his decision to retire effective May 29, 2026. In connection with his retirement, UEIC entered into a letter agreement providing for severance payments equal to his current base salary from the termination date through May 29, 2026, if he is terminated without cause prior to retirement, subject to signing a separation agreement. The 8-K filing was submitted on March 18, 2026, and signed by Richard K. Carnifax, Interim Chief Executive Officer.

• ·UEIC common stock trades under symbol UEIC with par value $0.01 per share.
• ·Principal executive offices: 15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite H300, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254-2494; Phone: (480) 530-3000.

18-03-2026

BrightSpire Credit 9, LLC, a subsidiary of BrightSpire Capital, Inc., entered into a Master Repurchase Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, dated March 12, 2026, filed as Exhibit 10.1 in the 8-K on March 18, 2026. The agreement enables repurchase transactions where the Seller transfers rights to Eligible Assets (such as senior mortgage loans) to the Buyer for funds, with a commitment to repurchase, effectively providing secured financing. No specific facility size, advance rates, or spreads are detailed in the provided content, which focuses on definitions, covenants, and exhibits referencing a related Fee Letter.

• ·Filing Type: 8-K (Items 1.01 - Entry into Material Definitive Agreement, 2.03 - Creation of Direct Financial Obligation, 9.01 - Exhibits)
• ·Agreement governed by U.S. law, with security interest granted to Buyer over Purchased Assets
• ·Applicable Spread post-Event of Default increases by 500 basis points (5.0%)

18-03-2026

Phillips 66 Company, as borrower, and Phillips 66, as initial guarantor, entered into a $2.25 billion term loan credit agreement on March 18, 2026, with Mizuho Bank, Ltd. as administrative agent and various lenders including Bank of America, N.A., PNC Bank, N.A., The Toronto-Dominion Bank, New York Branch, Truist Bank, and MUFG Bank, Ltd. as co-syndication agents. The facility provides access to significant liquidity with standard terms including ABR and Term SOFR-based interest rates, but includes covenants on liens, indebtedness, and fundamental changes. No prior period comparisons or performance metrics are disclosed.

18-03-2026

On March 12, 2026, Brad Truesdell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of AeroVironment Inc., notified the company of his intention to retire effective upon the appointment of his successor, with plans to remain in his role during the transition and serve as a consultant thereafter. The company is actively searching for a new principal operating officer to ensure a smooth handover. No details on compensation, successor timeline, or financial impact were disclosed.

• ·Filing submitted on March 18, 2026 under Items 5.02 and 9.01
• ·Common Stock: $0.0001 par value, traded as AVAV on NASDAQ

18-03-2026

Coty Inc. appointed five new independent directors—Carsten Fischer (Lead Independent Director), Alia Gogi, Robert Kunze-Concewitz (Chair of Remuneration Committee), Maria Carla Liuni, and Stephanie Plaines (Chair of Audit and Finance Committee)—as part of a comprehensive board refreshment to enhance expertise in beauty, brand-building, and finance. Departing directors include Beatrice Ballini, Isabelle Parize, Anna Adeola Makanju (effective immediately), Robert Singer (effective June 30, 2026), and Gordon von Bretten, while Markus Strobel, Joachim Creus, Frank Engelen, and Patricia Capel remain. The move aims to sharpen strategic focus amid industry transformation, with new directors from firms like Shiseido, Sephora, and Campari.

• ·Robert Singer will continue serving on the Audit and Finance Committee until June 30, 2026.
• ·Coty operates in over 120 countries and territories with prestige and mass market beauty products.

18-03-2026

On March 12, 2026, four independent directors of Graphjet Technology—Tan Song Jie, Chen Siow Woon, Ang Chee Yong, and Pwa Yee Guo—resigned from their positions on the board. The resignations were explicitly stated not to result from any disagreement with the company's management, operations, policies, or board on matters relating to business, strategy, or governance. The company, which was suspended from Nasdaq trading on November 13, 2025, filed this 8-K on March 18, 2026.

• ·Company incorporated in Cayman Islands with principal offices in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
• ·Fiscal year end: September 30.
• ·Former name: Energem Corp (name change effective August 20, 2021).
• ·SEC file number: 001-41070; CIK: 0001879373.

18-03-2026

Mag Magna Corp, an emerging growth company, entered into consulting services agreements since February 13, 2026, issuing 8,700,000 shares of common stock to 13 third-party consultants for services supporting its rare earth element strategies, under the 2026 Mag Magna Corp. Stock Incentive Plan and Form S-8 (SEC File No. 333-293453). Separately, 1,300,000 shares valued at $100,000 ($0.077 per share) were issued to Eric Newlan of Newlan Law Firm, PLLC, under a legal services agreement dated March 6, 2026, extending through September 30, 2026. All agreements prohibit consultants from engaging in capital-raising or securities promotion activities.

• ·Form S-8 Registration Statement SEC File No. 333-293453
• ·Legal services under Newlan Agreement through September 30, 2026
• ·Consulting services agreements form filed as Exhibit 10.1; Newlan Agreement as Exhibit 10.2

18-03-2026

Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (VTGN) announced that Mary Rotunno resigned from its Board of Directors on March 17, 2026, effective April 1, 2026. The 8-K filing was signed by Shawn K. Singh, President and Chief Executive Officer. No reasons for the resignation or details on a replacement were disclosed.

• ·Company headquartered at 343 Allerton Ave., South San Francisco, California 94080
• ·Incorporated in Nevada; Commission File Number 000-54014; IRS EIN 20-5093315
• ·Common Stock trades under VTGN on Nasdaq Capital Market

18-03-2026

Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc. appointed Dennis Pollack to the Boards of Directors of the Company and Lake Shore Bank effective March 17, 2026, pursuant to a standstill agreement with The Stilwell Group, which remains in effect until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Board views the addition as strengthening governance and expertise in key oversight areas, with no financial impacts or performance metrics disclosed. Stilwell congratulated the appointment, citing Pollack's extensive banking experience.

• ·Bank headquartered in Dunkirk, New York, with branches including four in Chautauqua County and six in Erie County.
• ·Agreement includes customary provisions regarding standstill, voting commitments, and other matters.

18-03-2026

American Picture House Corp (APHP) disclosed in an 8-K filing on March 18, 2026, its entry into a material definitive agreement (Item 1.01), creation of a direct financial obligation (Item 2.03), and unregistered sales of equity securities (Item 3.02). Details of the agreement are contained in Exhibit 10.1. No specific financial terms or performance metrics were detailed in the provided filing content.

• ·Filing Type: 8-K
• ·Subcategory: Material Agreement Entry

18-03-2026

TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: TRS) completed the divestiture of its TriMas Aerospace business to PennAero, a portfolio company of Tinicum L.P. and funds managed by Blackstone, Inc., for approximately $1.45 billion in cash, with estimated net after-tax proceeds of $1.2 billion. The transaction, first announced on November 4, 2025, sharpens TriMas' focus on consumer packaging and industrial markets through its Packaging and Specialty Products groups, with proceeds earmarked for organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and share repurchases. No quantitative declines or flat metrics reported; forward-looking statements highlight risks including economic conditions and integration challenges.

• ·Transaction subject to customary post-closing adjustments.
• ·TriMas to provide transitional services under a Transition Services Agreement (TSA) and receive reimbursement.
• ·Strategic alternatives for TriMas Aerospace first evaluated and announced on February 10, 2025.

18-03-2026

Swarmer, Inc. filed an 8-K on March 18, 2026, disclosing under Item 5.02 the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers. Item 5.03 covers amendments to articles of incorporation or bylaws or change in fiscal year, while Item 8.01 addresses other events and Item 9.01 lists financial statements and exhibits. Specific details including officer names, positions affected, reasons for changes, timing, or any quantitative impacts are NOT_DISCLOSED.

18-03-2026

Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: CETI) appointed Deborah Casper-Stone, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer on March 17, 2026, following her role as a financial consultant since August 2025. She contributed to SEC filings including Form 10-Qs and Form 10-K preparation, strengthening financial reporting processes. CEO Kim D. Southworth praised her expertise in SEC reporting and scalable financial infrastructure to support CETI's growth strategy.

• ·Ms. Casper-Stone's prior experience includes CEO and CFO roles at private and venture-backed companies, with expertise in SEC reporting, financial modeling, capital raising, GAAP and IFRS compliance.
• ·Company address: 6991 E. Camelback Rd., Suite D-300, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
• ·Contact phone: 866.687.6856; Website: www.cyberenviro.tech.

18-03-2026

Lottery.com Inc. filed an 8-K on 2026-03-18 reporting Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement), Item 2.03 (Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement), Item 3.02 (Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities), and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits). No specific details on the agreement, obligation, equity sales, transaction values, financial impacts, or quantitative metrics are disclosed in the provided filing summary. This is a multi-item mandatory disclosure with no information on filing timeliness relative to the event.

18-03-2026

Nuburu, Inc. entered into a Bond Subscription Agreement on March 12, 2026, with Supply@ME Stock Company 3 S.r.l. (SYME 3), subscribing to initial bonds with a nominal value of EUR 5.25 million maturing in March 2029, funded by offsetting EUR 4.82 million in prior advance payments under a related $5.15 million convertible facility from March 2025. SYME 3 may issue up to EUR 30 million in such bonds to fund Tekne S.p.A.'s inventory, secured by Italian law pledges over inventory, bank accounts, and receivables. The transaction involves related parties, as Executive Chairman Alessandro Zamboni is also SYME's founder and CEO, with bonds accruing interest at 3-month Euribor + 7.5% per annum, capped at 12%.

• ·First interest payment due July 8, 2026, on the 8th of January, April, July, and October.
• ·Bonds secured by non-possessory pledge (Pegno Non Possessorio) over Tekne inventory, pledge over SYME 3 bank account, and pledge over receivables/VAT receivables.
• ·SYME 3 may redeem early after first anniversary or with 120 days' notice; Company may request mandatory redemption with 120 days' notice.

18-03-2026

Energy Fuels Inc. entered into a Deed of Amendment and Restatement on March 12, 2026 (March 13 AWST), with Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM) to modify the consideration structure for its acquisition of ASM via a court-approved scheme of arrangement. Scheme shareholders will now receive 0.053 Energy Fuels CDIs (or common shares at election) plus A$0.13 cash per ASM share, replacing a previously planned special dividend of up to A$0.13 with no other material changes to the January 20, 2026 Scheme Implementation Deed. The transaction remains subject to court, shareholder, and regulatory approvals, with forward-looking risks including potential non-implementation.

• ·Filing incorporates by reference Items 1.01 and 3.02 from January 26, 2026 8-K.
• ·Deed filed as Exhibit 10.1.
• ·Securities: Common shares (UUUU on NYSE American, EFR on TSX).

18-03-2026

Socket Mobile, Inc. entered into a Secured Subordinated Convertible Note Extension Agreement on March 18, 2026, extending the maturity of its $1.6M secured subordinated convertible notes from May 26, 2026, to May 26, 2028, with all other terms unchanged. The notes were originally issued on May 26, 2023. Due to involvement of related parties Charlie Bass (Chairman) and Bill Parnell (director), the extension was approved by a special committee of disinterested directors.

• ·Previous disclosure of original note issuance in 8-K filed May 30, 2023
• ·Extension effective as of March 18, 2026

18-03-2026

Independent Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: IBCP) announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire HCB Financial Corp. (OTCPK: HCBN) in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $70.2M, based on IBCP's closing stock price of $33.13 on March 17, 2026, resulting in a combined entity with $6.1B in total assets, $5.3B in deposits, and $4.7B in loans as of December 31, 2025. The deal is expected to be 6% accretive to IBCP's 2027 EPS with a projected CET1 ratio of 11.5% post-closing; however, it involves 4% tangible book value per share dilution, expected to earn back in 3.4 years. The transaction awaits regulatory and shareholder approvals and is targeted to close early in Q3 2026.

• ·IBCP to issue 1.590 shares of common stock plus $17.51 cash per outstanding HCB share.
• ·Conference call scheduled for March 19, 2026 at 9:00am ET with presentation slides.
• ·One HCB director to join IBCP and Independent Bank boards post-merger.

18-03-2026

NewtekOne, Inc. entered into a Securities Distribution Agreement on March 13, 2026 (effective March 12, 2026) with B. Riley Securities, Inc., Compass Point Research and Trading, LLC, and Roth Capital Partners, LLC, enabling at-the-market offerings of up to $50 million aggregate principal amount/liquidation preference of specified senior notes and depositary shares. The securities will be issued under the Company's shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-269452) and a prospectus supplement filed on March 13, 2026. No sales have occurred under this agreement to date.

• ·Agreement filed as Exhibit 1.1
• ·Prospectus Supplement filed with SEC on March 13, 2026
• ·Shelf registration statement: Form S-3 (File No. 333-269452)
• ·Company principal executive offices: 4800 T Rex Avenue, Suite 120, Boca Raton, Florida 33431

18-03-2026

PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc.'s Compensation Committee determined that fiscal year 2025 financial performance targets were not achieved, resulting in the forfeiture of previously granted performance stock units (PSUs) to key executives including Chairman and CEO Andrew Pascal. However, on March 12, 2026, new PSUs were granted under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan to these officers for fiscal year 2026 performance: 625,000 to Pascal, 250,000 to CFO Scott Peterson, 233,333 to COO Robert L. Oseland, and 125,000 to General Counsel Joel Agena. Vesting ranges from 0% to 100% based on FY2026 targets, with settlement expected around March 15, 2027, subject to continued employment.

• ·PSUs forfeited related to fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as reported in Form 8-K dated March 7, 2025.
• ·FY2026 PSU vesting certified following fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

18-03-2026

On March 12, 2026, the Board of Directors of Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. (CDNL) appointed Anthony L. Wood, President of recently acquired A.L. Grading Contractors, LLC (ALGC), as a director until the 2026 annual meeting, and Benjamin A. Wood, ALGC's vice president, as Chief Operating Officer. These appointments follow CDNL's acquisition of ALGC on February 18, 2026, with required Item 5.02 disclosures incorporated by reference from the prior 8-K filing. No new financial or compensatory details were disclosed.

• ·Anthony L. Wood appointed to hold office until the 2026 annual meeting or until successor elected/qualified, resignation, removal, incapacity, or death.
• ·Benjamin A. Wood appointed to serve until successor elected/appointed/qualified or earlier death, resignation, or removal.
• ·CDNL is an emerging growth company and has elected not to use the extended transition period for new/revised financial accounting standards.

18-03-2026

Digital Brands Group, Inc. (DBGI) entered into a three-year Consulting Agreement with Athlete Capital Sports LLC on March 12, 2026, for consulting services related to The Pennsylvania State University’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) program, issuing shares valued at $3M based on a volume-weighted average price or lower closing price preceding April 11, 2026. As additional consideration, DBGI agreed to invest $500,000 per year for three years into University student-athlete funds directed by Athlete Capital Sports. The agreement includes a guaranteed make-whole provision on the shares and requires filing a resale registration statement by April 26, 2026.

• ·Agreement term: March 12, 2026 to March 12, 2029
• ·Share Delivery Date: April 11, 2026
• ·Resale Registration Statement filing deadline: April 26, 2026
• ·Shares subject to guaranteed make-whole provision through the later of 15 months from Effective Date or 6 months post-registration effectiveness
• ·Athlete Capital Sports appoints DBGI CEO John Hilburn Davis IV as proxy for voting the Shares
• ·Shares issued in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) exemption from Securities Act registration

18-03-2026

VisionWave Holdings, Inc. appointed Eric T. Shuss as Chief Operating Officer effective March 13, 2026, with an initial base salary of $120K rising to $240K upon achieving $3M in revenue over any 90-day period, a performance bonus of 0.5% of net income, severance up to $500K or 2x salary, and options for 500,000 shares. Douglas Davis transitioned from Interim CEO to permanent CEO and Executive Chairman, with no changes to base pay but a new milestone stock option worth $100M upon hitting $100M TTM revenue and $1B market cap. Board adjustments included Shuss resigning as Lead Independent Director (while remaining a director), Atara Dzikowski joining key committees and chairing Nominating and Governance, and Chuck Hansen appointed Independent Lead Director.

• ·Eric T. Shuss stock options vest in twelve equal quarterly installments starting June 30, 2026, expiring in five years.
• ·Douglas Davis milestone option has exercise price at reference price, fully vests on grant date, 10-year term, cashless exercise, subject to clawback.
• ·Employment term for Shuss: initial three years with automatic one-year renewals unless 30 days' notice.
• ·No family relationships or disagreements disclosed among involved individuals.

18-03-2026

BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure, Inc. completed a business combination with Signing Day Sports, Inc. and One Blockchain LLC on March 16, 2026, positioning BlockchAIn Inc. as the parent company set to commence trading under ticker 'AIB' on NYSE American on March 17, 2026. One Blockchain LLC, focused on HPC and AI hosting, operates a 40 MW data center in South Carolina that generated $22.9M in revenue and $5.7M in net income in 2024, with planned AI data center expansions in 2026 and 2027. No comparative period declines or flat metrics were reported.

• ·Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed December 1, 2025, declared effective January 30, 2026
• ·Proxy statement/prospectus filed February 17, 2026

18-03-2026

MPLX GP LLC, the general partner of MPLX LP, appointed Erin M. Brzezinski as Vice President and Controller effective April 1, 2026, making her the Partnership’s principal accounting officer, succeeding Rebecca L. Iten who will continue in an accounting leadership role. This change aligns MPLX’s accounting leadership with Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), where Ms. Brzezinski currently serves as principal accounting officer. Ms. Brzezinski will report to C. Kristopher Hagedorn (MPLX GP’s EVP and CFO) for MPLX duties while continuing to report to Maria A. Khoury (MPC’s EVP and CFO).

• ·Ms. Brzezinski has served as MPC’s principal accounting officer and Vice President and Controller since January 2024; previously MPC Assistant Controller since August 2021.
• ·Compensation via MPC’s annual cash bonus (ACB) and long-term incentive (LTI) programs, detailed in MPLX’s 2025 10-K.
• ·No arrangements, understandings, or family relationships related to the appointment.

18-03-2026

Artelo Biosciences, Inc. entered into securities purchase agreements on March 12, 2026, issuing 12% bridge notes to Vanquish Funding Group Inc. (principal $237,300, proceeds $210,000) and Boot Capital LLC (principal $113,000, proceeds $100,000), raising $310,000 gross for general working capital amid high costs including original issue discounts and $10,000 legal fees. The notes mature January 15, 2027, are prepayable without penalty, but feature risky terms like 150% default acceleration and conversion rights at a discount (greater of $0.125 or 75% of recent low trading price), capped at 4.99% beneficial ownership to limit immediate dilution.

• ·Notes issued in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D, unregistered securities.
• ·Conversion price is the greater of $0.125 or 75% of the lowest trading price over the prior 10 trading days.
• ·Exhibits include Purchase Agreements (10.1, 10.2) and Notes (10.3, 10.4).