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US Material Events SEC 8-K Filings — March 26, 2026

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50 high priority50 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Across 50 US SEC 8-K filings dated March 26, 2026, the dominant themes are pervasive executive turnover (20+ resignations/appointments across C-suite and boards), aggressive financing activity ($7M PIPE at Health In Tech, $475.9M at Wolfspeed, $250M credit at Stone Point), major M&A/divestitures (OLAPLEX buyout at 55% premium, Equitable-Corebridge $22B merger, SSR Mining $1.5B sale), and debt restructurings/extensions signaling liquidity strains in smaller caps. Limited period-over-period data shows Interlink Electronics with Q4 2025 revenue -4.5% YoY to $2.853M, gross margins -790 bps to 31.7%, but FY revenue +1.8% to $11.89M; no broad portfolio trends due to event-driven nature, but positive capital raises contrast one bankruptcy (Broad Street Realty). Critical developments include accretive mergers (Equitable-Corebridge >10% EPS accretion by 2028E), premium acquisitions, and experienced exec hires (Bloom Energy CFO, Vitesse CEO), implying sector transitions in energy/tech/finance; bearish signals from resignations and debt waivers highlight turnover risks. Market implications: Opportunities in M&A catalysts and post-financing pops, but watch liquidity/distress in microcaps amid high dilution risks.

Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior US Material Events SEC 8-K Filings digest from March 25, 2026.

Investment Signals(12)

  • Health In Tech (HIT)(BULLISH)

    $7M PIPE at $1.25/share closing ~Mar 27, 2026 for sales/tech expansion; positive sentiment, emerging growth co

  • Experienced Jamie Benard as new CEO effective May 1, 2026 post-succession; focus on capital returns via non-op oil/gas interests

  • Tetra Tech (TTEK)(BULLISH)

    Added 40yr water utility expert Eric Thornburg to board Mar 30, 2026; enhances water infra focus

  • Bloom Energy (BE)(BULLISH)

    Hired Simon Edwards (Groq ex-CEO/CFO) as CFO Apr 13, 2026 for AI power scaling; positive sentiment

  • New $250M rev credit facility Mar 23, 2026 at low margins (1.75-1.875%); multi-bank syndicate

  • OLAPLEX (OLPX)(BULLISH)

    Acquired by Henkel at $2.06/share (55% prem to Mar 25 close, $1.4B EV); H2 2026 close, delist

  • Wolfspeed(BULLISH)

    $475.9M notes/stock raise redeemed 43% of 2030 debt, saving ~$62M annual interest; balance sheet strengthened

  • Equitable Holdings (EQH)/Corebridge (CRBG)(BULLISH)

    $22B all-stock merger, >10% EPS acc by 2028E, $500M+ synergies, $1.5T AUMA; YE 2026 close

  • 3D Systems (DDD)(BULLISH)

    Phyllis Nordstrom permanent CFO from interim (Aug 2025); 25yr finance exp for discipline

  • ART27.13 expansion as GLP-1 companion (CAReS interim +6% wt gain vs -5% placebo); Q2 2026 study start

  • Ch7 bankruptcy Mar 20, 2026, trustee appointed, ops end; max materiality

  • Q4 rev -4.5% YoY to $2.853M, margins -790bps to 31.7%; FY rev +1.8% but net loss $1.615M

Risk Flags(10)

Opportunities(10)

Sector Themes(6)

  • Executive Turnover Surge

    25+ changes (12 resignations, 13 appts) in energy/tech/finance (Vitesse CEO, Bloom CFO, Paycom/Radian boards); signals transitions but neutral sentiment avg, watch interim gaps for volatility

  • Financing Frenzy in Small Caps

    10+ raises/facilities ($7M HIT PIPE, $475M Wolfspeed, $250M Stone Point, $150M Upstream ATM); positive for liquidity but dilution risks (warrants in Wytec/SmartKem), contrasts distress extensions

  • M&A Momentum

    8 deals (OLAPLEX 55% prem, EQH-CRB $22B 10% acc, SSR $1.5B, Crypto Frame IP); H2 2026 catalysts cluster, premiums/accretions signal bull mkt for targets

  • Debt Management Pressures

    7 amendments/extensions (Wytec to 2026, Profusa Dec 2026, Radian max borrow cut $25M); mixed sentiment, liquidity relief but dilution/creditor waivers flag microcap weakness

  • Board Refresh in Utilities/Realty

    Adds like Tetra/Middlesex water experts, Auburn Realty CEO; neutral but bolsters regulated ops amid sector stability

  • Distressed Signals in Realty/Health

    Bankruptcy (Broad Street), CFO exits (RetinalGenix/Bally’s); negative outliers vs financing peers, potential short opps

Watch List(8)

Filing Analyses(50)
WYTEC INTERNATIONAL INC8-Kmixedmateriality 7/10

26-03-2026

Wytec International, Inc. amended its unsecured promissory note with original principal of $625,000 held by Christopher Stuart, waiving any defaults through February 13, 2026, and extending the maturity date by up to eleven additional six-month periods (previously nine). In exchange, the company issued 124,000 warrants to Stuart to purchase 124,000 shares at $1.50 per share until December 31, 2026, with the exercise price adjustable to the greater of $1.50 or 85% of the 10-day moving average upon NASDAQ listing. This provides short-term debt relief amid ongoing liquidity challenges but introduces potential shareholder dilution.

  • ·Original promissory note dated February 25, 2020, from private placement of units ($50,000 notes + 5,000 warrants each)
  • ·Prior amendments to note: August 13, 2022; February 5, 2024; December 31, 2024
  • ·Amendment effective February 13, 2026; filed March 26, 2026
Soulpower Acquisition Corp.8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

26-03-2026

On March 23, 2026, Ty Sagalow resigned as a director of the board of Soulpower Acquisition Corporation, effective immediately. His resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company's operations, policies, or practices. The Company thanked Mr. Sagalow for his service and contributions.

  • ·Securities registered: Units (SOULU), Class A ordinary shares par value $0.0001 (SOUL), Rights (SOULR) on New York Stock Exchange
  • ·Company is an emerging growth company
  • ·Principal executive offices: 250 West 55th Street, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10019
Health In Tech, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

Health In Tech, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIT) announced a $7.0 million private placement (PIPE) financing, issuing 5,600,000 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share, expected to generate gross proceeds of approximately $7.0 million before fees and expenses. The PIPE is anticipated to close on or about March 27, 2026, with net proceeds allocated to expand sales distribution, advance technology development, support new product development, and general corporate purposes including working capital. Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC served as the sole placement agent.

  • ·Securities offered under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D; resale registration statement to be filed with SEC
  • ·Press release dated March 25, 2026; 8-K filing dated March 26, 2026
Vitesse Energy, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

26-03-2026

Vitesse Energy, Inc. announced the appointment of Jamie Benard as President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 1, 2026, following Bob Gerrity's immediate resignation as CEO and Chairman of the Board. Dan O’Leary, Lead Independent Director, will assume the Chairman role, while Brian Cree, current President, will serve as Interim CEO until May 1, 2026, before transitioning to a senior advisory role through December 31, 2026. The changes stem from a thorough succession planning process aimed at ensuring continued strategic execution and long-term value for stockholders.

  • ·Jamie Benard brings more than 20 years of experience in the energy industry, most recently as President of SOGC, LLC, and previously as President and COO at Summit Discovery Resources LLC.
  • ·Vitesse Energy focuses on returning capital to stockholders through non-operating financial interests in oil and gas wells drilled by leading U.S. operators.
MasterBrand, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 7/10

26-03-2026

MasterBrand, Inc. executed the Second Amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on March 26, 2026, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent and multiple lenders, modifying the agreement originally dated June 27, 2024, and first amended November 3, 2025. The amendment becomes effective upon execution by required parties, true representations and warranties, payment of a 0.05% non-refundable consent fee on consenting lenders' outstanding Revolving Commitments and 2025 Delayed Draw Term Loan Commitments, and settlement of fees and expenses. No specific changes to terms are detailed beyond reference to Annex A, with all existing obligations and liens reaffirmed.

  • ·Amendment effective on first date all conditions satisfied, including execution by Borrower, Loan Parties, Administrative Agent, and Required Lenders.
  • ·Existing liens and security interests remain in full force and effect.
  • ·Governed by New York law.
TETRA TECH INC8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

26-03-2026

Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced the appointment of Eric W. Thornburg, recently retired CEO of H20 America, to its Board of Directors effective March 30, 2026; he will serve on the Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Thornburg brings over 40 years of experience in water utilities, including leadership at H20 America (serving 1.6 million people), Connecticut Water Service, and American Water Works. Tetra Tech, with more than 25,000 employees, highlighted his expertise in operational excellence and water infrastructure as beneficial to its water market focus.

  • ·Thornburg holds a B.A. in Biology and Business from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • ·Investor Relations contact: Jim Wu; Media & Public Relations: Charlie MacPherson at (626) 470-2844.
MIDDLESEX WATER CO8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

26-03-2026

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) appointed Tatyana Kaplan as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective March 26, 2026, bringing expertise from Veolia North America, Prudential Financial, Inc., and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Nadine Leslie, Chair, President, and CEO, highlighted Kaplan's skills in regulated utility accounting and rate case strategy. Concurrently, Robert J. Capko departed from the Principal Accounting Officer role but remains as Corporate Controller.

  • ·Middlesex Water Company established in 1897 and serves more than half a million people in New Jersey and Delaware.
  • ·Tatyana Kaplan is a Certified Public Accountant with a BS in Finance and MS in Accounting from Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University.
Profusa, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

26-03-2026

On March 20, 2026, Profusa, Inc. entered into an amendment to its Amended and Restated Promissory Note, originally issued to NorthView Sponsor I LLC with a principal sum of up to $2,500,000, extending the maturity date to December 31, 2026. This amendment provides the company additional time to repay the note, which can be prepaid at any time at the company's election. No other changes to the note terms were made.

  • ·Original Promissory Note dated April 27, 2023, amended and restated January 8, 2024, and amended May 31, 2024.
  • ·Amendment filed as Exhibit 10.1.
Paycom Software, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

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
Broad Street Realty, Inc.8-Knegativemateriality 10/10

26-03-2026

Broad Street Realty, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on March 20, 2026, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (Case No. 26-10398-KBO), resulting in the appointment of George L. Miller as Chapter 7 Trustee to liquidate assets and pay claims, while stripping the Board of Directors and executives of authority. Additionally, Chief Financial Officer Alexander Topchy resigned effective the same date. This development signals the end of operations as a going concern.

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

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)
RADIAN GROUP INC8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

26-03-2026

Radian Group Inc., through its subsidiary Radian Mortgage Capital LLC, entered into the Second Amendment to the Master Repurchase Agreement with Everbank Bank, N.A., dated March 23, 2026, decreasing the maximum borrowing amount to $25 million from prior levels. The facility finances the acquisition of residential mortgage loans for sale or securitization, with prior amendments since April 2025 updating pricing terms. All other terms of the original April 30, 2025 agreement and the Parent Guaranty remain unchanged.

  • ·Original Master Repurchase Agreement dated April 30, 2025
  • ·Second Amendment filed as Exhibit 10.1
Stone Point Credit Corp8-Kpositivemateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

Stone Point Credit Corporation entered into a Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement dated March 23, 2026, providing a $250,000,000 revolving credit facility with Truist Bank as Administrative Agent and joint bookrunners including Truist Securities, Inc., BofA Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Capital One, National Association, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The facility allows borrowings in USD and Agreed Foreign Currencies such as CAD, GBP, EUR, and AUD. No period-over-period financial performance data is provided in the filing.

  • ·Applicable Margin: 0.875% for ABR Loans and 1.875% for Index Rate/Term Benchmark/RFR Loans if Gross Borrowing Base < 1.60 x Combined Debt Amount; otherwise 0.750% and 1.750%.
  • ·Filing date: March 26, 2026; Items 1.01 (Material Definitive Agreement), 2.03 (Financial Obligation), 9.01 (Exhibits).
SmartKem, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

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
Nauticus Robotics, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

26-03-2026

John Symington informed Nauticus Robotics, Inc. on March 23, 2026, of his resignation as General Counsel and Secretary, effective March 27, 2026, to return to private practice of law. He has agreed to provide transitional services as external counsel for at least one month. The 8-K was filed on March 26, 2026, and signed by Jimena Begaries, Interim Chief Financial Officer.

  • ·Company is an emerging growth company.
  • ·Securities: Common Stock (KITT), Warrants (KITTW) on Nasdaq.
Bally's Chicago, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

On March 20, 2026, H.C. Charles Diao notified Bally’s Chicago, Inc. of his resignation as Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity, with no disagreements on operations, policies, or practices, and no separation agreement. On March 26, 2026, Cheryl R. Ash, age 46, was appointed as the new CFO subject to regulatory approvals; she has over 18 years of experience in the casino-hospitality industry and currently serves as Senior Vice President, Finance, Casinos and Resorts at parent Bally’s Corporation. Ms. Ash’s existing employment agreement provides an annual base salary of $328,214 and a target bonus of 75% of base salary, with no immediate changes anticipated.

  • ·H.C. Charles Diao also resigning as Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Bally’s Corporation.
  • ·No family relationships between Cheryl R. Ash and any director or executive officer of the Company.
  • ·Cheryl R. Ash has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
  • ·Cheryl R. Ash holds a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
  • ·Appointment of Cheryl R. Ash subject to customary regulatory approvals; future equity grants and potential new employment agreement to be determined.
Paymentus Holdings, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

26-03-2026

On March 23, 2026, Andrew Gerber, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Paymentus Holdings, Inc., notified the company that he will depart to pursue a position at a non-industry-related company, with his last day being April 6, 2026. The departure is explicitly not due to any disagreement with the company. No successor has been named in the filing.

  • ·Filing date: March 26, 2026
  • ·Date of earliest event reported: March 23, 2026
  • ·Registrant details: Delaware incorporation, Commission File Number 001-40429, IRS Employer Identification No. 45-3188251
  • ·Principal executive offices: 11605 North Community House Road, Suite 300, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
  • ·Class A Common Stock traded on NYSE under symbol PAY, par value $0.0001 per share
Bloom Energy Corp8-Kpositivemateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) announced the appointment of Simon Edwards as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 13, 2026, bringing nearly two decades of experience scaling technology companies from roles at Groq (former CEO and CFO), Conga, ServiceMax, and GE. Edwards' expertise in finance, operations, and AI infrastructure aligns with Bloom's focus on onsite power solutions amid growing power constraints for AI and digital economy. The company, headquartered in Silicon Valley, employs more than 2,000 people worldwide and manufactures solid oxide fuel cell systems in the United States.

  • ·Filing date: March 26, 2026
  • ·Effective appointment date: April 13, 2026
  • ·Edwards holds BS in Computing for Real Time Systems from University of the West of England and MBA from Wharton School
  • ·Most recent 10-K filed February 9, 2026 for year ended December 31, 2025
Meritage Homes CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

26-03-2026

On March 23, 2026, the Executive Compensation Committee of Meritage Homes Corporation approved increases in target annual cash incentive compensation and equity awards effective January 1, 2026, for CEO Phillippe Lord ($4M cash, $6M equity), EVP & CFO Hilla Sferruzza ($1.6M cash), EVP & General Counsel Malissia Clinton ($756K cash), and EVP & Chief People Officer Javier Feliciano ($412K cash, $901.25K equity), while compensation for Executive Chairman Steven J. Hilton and EVP Austin Woffinden remains unchanged. Equity awards are split approximately 50% time-based restricted stock units and 50% performance-based shares measured by adjusted return on equity (70% weight) and three-year relative total shareholder return vs. peers (30% weight). This reflects routine executive compensation adjustments with no changes for two senior executives.

ESAB Corp8-Kmixedmateriality 9/10

26-03-2026

ESAB Corporation issued $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% senior notes due 2031 under an indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, to partially fund the $1.45 billion acquisition of Eddyfi Technologies alongside proceeds from preferred stock, common stock, and revolving credit borrowings. The notes are senior unsecured obligations guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries, bearing semi-annual interest payments starting October 1, 2026, and maturing April 1, 2031. However, they include a special mandatory redemption provision at 100% of principal plus accrued interest if the acquisition fails to close by the outside date or the share purchase agreement is terminated.

  • ·Notes redeemable prior to April 1, 2028 at 100% principal plus make-whole premium; on or after April 1, 2028 at specified prices.
  • ·Up to 40% of Notes redeemable prior to April 1, 2028 with equity offering proceeds at 105.625% of principal.
  • ·Change of control allows holders to require repurchase at 101% of principal.
  • ·Indenture covenants restrict incurrence of additional debt, liens, guarantees, and asset sales/mergers.
  • ·Events of default include 30-day interest payment default, principal payment default, covenant breaches, and bankruptcy.
CNH Industrial N.V.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

26-03-2026

CNH Industrial N.V. announced that current directors Ms. Asa Tamsons and Mr. Richard J. Kramer notified the Board on March 24, 2026, that they will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Stockholders Meeting, with their terms ending at its conclusion. Their decisions are not due to any disagreements with the company's operations, policies, or practices. The company nominated Mr. Richard Palmer and Mr. Lorenzo Simonelli as replacements and thanked the outgoing directors for their service.

  • ·Further details to be discussed in the Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
  • ·Nominations based on recommendation of the Governance and Sustainability Committee.
SSR MINING INC.8-Kmixedmateriality 9/10

26-03-2026

SSR Mining Inc. signed a definitive share purchase agreement with Cengiz Holding A.S. to sell its 80% ownership stake in the Çöpler mine and related properties in Türkiye for $1.5 billion in cash, aligned with a prior MOU announced on March 4, 2026. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2026, providing significant cash proceeds to the company. However, closing is subject to regulatory approval from the Turkish General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs and other customary conditions, with risks including potential delays or failure to obtain approvals.

  • ·Agreement signed on March 25, 2026
  • ·Previous memorandum of understanding disclosed on March 4, 2026
  • ·Regulatory approval required from Turkish General Directorate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs
Alight, Inc. / Delaware8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

26-03-2026

On March 25, 2026, the Compensation Committee of Alight, Inc.'s Board approved performance-vesting restricted stock units (TVR Awards) under the 2021 Omnibus Plan to named executive officers Rohit Verma (7,000,000 shares) and Martin Felli (1,250,000 shares), benchmarked against peers with input from Mercer. The awards vest pro-rata based on 20-day VWAP stock price milestones ranging from $1.50-$2.25 (Tranche 1, 25%) to $3.75-$4.50 (Tranche 4, 25%) anytime from April 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, or change in control. Vested shares generally require a 12-month hold, subject to employment conditions and exceptions for death, disability, or change in control.

  • ·Vesting certified quarterly based on prior quarter's 20-day VWAP performance.
  • ·Pro-rata vesting within tranches if VWAP between min/max (e.g., $1.875 VWAP yields 12.5% of total award for Tranche 1).
  • ·Employment required through quarter-end for vesting (exceptions for death/disability).
  • ·Measurement Period ends early on change in control, using change in control price if higher.
  • ·Vested shares held 12 months post-vesting (exceptions for death, disability, estate planning, change in control).
FOX FACTORY HOLDING CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

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).
OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC.8-Kpositivemateriality 10/10

26-03-2026

OLAPLEX Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLPX) has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Henkel AG & Co. KGaA for $2.06 per share in cash, representing an equity value of approximately $1.4 billion—a 55% premium over the March 25, 2026 closing price and 45% over the 30-day VWAP. The deal, approved by the board and Advent (majority shareholder), is expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions, after which OLAPLEX will operate under its brand but delist from Nasdaq. No financial declines noted; transaction poised to enhance innovation, global reach, and growth via Henkel's resources.

  • ·Transaction approved by OLAPLEX Board and Advent via written consent; no further stockholder vote required.
  • ·OLAPLEX founded in 2014; backed by Advent since 2019.
  • ·Advisors: J.P. Morgan (financial), Ropes & Gray (legal) to OLAPLEX.
  • ·Information statement on Schedule 14C to be filed with SEC.
RetinalGenix Technologies Inc.8-Knegativemateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

On March 22, 2026, Michael Cory Zwerling, Chief Financial Officer of RetinalGenix Technologies Inc., resigned effective immediately, with no reason provided in the filing. The departure was disclosed in an 8-K filing on March 26, 2026, signed by CEO Jerry Katzman. No successor was announced, which may introduce uncertainty in financial reporting and leadership stability.

  • ·Company address: 1450 North McDowell Boulevard, Suite 150, Petaluma, CA 94954
  • ·IRS Employer Identification No.: 82-3936890
  • ·Emerging growth company status: Yes, elected not to use extended transition period for new accounting standards
Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.8-Knegativemateriality 9/10

26-03-2026

Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Inc. (APUS) announced a material breach of the merger agreement by Inscobee Inc. and Apimeds Inc., who filed Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13D on March 20, 2026, purporting to remove all four sitting directors via written consent using 6,416,365 shares subject to APUS's irrevocable proxy and install three new directors. APUS deems the actions void, lacking majority without those shares, and plans an emergency filing in Delaware Court of Chancery under 8 Del. C. § 225 for invalidation and a Temporary Restraining Order. The company has engaged Korean counsel, notified the transfer agent and NYSE American, and remains committed to the merger while pursuing remedies.

  • ·Stockholder Support and Lock-Up Agreement dated December 1, 2025.
  • ·Proxy granted to APUS described as 'coupled with an interest' and irrevocable.
  • ·Actions violate waiver of rights to impede merger consummation.
  • ·Emergency action seeks declaration under 8 Del. C. § 225.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

26-03-2026

On March 24, 2026, Lee Becker informed the Board of Miami International Holdings, Inc. that he does not intend to stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, with no disagreement with the company's operations, policies, or practices; he will serve until the meeting. On the same date, the Board elected Jill E. Sommers as a director to fill an existing vacancy, effective March 25, 2026, until the 2026 Annual Meeting. Ms. Sommers has no family relationships, related transactions, or arrangements influencing her election and will receive standard non-employee director compensation.

  • ·Ms. Sommers has entered into an indemnification agreement with the Company (form filed as Exhibit 10.19 to Form S-1 on July 18, 2025), requiring the Company to indemnify her for certain expenses arising from her service.
  • ·Filing signed on March 26, 2026.
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

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).
ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL CORP.8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

Atlantic International Corp. filed a Certificate of Designation for up to 15,000 shares of Series B 5% Convertible Preferred Stock from its 20,000,000 authorized preferred shares, as adopted by the Board of Directors. The preferred stock includes conversion rights, 5% dividends, optional redemption after 30 business days post-closing, holder put rights if common stock price averages below floor price over six months, and negative covenants restricting repurchases, dividends, affiliate transactions, and senior indebtedness. This is part of a material agreement entry and acquisition completion, with no financial performance metrics reported.

  • ·Par value of preferred stock: $0.00001 per share
  • ·Optional redemption available 30 business days after Closing Date if Equity Conditions met
  • ·Holder Put Right exercisable if 6-month average VWAP below Floor Price, allowing redemption of up to 50% of holdings at Triggering Redemption Amount
  • ·Negative covenants prohibit repurchases of common/junior securities, cash dividends on junior securities, non-arm's length affiliate transactions, and senior indebtedness without 67% holder consent
  • ·Triggering Events include registration failures, delivery delays, Authorized Share Failure, with remedies for holders
WOLFSPEED, INC.8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

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.
Upstream Bio, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

Upstream Bio, Inc. entered into a Sales Agreement with Leerink Partners LLC on March 26, 2026, enabling the company to offer and sell up to $150,000,000 of its common stock through an at-the-market (ATM) offering. The agent will use commercially reasonable efforts to sell the shares and receive a commission of up to 3.0% of gross proceeds. The offering utilizes the company's effective shelf registration statement filed on November 5, 2025, with sales permitted on Nasdaq or other markets, though neither party is obligated to sell specific amounts and the agreement can be suspended or terminated.

  • ·Sales Agreement attached as Exhibit 1.1.
  • ·Legal opinion from Goodwin Procter LLP dated March 26, 2026, attached as Exhibit 5.1.
  • ·Shelf registration on Form S-3ASR (File No. 333-291267) became effective upon filing on November 5, 2025.
  • ·Prospectus supplement filed with SEC on March 26, 2026.
AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC8-Kpositivemateriality 5/10

26-03-2026

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: AUBN), parent of AuburnBank, expanded its Boards of Directors to 12 persons and elected Jeff Evans as a new director for both the Company and the Bank on March 26, 2026. Mr. Evans, 56, brings over 30 years of experience as President and CEO of Evans Realty and J&L Contractors, and was nominated for reelection at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 12, 2026. The Company reports total assets of approximately $1.0 billion.

  • ·AuburnBank operates a loan production office in Phenix City, Alabama.
  • ·AuburnBank conducts business in East Alabama, including Lee County and surrounding areas.
  • ·Mr. Evans holds a bachelor’s degree in Building Science from Auburn University.
3D SYSTEMS CORP8-Kpositivemateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) appointed Phyllis Nordstrom as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective March 23, 2026, following her role as Interim CFO since August 2025. She will continue as Chief Administrative Officer, reporting to President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Graves, reflecting the company's confidence in her leadership for financial discipline and shareholder value. Ms. Nordstrom brings over 25 years of finance experience from prior roles at MTS Systems, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Target Corporation, and U.S. Bank.

  • ·Ms. Nordstrom joined 3D Systems in September 2021.
  • ·Company founded nearly 40 years ago by Chuck Hull, focusing on additive manufacturing for markets including medical and dental, aerospace, space and defense, transportation and motorsports, AI infrastructure, and durable goods.
  • ·Investor contact: investor.relations@3dsystems.com; Media contact: press@3dsystems.com
ZYNEX INC8-Kneutralmateriality 7/10

26-03-2026

Zynex, Inc. filed its Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation on March 26, 2026, authorizing only 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. The amendments were unanimously approved by the Board of Directors and stockholders. The changes include provisions on directors, indemnification, distributions, and director/officer liability limitations.

  • ·Original Articles of Incorporation filed December 31, 2001.
  • ·Articles previously amended and restated on October 3, 2008.
ARTELO BIOSCIENCES, INC.8-Kpositivemateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

Artelo Biosciences announced strategic expansion of ART27.13 development as a potential companion therapy to GLP-1 receptor agonists for preserving muscle mass during weight reduction, supported by CAReS trial observations of improved lean body mass, independent peer-reviewed research publication, a provisional patent filing on CB2 agonism for GLP-1 muscle loss mitigation, and initiation of a preclinical study. J.P. Morgan projects the global incretin market, including GLP-1 medicines, to reach $200 billion by 2030, with 25 million Americans potentially receiving GLP-1 treatments by then. In interim CAReS data, the highest-dose ART27.13 cohort showed average weight gain of approximately 6% versus approximately 5% weight loss in placebo-treated patients.

  • ·Independent research publication: 'Kinetic multiplex assay to assess biased signaling of clinical GPCR agonists' describes ART27.13 as a superagonist among 17 clinically studied CB2 agonists.
  • ·Third-party fully funded clinical study planned to start in Q2 2026 to evaluate ART27.13 in glaucoma patients.
  • ·Provisional patent application filed covering cannabinoid receptor agonism to prevent or mitigate muscle loss with GLP-1 therapy.
FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

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.
HPS Corporate Lending Fund8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

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.
Equitable Holdings, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 10/10

26-03-2026

Corebridge Financial, Inc. (CRBG) and Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) announced a definitive all-stock merger agreement valuing the combined company at approximately $22 billion, creating a leading retirement, life, wealth, and asset management firm with over 12 million customers and $1.5 trillion in assets under management and administration. The transaction is immediately accretive to earnings per share and cash generation, expected to reach over 10% accretion by end-2028, driven by more than $500 million in run-rate expense synergies, with pro forma operating earnings over $5 billion and cash generation over $4 billion based on 2027E estimates. Corebridge shareholders will own 51% and Equitable 49% of the new entity, which will operate under the Equitable name (EQH ticker) and is slated to close by year-end 2026, subject to approvals.

  • ·Corebridge common stock exchange ratio: 1.0000 shares of new parent company stock
  • ·Equitable common stock exchange ratio: 1.55516 shares of new parent company stock
  • ·Combined company headquartered in Houston, Texas
  • ·Expected to close by year-end 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals
  • ·Morgan Stanley financial advisor to Corebridge; Goldman Sachs to Equitable
Archrock, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

Archrock, Inc. (NYSE: AROC) announced that Douglas S. Aron, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, intends to retire by the end of 2026 or when a successor is named, with the company engaging an executive search firm to identify a replacement. CEO Brad Childers highlighted Aron's contributions to the company's business transformation, improved balance sheet, and profitability over the past eight years. Aron expressed commitment to a smooth transition while prioritizing family time.

  • ·Announcement dated March 25, 2026; SEC filing March 26, 2026.
  • ·Headquartered in Houston, Texas.
  • ·NYSE: AROC
SkyWater Technology, Inc8-Kneutralmateriality 9/10

26-03-2026

SkyWater Technology, Inc. (SKYT) filed an 8-K on March 26, 2026 (event dated March 20, 2026), under Items 5.02 (Director/Officer Departure/Election) and 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits), disclosing information related to a pending transaction with IonQ. The filing contains forward-looking statements urging investors to review the registration statement, proxy statement/prospectus, and other SEC documents for details on IonQ, SkyWater, the transaction, and participant interests. It includes an Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File) and is signed by CEO Thomas J. Sonderman on March 25, 2026.

  • ·SEC CIK: 0001819974
  • ·Exhibits: Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted as inline XBRL)
Crypto Co8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

26-03-2026

The Crypto Company (CRCW) announced the acquisition of Frame Holdings Ltd.'s intellectual property, including the Frame Blockchain, a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain designed to connect fragmented crypto ecosystems like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others into a single interoperable settlement network. The deal closed simultaneously with no upfront cash or equity issued by TCC, featuring milestone-based equity consideration and a $2 million capital commitment for initial development through newly formed subsidiary Frame Intelligence, LLC. TCC intends to launch the Frame Blockchain in 2026 to capitalize on expanding crypto and AI-native commerce.

  • ·Transaction structure: simultaneous sign-and-close with no TCC equity issued at closing and no upfront cash; all equity consideration milestone-based on performance and adoption targets
  • ·Frame Blockchain features: post-quantum security, protections against front-running, private mempool to eliminate MEV bot extraction, enterprise-grade throughput
  • ·SEC 8-K filing dated March 26, 2026, covering Items 1.01 (Entry into Material Agreement), 2.01 (Acquisition), 3.02 (Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities), 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), 9.01 (Financial Statements)
Corebridge Financial, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 10/10

26-03-2026

Corebridge Financial, Inc. (CRBG) and Equitable Holdings, Inc. (EQH) announced a definitive all-stock merger agreement valuing the combined company at approximately $22 billion, creating a leading retirement, life, wealth, and asset management firm with $1.5 trillion in assets under management and administration and over 12 million customers. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share and cash generation, with over 10% EPS accretion by the end of 2028, supported by more than $500 million in run-rate expense synergies, $5 billion in pro-forma 2027E operating earnings, and over $4 billion in cash generation. Corebridge shareholders will own approximately 51% of the combined company, which will operate under the Equitable name (EQH ticker) and be headquartered in Houston, with Marc Costantini as CEO.

  • ·Transaction exchange ratio: 1.0000 share of new parent for each Corebridge share; 1.55516 shares for each Equitable share.
  • ·Expected close by year-end 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
  • ·Joint conference call held March 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. EDT.
  • ·Financial advisors: Morgan Stanley for Corebridge, Goldman Sachs for Equitable.
ENZON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.8-Kpositivemateriality 9/10

26-03-2026

Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ENZN) completed its previously announced all-stock merger with Viskase Companies, Inc. (VKSC), under which Viskase merged into a wholly owned subsidiary of Enzon and converted to Viskase Companies, LLC, with the combined entity operating as Viskase Holdings, Inc. Enzon stockholders will own approximately 45% of the combined company's common stock, while Viskase stockholders will own 55%. The shares will trade on OTCQB under the temporary ticker 'ENZND' for the next 20 trading days.

  • ·Company's common stock represented by CUSIP number 293904 801.
  • ·Temporary ticker symbol 'ENZND' for 20 trading days.
  • ·Prospectus/Consent Solicitation/Offer to Exchange dated January 28, 2026.
FLOWSERVE CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 7/10

26-03-2026

Flowserve Corporation announced that Lamar Duhon has resigned as President of its Flowserve Pumps Division to join a privately held company, effective April 10, 2026. Matthew Klopfer, currently Vice President of Strategic Business Management for FPD, has been appointed as the new President effective April 11, 2026. Additionally, Chief Accounting Officer Scott Vopni plans to retire on June 30, 2026, prompting a search for a successor with CFO Amy Schwetz to serve as interim if needed.

  • ·Matthew Klopfer served as Vice President, General Manager of Flowserve’s Industrial Pumps Business Unit from August 2023 to February 2026, where he expanded margins, improved on-time customer delivery, and implemented the 80/20 complexity reduction program.
  • ·Prior to his current role, Matthew Klopfer held operational and financial leadership roles of increasing responsibility within Flowserve.
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

26-03-2026

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. appointed Justin Mogford as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective April 2026, replacing James Muchmore who is stepping down after serving since 2016. Mogford brings over a decade of experience from Bristow Group Inc., including roles in mergers, financings, and governance. The CEO highlighted this as strengthening the management team alongside COO Bill Andrews, CFO Anne Hayes, and EVP Strategy Rob Mauracher to support growth in aerial firefighting services.

  • ·Mogford's prior experience includes strategic initiatives like mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, aircraft leasing, bankruptcy restructuring, and expansion into advanced air mobility at Bristow Group.
  • ·James Muchmore will assist in transition; served since 2016 through public company transition.
  • ·Investor contacts: Tom Cook (BridgerAerospaceIR@icrinc.com), Alison Ziegler (A.Ziegler@bridgeraerospace.com); Media: Devin Johnson (406-919-5980, d.johnson@bridgeraerospace.com).
Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. (CEPO), a SPAC, entered into Amendment No. 1 to its Business Combination Agreement originally dated July 16, 2025, effective as of March 25, 2026, with BSTR Holdings, Inc. (Pubco), BSTR Newco, LLC (Newco), and BSTR Holdings (Cayman) (Seller). The amendment deletes and replaces Section 8.14 of the BCA, stipulating that the post-closing Pubco board of directors will consist of seven persons: six designated by the Seller (at least three qualifying as independent under Nasdaq rules) plus the Pubco CEO, with officers to be appointed as mutually agreed. The amendment does not alter financial terms or other substantive transaction economics.

  • ·Original Business Combination Agreement dated July 16, 2025.
  • ·Amendment executed in accordance with Section 12.9 of the BCA.
  • ·Post-Closing Pubco Officers listed in Annex A to the BCA (not provided in filing excerpt).
Ellington Credit Co8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

26-03-2026

Ellington Credit Company (NYSE: EARN) announced the commencement of an underwritten public offering of unsecured notes due 2031 (the '2031 Notes'), rated 'BBB' by Egan-Jones Ratings Company. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including funding purchases of additional assets and repaying short-term borrowings under reverse repurchase agreements. The notes are expected to list on the NYSE under ticker 'ELLA' within 30 days of issuance, with underwriters led by Piper Sandler & Co.

  • ·Underwriters granted a 30-day option to purchase additional notes to cover overallotments.
  • ·Preliminary prospectus dated March 23, 2026, filed with SEC.
  • ·Fund is externally managed by an affiliate of Ellington Management Group, L.L.C.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.8-Kmixedmateriality 9/10

26-03-2026

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.'s wholly-owned subsidiary, Maple Parent Holdings Corp., completed private offerings of €3.0 billion Euro Notes and $2.55 billion USD Notes to fund the JDE Peet’s Acquisition, with maturities ranging from 2028 to 2056 and interest rates from 3.495% to 6.625%. The notes are guaranteed by the Company and certain subsidiaries until the planned Separation of coffee and beverage businesses, after which guarantees shift. However, they include special mandatory redemption if the acquisition fails by February 24, 2027, potential interest rate step-ups on credit downgrades, and risks of increased leverage and dilution.

  • ·Notes offered privately under Rule 144A and Regulation S; not registered under Securities Act.
  • ·Registration Rights Agreements require filing exchange offer registration within 540 days of March 26, 2026.
  • ·Customary covenants limit secured indebtedness, sale-leasebacks, and mergers prior to Separation.
  • ·Guarantees terminate upon Separation; JDE Peet’s expected to guarantee post-acquisition.

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