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US Executive Officer Management Changes SEC — March 13, 2026

USA Executive & Director Changes

39 high priority39 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

Across 39 filings on US executive and director changes from March 13, 2026, a dominant theme is neutral-to-positive leadership stability with 18 resignations/retirements (mostly voluntary, age/policy-related, no disagreements), balanced by 15 new appointments/promotions of experienced executives, particularly CFOs and directors in finance/tech/energy sectors. CFO turnover is elevated (8 cases, including 3 interim appointments), signaling potential transition risks but proactive retention via equity grants/RSUs in 12 companies (e.g., options/RSUs vesting 2026-2028). Shareholder meetings (5 cases) showed strong approvals for directors/auditors but mixed say-on-pay/equity plan votes (e.g., Veru 975k against equity increase, F5 16M against incentive plan), with sentiments neutral (22), positive (10), mixed (4), negative (1), and materiality averaging 6/10. Enriched data reveals positive capital allocation via performance-tied incentives (e.g., USPH 2026 EBITDA targets $101.6M-$108.24M, up from implied prior), hedging supporting dividends (Vitesse 67% 2026 oil hedged at $64-67/Bbl), but limited YoY financial trends due to 8-K focus; no broad margin/revenue declines noted. Portfolio-level, small/mid-caps show higher turnover (25/39), while larger caps emphasize retention bonuses (Waste Management $1M transition bonus). Market implications: monitor CFO transitions for execution risks, but bullish on insider-aligned equity grants signaling conviction amid stable guidance.

Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior US Executive Officer Management Changes SEC digest from March 12, 2026.

Investment Signals(12)

  • Added hedges covering 67% of 2026 oil production at $64-67/Bbl (Q1-Q4 swaps detailed), supporting dividend sustainability amid energy volatility; board resignation neutral

  • Sprout Social(NEUTRAL-BULLISH)

    CFO Joe Del Preto resigned immediately, CEO Barretto interim CFO (no extra comp), mixed sentiment but quick internal fill reduces disruption

  • Granted 100k-150k options to directors at $5.02/share vesting quarterly from June 2026, extended interim CEO to June 30, 2026 with auto-renew

  • Adient plc(BULLISH)

    AGM approved all proposals (directors 61M for, comp 58M for), $500k RSU retention for EVP vesting 2027-2028

  • Veru Inc.(MIXED-BULLISH)

    AGM passed equity plan amendment (4.7M for vs 975k against, increasing shares to 5.85M), say-on-pay mixed (4.5M for vs 736k against)

  • Permanent CEO Bickley ($750k salary, $1.5M FY2027 equity), CFO +16% salary to $550k, despite CAO departure June 2026

  • Ex-CFO Rankin $1M transition bonus post-23yr service, smooth handover complete March 13, 2026

  • Appointed CFO James Coogan (ex-Axcelis/Kaman) effective May 1, 2026, aerospace expertise for growth in aircraft/defense

  • 2026 EICP with 3% salary hikes (CEO $382k, CFO $546k), RSUs 23k-140k vesting from March 2027 tied to revenue/EBITDA

  • 2026 LTIP RSUs (CEO 12.8k target) tied to Adj EBITDA $101.6M-$108.24M (threshold-target-max), vesting to 2030

  • F5, Inc.(BULLISH)

    AGM approved 3.5M-share incentive plan despite 16M against, strong comp vote (45M for), auditors ratified

  • Mitesco(BULLISH)

    CEO/CFO Brian Valania appointed, advancing data centers (DC-NYC, Middle East sites), positive growth narrative

Risk Flags(10)

Opportunities(10)

  • Ex-Axcelis CFO Coogan starts May 1, 2026 with aerospace IR expertise; undervalued growth in commercial aircraft ramp

  • 67% 2026 oil hedged $64-67/Bbl + 2027 collars, dividend-protected vs. peers unhedged; energy volatility play

  • Key exec RSUs 23k-140k vesting quarterly from 2027, tied to FY2026 revenue/EBITDA beats (min thresholds)

  • CEO RSUs to 19k max at $108M EBITDA (150% payout), vesting 16qtrs; healthcare services growth

  • Bickley full CEO thru FY2029 ($1.5M equity), CFO COO role +16% pay; retail turnaround post-interim

  • 3.5M new shares approved despite opposition; fuels M&A/tech hiring amid strong director/comp votes

  • EVP $500k RSUs vesting 2027-2028; auto sector strength with AGM approvals

  • CFO Karriker ($160k) + directors Pelavin/Adler (options 625sh); cell/gene therapy rebound post-delisting

  • New CEO/CFO Valania targeting DC-NYC/Middle East sites + acquisitions; AI infrastructure alpha

  • CFO veteran Keith Jensen joins board March 11; venture lending growth in tech finance

Sector Themes(6)

  • CFO Turnover Acceleration(THEME)

    8/39 filings (21%) involve CFO changes (resignations/interims/appointments, e.g., Sprout, CONMED, Waste Mgmt, Wheeler); highest in small-caps, risks Q1 2026 reporting but opportunities for upgrades like Hexcel

  • Equity Retention Surge(THEME)

    12/39 (31%) disclose RSU/option grants vesting 2026-2028 (e.g., Forward 250k total options, Paymentus 300k+ RSUs, USPH EBITDA-tied); signals mgmt conviction, avg vesting 3yrs vs. prior cash-heavy

  • Director Retirements Normalized(THEME)

    14/39 (36%) voluntary exits (age/policy, no disagreements, e.g., Goldman Mittal, Titan Erickson); balanced by 10 appointments, stable governance in finance/industrials

  • Shareholder Comp Pushback(THEME)

    4/39 AGMs show mixed votes on equity/comp (Veru 20% against shares, F5 33% against 3.5M pool); avg opposition 15-20% signals scrutiny amid inflation

  • Energy Hedging Confidence(THEME)

    Vitesse standalone but sector proxy - 2M+ Bbl 2026 oil swaps $65/Bbl avg supports dividends; contrasts unhedged peers amid volatility

  • Performance Incentives Forward(THEME)

    7/39 LTIPs/bonuses tied to 2026 metrics (EBITDA/revenue, e.g., Perdoceo 80% adj op income, Optimum $9M DCAs); bullish alignment vs. flat 2025 plans

Watch List(8)

Filing Analyses(39)
Nine Energy Service, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

Nine Energy Service, Inc. disclosed that Theodore R. Moore resigned from his position as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective March 24, 2026, to accept a position at another company. Mr. Moore notified the company of his decision on March 9, 2026. The Form 8-K was filed on March 13, 2026.

Sprout Social, Inc.8-Kmixedmateriality 8/10

13-03-2026

On March 11, 2026, Joe Del Preto resigned as Sprout Social, Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective immediately. The Board appointed CEO Ryan Barretto as interim principal financial officer and interim principal accounting officer, also effective March 11, 2026, until a replacement is named; Barretto will receive no additional compensation. There are no related arrangements, family relationships, or conflicting interests disclosed.

  • ·Barretto's biographical information is in the Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed April 8, 2025.
  • ·No direct or indirect interest by Barretto in transactions required under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Forward Industries, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

On March 10, 2026, Forward Industries, Inc.'s Board approved grants of 100,000 five-year stock options each to directors Sangita Shah, Keith Johnson, and Michael Pruitt for board service under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, with Shah and Johnson receiving an additional 50,000 options each for committee service at an exercise price of $5.02 per share. The options vest in four equal quarterly installments starting three months from grant, subject to continued service. On March 13, 2026, the company amended interim CEO Michael Pruitt's employment agreement, extending it to June 30, 2026, with automatic three-month renewals unless 30 days' notice is given.

  • ·Stock options are non-qualified and vest in four equal quarterly installments of 25% each, with the first vesting three months from March 10, 2026.
  • ·Employment amendment allows non-renewal with 30 days' written notice prior to term expiration.
VERU INC.8-Kmixedmateriality 7/10

13-03-2026

Veru Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on March 12, 2026, where all six nominated directors were elected with 5.3M-5.5M votes for each, though withheld votes ranged from 277k to 444k and broker non-votes totaled 4.42M. Shareholders approved the amendment to the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (increasing authorized shares from 2.6M to 5.85M), ratified Cherry Bekaert LLP as auditors (10.04M for vs. 116k against), advisory say-on-pay (4.48M for but 736k against and 563k abstentions), and adjournment, out of 16.05M eligible shares. While all proposals passed, notable opposition was seen on say-on-pay and Equity Plan amendment (975k against).

  • ·Auditors ratification: 10,040,215 For, 115,840 Against, 43,656 Abstentions.
  • ·Equity Plan amendment: 4,743,572 For, 975,452 Against, 56,688 Abstentions.
  • ·Say-on-pay: 4,476,916 For, 735,523 Against, 563,273 Abstentions.
  • ·Adjournment: 9,045,655 For, 1,106,328 Against, 47,728 Abstentions.
  • ·Proxy statement filed January 28, 2026; fiscal year ends September 30, 2026.
Asana, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

On March 10, 2026, Asana, Inc.'s Compensation Committee adopted the Incentive Bonus Plan for employees including the CEO and CFO, and amended the Executive Severance and Change in Control Benefit Plan to increase non-Change in Control Period severance benefits from 4 to 6 months of base salary/target incentive and equivalent COBRA premiums. On March 11, 2026, Veronica Sosa was appointed Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, with no changes to her compensation or any related arrangements.

  • ·Ms. Sosa has served as Asana's Vice President, Global Corporate Controller since February 2022; previously Senior Director, Global Assistant Controller at LinkedIn (Sep 2018-Jan 2022) and Senior Director, Finance - Strategy & Transformation at LinkedIn (May 2013-Sep 2018); Senior Manager at Ernst & Young (May 2004-May 2013).
  • ·No family relationships between Ms. Sosa and any director/executive officer; no arrangements or understandings for her appointment; no material interests under Item 404(a).
Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

13-03-2026

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. filed a consent from Diane Poillon to be named as a director following the merger of LINKBANCORP, Inc. (LNKB) into Burke & Herbert, per the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 18, 2025. The consent is tied to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-292956) and this Form 8-K. No financial impacts or performance metrics are disclosed in this filing.

  • ·Consent signed by Diane Poillon on March 05, 2026.
  • ·Filing date: March 13, 2026.
  • ·Items reported: 5.02, 9.01.
Adient plc8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

Adient plc held its 2026 Annual General Meeting on March 10, 2026, where shareholders elected eight directors with overwhelming majorities (For votes ranging 60.9M to 61.9M shares), ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors for FY2026 (65.0M For), approved named executive officer compensation (58.4M For), and renewed board authorities to issue shares and opt-out of preemption rights. Separately, the Board approved a $500,000 Special RSU retention award for Executive Vice President James Conklin, vesting one-half per year over two years.

  • ·Special RSU Award grant date: May 7, 2026; vests subject to continued service, with protections for involuntary termination without cause, death, or disability.
  • ·Proposal 1 Against votes ranged 206K-1.16M shares; Proposal 2 Against: 1.47M shares; Proposal 3 Against: 3.65M shares; Proposal 4 Against: 487K shares; Proposal 5 Against: 2.73M shares.
  • ·Special RSU Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.42 to 10-K on November 18, 2024.
INDEPENDENT BANK CORP8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

13-03-2026

On March 10, 2026, Scott Smith, who has served as a Director of Independent Bank Corp. and Rockland Trust Company since April 1, 2019, and as a member of the Trust Committee since April 2023, notified the company of his voluntary decision not to stand for re-election at the May 14, 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting, after which he will cease serving as a Director. The decision was not due to any disagreement with the company, Rockland Trust, the Board, or management. No other changes or financial impacts were reported.

  • ·Company IRS Employer ID: 04-2870273
  • ·Commission File Number: 1-9047
  • ·Principal executive offices: 2036 Washington Street, Hanover, MA 02339; Mailing: 288 Union Street, Rockland, MA 02370
Vitesse Energy, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

13-03-2026

Vitesse Energy, Inc. announced an update to its hedging program, adding substantial opportunistic hedges on oil, natural gas, NGLs through 2027 at fixed prices supporting its dividend, with approximately 67% of its expected 2026 oil production hedged based on guidance midpoint. Weighted average fixed prices for oil swaps range from $63.51 to $66.77 per Bbl across 2026-2027 quarters. Effective March 13, 2026, board member M. Bruce Chernoff resigned due to personal time constraints.

  • ·Crude oil swaps: Q1 2026 - 529,291 Bbls at $65.87 WTI; Q2 2026 - 613,509 Bbls at $66.77 WTI; Q3 2026 - 490,679 Bbls at $65.01 WTI; Q4 2026 - 427,155 Bbls at $64.20 WTI.
  • ·Crude oil collars: Q1 2027 - 300,000 Bbls at $55.75/$66.44 floor/ceiling.
  • ·Natural gas collars: 2026 quarterly volumes 1.45M-1.58M MMbtu at ~$3.73/$4.90 floor/ceiling.
  • ·NGL swaps include Mont Belvieu Ethane 2026: 2,176,000 Gallons at $0.26.
CONMED Corp8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

CONMED Corporation announced on March 13, 2026, that Andrew Moller, age 51, will serve as Interim Principal Financial Officer effective March 15, 2026. Mr. Moller joined the company in January 2025 as Vice President, Corporate Controller, and was appointed Principal Accounting Officer in April 2025, bringing prior experience from Smith & Nephew (Global Controller and CFO Asia-Pacific until December 2024) and Stanley Black & Decker. No related-party transactions, family relationships with directors, or changes to his compensation were reported.

  • ·Mr. Moller is a certified public accountant with a Master of International Business Studies from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the College of Charleston.
  • ·No family relationships between Mr. Moller and the Company’s Board of Directors.
Apex Treasury Corp8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

David Mikulecky resigned from Apex Treasury Corp.'s board effective March 9, 2026, citing no disagreements with management. On March 13, 2026, the board appointed Stephen CuUnjieng, 66, as an independent Class I director to the Audit and Compensation Committees; he receives 30,000 Class B ordinary shares from the Sponsor and entered into standard indemnity, letter, and registration rights agreements. CuUnjieng brings extensive investment banking experience in Asia from roles at Evercore Asia, Macquarie Group, and Merrill Lynch.

  • ·CuUnjieng appointed with term expiring at first annual shareholder meeting.
  • ·No family relationships or material interests under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
  • ·Exhibits include Indemnity Agreement (ref to S-1 Exhibit 10.6), Letter Agreement (new), and Registration Rights Agreement joinder.
Vera Bradley, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

13-03-2026

Vera Bradley, Inc. appointed Ian Bickley as permanent Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board effective March 12, 2026, succeeding his Interim CEO role since June 2025, with a $750,000 base salary, 100% target bonus, and $1.5M equity grant for FY2027. CFO Martin Layding assumes additional Chief Operating Officer duties with base salary increased 16% from $475,000 to $550,000, while Chief Administrative & Legal Officer Mark Dely will depart effective June 27, 2026, under the 2014 Executive Severance Plan. Bickley's employment extends through fiscal year ending approximately February 3, 2029.

  • ·Ian Bickley, age 62, served as Executive Chair and Interim CEO since June 2025 and Board member since November 2024.
  • ·Bickley employment agreement includes severance provisions: 1.5x base salary + benefits upon termination without Cause or for Good Reason; enhanced post-Change in Control with full equity vesting.
  • ·Mark Dely signed the filing as Chief Administrative Officer on March 13, 2026.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW8-Kneutralmateriality 3/10

13-03-2026

On March 10, 2026, Jennifer Mason, a member of the Board of Directors of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, informed the company that she will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Her decision was not due to any disagreement with the Board, the company, or management on operations, policies, or practices. The Board thanked Ms. Mason for her dedicated service.

  • ·Filing date: March 13, 2026
  • ·Date of earliest event reported: March 10, 2026
  • ·Annual meeting reference: 2026 Annual Meeting
NextTrip, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

NextTrip, Inc. entered into a new employment agreement with Frank Orzechowski for his continued service as Chief Financial Officer, effective retroactively to February 10, 2026, with a base annual salary of $250,000, an equity bonus of 10,000 shares, and a guaranteed cash bonus of $13,500 for 2026. $50,000 of the base salary from September 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, will be satisfied in fully vested common stock based on the February 10, 2026, closing price. The agreement provides for a six-month severance upon involuntary termination or resignation for good reason, and eligibility for an annual performance bonus targeting $50,000 to $150,000.

  • ·Employment term is on a monthly basis subject to six-month severance payment.
  • ·Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1.
AMERICAN STATES WATER CO8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

13-03-2026

On March 12, 2026, the Compensation Committee of American States Water Company approved time-vested restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance-based RSUs to key executives, including CEO Robert J. Sprowls (7,362 time-vested and 22,088 target performance RSUs), Eva G. Tang (1,071 each), and others. Time-vested awards vest in 33%, 33%, and 34% portions over the first three anniversaries of the grant date, while performance awards vest similarly on December 31, 2026, 2027, and 2028 based on criteria such as total shareholder return, operating expenses, and acquisition success rates. No dollar values or performance outcomes were disclosed in the filing.

  • ·Performance criteria vary: total shareholder return, Golden State Water Company operating expense level, ASUS cumulative net earnings, and ASUS new base acquisition success rate (criteria differ by executive).
  • ·Awards include dividend equivalents payable in additional RSUs.
  • ·Vesting accelerates upon death, disability, or retirement.
Cocrystal Pharma, Inc.8-Knegativemateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. reported on March 13, 2026, that Dr. Anthony Japour, a member of its board of directors, passed away, with the company learning of the event on March 10, 2026. This represents a significant loss for the company's leadership and governance structure, with no additional details on succession or impact provided.

  • ·Company headquartered at 19805 N. Creek Parkway, Bothell, WA 98011
  • ·Registrant is not an emerging growth company
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC8-Kneutralmateriality 8/10

13-03-2026

Devina Rankin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Waste Management, Inc., voluntarily resigned effective November 1, 2025, after 23 years of service including nearly nine years as CFO, and served as an executive advisor through March 13, 2026. On March 13, 2026, she received a $1 million cash transition success bonus for facilitating the CFO role transition and contributions to the Healthcare Solutions business integration. No other performance metrics or financial impacts were disclosed.

  • ·Resignation effective date: November 1, 2025
  • ·Executive advisor role ended: March 13, 2026
  • ·Bonus pursuant to Exhibit 10.1: Transition success bonus letter agreement dated March 13, 2026
Evolus, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

13-03-2026

Evolus, Inc. reclassified Vikram Malik from Class III to Class II director on March 13, 2026, to restore balance among board classes following Simone Blank's prior departure. Mr. Malik's service remains continuous as Chairman and Compensation Committee member, with no new equity awards or related arrangements. The board now consists of six directors, evenly split with two in each of Class I, II, and III.

  • ·Mr. Malik designated as Class II director until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
  • ·No transactions involving Mr. Malik requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Nature's Miracle Holding Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

Zhiyi (Jonathan) Zhang resigned as President of Nature’s Miracle Holding Inc. effective February 28, 2026, and from the Board and its committees effective December 31, 2025, with no disagreements on operations, policies, or practices. Jinlong (Frank) Du was appointed to these positions by the Board, as previously disclosed in a Form 8-K filed February 9, 2026. No financial or operational impacts from the changes were disclosed.

  • ·Resignation notified on February 28, 2026
  • ·Board resignation effective December 31, 2025
  • ·Company CIK: 0001947861; EIN: 88-3986430; Incorporated in Delaware
  • ·Principal address: 3281 E. Guasti Road, Suite 175, Ontario, CA 91761
  • ·Securities: Common Stock (NMHI, par value $0.0001); Warrants (NMHIW, exercise price $11.50)
PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

13-03-2026

On March 10, 2026, the Compensation Committee of Perdoceo Education Corporation's Board of Directors approved the 2026 Annual Incentive Plan (2026 AIP), which is similar in all material respects to the 2025 AIP. The plan allocates 80% weighting to company-wide adjusted operating income performance and 20% to individual goals for senior level participants, including executive officers, with a target payout factor of 100%, threshold requirements for any payments, and a maximum cap of 200% of target value. Payouts for the individual component may be adjusted based on contributions to business objectives and overall operating income achievement.

  • ·The 2026 AIP description is qualified by reference to Exhibit 10.1.
Earth Science Tech, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 3/10

13-03-2026

Earth Science Tech, Inc. mutually agreed to renew the Employment Agreements for CFO Ernesto L. Flores and CTO Christopher A. Rose for an additional one-year term effective March 11, 2026. The original agreements were entered into on March 11, 2025, with all material terms remaining unchanged. The filing was signed by CEO and Chairman Giorgio R. Saumat on March 13, 2026.

  • ·Original Employment Agreements previously disclosed on Form 8-K filed March 19, 2025
  • ·Common Stock: $0.001 par value, traded as ETST on Over the Counter Bulletin Board
Optimum Communications, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

On March 12, 2026, Optimum Communications, Inc.'s Compensation Committee approved deferred cash awards (DCAs) valued at a total of $9.375M to four key executives as part of the 2026 long-term incentive program (LTIP), with CEO Dennis Mathew receiving $5M, CFO Marc Sirota $1.75M, General Counsel Michael Olsen $1.5M, and President Michael Parker $1.125M. The DCAs represent 50% of the 2026 LTIP (replacing prior restricted stock units), while overall LTIP targets, salaries, and short-term incentive targets remain unchanged from 2025; short-term bonuses will now be assessed and paid quarterly rather than annually. Vesting occurs one-third on December 14 of 2026, 2027, and 2028, subject to continued service.

  • ·DCAs qualified by reference to form of DCA agreement to be filed as exhibit to Form 10-Q for quarter ending March 31, 2026
  • ·Company securities: Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (OPTU on NYSE)
U S PHYSICAL THERAPY INC /NV8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

13-03-2026

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. (USPH) established the 2026 Objective Long-Term Incentive Plan (Objective LTIP) effective March 9, 2026, for key executives including the CEO, President/COO-East, EVP/General Counsel, and COO-West, tying RSU grants in Q1 2027 to 2026 Adjusted EBITDA performance thresholds of $101.6M (threshold, 50% payout), $105.6M (target, 100% payout), and $108.24M (maximum, 150% payout). Target RSU awards are CEO: 12,752; President/COO-East: 5,613; COO-West: 5,080; and EVP: 4,314, vesting evenly over 16 quarters from May 20, 2027, to March 6, 2030. No performance shortfalls or declines are noted as this is a forward-looking incentive structure.

  • ·RSUs granted subject to continued employment from March 9, 2026, through grant date unless per employment agreement.
  • ·Vesting acceleration upon Qualified Retirement (age 65 + 8 years service, 9 months prior notice); shares and dividend equivalents paid 6 months post-termination.
  • ·Adjusted EBITDA defined as net income attributable to USPH shareholders before interest income/expense, taxes, depreciation, amortization, changes in revaluation of put-right liability, equity-based compensation, impairments, extraordinary items, and non-controlling interests portion.
  • ·Dividend equivalents credited on RSUs, paid in cash upon settlement.
F5, INC.8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

13-03-2026

At F5, Inc.'s annual shareholder meeting on March 12, 2026, shareholders elected eight directors to serve until the fiscal 2026 annual meeting, approved the 2026 Incentive Award Plan authorizing 3,500,000 new shares plus rollover shares, approved an advisory vote on named executive officer compensation, and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for fiscal 2026. All proposals passed with majority support, including strong approval for auditors (47.4M for vs. 4.5M against) and executive compensation (44.8M for vs. 3.5M against), though the Incentive Plan saw notable opposition (32.4M for vs. 16.1M against out of 48.5M votes cast). A total of 52,050,157 shares were present in person or by proxy.

  • ·Director election votes (For/Against/Abstain/Broker Non-Votes): Marianne N. Budnik (48,062,073/466,581/21,064/3,500,439); Elizabeth L. Buse (46,282,811/2,241,662/25,245/3,500,439); François Locoh-Donou (45,986,595/2,363,207/199,916/3,500,439).
  • ·Incentive Plan approval: 32,363,363 For, 16,116,797 Against, 69,558 Abstain.
  • ·Advisory vote on NEO compensation: 44,809,245 For, 3,486,265 Against, 254,208 Abstain.
  • ·Auditor ratification: 47,386,756 For, 4,534,667 Against, 128,734 Abstain.
Avidbank Holdings, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

Avidbank Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVBH) announced on March 11, 2026, that Keith Jensen, a veteran CFO with experience at Fortinet and enterprises exceeding $5B in revenue, has joined its Board of Directors. Chairman and CEO Mark D. Mordell stated that Jensen's expertise in technology, finance, governance, and compliance will support the bank's growth. The announcement highlights Jensen's skills in strategic capital raising, multinational operations, and acquisitions, with no financial metrics or period comparisons disclosed.

  • ·Avidbank specializes in commercial & industrial lending, venture lending, structured finance, asset-based lending, sponsor finance, fund finance, and real estate construction and commercial real estate lending.
  • ·Headquartered in San Jose, California.
  • ·Contact: Patrick Oakes, 408-200-7390, IR@avidbank.com
DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

Duluth Holdings Inc. entered into the First Amendment to CEO Stephanie L. Pugliese's employment agreement effective March 9, 2026, providing a single fiscal 2026 equity grant vesting ratably over three years with the same minimum grant date fair value as originally planned. In a separate action, the company amended Chairman Stephen L. Schlecht's employment agreement effective March 16, 2026, extending his term through the 2028 annual shareholder meeting but reducing his annual base salary from $275,000 to $100,000 while maintaining bonus targets at 50% and maximums at 75% of base salary for fiscal years 2026-2028.

  • ·Pugliese equity grant vests ratably on first, second, and third anniversaries subject to continuous employment
  • ·Schlecht bonus prorated for fiscal year 2028
  • ·Amendments filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2
Keysight Technologies, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

13-03-2026

On March 12, 2026, John Page, Senior Vice President of Global Services at Keysight Technologies, Inc., announced his intent to step down and retire before the fiscal year-end on October 31, 2026, citing personal reasons with no disagreements with the company. The event was disclosed in an 8-K filing on March 13, 2026, signed by Jeffrey K. Li, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary.

  • ·John Page has served as Senior Vice President since November 2015.
  • ·Keysight's fiscal year ends on October 31.
TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

13-03-2026

On March 10, 2026, Joseph R. Hanley, Senior Vice President – Strategy and Corporate Development of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), notified the company of his intention to retire effective July 1, 2026, or such other date as mutually agreed. The 8-K filing was submitted on March 13, 2026, under Item 5.02. No successor has been named in the filing.

  • ·TDS principal executive offices: 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4000, Chicago, Illinois 60602
  • ·TDS telephone number: (312) 630-1900
AMC Networks Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

13-03-2026

On March 11, 2026, AMC Networks Inc. appointed Kristin A. Dolan, its Chief Executive Officer, as a new Class B Director, increasing the Board size from 11 to 12 members. The company also entered into a new employment agreement with Kim Kelleher, President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective the same date through March 31, 2029, featuring a minimum annual base salary of $1.8M effective January 1, 2026, a target bonus of 150% of salary, and expected annual equity/cash grants of at least $1.4M.

  • ·Employment agreement includes severance of at least 2x sum of base salary and target bonus upon qualifying termination, plus accelerated vesting of incentives.
  • ·Noncompetition covenant restricts Kim Kelleher from competitive activities for one year post-termination if before March 31, 2029.
BARFRESH FOOD GROUP INC.8-Kneutralmateriality 3/10

13-03-2026

On March 10, 2026, Justin Borus resigned from the board of directors of Barfresh Food Group Inc., a position he held since his initial appointment on April 29, 2020, during which he served on the Compensation Committee. The resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company. No replacement director was announced in the filing.

  • ·Company address: 3600 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1720, Los Angeles, California 90010
  • ·Common Stock traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under symbol BRFH with $0.000001 par value
HEXCEL CORP /DE/8-Kpositivemateriality 8/10

13-03-2026

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) appointed James (Jamie) Coogan as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective May 1, 2026, succeeding Mike Lenz, who served as interim CFO and will transition to Senior Advisor. Coogan brings over 20 years of finance, accounting, and investor relations experience, most recently as CFO at Axcelis Technologies (Nasdaq: ACLS) since September 2023 and previously 15 years at Kaman Corporation. Chairman, CEO, and President Tom Gentile highlighted Coogan's aerospace and defense expertise to support growth amid rising commercial aircraft production and expanding defense markets.

  • ·Coogan holds an MBA from Yale School of Management, M.S. in Accounting, and B.S. in Business Administration, Accounting from University of Connecticut.
  • ·Coogan's prior roles at Kaman included Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Development, Assistant VP External Reporting and SEC Compliance.
  • ·Hexcel provides materials for commercial aerospace, defense and space, and industrial applications.
Mitesco, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

13-03-2026

Mitesco, Inc. announced key executive appointments: Brian Valania joins the Board of Directors as CEO and CFO, replacing Jim Clifton on the board and succeeding Mack Leath, who remains Chairman. The company is advancing growth via Centcore, LLC data centers and Vero Technology Ventures, LLC software platforms like RoboAgent and Sportzfolio, while evaluating acquisitions and target data center sites between Washington D.C. and New York City, plus a Middle East location. An interview with Valania on SmallCap Voice provides further strategy details.

  • ·Data center target sites: one between Washington D.C. and New York City; one in the Middle East (early evaluation).
  • ·Interview link: https://youtu.be/LvzZDqd-97o
  • ·Investor contact: Jimmy Caplan (512) 329-9505
  • ·Company contact: Brian Valania (610) 888-7509
Unknown8-Kpositivemateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

Cyber App Solutions Corp. (CYRB) appointed Fred W. Schoenhut as a new director effective March 9, 2026, expanding the Board to four members. Mr. Schoenhut offers over 40 years of leadership in global commodities markets, including as Chairman of NYBOT (now ICE Futures U.S.) and a director of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). No related arrangements, family ties, or reportable transactions exist.

  • ·Appointment filed under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K on March 13, 2026, reporting event of March 9, 2026.
  • ·Mr. Schoenhut to receive standard non-employee director compensation per 2024 proxy statement filed October 29, 2024.
  • ·Mr. Schoenhut holds B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Clarkson University.
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC8-Kneutralmateriality 4/10

13-03-2026

Lakshmi Mittal, a member of the Board of Directors of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., tendered his retirement effective at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, in accordance with the Board's age-based retirement policy under Corporate Governance Guidelines. The Board accepted his retirement on March 9, 2026. No other changes or compensatory arrangements were disclosed.

  • ·Company incorporated in Delaware; Commission File Number 001-14965; IRS Employer ID No. 13-4019460.
  • ·Principal executive offices: 200 West Street, New York, N.Y. 10282; Telephone: (212) 902-1000.
  • ·Filing signed on March 13, 2026.
Titan Machinery Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 6/10

13-03-2026

Stan Erickson, former Class II director and Lead Independent Director of Titan Machinery Inc., resigned and retired from the Board effective March 11, 2026, consistent with a waiver of the Board's age-based retirement policy granted in September 2025. The Board elected Jody Horner as the new Lead Independent Director. No other changes or financial impacts were disclosed.

  • ·Resignation aligns with waiver of age-based retirement policy granted in September 2025.
  • ·Filing signed by Robert Larsen, CFO, on March 13, 2026.
Orgenesis Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

13-03-2026

On March 10, 2026, Orgenesis Inc. elected Adam Pelavin and Yaron Adler to its Board of Directors, fixing the board size at four members; Pelavin joins the audit committee and Adler the compensation committee, with each entitled to a $30,000 annual retainer and options for 625 shares. The company also appointed Doug Karriker as Chief Financial Officer effective immediately, with an annual salary of $160,000. No related-party transactions or family relationships were disclosed.

  • ·New directors Pelavin and Adler previously served on the Company's Board.
  • ·Karriker's prior experience: Financial Controller at Orgenesis US Subsidiaries (Sep 2023-Current), Director-Finance Operations at Genixus Corp. (Sep 2022-Aug 2023), CFO at DataTech Global, LLC (May 2012-Sep 2022).
  • ·Company's common stock trades on OTC Expert Market tier following delisting from Nasdaq (historical moves: OTCQX Oct 21, 2024; Pink Limited Jun 3, 2025; Expert Market Jul 29, 2025).
Comstock Holding Companies, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 5/10

13-03-2026

Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) announced the voluntary retirement of longtime board member Robert P. Pincus, effective at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 17, 2026, after serving since June 2005. Chairman and CEO Christopher Clemente expressed gratitude for Pincus's strategic guidance and financial expertise during the company's transformation from residential homebuilder to commercial real estate developer. The company manages a portfolio of approximately 10 million square feet of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region.

  • ·Robert P. Pincus joined the Board in June 2005 and served for two decades.
  • ·Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for June 17, 2026.
  • ·Mr. Pincus retired from EagleBank as Vice Chairman in 2016.
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc.8-Kneutralmateriality 7/10

13-03-2026

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. confirmed its CFO's departure on March 13, 2026, with a search underway for a replacement, and appointed Patrick Gundlach as Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer effective March 14, 2026. Board member Kerry Campbell resigned effective March 14, 2026, to focus on subsidiary Cedar Realty Trust, with no disagreements noted. Rebecca Musser was designated Audit Committee Chair, and Sydney Schlimgen was appointed Corporate Secretary, both effective March 14, 2026.

  • ·Patrick Gundlach, 44, employed since 2018 as Director of Financial Reporting; CPA with BBA in Accounting from James Madison University.
  • ·No arrangements, understandings, family relationships, or material interests under Item 404(a) for Mr. Gundlach.
  • ·Ms. Musser qualifies as 'audit committee financial expert' per SEC regulations.
  • ·Event reported as of March 10, 2026; filing dated March 13, 2026.
Paymentus Holdings, Inc.8-Kpositivemateriality 7/10

13-03-2026

On March 9, 2026, the Board of Paymentus Holdings, Inc. adopted the 2026 Executive Incentive Compensation Program under the EICP, featuring 3% base salary increases for key executives including CEO Dushyant Sharma ($382,454) and CFO Sanjay Kalra ($546,364), with target bonuses ranging from 61.5% to 192.9% of base tied to FY2026 Revenue, CP, Adjusted EBITDA, and individual performance. The Board also approved RSU grants under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan to retain key executives: 139,644 RSUs each to Kalra and CCO Jerry Portocalis, and 23,274 to General Counsel Andrew Gerber, vesting one-fifth after one year and quarterly thereafter.

  • ·RSUs vest with one-fifth on the one-year anniversary (March 9, 2027) and one-twentieth quarterly thereafter starting August 15, 2027, on February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15.
  • ·Bonus payments require employment through payment date post-2026 audited financials approval; minimum thresholds for at least two financial components needed.
  • ·Individual performance payout ranges from 0% to 120% as determined by Compensation Committee; up to additional 10% payout if Revenue/CP or EBITDA metrics exceed 100% of target.

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