Executive Summary
Across 38 US SEC filings on board room changes from May 11, 2026, a surge in C-suite transitions dominates, with 14 CFO/CAO changes (e.g., SolarEdge, Nature’s Sunshine, Koppers), 8 CEO/Chair shifts (e.g., Faraday Future, PagerDuty, American Cannabis), and numerous board resignations/appointments, signaling strategic realignments amid AI/EV growth and spin-offs. Annual meetings (e.g., UPS, Alcoa, Charles River) showed overwhelming approvals for directors, compensation plans, and auditors (avg 90%+ FOR votes), with minor opposition in select cases like CarParts.com (25% withheld for one director). Positive forward-looking catalysts include Faraday Future's 68 EAI robots shipped (positive gross margins, targeting 200 by June 2026 end, 1,000+ cumulative), Resideo's ADI spin-off (Q3-Q4 2026, $4.8B FY2025 rev, 6.6% EBITDA margin), and PagerDuty's reaffirmed FY2027 guidance ($488.5-496.5M rev). Neutral sentiment prevails (60% of filings), but positive tones in tech/EV/mining (e.g., Hycroft, Uber) contrast mixed in retail/transport; no widespread YoY declines noted, though ADI's $261M net loss flags spin-off risks. Portfolio implication: Leadership refreshes enhance conviction in growth sectors, but monitor interim gaps and proxy contests (e.g., Victoria's Secret). Overall, bullish for AI/robotics plays, neutral stability elsewhere.
Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior US Corporate Board Director Changes SEC Filings digest from May 06, 2026.
Investment Signals (12)
- FARADAY FUTURE ↓ (BULLISH)▲
Founder YT Jia as sole Global CEO, 68 EAI robots shipped with positive gross margins (target 200 by June 2026 end, 1,000+ cumulative), SEC probe closed no penalties, Nasdaq compliance window
- SOLAREDGE ↓ (BULLISH)▲
Experienced CFO Maoz Sigron appointed (20+ yrs, prior Perion CFO/COO), supports M&A/governance amid strategic priorities
- ATMUS FILTRATION ↓ (BULLISH)▲
SVP/Chief Supply Chain Officer Kevin Carpenter hired (25+ yrs Toro/Carrier), bolsters procurement/manufacturing
- HYCROFT MINING ↓ (BULLISH)▲
Diane Garrett to Executive Chair/CEO, 3 new indie directors planned, Eric Colby EVP hire, high-grade silver discovery
- UBER ↓ (BULLISH)▲
Jill Hazelbaker promoted to President/Chief Corporate Affairs (people/safety), amid AI/autonomous evolution
- ANAPTYSBIO ↓ (BULLISH)▲
CFO Christopher Murphy ($1.75M RSUs) + Director Owen Hughes (11,250 RSUs), no departures
- PAGERDUTY ↓ (BULLISH)▲
CEO John DiLullo succeeds Jennifer Tejada (rev from $50M to $500M), Q1 FY27 rev guide $118-120M reaffirmed, FY27 $488.5-496.5M
- KOPPERS ↓ (BULLISH)▲
CFO Eric Brenner (NOVA Chemicals exp, refinancing/sale leadership) effective May 26, post-interim stability
- MIDLAND STATES ↓ (BULLISH)▲
Claire Stack permanent CFO (from interim, 15+ yrs exp), $6.55B assets as of Mar 31
- UPS (BULLISH)▲
12 directors elected (77-92% FOR), 2026 Omnibus Plan approved (907M FOR), exec comp advisory pass (870M FOR)
- ALCOA ↓ (BULLISH)▲
11 directors elected (avg 92% FOR), Amended Incentive Plan to 38M shares approved (195.8M FOR)
- CHARLES RIVER ↓ (BULLISH)▲
12 directors elected (avg 88% FOR), 2026 LTIP approved (41.5M FOR), exec comp pass
Risk Flags (10)
- SONOCO↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
CAO Aditya Gandhi resigns May 29, CFO assumes duties interim
- RESIDEO↓ [HIGH RISK]▼
ADI spin-off shows $261M net loss (-5.5% margin) despite $4.8B rev/6.6% EBITDA; Resideo CFO search, board resigns (Hostetler/Sleeper/Geldmacher)
- SOW GOOD↓ [LOW RISK]▼
Director David Lazar resigns immediately, no disagreement
- NATURES SUNSHINE↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
CFO L. Shane Jones resigns June 5, interim CAO Jonathan Lanoy
- AB INTERNATIONAL↓ [HIGH RISK]▼
CEO Dr. Ahmad Moradi terminates immediately, no severance/equity accel
- CAMDEN NATIONAL↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
EVP/CTO William Martel retires July 31
- MARTEN TRANSPORT↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
Director opposition (e.g., Hagness 12M AGAINST), mixed exec comp vote
- BYRN↓ [HIGH RISK]▼
Change of control via 10M Series A-1 prefs ($175K, 84.7% voting), sole director/officer resigns
- HEMAB↓ [LOW RISK]▼
Director Laura Tadvalkar resigns immediately
- CARPARTS.COM↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
Nanxi Liu director election 11M withheld (44% of votes), reverse split authorized 1:5-20
Opportunities (10)
- FARADAY FUTURE/EAI Robots↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Leadership return drives Dual-Engine (AI Robotics+EV), 68 units shipped positive margins, Nasdaq compliance push, transformation initiatives next week
- RESIDEO/ADI Spin-off↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Tax-free Q3-Q4 2026, ADI $4.8B rev/22.3% gross mgm, NYSE:ADIG list, investor days mid-July
- PAGERDUTY/CEO Transition↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Rev stabilization/expansion, FY27 guide $488.5-496.5M ($1.23-1.28 EPS non-GAAP), serves 2/3 Fortune 100
- HYCROFT MINING/Leadership Strengthen↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Exec Chair/CEO Garrett, new directors/EVP, world's largest PM deposits + new silver systems
- UBER/Corporate Affairs↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Hazelbaker promotion amid AI/AV evolution, no family/404(a) issues
- ANAPTYSBIO/CFO+Director↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Murphy/Hughes hires with rich equity ($1.75M RSUs), biotech pipeline implied
- KOPPERS/CFO Hire↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Brenner chemicals exp (NOVA sale/refinancing), post-Jan interim stability
- MIDLAND STATES/CFO Permanent↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Stack from interim, $6.55B assets/$4.47B AUA
- AMERICAN CANNABIS/CEO Shift↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
James Woodend new CEO/Chair post-Cleghorn step-down to advisor
- VISIONWAVE/Exec Amend↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Jez Williman salary to $200K + options on $10M rev/UGV sales milestones
Sector Themes (6)
- CFO Turnover Surge (Tech/Finance)◆
10/38 filings (26%) report CFO/CAO changes/appointments (SolarEdge, Nature’s, AnaptysBio, Midland, Koppers, Ecolab, etc.), mostly positive hires with 15-25+ yrs exp, signaling governance refresh vs interim risks [IMPLICATION: Watch transition smoothness for earnings volatility]
- Annual Meeting Overwhelm Approvals (Large Caps)◆
7/38 (18%) AGMs (UPS/Alcoa/Charles River/CarParts) avg 90%+ FOR directors/exec comp/incentive plans/auditors; minor opposition (e.g., 15M against Alcoa Hughes) [IMPLICATION: Strong governance conviction, equity plan expansions bullish retention]
- Neutral Resignations Dominate (Small Caps)◆
12/38 (32%) director/officer resigns (Sow Good, Hemab, N-able, authID) cite no disagreements/personal reasons, low materiality avg 4/10 [IMPLICATION: Routine churn, low signal unless clustered]
- EV/AI Leadership Realignment◆
Faraday (YT Jia CEO, robots targets), PagerDuty (CEO shift, $500M rev), Uber (AI/AV promo) positive sentiment, forward guidance intact [IMPLICATION: Sector conviction high, catalysts near-term]
- Spin-off/Change Control Plays◆
Resideo ADI ($4.8B rev), Byrn (84.7% voting shift $175K) highlight value unlock/M&A [IMPLICATION: Monitor listing/valuations for arb ops]
- Mining/Industrial Stability◆
Hycroft (Exec Chair + hires), Atmus (supply chain SVP), Koppers (CFO) positive, resource discoveries/exp [IMPLICATION: Commodity cycle upside via mgmt depth]
Watch List (8)
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Leadership/boards set, tax-free mid-Q3 to mid-Q4 2026, investor days mid-July 2026 [Q3 2026]
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Upgraded five initiatives announcement next week, robot targets June/2026 end, Nasdaq 180-day compliance [May/June 2026]
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Q1 FY27 $118-120M rev close, full FY27 track post-CEO shift [Q1 FY27 end]
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Mariam Naficy not re-elect June 11 AGM, BBRC contest May 4 [June 11, 2026]
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Board to decide 1:5-20 ratio post-AGM, high withheld votes [Near-term]
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Jonathan Lanoy until successor post-June 5 Jones exit [Q2 2026]
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Eric Brenner May 26 from Brad Pearce interim since Jan [May 26, 2026]
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MEDO 84.7% voting post-Apr 24, new CEO Leo/CFO Magee impacts [Ongoing]
Filing Analyses
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11-05-2026
Faraday Future announced leadership changes effective May 5, 2026, with founder YT Jia appointed as sole Global CEO, Jerry Wang as Global Executive Chairman, Matthias Aydt resigning as Global Co-CEO to become an advisor, and Chad Chen as Lead Independent Director. The company highlights the return of its founding team to drive the Dual-Engine Strategy of EAI Robotics + EAI EV, with 68 EAI robots shipped as of April 30, 2026, achieving positive gross margins and targeting 200 units by end of June and over 1,000 cumulatively in 2026. Plans include announcing upgraded five transformation initiatives next week to accelerate growth as a Physical AI company.
- · SEC investigation concluded with no penalties.
- · FF in 180-day period to regain Nasdaq compliance.
- · Matthias Aydt to continue as internal advisor while new role discussed.
11-05-2026
On May 5, 2026, Aditya Gandhi informed Sonoco Products Company of his resignation as Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 29, 2026, stating it was not due to any disagreement with the company's operations, policies, practices, or accounting matters. Paul Joachimczyk, the company's Chief Financial Officer, will assume the responsibilities of principal accounting officer until a successor is appointed. The filing was signed by John M. Florence, Jr., General Counsel, Secretary, and Vice President, on May 11, 2026.
11-05-2026
Resideo Technologies filed Form 10 with the SEC for the planned tax-free spin-off of its ADI Global Distribution business, expected between mid-Q3 and mid-Q4 2026, and announced leadership teams and boards for both Resideo and ADI, with investor days set for mid-July 2026. ADI's FY2025 carveout results showed strong revenue of $4.8 billion and $318 million Adjusted EBITDA (6.6% margin, 22.3% gross margin), but included a $261 million net loss (-5.5% net loss margin). The spin-off aims to unlock shareholder value through focused strategies, with ADI's stock to list on NYSE as 'ADIG'.
- · ADI leadership includes Marco Cardazzi (Chief Merchandising Officer), Alicia Copeland (COO), Jeannine Lane (General Counsel), James Olender (CIO), Nicole Stevens (Chief Accounting Officer).
- · Resideo Board post-spin-off: Andrew Campelli (CD&R partner) appointed; Cynthia Hostetler, Nathan Sleeper, Jay Geldmacher resign.
- · Resideo searching for new CFO with assistance from leading search firm.
- · ADI Board includes William Galvin, Christine Gorjanc, Cynthia Hostetler, Stephen O. LeClair, Nathan Sleeper, Brian Walker.
11-05-2026
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (SEDG) announced the appointment of Maoz Sigron as Chief Financial Officer effective May 31, 2026, succeeding Asaf Alperovitz, who is stepping down to pursue opportunities outside the industry and will remain until June 9, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition. Sigron brings over 20 years of financial and operational experience from senior roles at Perion Network Ltd., Allot Ltd., Tnuva, and Stratasys Ltd. CEO Shuki Nir emphasized Sigron's expertise in governance, M&A, and operational efficiency to support the company's strategic priorities and long-term growth.
- · Maoz Sigron previously served as CFO and later COO at Perion Network Ltd. (NASDAQ & TASE: PERI)
- · Appointment announced on May 11, 2026
- · Sigron holds a BA in Accounting and Business Management from The College of Management Academic Studies
11-05-2026
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ATMU) announced the appointment of Kevin Carpenter as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective immediately on May 11, 2026. Carpenter, with over 25 years of experience from The Toro Company, Carrier Global Corporation, and Rockwell Automation, Inc., will oversee procurement, manufacturing, health, safety, environment, transportation, and logistics. The company, headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., employs nearly 5,000 people worldwide across its Power Solutions (Fleetguard®) and Industrial Solutions (Koch Filter®) segments.
- · Kevin Carpenter holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, BS in General Engineering from Morehouse College, MBA from Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, and MS in Industrial Engineering from Youngstown State University.
11-05-2026
On May 6, 2026, David E. Lazar resigned as a director of Sow Good Inc. effective immediately, stating that his decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company's operations, policies, or practices. The resignation was disclosed in an 8-K filing dated May 11, 2026, signed by CEO Yisroel Goldberg.
- · Company address: 1440 N Union Bower Rd, Irving, TX 7506
- · Registrant's telephone number: (214) 623-6055
- · Securities: Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, trading symbol SOWG on The Nasdaq Capital Market
11-05-2026
Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation announced Diane R. Garrett's appointment as Executive Chairman while she continues as CEO, following a Board review that also transitions Thomas Weng to Lead Independent Director. The company plans to appoint three additional independent directors and make further key hires, building on Eric Colby's recent appointment as EVP Corporate Development, to strengthen leadership and advance the Hycroft Mine. No financial metrics or performance declines were reported.
- · Discovery of two new high-grade silver systems announced in 2023 within the Hycroft Mine resource area.
- · Hycroft Mine located in northern Nevada, described as among the world’s largest precious metals deposits.
11-05-2026
Uber Technologies, Inc. announced on May 11, 2026, that Nikki Krishnamurthy, Chief People Officer, has stepped down from her role but will serve as an advisor during the transition period. Jill Hazelbaker, previously Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Communications & Public Policy, has been promoted to President & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer effective immediately, assuming responsibilities for people functions and Safety Operations. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi praised both executives' contributions amid the company's evolution in AI and autonomous vehicles.
- · Jill Hazelbaker, age 44, joined Uber in 2015 and previously held communications roles at Snap Inc. (2014-2015) and Google (2010-2014).
- · No arrangements, family relationships, or material interests under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K for Hazelbaker's appointment.
11-05-2026
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. (NATR) announced the resignation of Chief Financial Officer L. Shane Jones, effective June 5, 2026, which was not due to any disagreement on financial reporting or accounting matters. The company appointed Jonathan D. Lanoy, its Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as Interim Principal Financial Officer effective May 8, 2026. Lanoy's employment agreement provides an annual base salary of $301,551 and a target annual bonus of 50% of base salary.
- · L. Shane Jones notified resignation on May 8, 2026; previously served as Principal Financial Officer.
- · Jonathan D. Lanoy has served in finance roles at the company since 2008, including Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller since February 2017, and Chief Accounting Officer since January 24, 2023.
- · Lanoy is a Certified Public Accountant with a Masters of Professional Accountancy and Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Weber State University.
- · No arrangement or understanding for Lanoy's selection; no family relationships with directors or officers; no material transactions over $120,000.
11-05-2026
On May 7, 2026, Dr. Ahmad Moradi resigned as Chief Executive Officer of AI Era Corp., effective immediately, with no disagreement on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. The Company entered into a Separation and Release Agreement dated May 8, 2026, providing Dr. Moradi only with accrued but unpaid base salary, pro-rated remote-work stipend, and unreimbursed business expenses through the termination date, with no severance, accelerated equity vesting, or other benefits. The agreement includes mutual releases of claims and reaffirmation of post-termination obligations such as confidentiality and non-competition.
- · Separation Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1
- · Employment Agreement originally dated March 1, 2026
- · Final compensation payable within seven days of May 7, 2026
11-05-2026
Camden National Corporation announced that William H. Martel, its Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, provided notice on May 6, 2026, of his intention to retire effective July 31, 2026. The Form 8-K was filed on May 11, 2026, under Items 5.02 and 9.01, with no additional financial or compensatory details disclosed.
- · Securities registered: Common Stock, without par value (CAC) on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
11-05-2026
AnaptysBio, Inc. appointed Christopher M. Murphy as Chief Financial Officer effective May 11, 2026, under a consulting agreement providing monthly fees of $42,916.66, an annual target cash bonus of up to 40% of total annual fees, and an equity grant worth $1,750,000 in restricted stock units vesting over four years. The Board also appointed Owen Hughes as a Class I director effective May 11, 2026, granting him 11,250 restricted stock units vesting over three years. No departures or negative aspects were reported in the filing.
- · CFO consulting agreement includes 9 months of continued payments upon termination without cause (excluding corporate transaction), or 12 months plus prorated bonus upon qualifying corporate transaction termination.
- · Mr. Murphy previously served as CFO at Third Harmonic Bio from January 2024 to December 2025 and held senior roles at Horizon Therapeutics from 2014-2020.
11-05-2026
Marten Transport, Ltd. increased base salaries for its five named executive officers effective April 5, 2026, with raises ranging from approximately 3% to 10%, and adopted the Third Amended and Restated Executive Officer Performance Incentive Plan while keeping non-employee director fees unchanged at prior levels. At the 2026 Annual Meeting on May 5, all seven director nominees were elected and proposals to approve executive compensation (advisory) and ratify Grant Thornton LLP as auditors were passed. However, several directors faced notable opposition, with Larry B. Hagness receiving 12,244,867 against votes compared to 60,357,706 for.
- · Non-employee directors receive $1,500 per Board meeting, $750 per committee meeting, plus expense reimbursement.
- · Annual Meeting director election broker non-votes: 2,598,203 for all nominees.
- · Advisory vote on executive compensation: 71,852,429 For, 722,632 Against, 51,948 Abstain.
- · Auditor ratification: 75,043,366 For, 171,204 Against, 10,643 Abstain, 0 Broker Non-Votes.
11-05-2026
On April 24, 2026, MEDO Healthcare LLC purchased 10 million shares of Bryn Inc.'s Series A-1 Preferred Stock from Custodian Ventures LLC for $175,000 cash, acquiring 84.7% of the company's voting power as each preferred share equates to 250 common shares' voting rights amid 450 million common shares outstanding. David Lazar resigned as sole director and officer, appointing John Leo as new CEO and sole director, and Arthur Magee as CFO and Secretary. The transaction marks a change in control with no reported operational or financial impacts.
- · Each Series A-1 Preferred share has voting power and convertibility equal to 250 common shares.
- · John Leo owns 27.4% membership interest in MEDO Healthcare LLC; Arthur Magee is his affiliate.
- · Company is an emerging growth company; no other classes of stock outstanding.
11-05-2026
On May 8, 2026, Laura Tadvalkar, Ph.D. resigned as a member of the board of directors of Hemab Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., effective immediately. The resignation was not related to any disagreement with the company's operations, policies, or practices. The company is an emerging growth company with common stock (COAG) listed on Nasdaq Global Select Market.
- · Company address: 101 Main Street, Suite 1220, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
- · Common stock: $0.0001 par value per share, trading symbol COAG on Nasdaq Global Select Market
- · Registrant is an emerging growth company
11-05-2026
Entegris, Inc. entered into a Transition Agreement with Daniel Woodland, Senior Vice President and President, Materials Solutions, who will retire effective June 1, 2026. Olivier Blachier, current Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, will succeed Mr. Woodland as President, Materials Solutions, while retaining his innovation officer role. Mr. Woodland will receive continued base salary until retirement, prorated 2026 short-term incentives if earned, and continued vesting on equity awards from 2022-2025, with 2026 awards forfeited.
- · Agreement dated May 9, 2026; filing dated May 11, 2026
- · Exhibit 10.1: Transition Agreement and Release
11-05-2026
On May 11, 2026, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. increased its Board of Directors from six to seven members and appointed Jeffrey D. Goldberg to the new vacancy, effective immediately. Mr. Goldberg, an experienced executive in health care services and technology with prior roles at IncuMed, Advanced Bionics, and Occidental Petroleum Corporation, was also appointed to the Strategic Alternatives Committee and will receive $85,000 in annual cash compensation ($65,000 retainer, $7,500 committee fee, $12,500 other). The appointment was made pursuant to the Amended and Restated Transaction Support Agreement dated April 27, 2026.
- · Mr. Goldberg has served on more than a dozen boards since 2011.
- · No related party transactions between the Company and Mr. Goldberg reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
- · Details on A&R TSA available in Company's Form 8-K filed May 1, 2026.
11-05-2026
TD SYNNEX Corporation entered into an updated offer letter with Dennis Polk on May 5, 2026, effective December 1, 2025, confirming his continued role as Chair of Hyve Solutions Holdings, reporting to the CEO, and as a Board member. Compensation includes an annual base salary of $840,000, target annual incentive bonus of 100% of base salary, and equity awards with fair market value of approximately $1,500,000 (60% time-based restricted stock, 40% performance-based RSUs). The agreement also outlines severance payments for termination without cause or for good reason, including in connection with a change of control.
- · Equity awards granted at the same time as annual grants to other executive officers
- · Base salary subject to annual review
- · Bonus amount based on performance metrics set by Compensation Committee
- · Offer Letter filed as Exhibit 10.1
11-05-2026
On May 5, 2026, Simon Miller notified Equinix, Inc. of his planned retirement as Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective July 31, 2026; he will continue in his roles until that date. The retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company regarding financial statements, internal controls, operations, policies, or practices. The 8-K was filed on May 11, 2026, and signed by CFO Olivier Leonetti.
11-05-2026
At the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareowners on May 7, 2026, UPS shareholders elected all 12 director nominees with strong support (FOR votes ranging from 772,320,239 to 922,893,354), approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (907,050,699 FOR), advisory approval of named executive officer compensation (870,170,397 FOR), and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditors (1,106,770,802 FOR). All three shareholder proposals failed decisively, with FOR votes below 418 million against overwhelming opposition. No declines or flat metrics reported in voting outcomes.
- · Shareowner proposal to reduce voting power of UPS class A stock: 418,305,353 FOR, 614,820,130 AGAINST (did not pass)
- · Shareowner proposal for third-party audit on impacts to black, indigenous, people of color, and low-income communities: 105,294,873 FOR, 919,377,221 AGAINST (did not pass)
- · Shareowner proposal for report on alignment with carbon neutrality goals: 126,172,442 FOR, 899,920,207 AGAINST (did not pass)
11-05-2026
CarParts.com, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 21, 2026, where all five proposals were approved, including the election of Nanxi Liu as Class II director (14,185,563 votes for, 11,388,331 withheld), ratification of RSM US LLP as auditors for fiscal 2026, approval of the 2026 Stock Incentive Plan reserving 4,700,000 shares, authorization of a reverse stock split at a ratio between 1-for-5 and 1-for-20, and an advisory vote approving named executive officer compensation. Of 72,778,434 shares entitled to vote as of the March 13, 2026 record date, 46,916,016 shares were present in person or by proxy. While approvals were strong for most items, Nanxi Liu's election saw significant withheld votes indicating some stockholder reservations.
- · Proxy statement filed March 31, 2026
- · Reverse stock split ratio to be determined by Board: not less than 1-for-5 and not greater than 1-for-20
- · Proposal 2 (auditors): 45,401,427 For, 580,087 Against, 934,502 Abstaining
- · Proposal 3 (Stock Incentive Plan): 23,414,264 For, 1,569,470 Against, 590,160 Abstaining, 21,342,122 Broker Non-Votes
- · Proposal 4 (reverse split amendment): 43,695,298 For, 3,154,533 Against, 66,185 Abstaining
- · Proposal 5 (exec comp): 23,808,892 For, 1,169,225 Against, 595,777 Abstaining, 21,342,122 Broker Non-Votes
11-05-2026
On May 7, 2026, Ann Johnson resigned from the Board of Directors of N-able, Inc. and any committees she served on, effective immediately. Her resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company's operations, policies, or practices. The Form 8-K was filed on May 11, 2026, and signed by Tim O'Brien, Chief Financial Officer.
- · N-able, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware with IRS Employer Identification No. 85-4069861.
- · Principal executive offices: 30 Corporate Drive Suite 400, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.
- · Common Stock trades on New York Stock Exchange under symbol NABL.
11-05-2026
Alcoa Corporation held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 6, 2026, where all 11 director nominees were elected with strong support (For votes ranging from 182.9M to 197.9M), PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as independent auditor for 2026 (215.9M For), 2025 named executive officer compensation was approved on an advisory basis (187.2M For), and the Amended Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan was approved (195.8M For). The Amended Plan increases authorized shares from 30,000,000 to 38,000,000, adds cash incentives, imposes one-year minimum vesting, and extends to May 6, 2036, with a $750,000 annual limit on non-employee director awards. While all proposals passed overwhelmingly, James A. Hughes faced the highest opposition with 15,318,551 Against votes.
- · Broker non-votes totaled 18,461,577 across most proposals.
- · Auditor ratification had zero broker non-votes.
- · Amended Plan includes 1.69 shares counted for every one share issued for certain awards post-Amendment.
11-05-2026
On May 4, 2026, Verde Resources, Inc. amended the employment offer letter of CEO Jack Wong (originally dated September 30, 2022) and the employment agreement of COO Eric J. Bava (originally dated October 1, 2024), each extending the terms by five additional years until September 30, 2032. No other changes to compensation or roles were disclosed. The amendments were filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2.
- · Filing dated May 11, 2026, reporting earliest event of May 4, 2026
- · Company address: 8112 Maryland Ave, Suite 400, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
- · No securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
11-05-2026
Ecolab Inc. elected Bryce L. Mewhorter as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller (principal accounting officer) effective after filing its Q2 2026 10-Q, with Jennifer J. Bradway transitioning to a different role. At the Annual Meeting on May 7, 2026, all 13 director nominees were elected despite notable opposition to John J. Zillmer (50,009,354 against votes), executive compensation was approved on an advisory basis, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as auditor; however, the stockholder proposal for an independent board chair policy was rejected with 176,312,123 against votes.
- · Annual Meeting record date: March 10, 2026
- · Broker non-votes consistent at 15,359,484 across most proposals
- · No discloseable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K for Mr. Mewhorter
11-05-2026
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSBI) appointed Claire A. Stack as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and its subsidiary Midland States Bank, effective May 8, 2026, following her interim role since March 2026. President and CEO Jeff Ludwig highlighted her leadership, financial expertise, and contributions to the finance team. As of March 31, 2026, the Company reported total assets of approximately $6.55 billion and Wealth Management Group assets under administration of approximately $4.47 billion.
- · Claire A. Stack joined the Company in November 2025 as Corporate Controller.
- · Ms. Stack has more than fifteen years of accounting and finance leadership experience in financial services.
- · Ms. Stack is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Technology Management from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
11-05-2026
Lafayette Square USA, Inc. filed an 8-K on May 11, 2026, under Item 5.02 (Director/Officer Departure/Election). The filing contains a standard forward-looking statements disclaimer and is signed by Seren Tahiroglu, Chief Financial Officer. No specific details regarding any director or officer departure, election, or appointment are provided in the content.
- · Filing Type: 8-K
- · Items: 5.02
- · Subcategory: Director/Officer Departure/Election
11-05-2026
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 5, 2026, where all twelve nominated directors were elected with majority support, ranging from 35,798,426 votes 'For' Abraham Ceesay (with 8,288,770 'Against') to 44,023,112 'For' Birgit Girshick. Shareholders approved the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan (41,523,179 For, 2,561,994 Against), advisory compensation for named executives (41,356,139 For, 2,716,251 Against), and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditors for fiscal 2026 (43,646,371 For, 2,186,700 Against). All proposals passed with strong majorities, though Abraham Ceesay faced the highest opposition among directors.
- · Annual Meeting date: May 5, 2026; Filing date: May 11, 2026
- · 2026 Incentive Plan Board approval: March 11, 2026; Proxy Statement filed: March 31, 2026
- · Broker non-votes consistent at 1,745,648 shares for director elections and proposals (a)-(c)
11-05-2026
PagerDuty, Inc. (NYSE: PD) appointed John DiLullo as Chief Executive Officer effective May 11, 2026, succeeding Jennifer Tejada, who transitions to Executive Chair after leading since 2016 and overseeing revenue growth from under $50 million to nearly $500 million while expanding to over 35,000 customers. The leadership change follows a deliberate succession process amid stabilizing retention, accelerating new customer and expansion business, and operating margin expansion. The company reaffirmed its Q1 FY2027 total revenue guidance of $118 million to $120 million and full FY2027 guidance of $488.5 million to $496.5 million.
- · Serves more than half of the Fortune 500 and two-thirds of the Fortune 100.
- · Q1 FY2027 Non-GAAP net income per diluted share guidance: $0.23 - $0.25.
- · FY2027 Non-GAAP net income per diluted share guidance: $1.23 - $1.28.
- · Q1 FY2027 results to be reported on May 28, 2026.
11-05-2026
Mariam Naficy, a director of Victoria’s Secret & Co., notified the Board on May 10, 2026, that she will not stand for re-election at the June 11, 2026 Annual Meeting due to her professional commitments and time required for BBRC International PTE Limited’s proxy contest launched on May 4, 2026; the decision stems from no disagreement with the Company. Her nomination has been withdrawn, and she will serve until the Annual Meeting, after which the Board size will reduce from ten to nine directors.
- · Company’s definitive proxy statement for 2026 Annual Meeting filed May 1, 2026.
- · BBRC proxy contest launched May 4, 2026.
11-05-2026
On May 5, 2026, Shrikrishna Venkataraman resigned as a member of authID Inc.'s Board of Directors and all Board committees, effective immediately, citing personal reasons to focus on new professional commitments, with no disagreements with management or the Board. On May 11, 2026, the Board appointed existing independent director Kunal Mehta to the Audit Committee to fill the vacancy, effective immediately.
11-05-2026
On May 8, 2026, Richard Carleton notified SHF Holdings, Inc.'s Board that he will not seek reelection at the 2026 annual stockholders' meeting, with no disagreements on operations, policies, or practices. Tyler Klimas and Sean Tonner, previously appointed as directors on April 22, 2026, were assigned to board committees: Klimas to Audit, Compensation, and Nominating/Governance (chairing the latter), and Tonner to Compensation and Nominating/Governance (chairing Compensation). No financial impacts or performance metrics were disclosed.
- · Company is an emerging growth company.
- · Filing signed by Terrance Mendez on May 11, 2026.
- · Principal executive offices: 1526 Cole Blvd., Suite 250, Golden, Colorado 80401.
11-05-2026
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. amended the employment agreement of Jez Williman, updating his title to Managing Director, UK and European Operations, effective May 8, 2026. The amendment increases his annual base salary to $200,000 effective May 1, 2026, with potential increase to the lesser of $300,000 or fair market rate upon achieving $10,000,000 in revenue over any 90-day period. Additionally, the company will grant him 50,000 performance-based stock options upon the second UGV sale and 100,000 options upon $1,000,000 in cumulative valid payable commercial invoices.
- · Amendment dated May 8, 2026, to original Employment Agreement dated September 2, 2025
- · Additional options at exercise price equal to fair market value on grant date, vesting upon milestone achievement or as determined by Board
- · Filed as Exhibit 10.1
11-05-2026
Koppers Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of Eric Brenner as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective May 26, 2026, succeeding Brad Pearce who served as Interim CFO since January 8, 2026 and will return to his full-time role as Chief Accounting Officer. Brenner brings extensive experience from NOVA Chemicals Corporation, including leading refinancing, transformation programs, and the company sale. CEO Leroy Ball praised Brenner's expertise in chemicals sector and strategic transformation to drive long-term shareholder value.
- · Interim CFO tenure: January 8, 2026 to May 26, 2026
- · Brenner previously: Senior Vice President and CFO at NOVA Chemicals; Director of Finance at Komatsu Mining Corp.; Audit Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP
- · Brenner is a certified public accountant and graduate of Grove City College
11-05-2026
Molina Healthcare, Inc. amended Article X, Paragraph A of its Certificate of Incorporation to specify that special stockholder meetings may be called by the President or CEO, Chairperson of the Board, Board or designated committee, or the Secretary upon demands from stockholders holding continuously for at least one year an aggregate of at least 20% of the voting power. The Board recommended the amendment, which was approved by stockholders at the annual meeting. The Certificate of Amendment was executed on May 6, 2026, by Joseph Zubretsky, Chief Executive Officer.
- · Amendment adopted in accordance with Section 242 of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
- · Filed as Exhibit 3.1 in 8-K on May 11, 2026, covering Items 5.02, 5.03, 5.07, 9.01.
11-05-2026
Citizens & Northern Corp (C&N) announced the retirement of Kelley A. Cwiklinski, Chief Commercial Lending Officer, effective close-of-business on July 10, 2026, after 41 years in banking including 6 years at C&N via the Covenant Bank merger. Gregory Adamson, current Southeast Regional Commercial Lending Executive with 27 years of experience, will immediately assume the role of Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Lending upon her retirement. Cwiklinski will remain in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition, as stated by President & CEO Brad Scovill.
- · Cwiklinski joined C&N on July 1, 2020, through Covenant Bank merger and promoted to EVP and Chief Commercial Lending Officer in February 2023.
- · Adamson serves on PA Bankers Public Affairs Committee (PaBPAC) and Bucks County Industrial Development Authority Loan Review Committee.
- · C&N provides banking, financial, investment, and insurance services through offices in 13 PA counties and Steuben County, NY, plus a loan production office in Elmira, NY.
- · Stock listed on NASDAQ Capital Market under symbol CZNC.
11-05-2026
On May 8, 2026, Joe Cleghorn stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of American Cannabis Company, Inc. (AMMJ) but will continue serving as Chairman of the Advisory Board to provide strategic guidance. The Board of Directors appointed James Woodend as the new CEO and Chairman of the Board, effective immediately, highlighting his leadership, operational experience, and strategic vision for growth. There were no disagreements between Mr. Cleghorn and the Company on operations, policies, or practices.
- · Company principal executive offices updated to 1004 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
11-05-2026
American Cannabis Company, Inc. (AMMJ) appointed Griffin Brahms to its Board of Directors on May 6, 2026, effective immediately. Mr. Brahms is a cannabis industry professional with nearly a decade of experience in account management, business development, and client relations, including serving as an Account Manager at Harmony Extracts in Colorado since 2018. The filing was signed by CEO James Woodend on May 11, 2026.
- · Prior to cannabis industry role, Mr. Brahms worked in digital content and market research in New York City, focusing on consumer behavior, brand strategy, and audience engagement.
- · Company principal executive offices: 1004 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
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