Executive Summary
The July 2, 2026, filings reveal a significant wave of executive and director changes, with the most prominent pattern being a coordinated CFO transition across 12 Grayscale crypto trusts, where Edward McGee departed after 7 years and was replaced by internal co-CFOs Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde.
This signals a strategic consolidation of financial leadership at the sponsor level, not a trust-specific issue. Outside of Grayscale, notable appointments include a BMW executive to Solid Power's board, a Carnival Cruise president to Hilton Grand Vacations, and a new COO at Six Flags, all indicating strategic partnerships and operational focus. However, several departures raise concerns: Coty Inc. is losing three senior leaders, and Halozyme Therapeutics lost its COO without naming a successor. Compensation trends show significant increases for key executives at Bel Fuse (CEO +20.8% salary, +56.3% LTI) and Delek US (new CFO +8% salary, +20% bonus target), signaling confidence in future performance. The overall sentiment is neutral, with specific positive signals from strategic board appointments and negative signals from unexpected departures and governance changes.
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Filing types in this digest: 8-K
Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior US Executive Officer Management Changes SEC digest from June 24, 2026.
Investment Signals (10)
- Solid Power ↓ (BULLISH)▲
BMW executive appointed to board, strengthening strategic partnership and validating solid-state battery technology
- Bel Fuse ↓ (BULLISH)▲
CEO salary +20.8% YoY, LTI +56.3%, and CFO salary +33.3% with shift to equity-heavy compensation, signaling strong confidence in future growth
- B. Riley Financial ↓ (BULLISH)▲
Compensation committee waived CEO holdback for H1 2026 citing 'exemplary performance,' a strong endorsement of management
- Six Flags Entertainment ↓ (BULLISH)▲
New COO Mark Pauls with 50 years of theme park experience appointed, signaling operational excellence focus and potential margin improvement
- Cingulate Inc ↓ (BULLISH)▲
Added to Russell 3000E Index, enhancing institutional visibility and passive fund inflows, with large TAM in ADHD market
- Coty Inc ↓ (BEARISH)▲
Three senior executives departing (Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Scientific Officer, Chief People Officer) represents significant loss of institutional knowledge and execution risk
- Halozyme Therapeutics ↓ (BEARISH)▲
COO departed with no successor named, creating operational uncertainty and potential leadership vacuum
- Arcadia Biosciences ↓ (BEARISH)▲
CEO discretionary bonus increased 160% YoY despite no bonuses for other executives and a terminated business combination, suggesting potential governance concerns
- Netlist Inc ↓ (BEARISH)▲
Adopted 2026 Performance Equity Plan reserving 33.6M shares (significant dilution potential) without stockholder approval, a governance red flag
- Delek US Holdings ↓ (BULLISH)▲
CFO transition with new CFO receiving +8% salary increase and +20% bonus target, signaling confidence in strategic direction under new leadership
Risk Flags (10)
- Grayscale Trusts [MEDIUM RISK]▼
Coordinated CFO departure across 12 trusts (McGee leaving after 7 years) raises questions about internal control environment, though described as amicable
- Coty Inc↓ [HIGH RISK]▼
Three senior executives leaving simultaneously (Andreotti, Fan, Srinivasan) creates execution risk for Coty.Curated strategy, especially with Prestige R&D integration
- Halozyme Therapeutics↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
COO departure with no named successor and no reason given suggests potential internal issues or strategic disagreement
- Arcadia Biosciences↓ [HIGH RISK]▼
CEO's 160% bonus increase ($65K to $169K) while other executives received zero bonuses and a business combination was terminated indicates potential misaligned incentives
- Netlist Inc↓ [HIGH RISK]▼
33.6M share reserve under new equity plan without stockholder approval could lead to significant dilution, especially concerning given no disclosed financial performance
- Trulieve Cannabis↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
Eliminated stand-alone CAO position, terminating Brett Walsh without cause, consolidating accounting under CFO—may indicate cost-cutting but also reduces oversight
- Hepion Pharmaceuticals↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
Appointed CEO's son to board (Gary S. Stetz, II), creating potential governance and conflict-of-interest concerns
- Conduent Inc↓ [MEDIUM RISK]▼
General Counsel resigning effective July 31, 2026, with no successor named, creating legal leadership gap during transition
- Stardust Power Inc↓ [LOW RISK]▼
General Counsel given non-renewal notice 7 months in advance, suggesting potential strategic pivot or internal issues
- Bumble Inc↓ [LOW RISK]▼
Filed 8-K for officer change without disclosing any names, positions, or reasons—lack of transparency is a governance concern
Opportunities (8)
- Solid Power/BMW Partnership↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
BMW executive joining board strengthens strategic alliance, potential for accelerated commercialization of solid-state batteries and licensing revenue
- Six Flags Entertainment↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
New COO with 50 years of experience could drive operational improvements and margin expansion across 21 parks; transition period with outgoing COO as advisor ensures continuity
- Hilton Grand Vacations↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Carnival Cruise president joining board brings deep travel industry expertise, potential for cross-marketing and partnership opportunities
- Bel Fuse↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Significant executive compensation increases (CEO LTI +56.3%) signal strong growth expectations; shift to equity-heavy compensation aligns management with shareholders
- Cingulate Inc↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
Russell 3000E inclusion drives passive fund inflows; large ADHD TAM (100M annual prescriptions) with differentiated Precision Timed Release platform
- Delek US Holdings↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
New CFO appointment and creation of EVP New Energy role signals strategic pivot toward renewable energy, potentially unlocking new growth vectors
- ADC Therapeutics↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
One-time retention awards to NEOs (CEO $1.8M cash + 675K RSUs) with clawback provisions through June 2027, strongly aligning management with long-term value creation
- UPAY Inc↓ (OPPORTUNITY)◆
New director with 20+ years of software development and AI experience strengthens technology capabilities, potentially accelerating digital transformation
Sector Themes (5)
- Crypto Trust Leadership Consolidation◆
12 Grayscale trusts simultaneously appointed the same two interim co-CFOs (Masci and Plourde) after McGee's departure, indicating a centralized financial management strategy at the sponsor level rather than trust-specific issues. This reduces operational risk but concentrates key person risk.
- Strategic Board Appointments from Partners◆
Multiple companies appointed directors from strategic partners (Solid Power/BMW, Hilton Grand Vacations/Carnival), reflecting a trend toward using board seats to deepen commercial relationships and align interests.
- Executive Compensation Inflation◆
Bel Fuse (+20.8% CEO salary, +56.3% LTI), Delek US (+8% new CFO salary), and AlTi Global ($600K base for COO) show a trend of rising executive pay, potentially signaling confidence in growth or competition for talent.
- Governance Concerns in Small Caps◆
Netlist (33.6M shares without stockholder approval), Arcadia (CEO bonus despite failed deal), and Hepion (CEO's son on board) highlight governance risks in smaller companies, warranting closer scrutiny.
- Operational Restructuring in Consumer/Retail◆
Coty (three senior departures), Trulieve (CAO elimination), and Six Flags (new COO) indicate a wave of operational restructuring aimed at efficiency and cost savings in consumer-facing sectors.
Watch List (8)
- Grayscale Trusts👁
Monitor for any further leadership changes or operational issues following the coordinated CFO transition; watch for Q3 2026 filings for any signs of disruption
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Watch for Q3 2026 earnings call (expected late July/early August) to assess impact of three senior departures on Coty.Curated strategy execution
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Monitor for announcement of new COO or any additional management changes; next earnings call will be critical for understanding the departure
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New COO Mark Pauls starts July 15, 2026; monitor for operational metrics improvement in Q3 2026 earnings (typically reported in October)
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Watch Q2 2026 earnings (expected late July) for revenue growth that justifies the significant executive compensation increases
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Annual meeting scheduled September 10, 2026; stockholder proposal deadline July 13, 2026—watch for activist proposals related to CEO compensation
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Monitor for any insider selling following the 33.6M share equity plan adoption; watch for Q2 2026 filing for details on initial grants
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General Counsel departure effective January 25, 2027; monitor for any strategic changes or new legal leadership appointment
Filing Analyses
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02-07-2026
Solid Power appointed Uwe Breitweg, VP Powertrain, Emission and Battery Strategy at BMW Group, to its board of directors effective July 1, 2026, pursuant to BMW Holding B.V.'s director nomination rights. He replaces Dr. Feurer, who is thanked for his service. The appointment strengthens the strategic partnership between Solid Power and BMW.
- · Uwe Breitweg has over 20 years of automotive leadership experience, including roles as VP Powertrain Systems Industrial Customers (2016-2021) and current VP Powertrain, Emission and Battery Strategy (since 2021) at BMW Group.
- · The appointment was made pursuant to BMW Holding B.V.'s director nomination rights.
- · Solid Power's business model involves selling its electrolyte to cell manufacturers and licensing cell designs and manufacturing processes.
02-07-2026
Cerence Inc. announced the resignation of board member Marcy Klevorn, effective July 1, 2026, for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company. Ms. Klevorn served on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee. The company expressed gratitude for her contributions.
- · Resignation effective July 1, 2026, notified on June 28, 2026.
- · Ms. Klevorn was a member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee.
- · No disagreement with the company's operations, policies, or accounting practices was cited.
02-07-2026
Cingulate Inc. (NASDAQ: CING) announced its addition to the Russell 3000E® Index, a benchmark for institutional investors tracking approximately 4,000 of the largest investable US equities. CEO Shane Schaffer highlighted that the inclusion enhances visibility with institutional investors and supports long-term growth, while the company continues advancing its lead ADHD product candidate CTx-1301 and its Precision Timed Release™ platform. No negative or flat performance metrics were disclosed in this filing.
- · Russell 3000E Index measures performance of approximately 4,000 largest investable US equities and is fully reconstituted each June, with semi-annual reconstitution beginning December 2026.
- · US ADHD market estimated at approximately 100 million annual prescriptions.
- · Over 20 million U.S. patients diagnosed with ADHD: 12 million adults and over 8 million under age 17.
- · Only 53.6% of children and teens with ADHD reported actively treating with medication in 2022.
- · Adult ADHD prevalence is larger and growing faster than child and adolescent segments combined.
- · CTx-1301 is being evaluated under FDA's 505(b)(2) pathway for ADHD treatment.
02-07-2026
AlTi Global, Inc. amended the employment agreement of President and COO Kevin Moran, increasing his base salary to $600,000 and setting a 2026 target bonus of $1,600,000, while also formalizing an employment agreement with Interim CEO Nancy Curtin. The amendment reduces Moran's notice period from 180 to 30 days, but no financial performance data is provided in this filing.
- · The Amended Moran Agreement reduces the notice period under Exhibit A from 180 days to 30 days.
- · Nancy Curtin's appointment as Interim CEO was previously reported in a Form 8-K filed March 31, 2026.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of its sponsor, Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee who stepped down for personal reasons. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and becomes Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. The outgoing CFO leaves on good terms after 7 years of service, and both new appointees have extensive finance and accounting backgrounds.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026; he also serves as Assistant Treasurer of Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University.
- · Mr. Plourde has over 20 years of financial services experience and an MBA in Accounting from University of Massachusetts Boston.
- · Edward McGee's departure is for personal reasons with no disagreement with the company.
02-07-2026
Xerox Holdings Corporation approved the 2026-2028 Transformation Retention Award Plan, effective July 1, 2026, to retain critical talent during its multi-year turnaround. The plan provides cash-based retention awards vesting in eight equal quarterly installments over two years, but notably excludes the CEO and CFO from participation. Awards are forfeited upon voluntary or involuntary termination except in Change in Control scenarios where accelerated vesting may occur.
- · The plan is effective July 1, 2026 and runs through 2028.
- · Participants include executive officers (excluding CEO and CFO), senior leaders, and other critical employees.
- · Awards are cash-based, expressed as fixed dollar amount, percentage of base salary, or percentage of target annual bonus.
- · Vesting occurs in eight equal quarterly installments over two years, paid within 30 days after each vesting date.
- · Upon termination (voluntary or involuntary) all unvested installments are forfeited, except in Change in Control scenarios.
- · In a Change in Control, the Committee may accelerate vesting; if terminated without Cause or for Good Reason within 12 months post-Change in Control, all unvested installments immediately vest and are paid within 30 days.
02-07-2026
Bumble Inc. filed an 8-K on July 2, 2026, regarding Item 5.02, which covers the departure or appointment of officers and compensatory arrangements. The filing does not disclose specific names, positions, or reasons for the change, nor does it provide any financial metrics or forward-looking guidance. Without explicit details on the leadership change, its nature (appointment vs. resignation), or any quantitative data, the filing is purely informational with no directional bias for investors.
02-07-2026
CapsoVision appointed David S. Shields, M.D., a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 40 years of experience, to its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. Joanne C. Imperial who will continue as an independent clinical consultant. The company highlighted upcoming milestones including the commercial launch of its AI-assisted reading feature for CapsoCam Plus® and the advancement of its second-generation CapsoCam Colon™ program, though it also faces ongoing risks related to regulatory clearance and pipeline development.
- · Dr. Shields has served as a clinical advisor and consultant to CapsoVision for nearly a decade since 2017.
- · He accumulated nearly two decades of experience utilizing capsule endoscopy in the diagnosis and management of small bowel disorders and gastrointestinal bleeding.
- · Dr. Shields received his M.D. from UCSF School of Medicine and completed residency at Stanford and University of Virginia.
- · The filing includes forward-looking statements regarding risks such as market conditions, available financing, regulatory clearance, and product adaptation for new indications.
- · The company continues to work on its CapsoCam® UGI clinical study for pancreatic cancer detection.
02-07-2026
Kodiak AI, Inc. filed an 8-K on July 2, 2026, reporting an officer change under Item 5.02, which covers the departure or appointment of directors and officers, as well as compensatory arrangements. The filing also includes Item 9.01 for financial statements and exhibits. No specific names, titles, reasons, or financial metrics are disclosed in the provided summary, limiting the ability to assess the nature or materiality of the change.
- · Filing size is 193 KB, indicating potential exhibits or detailed disclosures not summarized.
- · AccNo: 0001628280-26-046850 suggests a standard SEC filing sequence.
- · Sector is not specified, limiting industry context.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Horizen Trust (ZEN) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of its sponsor, Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, effective July 2, 2026, following the departure of Edward McGee for personal reasons. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and becomes Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the trust. The leadership change is described as amicable, with no disagreements cited.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale in September 2022 as Vice President and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Accounting from Binghamton University.
- · Mr. Plourde holds an MBA in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
- · The trust is an emerging growth company and has not elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new financial accounting standards.
02-07-2026
Dr. Mung Chiang resigned from the Board of Directors of First Merchants Corporation effective July 1, 2026, due to a change in professional responsibilities requiring relocation outside the company's primary market area. His resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company. The Board size decreased from 13 to 12 members.
- · Resignation effective July 1, 2026.
- · Dr. Chiang's resignation is not related to any disagreement with the company's operations, policies, or practices.
- · The Board size decreased from 13 to 12 members.
02-07-2026
Halozyme Therapeutics announced the departure of Cortney Caudill as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective June 30, 2026. The company also disclosed an update to its senior management structure but provided no further details on the new structure or any successor appointment.
- · The departure was announced on June 30, 2026, and the 8-K was filed on July 2, 2026.
- · No reason for the departure or details on the management structure update were provided in the filing.
- · No successor or interim COO was named.
02-07-2026
Arcadia Biosciences disclosed a discretionary cash bonus of $169,000 to CEO Thomas J. Schaefer for 2025, updating his total compensation to $473,058, down 5.3% from $499,477 in 2024. The company also announced its 2026 annual meeting will be held on September 10, 2026, with a stockholder proposal deadline of July 13, 2026. No other named executive officers received a 2025 bonus, and the company did not pay bonuses under its Executive Incentive Bonus Plan for the year.
- · The company did not pay bonuses under its Executive Incentive Bonus Plan to any named executive officer for 2025 due to the terminated business combination with Roosevelt Resources, LP.
- · CEO Schaefer's 2025 bonus was discretionary, not under the plan, and increased 160% from $65,000 in 2024.
- · Former CFO Mark Kawakami's total compensation fell 25.9% to $274,428 in 2025, and he received no bonus for the year.
- · The 2026 annual meeting is set for September 10, 2026, with a stockholder proposal deadline of July 13, 2026.
- · The meeting date is more than 30 days later than the 2025 annual meeting anniversary, triggering updated deadlines.
02-07-2026
Mirion Technologies, Inc. entered into a letter agreement and secondment addendum with President of Nuclear & Safety Group, Loïc Eloy, for his expatriation from France to the United States. He will continue reporting to CEO Thomas D. Logan, receive an annual base salary of $415,000, and remain eligible for a target bonus of 50% of base salary. The assignment is expected to commence after work authorization and run for an initial 12-month term, extendable up to 36 months.
- · The assignment is contingent upon receipt of required work authorization.
- · Customary expatriation benefits include housing, relocation, education, travel, tax, and social protection benefits.
- · The letter agreement and secondment addendum are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2 to the 8-K.
02-07-2026
Matrix Service Company announced the election of Shawn P. Payne as a Director, effective July 1, 2026, following his appointment as President and CEO. Mr. Payne will also serve on the Project Risk Committee and chair the Strategy Committee, with no changes to his compensation. His son, Peyton Payne, is employed by a subsidiary as an estimator earning less than $150,000 annually.
- · Shawn P. Payne was elected as Director effective July 1, 2026, to serve until the next annual meeting.
- · No arrangements or understandings exist between Mr. Payne and any other person regarding his selection as Director.
- · Mr. Payne was appointed to the Project Risk Committee and as chair of the Strategy Committee.
- · No changes were made to Mr. Payne's compensation due to his Director election.
- · Mr. Payne's son, Peyton Payne, is employed by a subsidiary as an estimator with annual compensation under $150,000.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the sponsor, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee, who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and becomes Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the trust. The filing does not include any financial results or period-over-period comparisons.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Edward McGee's departure is not due to any disagreement with the company or its operations, policies, or practices.
02-07-2026
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (HGV) announced the appointment of Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, to its board of directors, effective July 2, 2026. Duffy brings over 30 years of leadership experience in travel and hospitality, including roles at Carnival Cruise Lines, Cruise Lines International Association, Maritz Inc., and McGettigan Partners. The filing contains no financial results or period-over-period comparisons.
- · Christine Duffy currently serves on the board of Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation.
- · Duffy joined Carnival Cruise Line in 2015 and previously served as president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association.
- · HGV is the exclusive vacation ownership partner of Hilton.
- · HGV has more than 720,000 Club Members.
02-07-2026
Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of its sponsor, Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and serves as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the registrant. The departures and appointments are described as amicable and not due to any disagreement with the company.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University.
- · Mr. Plourde holds an MBA in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
- · The registrant is an emerging growth company.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Solana Staking ETF (GSOL) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the sponsor, Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and becomes Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the registrant. The departures and appointments are amicable with no disagreements cited.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and became Senior Vice President in January 2026; he also serves as Assistant Treasurer of the Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025.
- · Ms. Masci is a CPA licensed in New York and holds B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University.
- · Mr. Plourde holds an MBA in Accounting from University of Massachusetts Boston and has over 20 years of financial services experience.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Sui Staking ETF (GSUI) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the sponsor, Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, effective July 2, 2026, following the departure of Edward McGee, who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and will serve as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the registrant. The departures and appointments are described as amicable with no disagreements.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026; he has served as Assistant Treasurer of Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and holds B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University.
- · Mr. Plourde has over 20 years of financial services experience and holds an MBA in Accounting from University of Massachusetts Boston.
- · Edward McGee's departure is for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company.
02-07-2026
Netlist, Inc. adopted the 2026 Performance Equity Plan on July 1, 2026, reserving 33,600,000 shares of common stock for issuance to employees, consultants, and directors. The plan allows grants of stock options, restricted and unrestricted stock awards, and other stock-based awards, with the Board intending to grant performance awards to executive officers. The plan was approved by the Board without stockholder approval.
- · The Plan was adopted on July 1, 2026, and the 8-K was filed on July 2, 2026.
- · The Plan was approved by the Board without stockholder approval.
- · The Plan covers grants of stock options, restricted and unrestricted stock awards, and other stock-based awards.
- · The Board intends to grant performance awards to the Company's executive officers, including named executive officers.
- · The Plan is a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Stellar Lumens Trust (XLM) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the sponsor, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and becomes Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. The departures and appointments are amicable with no disagreements cited.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University.
- · Mr. Plourde earned an MBA in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
- · The appointments are effective July 2, 2026, and are on an interim basis.
02-07-2026
Coty Inc. announced organizational changes under its Coty.Curated strategy, including Executive Chairman and interim CEO Markus Strobel taking direct control of Prestige commercial operations and the integration of Prestige R&D and sustainability with supply chain. Several executives are departing: Caroline Andreotti (Chief Commercial Officer Prestige) leaves at end of September, Dr. Shimei Fan (Chief Scientific and Sustainability Officer) leaves at end of August, and Priya Srinivasan (Chief People and Purpose Officer) steps down in August for personal reasons. Séverine Charbon will join as Chief People and Purpose Officer effective September 1. The changes aim to bring decision-making closer to the center and speed up execution, but the departures of three senior leaders represent a loss of institutional knowledge.
- · Caroline Andreotti has been with Coty for almost two decades; Dr. Shimei Fan oversaw multiple ESG ratings upgrades and the first approval of Coty's science-based carbon reduction targets by the SBTi.
- · Priya Srinivasan is leaving for personal reasons; Séverine Charbon most recently served as Chief Talent Officer International at Publicis Groupe.
- · Gordon von Bretten continues to lead Consumer Beauty under an already integrated model.
02-07-2026
Bel Fuse Inc. approved amendments to the employment agreements of CEO Farouq Tuweiq and CFO Lynn Hutkin, effective June 1, 2026. CEO base salary increased from $600,000 to $725,000 (+20.8%), target annual variable compensation rose from $1,600,000 to $2,100,000 (+31.3%), and annual Long-Term Performance Award increased from $1,200,000 to $1,875,000 (+56.3%). CFO base salary increased from $300,000 to $400,000 (+33.3%), variable compensation percentage rose from 125% to 150% of base salary, and Long-Term Performance Award percentage increased from 75% to 100% of base salary. The compensation committee authorized the amendments on July 1, 2026, and they were executed on July 2, 2026.
- · CEO variable compensation allocation changed from 50% cash/50% RSUs to 40% cash/60% RSUs.
- · CFO variable compensation allocation changed from 60% cash/40% RSUs to 55% cash/45% RSUs.
- · Amendments effective as of June 1, 2026, authorized by compensation committee on July 1, 2026, and executed on July 2, 2026.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of its sponsor, Grayscale Investments Sponsors, LLC, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee, who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and will serve as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer of the registrant. The departures and appointments are amicable with no disagreements cited.
- · Ms. Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Mr. Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and became Senior Vice President in January 2026; he has served as Assistant Treasurer of Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York.
- · Mr. Plourde holds an MBA in Accounting from University of Massachusetts Boston.
- · The registrant is an emerging growth company.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF (ETH) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the sponsor, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee, who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and becomes Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. The departures are amicable with no disagreements cited.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale in September 2022 as Vice President and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York.
- · Mr. Plourde has served as Assistant Treasurer of the Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) announced the departure of CFO Edward McGee for personal reasons after 7 years of service, effective July 2, 2026. Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde have been appointed as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers, with Masci also joining the Board of Managers and serving as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. The filing contains no financial results or performance data.
- · Edward McGee's departure is not due to any disagreement with the Company or its operations, policies, or practices.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and became Senior Vice President in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Dogecoin Trust ETF (GDOG) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the sponsor, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee, who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and becomes Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. The departures are not due to any disagreement with the company.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale in September 2022 as Vice President and became Senior Vice President in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University.
- · Mr. Plourde earned an MBA in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
- · Edward McGee's departure is for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Bittensor Trust (TAO) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the sponsor, effective July 2, 2026, following the departure of Edward McGee, who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and becomes Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. No financial metrics or performance data were disclosed in this filing.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting from Binghamton University.
- · Mr. Plourde earned an MBA with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
- · Edward McGee's departure is not due to any disagreement with the Company or its operations, policies, or practices.
02-07-2026
Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the manager, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee who stepped down for personal reasons. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and serves as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. The departures are not due to any disagreement with the company.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale in September 2022 as Vice President and became Senior Vice President in January 2026; he has served as Assistant Treasurer of Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025.
- · Edward McGee is leaving for personal reasons and the company thanked him for his 7 years of service.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the sponsor, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee, who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also becomes Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and a member of the Board of Managers. The departures and appointments are amicable and not due to any disagreement.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale in September 2022 as Vice President and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University.
- · Mr. Plourde earned an MBA in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
02-07-2026
Avista Corp. announced the retirement of Jason R. Thackston, Senior Vice President of Growth, Energy Policy and External Relations, effective January 1, 2027. Mr. Thackston will leave to become Vice President of Finance and Administration and CFO at Whitworth University, his alma mater, and his departure is not due to any disagreement with management or the Board. The company has a six-month transition period to manage his responsibilities.
- · Mr. Thackston's retirement is effective January 1, 2027.
- · He will join Whitworth University as Vice President of Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer.
- · He has previously served in Board-level leadership positions at Whitworth University.
- · The departure is not due to any disagreement with management or the Board of Directors.
- · A six-month transition period is planned for handover of responsibilities.
02-07-2026
Arq, Inc. disclosed the separation agreement with Stacia Hansen, who resigned as Chief Accounting Officer effective June 12, 2026. Under the agreement, Ms. Hansen will receive a severance payment of $108,333. The separation includes standard release of claims and confidentiality provisions.
- · Stacia Hansen resigned as Chief Accounting Officer effective June 12, 2026.
- · The separation agreement became effective June 30, 2026 after the statutory revocation period.
- · The severance payment is $108,333.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) announced the departure of CFO Edward McGee for personal reasons, effective July 2, 2026, after 7 years of service. Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde have been appointed as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers, with Masci also joining the Board of Managers and serving as Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. The transition is amicable and not due to any disagreement with the company.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and has served as Assistant Treasurer of Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025.
- · Masci is a CPA licensed in New York and holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University.
- · Plourde has over 20 years of financial services experience and holds an MBA from University of Massachusetts Boston.
- · The filing was made under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the sponsor, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee, who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and becomes Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. The departures and appointments are amicable and not related to any disagreements with the company.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York.
- · Mr. Plourde has served as Assistant Treasurer of the Grayscale Funds Trust since 2025.
02-07-2026
Consolidated Edison, Inc. announced the election of Tali Farhadian to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Farhadian brings extensive legal, regulatory, and civic experience, including roles as a former prosecutor, trustee of the New York Public Library, and incoming CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage. This appointment adds independent oversight and legal expertise to the board, with no financial metrics or performance data disclosed in the filing.
- · Ms. Farhadian will become CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage effective September 8, 2026.
- · She served seven years on the Yale University Council and is a Trustee of the New York Public Library.
- · She was a candidate for Manhattan District Attorney in 2021.
- · She holds a bachelor's degree and law degree from Yale University, and a master's degree from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.
02-07-2026
On June 29, 2026, the Compensation Committee of BRC Group Holdings, Inc. (formerly B. Riley Financial, Inc.) approved a limited waiver to the employment agreement of CEO Bryant Riley, releasing holdback compensation for the first two quarters of fiscal 2026 due to 'exemplary performance.' The holdback account, which withholds 20% of compensation, remains in effect for future periods.
- · The waiver applies only to holdback amounts from Q1 and Q2 of fiscal 2026.
- · The Employment Agreement was amended and restated on November 8, 2025.
- · The Committee cited 'exemplary performance and results on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries for the first half of fiscal year 2026' as the reason for the waiver.
- · The holdback account mechanism remains in full force for future periods.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Bitcoin Cash Trust (BCH) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the sponsor, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee who stepped down for personal reasons. Ms. Masci also becomes a member of the Board of Managers and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. The filing contains no financial results or performance data.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale as Vice President in September 2022 and became Senior Vice President of Finance in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Edward McGee is leaving for personal reasons, not due to any disagreement with the company, and is departing on good terms.
02-07-2026
Delek US Holdings, Inc. announced executive management changes effective July 1, 2026, including the appointment of Robert Wright as CFO (replacing Mark Hobbs, who moves to EVP, Logistics), Mohit Bhardwaj as EVP of New Energy, Strategy & IR, and Misty Lavender as EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. The company also amended employment agreements, increasing Robert Wright's base salary from $500,000 to $540,000 and his bonus target from 75% to 90% of base salary, while extending Reuven Spiegel's term through December 31, 2027. Denise McWatters transitions to a consulting role with a two-year agreement at $250,000 annually.
- · Mark Hobbs transitions from EVP and CFO to EVP, Logistics.
- · Robert Wright appointed CFO of both Delek US Holdings and Delek Logistics Partners, LP.
- · Mohit Bhardwaj adds leadership of the New Energy Business to his existing responsibilities.
- · Reuven Spiegel's employment term extended through December 31, 2027.
- · Denise McWatters' consulting agreement runs from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028, with 30-day termination notice by either party.
- · No new equity awards were provided to Denise McWatters under the consulting agreement; her outstanding awards continue to vest on existing schedules.
02-07-2026
Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF (GAVA) announced the appointment of Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim Co-Chief Financial Officers of the sponsor, effective July 2, 2026, succeeding Edward McGee, who stepped down for personal reasons after 7 years of service. Ms. Masci also joins the Board of Managers and becomes Principal Financial and Accounting Officer. The departures and appointments are amicable with no disagreements cited.
- · Kathryn Masci has been with Grayscale since May 2020 and served as Senior Vice President of Finance since January 2026.
- · Daniel Plourde joined Grayscale in September 2022 as Vice President and became Senior Vice President in January 2026; he has over 20 years of financial services experience.
- · Ms. Masci is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University.
- · Mr. Plourde holds an MBA in Accounting from University of Massachusetts Boston.
- · The registrant is an emerging growth company as defined under SEC rules.
02-07-2026
Hepion Pharmaceuticals appointed Danina Fisher and Gary S. Stetz, II as directors effective July 1, 2026. Gary S. Stetz, II is the son of Interim CEO Gary Stetz. No other arrangements or family relationships were disclosed.
- · Gary S. Stetz, II is the son of Interim CEO Gary Stetz.
- · No arrangements or understandings exist between the new directors and any other person regarding their selection.
- · No family relationship exists between Danina Fisher and Gary S. Stetz, II.
02-07-2026
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) announced the appointment of Mark Pauls as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 15, 2026, succeeding Tim Fisher, who will remain as a Special Advisor through December 15, 2026 to ensure a smooth transition. Pauls brings nearly five decades of theme park and entertainment industry experience, most recently as Senior Vice President of Operations at Herschend Family Entertainment, and previously at Palace Entertainment and SeaWorld Parks. The appointment is part of the Company's strategy to enhance operational excellence and drive value creation for shareholders, but no specific performance metrics or financial guidance were provided.
- · Mark Pauls holds a B.B.A. in Business Administration and Management from the University of Phoenix.
- · Six Flags operates 21 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, and manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia.
- · Tim Fisher's role as Special Advisor ensures a smooth transition through December 15, 2026.
- · Mark Pauls served as President of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, responsible for all park operations overseeing approximately 4 million annual guests and a workforce of 6,000 employees.
02-07-2026
UPAY Inc. (OTCQB: UPYY) announced the appointment of Wynand Johannes Jordaan as a non-executive director, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Jordaan brings over two decades of experience in software development, cloud infrastructure, and technology project leadership, and is expected to strengthen the company's board-level technology expertise. The appointment aligns with UPAY's strategy to expand its technology-driven businesses and international software development capabilities.
- · Mr. Jordaan holds a BCom Informatics (Hons) degree from the University of Pretoria.
- · His experience includes AI-assisted development workflows.
- · He has delivered software solutions across financial services, insurance, healthcare, logistics, GIS, and enterprise resource planning systems.
- · The appointment is effective July 1, 2026, and was announced on July 3, 2026.
02-07-2026
ADC Therapeutics SA granted one-time retention awards to its named executive officers on June 30, 2026, including CEO Ameet Mallik ($1,795,500 cash + 675,000 RSUs), CFO Jose Carmona ($541,842 cash + 203,700 RSUs), and CMO Mohamed Zaki ($568,974 cash + 213,900 RSUs). The cash awards are payable July 15, 2026, with a clawback provision if employment ends before June 30, 2027, unless terminated without cause or for good reason. RSUs vest on June 30, 2027, or earlier upon qualifying termination. The filing does not disclose any negative or flat performance metrics.
- · Cash awards are subject to repayment if employment terminates before June 30, 2027, unless termination is without cause or for good reason.
- · RSUs vest on the earlier of June 30, 2027, or qualifying termination (without cause or for good reason).
- · The incentive award agreements will be filed with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
02-07-2026
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. eliminated the stand-alone Chief Accounting Officer position as of June 30, 2026, terminating Brett Walsh without cause. CFO Jan Reese has been appointed as the principal accounting officer effective the same date, with no additional compensation. The restructuring consolidates accounting oversight under the CFO.
- · The termination of Brett Walsh was without cause.
- · Jan Reese will not receive any adjustment to his compensation or any additional compensation for assuming the principal accounting officer role.
- · The filing was signed by Chief Legal Officer Eric Powers on July 2, 2026.
02-07-2026
Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana entered into an Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Agreement with Chairman, President and CEO James R. Barlow, effective July 1, 2026. The agreement increases vesting to 10% per year (100% by Dec 31, 2030) and retains a target retirement date of Dec 31, 2033 with annual benefits of $120,000 over ten years. No financial impact or negative metrics were reported.
- · Prior agreement dated December 13, 2017, effective January 1, 2018.
- · Target retirement date remains December 31, 2033.
- · In case of separation before Dec 31, 2033 (other than death or without cause), accrued benefits paid in lump sum.
- · Change in control provision: credited with lesser of five additional years of service or remaining vesting period.
- · Death in active service: full retirement benefit paid in lump sum to beneficiaries.
- · Death after retirement: remaining annual installments paid to beneficiaries.
02-07-2026
Conduent Inc. announced that Michael Krawitz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, will resign effective July 31, 2026, to pursue other professional endeavors. He will remain through that date to ensure a smooth transition, and his departure is not related to any disagreement with the company over financial reporting, operations, policies, or practices.
- · Resignation effective date: July 31, 2026
- · Mr. Krawitz will assist with transition until his departure
- · Resignation is not due to any disagreement with the company
02-07-2026
InspireMD, Inc. announced the resignation of board member Raymond W. Cohen, effective July 1, 2026, for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will seek a replacement for the vacancy.
- · Mr. Cohen was a Class III director and served on both the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
- · The resignation is effective July 1, 2026, and was tendered on June 26, 2026.
- · The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will identify and evaluate candidates to fill the vacancy.
02-07-2026
Stardust Power Inc. notified General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary Bruce Czachor on June 30, 2026, that his Executive Employment Agreement will not be renewed. His last day of employment will be January 25, 2027, approximately seven months after the notice.
- · Employment Agreement was dated January 26, 2026.
- · Departure is non-renewal, not termination for cause.
- · Notice was given more than six months in advance of the effective date.
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