US Executive Officer Management Changes SEC — October 30, 2026

USA Executive & Director Changes

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

34 high priority 34 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

A dense cluster of 34 officer/director filings on 2026-10-30 reveals a market in active leadership transition: at least 14 C-suite or board departures versus 12 appointments, with a striking concentration of interim/consultant CFO arrangements (Verra Mobility, PodcastOne/LiveOne, GridAI, Tempest) signaling thin finance benches at smaller caps.

The most consequential events are deal-contingent: Utz Brands' CEO Howard Friedman exits November 30 only if the Intersnack take-private closes (special meeting November 13), and NextCure's CMO termination is explicitly tied to its Avere merger. Two genuine governance shocks stand out: Visium Technologies' CEO resigned citing doubts over a decade of financials (FY2016-FY2026) while the company disavowed his auditor certificate, and LiveOne/PodcastOne lost a single executive holding four roles simultaneously. Planned successions at Genworth (CEO McInerney to retire December 31, Upton to CEO) and Equity LifeStyle (Nader to Executive Vice Chair, Waite to CEO January 1) are orderly and low-risk, while Cable One's appointment of a restructuring veteran to a strategic-alternatives committee is a quiet but material signal. Financial disclosures mixed into the batch show Carter's margin expansion (+91.7% GAAP operating income) offset by a guidance cut to $3.05-$3.23 EPS, and ChoiceOne's flat Q3 EPS masked by merger-cost comps.

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Filing types in this digest: 8-K

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Investment Signals (12)

  • CEO Howard Friedman's departure is contractually tied to the Intersnack take-private closing, and director B. John Lindeman is pre-designated post-closing CEO of Utz Brands Holdings — a deal-certainty signal ahead of the November 13 special meeting [BULLISH/EVENT]

  • Planned 14-year CEO succession — CFO Jerome Upton (CFO since March 2023, 28-year company veteran) to President/CEO and Angela Simmons to CFO effective January 1, 2027 — internal continuity with no disagreement disclosed

  • Patrick Waite (President/COO, senior roles since 2013) elevated to CEO January 1, 2027 as Nader moves to Executive Vice Chair; portfolio of 453 properties/173,623 sites provides stable base, board expands by one

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    Internal promotions (Watson to IT&S North America/EMEIA, Carlson to Precision & Science Technologies) plus a new CEO employment agreement for Vicente Reynal signal board confidence; Weatherred stays advisory through May 2028 for continuity

  • Elected Paul Keglevic (former Energy Future Holdings CEO, ex-PwC audit partner) to the board AND to a special committee evaluating strategic alternatives, at $40,000/month plus $7,500 per diem — restructuring expertise imported ahead of a potential transaction [BULLISH/SPECULATIVE]

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    Board granted 400,000 options to CEO Gold, 200,000 to CFO Avery and 125,000 to Executive Chairman Ducassi at $1.00 with staged vesting through October 2027 — aligned insider incentive at a fixed reference price

  • Omeros ↓ (BULLISH)
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    500,000 performance options to CEO Demopulos vest only at $25/$30/$35/$40 VWAP hurdles — management only paid on a 4-6x+ move from typical levels, strong alignment

  • PBF Energy
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    2026 LTIP awards of $8.48M to CEO Lucey and $2.5M each to CFO Marino, Davis and Canty, 60% performance-based on 2027-2029 relative TSR with 0-200% payout — retention locked through 2029 [NEUTRAL/BULLISH]

  • Carter's
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    Q3 GAAP operating income +91.7% to $55.8M, adjusted operating income +44.6% to $56.9M, adjusted EPS +39% to $1.03 despite sales -0.7% — cost execution is working even as top line stalls [MIXED/BULLISH]

  • Nine-month 2026 net income $40.7M vs $14.3M (+184.6%) on absence of $17.4M prior-year merger costs; NIM +8 bps QoQ to 3.67% and core loans +4.4% annualized

  • Appointed H&A co-founder Steven Hansen to the board to support integration of the August 2026 acquisition — seller-founder retention reduces integration risk

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    Appointed Jipinlong chairman Jin Xiong to the board while evaluating strategic cooperation/business combination with his company — related-party deal optionality, but conflict-of-interest review required

Risk Flags (10)

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    Chairman/CEO Paul Taylor resigned October 26 after only six months (since April 27, 2026) and delivered an officer's certificate to auditor Fruci & Associates stating FY2016-FY2026 audited and 2015-2026 interim financials should not be relied upon; the company disputes him, CFO Mark Lucky became sole director and interim PEO, and related-party items include $1.53M accrued-salary settlement via 21.6M shares and $87K personally guaranteed past-due credit cards

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    Craig Christensen resigned effective October 30, 2026 from FOUR simultaneous roles (Interim CFO, Interim Treasurer, Interim Secretary, principal accounting officer) with no successor named — acute control and reporting risk at both issuers

  • Carter's (BEARISH)
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    FY2026 adjusted EPS guided to $3.05-$3.23, a high-single to low-double-digit decline from $3.47, and Q4 EPS to $1.37-$1.55 vs $1.90; U.S. Retail comps decelerated to +0.4% in Q3 from +5.0% over the first three quarters and Wholesale turned to -3.8% from +1.8%

  • Verra Mobility↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    CFO Craig Conti resigned effective November 4, 2026 with only an A&M interim (Matthew Kvarda) in place; fees escalate $150K to $165K to $180K/month and are capped at $1.89M through October 31, 2027 — permanent CFO search via Spencer Stuart leaves a leadership vacuum

  • Tempest Therapeutics↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    CFO Constance Ames resigned effective October 26, 2026 and successor Stephanie Horn-Warnock serves as a consultant at $450/hour plus 5.0% indirect cost allocation rather than as a salaried employee — unusual governance for a sitting public-company CFO

  • Utz Brands↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Two stockholder complaints (Williams and Thompson, filed October 22, 2026 in NY Supreme Court) plus appraisal and book-and-records demands forced supplemental proxy disclosures the company says are unnecessary — deal litigation risk ahead of the November 13 vote

  • ChoiceOne Financial↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Nonperforming loans rose to 1.25% from 1.07% at June 30, 2026 and noninterest income fell 5.5% YoY to $6.8M on a $309K loss on other assets and $156K unrealized equity loss vs a $458K gain a year earlier

  • System1↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    President/COO Charles Ursini resigned effective October 30, 2026 with no replacement COO named and no severance disclosed; he stays on the board and as strategic advisor, leaving an operational gap

  • Lands' End↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Head of Technology Transformation Martin Christopher resigned effective November 6, 2026 with no reason given and no interim or successor named — technology leadership gap during transformation

  • Change Agents (Avalon GloboCare) [MEDIUM RISK]
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    Special meeting drew only 406,853 shares for quorum; charter amendment passed 349,819-55,844 and equity plan 146,588-10,434 with 1,819 abstentions — thin turnout and meaningful dissent on dilution proposals

Opportunities (10)

  • Utz Brands↓ (EVENT-DRIVEN)
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    Take-private by Intersnack via Acquiror Idaho USA with special meeting November 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET and CEO transition pre-wired to closing — merger-arb spread opportunity with defined timeline

  • Cable One↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Strategic-alternatives committee now includes a former Energy Future Holdings CEO and ex-PwC audit partner — potential sale/spin catalyst with board-level restructuring expertise

  • Genworth Financial↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Clean internal succession removes a key-man overhang; Upton's CFO background and Simmons' closed-block experience suggest capital-return continuity into 2027

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    Waite promotion with Eldersveld to EVP/COO and Hattel to EVP Operations is a deep bench refresh; 453 properties/173,623 sites give scale for continued rent growth

  • Omeros↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    CEO's 500,000 options strike at $25/$30/$35/$40 VWAP hurdles align management with a multi-bagger outcome — watch for pipeline catalysts that could re-rate the stock toward the first tranche

  • Jaguar Uranium↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    CEO/CFO/Chairman option grants at $1.00 with vesting through October 2027 signal insider confidence in uranium exposure at a fixed entry reference

  • Ingersoll Rand↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Reynal's new employment agreement plus internal promotions signal a stable multi-year leadership runway; Weatherred advisory through May 2028 smooths transition

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    Hansen board seat supports H&A integration post-August 2026 acquisition; founder involvement reduces customer/employee attrition risk

  • ChoiceOne Financial↓ (OPPORTUNITY)
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    NIM expansion (+8 bps QoQ to 3.67%) and 4.4% annualized core loan growth with merger costs now behind it — clean earnings base for 2027

  • Carter's (OPPORTUNITY)
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    Despite guidance cut, Q3 adjusted operating margin expansion (+44.6% adjusted operating income) shows cost levers; watch for Q4 holiday sell-through as a potential beat against lowered bar

Sector Themes (6)

  • Interim CFO Epidemic at Small Caps
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    At least four issuers (Verra Mobility, PodcastOne, LiveOne, GridAI, Tempest) rely on interim or consultant CFOs, with Verra paying up to $1.89M in A&M fees and Tempest paying $450/hour — signals thin finance benches and elevated reporting risk across small/mid caps

  • Deal-Contingent Executive Exits
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    Utz (CEO exit tied to Intersnack closing) and NextCure (CMO termination tied to Avere merger) show M&A is now the dominant driver of officer changes — investors should map executive departures to deal timelines rather than reading them as performance signals

  • Planned Succession at Large Caps
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    Genworth (14-year CEO retiring December 31), Equity LifeStyle (Nader to Exec Vice Chair January 1), Ingersoll Rand (internal promotions + new CEO contract), Thermo Fisher (EVP Shafer retiring December 31) — orderly transitions with long-tenured internal successors, low disruption risk

  • Board Refresh via Retirement/Age Policy
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    Preformed Line Products (Corlett retired after 22 years), Consumers Bancorp (Paden retired under mandatory age policy), Enact (McInerney resigning December 31), Advasa/Hawkeye (director resignations) — governance-driven turnover rather than performance-driven, with committee reassignments (Kestner to Audit) as the key follow-through

  • Compensation Re-Alignment Toward Performance
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    PBF (60% performance-based LTIP tied to 2027-2029 TSR), Omeros (price-hurdle options at $25-$40), Jaguar Uranium ($1.00 strike options) — boards are shifting pay toward equity/performance, aligning insiders with multi-year outcomes

  • Carter's guidance cut, Lands' End tech leadership exit, System1 COO resignation, Utz CEO exit — consumer-facing companies are reshuffling leadership amid decelerating demand (Carter's comps +0.4% vs +5.0% earlier in the year)

Watch List (8)

  • Special meeting November 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET to vote on Intersnack take-private; watch for supplemental proxy developments and NY Supreme Court complaints (Williams, Thompson) ahead of the vote

  • Watch for auditor Fruci & Associates' response to Taylor's officer's certificate, formation of the Special Committee, and appointment of two independent directors — restatement risk over FY2016-FY2026 financials

  • Watch for successor CFO announcements after Craig Christensen's October 30 departure from four roles; any delay in filing or control deficiency disclosure is a red flag

  • Permanent CFO search via Spencer Stuart; watch for appointment timing before A&M fees escalate to $165K/month after April 30, 2027

  • Strategic-alternatives committee activity — watch for transaction announcements or spin-off exploration following Keglevic's appointment

  • January 1, 2027 CEO/CFO transition (Upton/Simmons); watch Q4 earnings for capital-return guidance under new leadership

  • Carter's
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    Q4 FY2026 results against lowered guidance of $1.37-$1.55 EPS and $860M-$880M sales; holiday sell-through and wholesale trends are key

  • Change Agents (Avalon GloboCare)
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    Watch for execution of the Hudson Global Ventures equity line and note conversions to Vanquish/Agile Lending, plus dilution from the authorized share increase to 125M

Filing Analyses (34)
Sky Constant Century Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

30-10-2026

Sky Constant Century Inc. appointed Mr. Jin Xiong to its Board of Directors effective October 30, 2026, citing his 20+ years of management experience in consumer products, personal care, cosmetics and retail. Concurrently, the Company disclosed it is evaluating potential strategic cooperation with Jipinlong International Cosmetics Limited, a Hong Kong company chaired by Mr. Xiong, which could extend to a future business combination, acquisition or asset integration. However, the Company emphasized discussions remain preliminary, no definitive agreement has been executed, and there is no assurance any transaction will be completed; any deal would be subject to conflict-of-interest review given Xiong's dual roles.

  • · Mr. Xiong holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master's degree in Management from Wuhan University and an MBA from China University of Geosciences
  • · Jipinlong is focused on overseas retail, consumer products and supply-chain business development, with particular emphasis on the United States and Vietnam
  • · Potential areas of cooperation include consumer retail operations, brand development, supply-chain coordination, cross-border commerce and international market expansion
  • · No definitive agreement relating to any acquisition, business combination or asset integration has been executed as of the report date
  • · The Company is an Emerging Growth Company and its securities are not registered on any exchange (Trading Symbol: N/A)
  • · Company principal offices are located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Avalon GloboCare Corp. 8-K mixed materiality 6/10

30-10-2026

Change Agents Corporation (formerly Avalon GloboCare Corp., Nasdaq: CHGA) held a Special Meeting on October 30, 2026, where shareholders approved all 17 proposals, including a large equity line of credit with Hudson Global Ventures, LLC, multiple note conversions and share issuances to Vanquish Funding Group and Agile Lending, and an increase in authorized common stock from 100,000,000 to 125,000,000 shares. The Stock Incentive Plan reserve was raised to 500,000 shares from 100,000 shares. However, turnout was thin — only 406,853 shares represented a quorum — and the charter amendment drew notable opposition with 55,844 votes against versus 349,819 for, while the equity plan amendment saw 10,434 against and 1,819 abstaining.

  • · Special Meeting held October 30, 2026 with 406,853 shares represented, constituting a quorum
  • · Proposal 7 (Charter Amendment) passed 349,819 for, 55,844 against, 1,190 abstain — the largest opposition margin
  • · Proposal 16 (Equity Plan Amendment) passed 146,588 for, 10,434 against, 1,819 abstain
  • · Proposal 17 (Adjournment) passed 346,627 for, 51,443 against, 8,783 abstain
  • · Proposals 1-6 and 8-16 each carried 248,012 broker non-votes
  • · Equity Purchase Agreement with Hudson Global Ventures dated July 22, 2026, amended August 21 and September 9, 2026
  • · Promissory notes to Vanquish Funding Group dated February 11, 2026 and February 19, 2026 approved for conversion
  • · Company changed name from Avalon GloboCare Corp. to Change Agents Corporation (name change date January 3, 2019 per filing metadata)
  • · Definitive Proxy Statement filed with SEC on September 29, 2026
  • · Amendment No. 1 to Stock Incentive Plan filed as Exhibit 10.1
VERRA MOBILITY Corp 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

30-10-2026

Verra Mobility appointed Matthew Kvarda, a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective November 5, 2026, succeeding Craig Conti who resigns as EVP and CFO effective November 4, 2026. The company is paying A&M a fixed $150,000 per month through April 30, 2027, escalating to $165,000 per month through October 31, 2027 and $180,000 per month thereafter, with aggregate fees capped at $1,890,000 through October 31, 2027 absent prior written consent. A permanent CFO search is underway with executive search firm Spencer Stuart, leaving the company with interim financial leadership during the transition.

  • · Craig Conti's resignation as EVP and CFO is effective November 4, 2026, one day before Kvarda's appointment takes effect
  • · Kvarda will remain an A&M employee and receive no compensation or benefits directly from Verra Mobility or its equity/benefit plans
  • · A&M may terminate the engagement without cause on 15 days' prior written notice or immediately for Good Reason; the Company may terminate at any time with immediate effect
  • · Engagement Letter includes a one-year restriction on Kvarda providing services to specified competitors and customary confidentiality/non-solicitation provisions
  • · Kvarda has worked at A&M since 2004 and previously served as Senior Director at KPMG (2002-2003) and Arthur Andersen (1996-2002), and Assistant Vice President at Bank of America (1992-1996)
  • · Kvarda holds a bachelor's degree in economics from UC San Diego and an MBA from UCLA
  • · Engagement Letter dated October 25, 2026, filed as Exhibit 10.1; certain exhibits omitted under Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K
CIM REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUST, INC. 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

30-10-2026

CIM Group, Inc. disclosed a board reshuffle on October 26, 2026, executed under a June 24, 2026 Contribution and Subscription Agreement with CIM Group Holdings, LLC: director Jason Schreiber (affiliated with the CIM Contributor) resigned, and the Board expanded from five to seven members, appointing Avraham Shemesh, Shaul Kuba and independent director Alicia K. Harrison. The company also set its 2026 annual meeting for December 9, 2026, with a record date of October 26, 2026. The changes are contractual and governance-driven rather than performance-related, with no disagreement cited for the resignation.

  • · Alicia K. Harrison, age 67, previously served as an independent director of the Company from June 2016 to February 2024 and as an independent trustee of CIM Commercial Lending REIT from February 2024 to September 2026
  • · Harrison served at Wells Fargo & Company and predecessor banks from 1986 until retiring in 2012 as executive vice president in Commercial Banking
  • · Shaul Kuba, age 63, has served as a vice president of the Company since June 2026 and as a director and Chief Investment Officer of CMCT (NASDAQ:CMCT) since March 2014 and November 2022, respectively
  • · Avraham Shemesh, age 64, has served as a vice president of the Company since June 2026 and previously served as a director of the Company from March 2019 until February 2024
  • · Shemesh and Kuba co-founded CIM in 1994 and will not be separately compensated for their director service
  • · Harrison's compensation will follow the Company's standard non-employee director arrangements and she entered into only the standard indemnification agreement
  • · Annual meeting record date is the close of business on October 26, 2026
Utz Brands, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 7/10

30-10-2026

Utz Brands disclosed that CEO Howard Friedman will cease employment effective November 30, 2026, contingent on the closing of the company's take-private merger with Intersnack (Parent) via Acquiror Idaho USA, Inc., and will also exit the Board at Closing; his departure was not due to any disagreement. Separately, the company disclosed that director B. John Lindeman was offered the post-Closing CEO role of Utz Brands Holdings, LLC via an October 29, 2026 letter agreement, and that two stockholder complaints (Williams and Thompson, both filed October 22, 2026 in NY Supreme Court) plus disclosure/appraisal/book-and-records demands prompted supplemental proxy disclosures, which the company denies are necessary. The special meeting to vote on the merger is set for November 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

  • · Merger Agreement signed July 20, 2026; Definitive Proxy Statement and Schedule 13E-3/A filed October 2, 2026
  • · Special Meeting scheduled November 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time via live interactive webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/UTZ2026SM
  • · Howard Friedman's employment departure anticipated effective November 30, 2026, contingent on Closing
  • · Lindeman's contemplated employment start date is November 30, 2026, or later as mutually agreed; subject to a written employment agreement to be negotiated post-Closing
  • · Lindeman most recently served as President and CEO of Calavo Growers until June 2026, following its acquisition by Mission Produce
  • · Stockholder complaints allege negligent misrepresentation, concealment and negligence over the Definitive Proxy Statement; company denies all allegations
  • · Company also received Disclosure Demands, Appraisal Demands under DGCL Section 262, and books-and-records demands under DGCL Section 220
  • · No stockholder who submitted Stockholder Letters had filed litigation as of the filing date
  • · Company filed an amended Schedule 13E-3/A concurrently with this 8-K
Jaguar Uranium Corp. 8-K neutral materiality 2/10

30-10-2026

Jaguar Uranium Corp. disclosed in an 8-K that on October 29, 2026 its Board granted stock options under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan to three officers: 400,000 shares to CEO Steven Gold, 200,000 to CFO William Avery, and 125,000 to Executive Chairman Luis Ducassi, all at a $1.00 per share exercise price. The options vest in three equal tranches (Grant Date, April 29, 2027, October 29, 2027) and expire between October 29, 2031 and October 29, 2032. This is a routine compensatory arrangement filing with no financial results or operating metrics disclosed.

  • · Options vest one-third on Grant Date (October 29, 2026), one-third on April 29, 2027, and one-third on October 29, 2027, subject to continued service
  • · Each tranche is exercisable for five years from its vesting date, expiring October 29, 2031, April 29, 2032, and October 29, 2032 respectively
  • · Company is an emerging growth company incorporated in British Columbia, Canada, with principal offices in Thornhill, Ontario
  • · Filing includes Item 9.01 exhibits (Exhibit 104 cover page XBRL); no financial statements filed
GridAI Technologies Corp. 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

30-10-2026

GridAI Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: GRDX) entered into Amendment No. 4 to its CFO Consulting Agreement with BPC Consulting Ltd., effective September 1, 2026, governing Anna Skowron's service as Interim CFO. The amendment sets a fixed monthly retainer of $27,000 (eliminating prior hourly/overtime billing) and grants up to 250,000 RSUs with a staggered vesting schedule tied to continued service and an acquisition-related 8-K/A filing. The agreement runs through August 31, 2027 with automatic one-year renewals and requires six months' notice for termination without Cause.

  • · Amendment effective September 1, 2026; 8-K filed October 30, 2026
  • · Prior amendments: No. 1 dated September 24, 2025; No. 2 effective March 17, 2026; No. 3 effective June 1, 2026
  • · All unvested RSUs fully vest upon a Change of Control, excluding a change of control resulting solely from a potential acquisition transaction under evaluation by the Company
  • · Upon termination other than for Cause, RSUs continue to vest during the six-month notice period; unvested RSUs forfeited upon termination for Cause or by Consultant
  • · Consultant eligible for discretionary annual cash bonus; Board may consider additional RSU grants in calendar year 2027 but is not obligated
  • · If terminated without Cause on less than six months' notice, Company pays retainer for remainder of notice period, conditioned on a general release
  • · Company incorporated in Delaware; Commission File Number 001-37853; IRS EIN 46-4993860; headquarters at 433 Plaza Real, Suite 275, Boca Raton, Florida 33432
OMEROS CORP 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

30-10-2026

Omeros Corporation filed an 8-K on October 30, 2026, disclosing a performance-based stock option grant to CEO Gregory A. Demopulos for 500,000 shares under the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan. The option vests in four tranches tied to stock price hurdles of $25, $30, $35, and $40, each requiring a 30-day VWAP, plus time-based vesting over four years. The filing also includes the form of award agreement as Exhibit 10.1; no financial results or operational updates were provided.

  • · Option grant date and vesting commencement date are October [blank], 2026; expiration date is October [blank], 2031.
  • · Exercise price per share and total exercise price are left blank in the filing.
  • · Option type (Incentive Stock Option or Nonstatutory Stock Option) is not specified.
  • · Vesting is subject to both continuous service and achievement of price hurdles: $25.00 (Tranche 1), $30.00 (Tranche 2), $35.00 (Tranche 3), $40.00 (Tranche 4), each representing 1/4th of the option shares.
  • · Price hurdle is achieved when the 30-day VWAP equals or exceeds the hurdle, as determined by the Board or a Committee.
  • · Time-based vesting: 25% of each tranche becomes eligible on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, then 1/48th monthly over the remaining 36 months, fully eligible on the four-year anniversary.
  • · In a Change in Control with consideration at or above a hurdle, the corresponding tranche is deemed satisfied; tranches with unmet hurdles are forfeited.
  • · Unvested option shares are forfeited on the fifth anniversary of the grant date.
  • · Post-termination exercise period is three months, or twelve months for death or disability.
  • · The filing includes Exhibit 10.1 (Form of Performance Stock Option Award Agreement) and Exhibit 104 (Inline XBRL).
PodcastOne, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

30-10-2026

PodcastOne, Inc. disclosed in an 8-K (Item 5.02) that Interim CFO, Interim Treasurer, Interim Secretary and acting principal accounting officer Craig Christensen notified the company on October 26, 2026 that he is leaving to pursue another professional opportunity, effective October 30, 2026. The company stated the departure is not due to any dispute and has commenced a search for a qualified successor. The filing contains no financial figures or period-over-period metrics.

  • · Departure effective October 30, 2026; notice given October 26, 2026
  • · Christensen held four roles simultaneously: Interim CFO, Interim Treasurer, Interim Secretary, and acting principal accounting officer
  • · Company states departure is not the result of any dispute
  • · No successor has been named; search is underway
  • · Company is an emerging growth company incorporated in Delaware, fiscal year end March 31
  • · SEC file number 001-41795; CIK 0001940177; EIN 35-2503373
  • · Principal executive offices: 345 North Maple Drive, Suite 295, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
LiveOne, Inc. 8-K negative materiality 6/10

30-10-2026

LiveOne, Inc. disclosed in an 8-K filed October 30, 2026 that Interim CFO, Interim Treasurer, Interim Secretary and acting principal accounting officer Craig Christensen notified the company on October 26, 2026 that he is leaving to pursue another professional opportunity, effective October 30, 2026. The company stated the departure is not the result of any dispute and has commenced a search for a qualified successor, leaving the CFO/treasurer/secretary and principal accounting officer roles vacant in the interim.

  • · Departure effective date is October 30, 2026, the same date as the 8-K filing; notice was given October 26, 2026
  • · Christensen held four roles simultaneously: Interim CFO, Interim Treasurer, Interim Secretary and acting principal accounting officer
  • · No successor has been named; the company said it has commenced a search
  • · Company is incorporated in Delaware, SEC file number 001-38249, EIN 98-0657263, headquartered at 269 South Beverly Drive, Suite 1450, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
  • · Registrant is not an emerging growth company and is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under ticker LVO
  • · 8-K signed by CEO Robert Ellin; filing accession number 0001213900-26-114472
VISIUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 8-K negative materiality 8/10

30-10-2026

Visium Technologies disclosed the immediate resignation of Chairman/CEO Paul R. Taylor on October 26, 2026, citing disagreements over the Company's evaluation of previously issued financial statements; Taylor executed an officer's certificate delivered to auditor Fruci & Associates II, PLLC concluding that audited financials for FY2016–FY2026 and interim financials for quarters ended December 31, 2015 through March 31, 2026 should no longer be relied upon. The Company disputes Taylor's actions, stating CFO Mark B. Lucky does not concur, the Board never authorized the certificate, and no conclusion has been reached that prior statements should not be relied upon; Lucky became sole director and interim principal executive officer effective October 28, 2026, with plans to add two independent directors and form a Special Committee. The filing also discloses related-party transactions with Lucky, including $124,800 in accrued unpaid salary, a $1,526,096 accrued-salary settlement via 21,623,056 shares, $87,083.74 in past-due personally guaranteed credit-card balances, and $21,836 in undocumented family health premiums.

  • · Taylor had served as Chairman/CEO/director only since April 27, 2026 before resigning October 26, 2026
  • · Taylor's resignation letter was delivered by email at 9:38 a.m. Eastern Time and was unconditional and effective immediately
  • · Officer's certificate covers audited financials FY2016–FY2026 and unaudited interim statements for quarters ended December 31, 2015 through March 31, 2026
  • · Certificate alleges Series A and Series B preferred stock reported outstanding since Q4 2015 were not validly issued and stated value was adjusted for reverse splits instead of conversion ratios
  • · Eliminating Series A/B shares would reclassify amounts within stockholders' deficit with no change to total deficit, assets, revenue, expenses or cash flows
  • · Lucky delivered written responses to each of Taylor's eight proposed determinations and his own materiality determination on October 26, 2026
  • · Taylor called a Board meeting for October 28, 2026; the officer's certificate was executed before that meeting while Board consideration was pending
  • · Taylor's Notice of Correction states documents were prepared from drafts for the October 28 Board meeting and were not fully conformed; one document was withdrawn
  • · Paragraph 3(g) of the officer's certificate (gain on extinguishment of debt) was delivered in brackets and the correction entry is incomplete
  • · Lucky, age 68, has been CFO/Treasurer/Secretary and a director since February 2018 and previously served as Chairman/CEO from February 2018 to April 27, 2026
  • · Lucky will receive no additional compensation for serving as interim principal executive officer
  • · Lucky served a Notice of Good Reason on October 26, 2026 citing unpaid salary and failure to maintain D&O insurance; cure period extended to the later of November 25, 2026 and 30 days after Special Committee formation, but not later than March 1, 2027
  • · Lucky has committed not to approve as sole director any personal-interest matter, principal-shareholder transaction, or issuance of voting-control securities until the Special Committee is constituted
  • · Series D preferred converts at $0.05 per share with broad-based weighted-average anti-dilution; Company is evaluating effect of August 20, 2026 common stock issuance on conversion price
  • · No director has yet been elected to the planned expanded Board
  • · Company will file any Taylor response letter by amendment within two business days of receipt
Ingersoll Rand Inc. 8-K positive materiality 5/10

30-10-2026

Ingersoll Rand announced internal leadership promotions effective October 30, 2026: Scott Watson named SVP and group president of IT&S North America and EMEIA, and Shaun Carlson named SVP and group president of the Precision and Science Technologies segment, both reporting to CEO Vicente Reynal. The moves follow the planned retirement of Mike Weatherred, who will serve in an advisory role through May 2028, and the Board also approved a new employment agreement with Reynal. No financial figures or period-over-period metrics were disclosed in the filing.

  • · Mike Weatherred will serve in an advisory role supporting commercial and other projects through May 2028
  • · Scott Watson previously led the Life Science Technologies platform and has prior experience at McKinsey & Company
  • · Shaun Carlson previously led the Precision Technologies platform and spent nearly a decade at Dover Corporation
  • · Both new group presidents will report directly to CEO Vicente Reynal
  • · The Board approved a new employment agreement with Reynal, extending his leadership; terms were not disclosed
  • · Company cites more than 80 acquisitions completed since 2020 as driving increased scale and complexity
GENWORTH FINANCIAL INC 8-K neutral materiality 6/10

30-10-2026

Genworth Financial announced that President & CEO Thomas J. McInerney will retire and step down from the Board effective December 31, 2026, after 14 years leading the company. The Board expects to name current CFO Jerome Upton (CFO since March 2023, with the company since 1998) as President & CEO and a Board member, and Angela Simmons (Closed Block CFO since 2020, with Genworth since 2002) as EVP & CFO, both effective January 1, 2027. The filing is a planned, orderly succession with no disclosed disagreement or financial impact, though it represents a significant leadership transition at the top of the company.

  • · Jerome Upton has served as Genworth CFO since March 2023 and has been with the company and its predecessors since 1998
  • · Angela Simmons became Closed Block CFO in 2020 and previously served as Controller for U.S. Life Insurance and led SEC Reporting for more than a decade
  • · McInerney will step down from Genworth's Board of Directors in addition to the CEO role
  • · Genworth is the majority owner of Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT)
  • · Genworth's 10-K was filed with the SEC on February 27, 2026
  • · Board Chair Melina Higgins credited McInerney with strengthening the financial foundation and advancing CareScout
CARTERS INC 8-K mixed materiality 8/10

30-10-2026

Carter's reported Q3 fiscal 2026 net sales of $752.5 million, down 0.7% YoY from $757.8 million, with U.S. Retail comparable sales up 0.4% but U.S. Wholesale down 3.8% and International up 4.5%. Profitability improved sharply: GAAP operating income rose 91.7% to $55.8 million and adjusted operating income grew 44.6% to $56.9 million, while adjusted diluted EPS rose 39% to $1.03. However, the company moderated its revenue outlook and guided FY2026 adjusted diluted EPS to $3.05-$3.23, a high-single to low-double digit percentage decline from $3.47, and Q4 adjusted EPS to $1.37-$1.55 versus $1.90 prior year.

  • · U.S. Retail comparable net sales rose only 0.4% in Q3, a sharp deceleration from 5.0% growth in the first three quarters
  • · U.S. Wholesale segment declined 3.8% in Q3 despite 1.8% growth over the first three quarters
  • · Q4 FY2026 net sales guided to $860M-$880M versus $925M in the 14-week Q4 FY2025
  • · Q4 FY2026 adjusted operating income guided to $74M-$83M versus $89M prior year
  • · FY2026 adjusted operating income outlook of $178M-$187M implies low-to-mid single digit growth over $176M
  • · First three quarters GAAP results included a $127.7M tariff refund recovery ($100.1M net income benefit, $2.74 EPS)
  • · FY2026 outlook assumes an additional $132M recovery of previously paid import duties and interest
  • · Net cash provided by operations was $101.8M versus $136.3M used in operations prior year
  • · No shares were repurchased in the first three quarters of fiscal 2026
  • · Q3 dividend of $0.25 per share totaling $9.1M; $27.5M paid in first three quarters
  • · FY2026 outlook assumes slightly lower gross margin rate and comparable SG&A expense
  • · Foreign currency translation favorably impacted Q3 net sales by ~$0.9M (0.1%) and first three quarters by ~$8.9M (0.5%)
  • · FY2025 included a 53rd week contributing ~$37M in net sales, complicating YoY comparisons
CHOICEONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC 8-K mixed materiality 7/10

30-10-2026

ChoiceOne reported Q3 2026 net income of $14.5 million ($0.97 per diluted share), essentially flat versus $14.7 million ($0.97) in Q3 2025, while nine-month 2026 net income jumped to $40.7 million ($2.71) from $14.3 million ($1.05) a year earlier, aided by the absence of $17.4 million in merger-related expenses. Net interest margin expanded 8 bps QoQ to 3.67% and core loans grew 4.4% annualized in the quarter, but noninterest income fell $389,000 YoY to $6.8 million and nonperforming loans rose to 1.25% from 1.07% at June 30, 2026.

  • · Q3 2026 net income of $14.5 million declined 1.4% from $14.7 million in Q3 2025, with diluted EPS flat at $0.97
  • · Nine-month 2026 net income of $40.7 million rose 184.6% from $14.3 million, largely due to the absence of $17.4 million in prior-year merger-related expenses
  • · Noninterest income fell 5.5% YoY to $6.8 million, driven by a $309,000 loss on other assets and a $156,000 unrealized loss on equity securities versus a $458,000 gain a year earlier
  • · Nonperforming loans to total loans rose to 1.25% at September 30, 2026 from 1.07% at June 30, 2026, with nonperforming loans totaling $38.6 million
  • · Shareholders' equity declined 2.7% QoQ to $469.8 million, primarily due to a $22.3 million drop in accumulated other comprehensive income from higher long-term rates
  • · Purchased loan accretion contributed $2.7 million in Q3 2026 versus $3.6 million in Q3 2025, adding 25 bps to NIM versus 36 bps a year earlier
  • · ChoiceOne repurchased 40,000 shares for $1.3 million in Q3 2026
  • · Total risk-based capital ratio was 12.9%, up from 12.8% a year earlier
  • · Uninsured deposits were $1.3 billion, or 35.0% of deposits
Enact Holdings, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

30-10-2026

Enact Holdings, Inc. (ACT) disclosed in an 8-K that director Thomas J. McInerney notified the Company and Board on October 29, 2026 of his intention to resign from the Board effective December 31, 2026. He will continue serving on the Board and Compensation Committee until that date, and the filing states his decision was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. No financial figures or period-over-period metrics were disclosed.

  • · Resignation effective date is December 31, 2026; McInerney will serve on the Board and Compensation Committee until then
  • · Filing signed by Hardin Dean Mitchell, EVP, CFO and Treasurer, dated October 30, 2026
  • · Company is incorporated in Delaware, IRS Employer Identification No. 46-1579166, Commission File No. 001-40399
  • · Principal executive offices located at 8325 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615; phone (919) 846-4100
  • · Company is not an emerging growth company
Tempest Therapeutics, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

30-10-2026

Tempest Therapeutics disclosed that CFO and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Constance Ames resigned effective October 26, 2026, for personal reasons unrelated to the Company. The Board immediately appointed Stephanie Horn-Warnock, 37, as CFO, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, Treasurer, and Corporate Secretary. Notably, Horn-Warnock will serve as a consultant under an October 28, 2026 engagement letter at $450 per hour plus expenses and a 5.0% indirect cost allocation, rather than as a salaried employee — an unusual arrangement for a sitting public-company CFO.

  • · Constance Ames' resignation was effective immediately on October 26, 2026, for personal considerations unrelated to the Company
  • · Horn-Warnock served as VP of Finance at ROM Technologies Inc. from January 2024 to September 2026
  • · Since March 2026 she held financial leadership/consulting roles through Stout Risius Ross, LLC, including Controller of Diasome Pharmaceuticals and Assistant Controller of Aspargo Labs
  • · She was Senior Manager of Accounting and Assistant Controller at Palmetto Solar, LLC from 2022 to 2024 and Accounting Manager at Dascena, Inc. from 2021 to 2022
  • · She held controller positions at Sequel Youth and Family Services, LLC from 2018 to 2021, including Divisional Controller for its Child Welfare Division
  • · She began her career at BDO USA, P.C., advancing to Assurance Manager
  • · She holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from Emory University's Goizueta Business School and is a CPA (AICPA, Tennessee Society of CPAs)
  • · No family relationships or Item 404(a) related-party transactions involving Horn-Warnock
  • · Horn-Warnock will enter into the Company's standard form of indemnification agreement
  • · 8-K signed by CEO Matthew Angel on October 30, 2026; Company is incorporated in Delaware, headquartered in Brisbane, CA, trading on Nasdaq under TPST
LendingTree, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

30-10-2026

LendingTree, Inc. filed an 8-K on October 30, 2026 disclosing the adoption of its Sixth Amended and Restated By-Laws, effective October 27, 2026, along with a related officer/director change under Item 5.02. The amended by-laws restate governance provisions covering stockholder meeting and nomination procedures (including advance-notice windows of 90-120 days before the annual meeting anniversary), board structure, committees, officer roles, indemnification, and forum selection. The filing contains no financial results, revenue figures, or monetary amounts, so no period-over-period financial comparison is applicable.

  • · By-laws effective October 27, 2026; 8-K filed October 30, 2026
  • · Stockholder advance-notice window: not less than 90 nor more than 120 days prior to the anniversary of the prior year's annual meeting
  • · If annual meeting date shifts more than 30 days before or 60 days after the anniversary, notice must be received not more than 120 days prior and not less than 90 days prior (or the 10th day after public announcement of the meeting date)
  • · Registered office located in Dover, Delaware
  • · By-laws include an exclusive forum provision for certain actions (Article VIII, Section 6) and indemnification of directors and officers (Article IX)
  • · Board may hold stockholder meetings by remote communication under DGCL Section 211(a)(2)
  • · Filing items: 5.02 (officer/director departure or election), 5.03 (amendment to by-laws), 9.01 (financial statements and exhibits)
System1, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

30-10-2026

System1, Inc. disclosed that President and Chief Operating Officer Charles Ursini voluntarily resigned effective close of business October 30, 2026, after serving in the role since April 2024. He will remain on the Company's Board of Directors and serve as a strategic advisor to management, providing continuity despite the executive departure. No financial terms, severance, or replacement COO were disclosed in the filing.

  • · Resignation notice given October 26, 2026; effective close of business October 30, 2026
  • · Ursini served as President and COO since April 2024
  • · Ursini will continue to serve on the Board of Directors and as strategic advisor to management
  • · No successor COO or interim appointment was named in the filing
  • · Company incorporated in Delaware; IRS EIN 92-3978051; Commission File Number 001-39331
  • · Principal executive offices located at 4235 Redwood Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90066
LANDS' END, INC. 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

30-10-2026

Lands' End, Inc. disclosed in an 8-K that Martin Christopher, Head of Technology Transformation, resigned from the Company on October 26, 2026, with the resignation effective November 6, 2026. The filing provides no stated reason for the departure and no successor or interim appointment was disclosed, leaving a technology leadership gap at the company.

  • · Resignation effective date is November 6, 2026, roughly 11 days after the October 26, 2026 notice date
  • · No reason for the resignation was disclosed in the filing
  • · No replacement or interim Head of Technology Transformation was named
  • · Common Stock trades on Nasdaq under ticker LE, par value $0.01 per share
  • · Company headquarters: 5 Lands' End Lane, Dodgeville, Wisconsin 53595
  • · Filing signed by Nathaniel Gaede, Co-General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, dated October 30, 2026
Advasa Holdings, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

30-10-2026

Advasa Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADBT) disclosed in an 8-K that director Ferdinand Groenewald resigned from the Board of Directors and all committee appointments effective October 26, 2026. The company stated the departure is for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with management or the Board on operations, policies, or practices. No replacement director or committee reassignment was disclosed in the filing.

  • · Resignation effective date was October 26, 2026, while the 8-K was filed October 30, 2026
  • · Resignation covers both Board membership and all committee appointments
  • · Company is an emerging growth company per the filing checkbox
  • · No successor director or interim committee reassignment was disclosed
  • · Company principal executive offices are in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; incorporated in Delaware
PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

30-10-2026

Preformed Line Products disclosed in an 8-K that director Glenn E. Corlett retired from the Board effective October 28, 2026, after serving since 2004 (22 years) and chairing the Compensation Committee while sitting on the Audit Committee. The Board reduced its size to seven directors to fill the vacancy and appointed current director R. Steven Kestner to the Audit Committee. No financial figures or guidance were disclosed in the filing.

  • · Corlett served as Chairman of the Compensation Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee prior to retirement
  • · Kestner is a current Board member who was added to the Audit Committee to fill the committee vacancy
  • · The filing was signed by Caroline S. Vaccariello, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, on October 30, 2026
  • · Common stock trades on The Nasdaq Global Market under ticker PLPC
PBF Holding Co LLC 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

30-10-2026

PBF Energy Inc.'s Compensation Committee approved 2026 long-term incentive awards effective October 27, 2026, granting CEO & President Matthew C. Lucey $8,484,700 and three senior executives (CFO Joseph Marino, SVP Supply/Trading T. Paul Davis, and SVP/GC Trecia Canty) $2,500,000 each. Awards are split 40% restricted stock, 30% performance share units, and 30% cash-settled performance units, with performance components tied to TSR over the January 1, 2027–December 31, 2029 period and payout ranging from zero to 200% of target. This is a routine compensation disclosure with no operational or financial performance data and no officer departures despite the 5.02 item tag.

  • · Restricted stock vests in equal installments over three years; performance share units and performance units vest December 31, 2029
  • · Performance share units are payable in shares of Class A common stock and may include additional shares for accrued dividend equivalents
  • · Performance units have a target value of $1.00 per unit and are payable in cash
  • · Awards subject to forfeiture or acceleration under certain circumstances per award agreements (Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2)
  • · Filing signed by Trecia Canty as SVP, General Counsel and Secretary on October 30, 2026
  • · No officer departure or election is disclosed despite Item 5.02 classification
Renewal Fuels, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

30-10-2026

American Fusion, Inc. (filed under the Renewal Fuels, Inc. ticker RNWF) disclosed an executive leadership change effective October 26, 2026: Richard C. Hawkins ceased serving as CEO and Corporate Secretary and was appointed Chief Administrative Officer, while Executive Chairman Brent Nelson (age 65) was named CEO and Michael G. Smith (age 66) became Corporate Secretary. Nelson continues as Chairman and is compensated $15,000 per month under a six-month auto-renewing consulting agreement that was not amended in connection with his appointment, and no new equity grant or material arrangement has yet been determined for his CEO role. Hawkins had served as CEO on a non-salaried basis and his separate Consulting Services Agreement dated January 1, 2025 remains in effect.

  • · Richard C. Hawkins served as CEO on a non-salaried basis and provided strategic corporate, financial and capital markets services under a Consulting Services Agreement dated January 1, 2025, filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Form 10 on March 12, 2026
  • · Hawkins' departure from the CEO role does not by itself constitute departure from any director position
  • · Brent Nelson has served as Executive Chairman since March 1, 2026 and will continue as Chairman of the Board alongside the CEO role
  • · The Company may award Nelson additional compensation or bonuses at its sole discretion for milestones, transactions or extraordinary contributions
  • · No material plan, contract or arrangement or equity grant has been made to Nelson in connection with his CEO appointment; terms are not yet determined
  • · Related party transactions include a share exchange pursuant to which the Company acquired Kepler from Nelson and Nelson's acquisition, through Earth Sciences Fund I LLC, of the Special 2020 Series A Preferred Control Share
  • · Nelson founded or co-founded Palmworks, CybeRecord, Evader, RF Surgical Systems and Mobile PET Systems, and has natural-resources project experience in South America and Australia
  • · Nelson has no family relationship with any current officer or director
  • · Exhibit 10.1 (Nelson Consulting Services Agreement dated March 1, 2026) and Exhibit 104 (Inline XBRL) were filed with the 8-K
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

30-10-2026

Thermo Fisher Scientific disclosed in an 8-K that Executive Vice President Michael D. Shafer will retire effective December 31, 2026, with the announcement made October 27, 2026. The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or quantitative performance data, and no successor or interim replacement was named. The filing also lists the company's registered securities, including common stock and 13 series of senior notes traded on the NYSE.

  • · Retirement effective date is December 31, 2026, roughly two months after the October 27, 2026 announcement
  • · No successor, interim appointment, or compensatory arrangement was disclosed in the filing
  • · Filing signed by Thomas B. Shropshire, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, dated October 30, 2026
  • · Company incorporated in Delaware, IRS EIN 04-2209186, principal offices at 168 Third Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451
EQUITY LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES INC 8-K neutral materiality 6/10

30-10-2026

Equity LifeStyle Properties announced a leadership transition effective January 1, 2027: CEO Marguerite Nader, after 13 years as CEO, moves to Executive Vice Chair of the Board; President/COO Patrick Waite is promoted to President and CEO and will join the Board; David Eldersveld is promoted to EVP, COO and Chief Legal Officer, with Brett Hattel promoted to EVP, Operations. The Board will expand by one director to accommodate Waite. The company owns or has an interest in 453 properties with 173,623 sites as of September 30, 2026.

  • · Patrick Waite has held senior leadership roles at ELS since 2013, most recently President and COO after a decade as EVP and COO
  • · David Eldersveld has held senior leadership roles at ELS since 2015 and currently serves as EVP, Chief Legal Officer overseeing asset management, human resources, law department and risk management
  • · Brett Hattel will lead operations under Eldersveld as EVP, Operations effective January 1, 2027
  • · ELS is a self-administered, self-managed REIT headquartered in Chicago
  • · Transition is part of a multi-year succession plan led by the Board of Directors
Cable One, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

30-10-2026

Cable One, Inc. expanded its board from eight to nine directors and elected Paul Keglevic, 72, effective October 30, 2026, to fill the resulting vacancy; he will stand for election at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Notably, the board named Keglevic to a special committee established to evaluate strategic alternatives, a signal that the company is reviewing options. He will receive a $40,000 monthly cash fee plus $7,500 per diem for additional meeting time.

  • · Board increased from eight to nine directors upon recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
  • · Keglevic served as CEO of Energy Future Holdings Corp. from 2016 to 2018 and as CRO, EVP, CFO and Chief Risk Officer from 2008 to 2018
  • · Previously an audit partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (U.S. sector leader) and a partner at Arthur Andersen LLP
  • · No family relationships with any directors or executive officers and no Item 404(a) related-party transactions disclosed
  • · Filing signed by Christopher J. Arntzen, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, dated October 30, 2026
Hawkeye Systems, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

30-10-2026

Hawkeye Digital, Inc. (formerly Hawkeye Systems, Inc.) disclosed in an 8-K that director Corby Marshall resigned from the Board of Directors effective immediately on October 29, 2026. The company stated the resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company or any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. No replacement director, financial terms, or quantitative metrics were disclosed in the filing.

  • · Resignation effective immediately upon notice on October 29, 2026
  • · Filing signed by Q. Byron Hamlett, Chief Financial Officer, dated October 29, 2026
  • · Registrant's exact name in the filing is Hawkeye Digital, Inc. (Nevada, Commission File No. 000-56332, IRS EIN 83-0799093)
  • · Company is not an emerging growth company and has no securities registered under Section 12(b)
  • · Principal executive offices located at 350 Lincoln Road, 2nd Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
  • · No successor director appointment or compensatory arrangement was disclosed
Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

30-10-2026

Proficient Auto Logistics (NASDAQ: PAL) appointed Steven Hansen, co-founder of Hansen & Adkins (H&A), to its Board of Directors effective October 30, 2026. Hansen brings more than 30 years of automobile transportation experience and will support the ongoing integration of H&A, which Proficient acquired in August 2026. The filing contains no financial results or quantitative performance metrics, so no period-over-period comparison is possible.

  • · H&A was acquired by Proficient in August 2026
  • · Hansen is a founding member and former chairman of the Auto Haulers Association of America and currently serves on its board
  • · Hansen earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from the University of Southern California
  • · PAL is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and debuted on NASDAQ at its IPO in May 2024
  • · PAL operates the largest auto transportation fleet in North America
  • · Investor relations contact: Brad Wright, CFO and Secretary, 904-506-4317
GORMAN RUPP CO 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

30-10-2026

Gorman-Rupp's Board approved the appointment of David J. Daniels Jr., age 50, as Chief Administrative Officer — a newly created executive officer position — effective January 4, 2027. Daniels, currently Group President of the Gorman-Rupp Pumps Group since May 2021, will oversee Information Technology, Human Resources, workforce development, and the company's use of artificial intelligence. No financial terms, compensation figures, or transaction disclosures were included in the filing.

  • · Appointment effective January 4, 2027; Board approval occurred October 28, 2026
  • · Daniels served as Group President of Gorman-Rupp Pumps Group since May 2021
  • · Prior roles: General Manager of Gorman-Rupp Pumps U.S.A. (April 2017–May 2021), Manufacturing Manager (February 2014–April 2017), Supply Chain Scheduling Manager (November 2008–February 2014), Supply Chain Scheduler (June 2007–November 2008)
  • · Holds B.S. in Industrial Technology from Ohio University and M.B.A. from The Ohio State University
  • · No family relationships with directors or executive officers; no Item 404(a) related-party transactions disclosed
  • · Upon effectiveness, will enter standard Change of Control Severance Agreement and Indemnification Agreement
  • · Filing signed by Brigette A. Burnell, EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, dated October 30, 2026
NextCure, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

30-10-2026

NextCure, Inc. disclosed in an 8-K that the employment of Dr. Udayan Guha, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer and a named executive officer, will be terminated effective October 31, 2026, in contemplation of the pending merger with Avere Therapeutics, Inc. Dr. Guha entered into a severance agreement providing benefits consistent with a termination without cause under his existing employment agreement, plus enhanced change-in-control severance benefits contingent on closing of the Merger. The filing contains no financial results or monetary figures.

  • · Termination effective date: October 31, 2026; 8-K filing date: October 30, 2026
  • · Enhanced change-in-control severance benefits are subject to and conditioned upon closing of the Merger
  • · Severance terms reference the Employment Agreement described in the Definitive Proxy Statement filed April 24, 2026
  • · Common Stock trades on Nasdaq Global Select Market under symbol NXTC, $0.001 par value per share
  • · Company headquarters: 2850 Quarry Lake Drive, Suite 280, Baltimore, Maryland 21209
Security Midwest Bancorp, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

30-10-2026

Security Midwest Bancorp held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on October 19, 2026, where stockholders elected all three director nominees (Kenton Day, James P. McClernon, Erin M. Stone) to three-year terms, ratified Wipfli LLP as independent auditor for FY2026, and approved the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. The Equity Plan approval was the least unanimous item, with 49,358 votes against and 17,716 abstentions, while the auditor ratification passed with zero opposition. Notably, the filing's preliminary 'Officer Change' tag is not supported by the content — no officer departure or election occurred; Item 5.02 was used only to disclose the equity plan approval.

  • · James P. McClernon received 71,751 withheld votes — the only director with meaningful opposition (Day and Stone had 0 and 300 withheld, respectively)
  • · All three directors elected for three-year terms; 210,261 broker non-votes on each director election
  • · Equity Plan drew 49,358 against votes and 17,716 abstentions out of 370,566 total votes cast
  • · Wipfli LLP ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for year ending December 31, 2026, with 0 against votes
  • · Equity Plan incorporated by reference to Appendix A of the definitive proxy statement filed September 15, 2026 (File No. 000-56767)
  • · 8-K signed October 23, 2026 by Stephan P. Antonacci, President and CEO; filing date October 30, 2026
  • · Company incorporated in Maryland, headquartered at 510 E. Monroe, Springfield, Illinois 62701; SIC 6036 (Savings Institutions, Not Federally Chartered); no securities registered under Section 12(b) (trading symbol 'None')
TechTarget, Inc. 8-K neutral materiality 5/10

30-10-2026

TechTarget, Inc. disclosed in an 8-K that Bill Morelli, President and General Manager of its Intelligence & Advisory segment, resigned on October 28, 2026 for personal reasons, with an anticipated effective date of December 31, 2026 under a six-month notice period ending April 28, 2027. The company stated the resignation was not due to any disagreement over operations, financial statements, policies or practices, and Morelli will remain in his role through the resignation date to support an orderly transition; TechTarget may pay him in lieu of the remainder of the notice period. The filing notes that during his leadership the Omdia business was named Analyst Firm of the Year by the Institute of Influencer & Analyst Relations in 2025.

  • · Resignation notice given October 28, 2026; anticipated effective date December 31, 2026
  • · Six-month notice period runs through April 28, 2027; company may elect to pay in lieu of the remainder
  • · Any notice pay follows existing employment arrangements described in the definitive proxy statement filed April 28, 2026
  • · Omdia was recognized as Analyst Firm of the Year by the Institute of Influencer & Analyst Relations in 2025
  • · 8-K signed by Daniel T. Noreck, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, dated October 30, 2026
  • · Company headquarters: 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02466; Commission File Number 001-42428
CONSUMERS BANCORP INC /OH/ 8-K neutral materiality 4/10

30-10-2026

Consumers Bancorp, Inc. (CBKM) disclosed that Chairman Frank Paden retired from the Boards of the Company and Consumers National Bank effective October 29, 2026, under the company's mandatory retirement age policy, and current director Joseph Gerzina was elected to succeed him as Chairman of both boards. At the same-day Annual Meeting, shareholders elected Bradley Goris, Shawna L. L'Italien and Laurie L. McClellan as directors and ratified Plante & Moran, PLLC as independent auditor for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. Director elections carried roughly 97% support, while the auditor ratification drew about 99.7% approval, with no reported opposition to the leadership transition.

  • · Frank Paden's retirement was driven by the Company's mandatory retirement age policy, not a dispute or disagreement.
  • · Joseph Gerzina, an existing director, was elected Chairman of both the Company and Consumers National Bank.
  • · Bradley Goris was elected to a two-year term expiring in 2028; L'Italien and McClellan to three-year terms expiring in 2029.
  • · Plante & Moran, PLLC ratified as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
  • · The 8-K was signed by Ralph J. Lober II, President and CEO, dated October 30, 2026.

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