US Material Events SEC 8-K Filings — August 20, 2026

20-08-2026

Santander Holdings USA, Inc. completed its acquisition of Webster Financial Corporation on August 20, 2026, creating a leading U.S. retail and commercial bank with a pro forma balance sheet of approximately $327 billion in assets, $185 billion in loans, and $172 billion in deposits. The combined entity serves nearly eight million customers and aims to achieve around 18% return on tangible equity (RoTE) in the U.S. by 2028. While the acquisition expands Santander's scale and capabilities, integration risks and potential cost overruns remain, and most customer banking experiences are expected to stay unchanged in the near term.

• · The acquisition was first announced in February 2026 and completed following receipt of required shareholder and regulatory approvals.
• · Webster's former headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, is now a corporate hub for Santander in the U.S., alongside hubs in Boston, New York, Miami, and Dallas.
• · Santander is recognized as a top-10 auto lender and top-10 multifamily bank lender and servicer in the U.S.
• · The filing includes extensive forward-looking statements highlighting risks such as integration difficulties, potential failure to realize synergies, and adverse market reactions.

20-08-2026

InnSuites Hospitality Trust (IHT) converted $3,000,000 of revolving credit facility debt into equity, issuing 1,829,268 common shares at $1.64 per share to affiliate Rare Earth Financial, LLC (REF). The company posted record July 2026 hotel revenue of $597,323 and first-half fiscal 2027 revenue exceeding $4.1 million. However, the transaction is a related-party debt-for-equity swap that dilutes existing shareholders, and the company also noted it continues to seek a reverse merger partner while pursuing a potential high-risk, high-reward opportunity.

• · Debt conversion based on closing market price of $1.64 per share as of August 18, 2026, agreed by IHT Board and NYSE American.
• · IHT Revolving line of credit balance with REF was $3,000,000 on August 18, 2026, with no accrued interest or other amounts.
• · Debt Conversion Agreement and Officer Closing Certificate executed on August 19, 2026, and included as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2.
• · Shares issued in unregistered transaction; no underwriter or placement agent was involved.
• · July 2026 revenue of $597,323 is a record for the two hotels combined.
• · Fiscal first half 2027 total revenues exceeded $4.1 million (compared to same period last year not provided).
• · The company continues discussions for a reverse merger partner.
• · Diversification projects include a potential high-risk, high-reward opportunity.

20-08-2026

OneMain Holdings, Inc. (OMF) announced that its subsidiary, OneMain Finance Corporation, issued $600.0 million of 7.125% Senior Notes due 2034 in an underwritten public offering. The notes are guaranteed by OneMain Holdings on an unsecured basis and will mature on March 15, 2034, with interest payable semiannually. The company also disclosed redemption provisions, including a make-whole call prior to August 15, 2029, and fixed redemption prices thereafter.

• · The notes are senior unsecured obligations of OMFC and are guaranteed by OneMain Holdings, Inc.
• · The notes are effectively subordinated to all secured obligations of OMFC and structurally subordinated to liabilities of subsidiaries other than OMFC.
• · Interest is payable semiannually on March 15 and September 15, beginning March 15, 2027.
• · The indenture contains covenants limiting OMFC's ability to create liens and to consolidate, merge, or sell assets.
• · Holders of at least 30% in aggregate principal amount of outstanding notes may accelerate the notes upon an event of default.
• · The notes do not have a sinking fund.

20-08-2026

QNB Corp. announced the launch of an underwritten public offering of its common stock and that its stock has been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol 'QNBC'. The company intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including a potential balance sheet restructuring, redemption of subordinated notes, funding new loans, and supporting capital ratios. No financial terms of the offering (size, price) were disclosed, and no prior-period comparisons are available.

• · The offering is being made under an effective Form S-3 registration statement (File No. 333‑298129) declared effective on August 14, 2026.
• · Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase additional shares.
• · Brean Capital, LLC is lead book-running manager; Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is joint book-running manager.
• · The company currently trades on OTCQX and will move to Nasdaq Capital Market.
• · QNB Bank operates 14 branches in Bucks, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties, plus two loan production offices in Montgomery and Berks Counties.
• · QNB Financial Services provides securities and advisory services through a registered Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor; title insurance is provided through Laurel Abstract Company LLC.

20-08-2026

Nexalin Technology, Inc. (NXL) entered into a securities purchase agreement for a registered direct offering expected to raise ~$750,000, and concurrently entered into an Any Market Purchase Agreement (AMPA) with Alumni Capital LP for up to $15 million in additional equity sales. The company also issued common warrants exercisable at $0.50 per share, with potential additional proceeds of ~$604,839. However, the AMPA contains trading limitations and beneficial ownership caps, and the company must also file a resale registration statement or face liquidated damages, reflecting ongoing cash constraints.

• · The AMPA includes a beneficial ownership limitation of 4.99% (may be increased to 9.99% at Purchaser's discretion).
• · AMPA purchases cannot exceed the Exchange Cap under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d) unless stockholder approval or legal opinion is obtained.
• · The company may not deliver any purchase notice under the AMPA until the resale registration statement is declared effective by the SEC.
• · The AMPA term ends on the earliest of (i) cessation of trading, (ii) full investment amount reached, or (iii) December 31, 2027.
• · If the Common Stock ceases to be listed on Nasdaq within 30 business days of the AMPA, the commitment fee increases to 3% of the Investment Amount ($450,000).
• · Liquidated damages of $175,000 are payable if the resale registration statement is not timely filed or effective.
• · Maxim Group LLC is acting as a non-exclusive financial advisor, not as an underwriter; no underwriting discounts or commissions are payable.

20-08-2026

Rigetti Computing announced a new operating structure to scale customer deployments of on-premises quantum systems, appointing David Rivas as Chief Operating Officer and Andrew Bestwick, Ph.D. as Chief Technology Officer. The reorganization creates a dedicated Systems Delivery organization while consolidating quantum processor development under the CTO. The company noted increased demand for on-premises systems ranging from 9-qubit Novera to 108-qubit Cepheus-class systems, but did not provide specific financial metrics or deployment numbers.

• · David Rivas previously served as CTO since February 2023 and joined Rigetti in March 2019 as SVP of Systems and Services.
• · Andrew Bestwick joined Rigetti in August 2015 and was appointed SVP Quantum Systems in January 2024.
• · The technology organization will remain Rigetti's largest engineering organization.
• · Rigetti claims gate speeds of 50-70 nanoseconds, about 10,000 times faster than trapped-ion systems and 100 times faster than neutral-atom systems.
• · Cepheus-1-108Q is based on twelve 9-qubit chiplets tiled together, deployed in 2026.

20-08-2026

Venu Holding Corp (VENU) acquired a 50% membership interest in Hipgnosis Artist Holdings LLC (HAH) and a 50% equity and governance interest in Welcome to the Machine LLC (WTTM) for an initial cash payment of $3.25M on August 17, 2026. The deal is part of Venu's content strategy to expand relationships with music managers and talent ahead of new amphitheater openings. However, to retain its full interest, Venu may need to contribute an additional $51.75M within 90 days of a future Funding event (minimum $200M gross proceeds), and if it fails to do so, its ownership will be forfeited proportionally, creating significant future financial exposure.

• · The Term Sheet includes a 90-day period to finalize definitive documents; if not executed, the deal will be unwound and the Cash Payment returned.
• · Venu is entitled to 50% of all distributions from the Target Entities from the Closing Date, free and clear, without offset against future funding obligations.
• · Each Target Entity will be governed by a board of two managers; Venu appoints one, and the initial members are Owner and J.W. Roth.
• · The Owner is subject to non-compete, non-diversion, and corporate-opportunity restrictions under the Term Sheet.
• · A Funding may be dilutive to Venu's ownership interest in the Target Entities.

20-08-2026

Dynatrace's subsidiary Dynatrace LLC announced a proposed private placement of $1.25 billion in Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2031, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $187.5 million. The notes are senior, unsecured obligations, fully guaranteed by Dynatrace, and will be exchangeable for cash and/or common stock at the issuer's election. Alongside the offering, Dynatrace plans to repurchase up to approximately $200 million of its common stock from note purchasers and enter into exchangeable note hedge and warrant transactions to manage dilution. The net proceeds will also fund the cost of the hedges and general corporate purposes. While the capital raise signals growth ambitions, the concurrent stock repurchase and potential dilutive effect of the warrant transactions introduce mixed signals for existing shareholders.

• · The notes will mature on September 1, 2031, unless earlier exchanged, redeemed or repurchased.
• · Interest rate, exchange rate, and other terms of the notes are to be determined upon pricing.
• · Issuer cannot redeem the notes before September 6, 2029, except for cleanup redemption.
• · On or after September 6, 2029, optional redemption is permitted if stock price ≥130% of exchange price for at least 20 trading days in any 30 consecutive trading day period.
• · Cleanup redemption available if less than $100 million aggregate principal remains outstanding.
• · Noteholders may require repurchase at 100% of principal plus accrued interest upon a fundamental change.
• · Net proceeds will be used to: pay cost of exchangeable note hedge transactions, repurchase up to ~$200M common stock, and for general corporate purposes.
• · For any exchange, the issuer can settle in cash, shares of common stock, or a combination.
• · Prior to June 1, 2031, exchange by noteholders is conditional upon specified conditions; on or after that date, unconditional.
• · Option counterparties may engage in derivative transactions affecting stock and note prices concurrently with pricing and over time.
• · The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act and are offered only to QIBs under Rule 144A.
• · The potential dilutive effect of the warrant transactions is noted—if stock price exceeds warrant strike price, dilution occurs.

20-08-2026

New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR) subsidiary New Jersey Natural Gas Company (NJNG) issued $150M in senior notes via a private placement on August 20, 2026. The offering consists of three tranches: $50M of 5.43% Series A Notes due 2036, $50M of 6.04% Series B Notes due 2056, and $50M of 5.43% Series C Notes due 2036. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes including refinancing short-term debt and funding capital expenditures.

• · Series A and B Notes closed on August 20, 2026; Series C Notes expected to close on October 22, 2026.
• · Notes are secured by an equal principal amount of NJNG's First Mortgage Bonds under existing indentures.
• · NJR is not obligated directly or contingently on the Notes or First Mortgage Bonds.
• · Interest on Series A and B Notes payable semi-annually beginning February 20, 2027; Series C interest begins April 22, 2027.
• · Notes are not registered under the Securities Act and are subject to transfer restrictions.
• · Covenants limit NJNG's ability to incur liens, dispose of assets, engage in affiliate transactions, or merge/sell substantially all assets.

20-08-2026

Sadot Group Inc. entered into a series of agreements on August 19, 2026 to settle an outstanding unsecured debenture originally issued in February 2026. The company issued 33,968 shares of common stock in exchange for extinguishing $271,739.13 of debt. Noteholder and EPFA investor consents were obtained, and the July Note conversion price was automatically adjusted downward due to the share issuance price being below the fixed conversion price.

• · The Settlement Shares are subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation, an aggregate exchange cap of 19.99% of outstanding common stock per Nasdaq rule, and a daily leak-out limit of 15% of daily trading volume.
• · The holder of the July Note consented to the Proposed Transactions and waived variable rate transaction and participation provisions, but the anti-dilution provisions of the July Note were not waived; consequently, the conversion price of the July Note automatically adjusted downward.
• · The Company agreed to reimburse the July Note holder for fees and expenses incurred in connection with the consent.
• · The EPFA investor consented to the Proposed Transactions, including any variable rate transaction, and provided a one-time waiver of applicable EPFA provisions.
• · Two of the original four February Debentures remain outstanding after this settlement.

20-08-2026

Callan JMB Inc. (CJMB) entered into a First Amended and Restated Purchase Agreement with an investor, increasing the equity line of credit (ELOC) from $25 million to $75 million. The agreement allows the company to sell up to $75 million of common stock at a discount (95% or 75% of the lowest daily trading price for regular purchases) through August 18, 2026, with a floor price of $1.00. The company also entered into an amended registration rights agreement requiring a new registration statement within 30 days, with penalty shares of 25,000 for non-compliance. The increased facility provides significant potential capital but at a dilutive cost to existing shareholders.

• · The company may deliver Regular Purchase Notices between $500,000 and $2,000,000 per notice.
• · Regular Purchase price is 95% of the lowest daily trading price during a measurement period (75% if stock suspended/delisted).
• · Exemption Purchase price is 90% of the lowest daily trading price during a measurement period (80% if stock suspended/delisted).
• · The company shall not deliver any Purchase Notices if the closing sale price is below $1.00 floor price.
• · Investor's ownership is capped at 4.99% beneficial ownership.
• · Termination fee of $250,000 applies if company terminates after selling less than $7.5 million.
• · Penalty of 25,000 shares for failure to timely file or have registration statement declared effective.

20-08-2026

Lion Copper and Gold Corp. announced the resignation of director and Co-Chairman Travis Naugle, who led the initial negotiations with Nuton LLC (a Rio Tinto subsidiary) that resulted in US$58.5 million in funding through Q2 2026. Tony Alford has assumed the role of Co-Chairman alongside Dr. Thomas Patton, and Frederick Scruggs and Mark Sharman were elected to the Board at the August 12, 2026 annual meeting. The company retains Naugle as an advisor on corporate and strategic matters.

• · Travis Naugle led initial negotiations with Nuton LLC that established the earn-in relationship.
• · The earn-in agreement has funded US$58.5 million through the second quarter of 2026.
• · The Yerington Copper Project has advanced to the feasibility study and permitting stage.
• · Tony Alford and Dr. Thomas Patton serve as Co-Chairmen.
• · Frederick Scruggs and Mark Sharman were elected at the annual meeting on August 12, 2026.

20-08-2026

CalciMedica, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting on August 19, 2026, where stockholders approved all eight proposals, including the election of Class III directors Allan Shaw and Robert N. Wilson, ratification of Baker Tilly US, LLP as auditor, an amendment to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan adding 7,500,000 shares, an advisory say-on-pay vote (with a one-year frequency preference), a reverse stock split (1:2 to 1:10 range), and issuances of equity under Nasdaq rules. The Board also determined to hold future say-on-pay votes annually until at least 2032. All proposals passed with strong support, though broker non-votes were significant on certain items.

• · Proposal 1: Allan Shaw received 16,385,161 votes for, 258,997 withheld; Robert N. Wilson received 16,588,456 for, 55,702 withheld; broker non-votes: 3,186,133 each.
• · Proposal 2: Ratification of Baker Tilly US, LLP passed with 19,388,372 for, 132,424 against, 309,495 abstentions; no broker non-votes.
• · Proposal 3: Amendment to 2023 Plan passed with 15,855,531 for, 721,463 against, 67,164 abstentions; broker non-votes: 3,186,133.
• · Proposal 4: Advisory say-on-pay passed with 16,089,583 for, 511,644 against, 42,931 abstentions; broker non-votes: 3,186,133.
• · Proposal 5: One-year frequency received 14,974,288 votes; two years: 422,239; three years: 1,232,126; abstentions: 15,505; broker non-votes: 3,186,133.
• · Proposal 6: Reverse stock split (1:2 to 1:10) approved with 19,277,096 for, 542,805 against, 10,390 abstentions; no broker non-votes.
• · Proposal 7: Issuance of equity under Nasdaq Rule 5635(d) passed with 6,874,269 for, 360,111 against, 11,054 abstentions; broker non-votes: 3,186,133.
• · Proposal 8: Issuance of equity under Nasdaq Rule 5635(c) passed with 6,879,162 for, 360,156 against, 5,879 abstentions; broker non-votes: 3,186,133.
• · Board determined to hold say-on-pay votes annually until at least the 2032 Annual Meeting.

20-08-2026

Webster Financial Corp was acquired by Banco Santander, S.A. in a transaction valued at 2.0548 Banco Santander American Depositary Shares and $48.75 in cash per share of Webster common stock. The acquisition closed on August 20, 2026, resulting in Webster becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Banco Santander and its delisting from the NYSE. All of Webster's directors and executive officers ceased to serve in their roles, while certain officers joined the boards of Santander Holdings USA and Santander Bank.

• · The acquisition was structured through a series of mergers and a share exchange, culminating in Webster Virginia merging into Santander Holdings USA.
• · Webster's common stock and preferred stock were delisted from the NYSE effective August 20, 2026.
• · Webster's directors and executive officers departed as of the effective time of the Reincorporation Merger, with no disagreements cited.
• · John R. Ciulla, Luis Massiani, Frederick J. Crawford, and Maureen B. Mitchell became members of the boards of Santander Holdings USA and Santander Bank.

20-08-2026

Performance Food Group Company announced board changes including Matthew C. Flanigan becoming Lead Independent Director after the 2026 Annual Meeting, succeeding Manuel A. Fernandez. Four directors (Fernandez, Dawson, Flanagan, Ferguson) will not stand for reelection, reducing the board from 14 to 10 directors. Executive Chair George L. Holm will transition to Non-Executive Chair effective January 1, 2027. The company emphasized its focus on margin expansion, disciplined capital allocation, and organic sales growth.

• · Board will decrease from 14 to 10 directors, with 8 independent directors.
• · George L. Holm transitions from Executive Chair to Non-Executive Chair effective January 1, 2027.
• · Manuel A. Fernandez served as Lead Independent Director since 2019.
• · Laura Flanagan joined the board as part of the Core-Mark acquisition.
• · PFG serves over 350,000 locations with more than 150 distribution locations and over 44,000 associates.

20-08-2026

Victoria's Secret & Co. appointed Gerri Martin-Flickinger, former Starbucks EVP and CTO, to its Board effective September 14, 2026. The appointment adds deep expertise in technology, digital transformation, and cybersecurity to support the company's 'Path to Potential' strategy. Effective September 14, the Board will comprise ten directors (nine independent, eight women).

• · Appointment follows a comprehensive Board search disclosed in May 2026 conducted with an executive search firm.
• · Ms. Martin-Flickinger previously served as Chair of the Board of Ellucian and Renaissance Learning and served on the board of The Charles Schwab Corporation and Tableau Software.
• · She holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Washington State University.
• · Victoria's Secret brands include Victoria's Secret, PINK, and Adore Me.
• · Company has approximately 1,420 retail stores in approximately 70 countries.

20-08-2026

Fidelity Core Real Estate Fund filed an 8-K on August 20, 2026, to adopt an Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, reclassifying its beneficial interests into three classes of common shares (Class I, Class S, and Class F) with unlimited authorized shares each. The filing also formalizes a single-trustee governance structure with broad powers, including the ability to issue shares, declare distributions, and manage the trust without shareholder approval except for limited matters such as trustee removal (requiring 75% vote of non-Fidelity shareholders upon a Cause Event). No financial figures or period-over-period comparisons are provided in this filing.

• · The Trust is organized as a Maryland statutory trust and intends to qualify as a REIT under Section 856 of the Internal Revenue Code.
• · Shareholders have voting rights only on limited matters: trustee removal (75% vote of non-Fidelity shares upon a Cause Event), continuation of business after trustee removal, election of successor trustee if none exists, amendments to the Declaration, mergers, and matters submitted by the Trustee.
• · Upon liquidation, Class S and Class F Common Shares automatically convert to Class I Common Shares at their respective conversion rates.
• · The Trustee may resign and appoint its own successor; removal requires a Cause Event and a 75% vote of non-Fidelity shares.

20-08-2026

Jack in the Box Inc. appointed Taylor Montgomery as President, effective September 14, 2026, as part of a planned CEO succession. Montgomery, formerly Global Chief Brand Officer at Taco Bell, is expected to become CEO within 12 months and will work with Executive Chairman Mark King during the transition. The appointment aims to drive sustainable sales growth and improve franchisee profitability, though no specific financial targets or current performance metrics were disclosed.

• · Montgomery was named to Forbes' World's Most Influential CMOs list in 2024.
• · Montgomery spent more than a decade at Yum! Brands and over five years at Procter & Gamble.
• · Jack in the Box operates approximately 2,115 restaurants across 25 states, Guam and Mexico.

20-08-2026

Newton Golf Company, Inc. (NWTG) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement on August 14, 2026, for a private placement of up to $5,000,000 in common stock, structured in tranches. The first tranche closed on the same date, raising $1,000,000 at a per-share price of at least $1.24. The company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement to register the resale of the shares with the SEC.

• · The per-share price is the greater of $0.01 above the prior day's closing price or $0.01 above the 5-day average closing price, subject to a minimum of $1.24 per share.
• · The Registration Statement must be filed within 45 calendar days after each tranche closing and declared effective within 90 days thereafter (or 10 business days after SEC notice of no review).
• · The offering is exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D, limited to accredited investors and qualified institutional buyers.

20-08-2026

Medalist Diversified REIT terminated two Purchase and Sale Agreements for Caliber Collision Center properties in Aubrey and Cleburne, Texas, during the inspection period. The company exercised its contractual right to terminate both the Denton Agreement and Johnson Agreement on August 18, 2026, and will receive refunds of its earnest money deposits. This represents a reversal of previously announced acquisitions, though no financial penalty was incurred.

• · The termination occurred during the contractual inspection period under Section 1.04 of each agreement.
• · The original Purchase and Sale Agreements were entered into on July 21, 2026 and disclosed via 8-K on July 22, 2026.
• · Earnest money deposits will be fully refunded to the company.
• · No financial penalties or losses were incurred from the termination.

20-08-2026

Veeva Systems announced the appointment of Dan Rizzo as EVP, Sales, Consulting, and Services, effective October 2, 2026, succeeding Thomas D. Schwenger, who resigned to become CEO of a long-standing Veeva partner. The leadership change is orderly and non-financial in nature.

• · Thomas D. Schwenger had been with Veeva since September 2019, serving most recently as President and Chief Customer Officer.
• · Schwenger's resignation was communicated on August 18, 2026, and is effective October 2, 2026.
• · Schwenger is departing to assume a CEO role at a long-standing Veeva partner.

20-08-2026

On August 18, 2026, Dr. Charles Swanton resigned as a Class II director, committee member, and Clinical Advisory Board member of Bicycle Therapeutics plc, effective immediately. The resignation was for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company's operations, policies, or practices. No financial figures or performance metrics were disclosed in this filing.

• · Dr. Swanton's resignation was effective immediately on August 18, 2026.
• · He resigned from the Board, all Board committees, and the Clinical Advisory Board.
• · The resignation was for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company.

20-08-2026

Lifeward Ltd. appointed Yonason Greenwald, Haggai Zamir and Avraham Gabay as Class III directors, with Gabay also becoming Chair of the Board. Nadav Kidron resigned from the Board effective August 20, 2026; the company stated that his departure was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies or practices.

• · Yonason Greenwald will serve on the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
• · Haggai Zamir will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
• · The initial terms of Greenwald, Zamir and Gabay expire at Lifeward's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
• · The three appointed directors will receive standard compensation available to non-employee directors, as disclosed in the company's Form 10-K filed on March 18, 2026.
• · Lifeward's ordinary shares trade under the symbol LFWD on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
• · The filing was submitted on August 20, 2026, with the earliest reported event occurring on August 14, 2026.

20-08-2026

26North BDC, Inc. entered Amendment No. 3 to its Loan and Security Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent and lender. The amendment adjusts the advance rate structure based on the Minimum Funded Condition, increasing from 50% to the next tier once the 40% funded condition is met, and includes a one-time upfront fee of $1,832,465.75 payable to JPMorgan. No other financial terms or performance metrics were disclosed in the filing.

• · Amendment No. 3 becomes effective on the Third Amendment Effective Date (August 14, 2026) upon satisfaction of specified conditions including delivery of executed counterparts, payment of fees, representations and warranties, corporate documents, legal opinions, and the upfront fee.
• · The Advance Rate is set at 50% from the Third Amendment Effective Date until the Minimum Funded Condition (40%) is first satisfied, after which it increases to the next tier (exact percentage not disclosed).
• · All other terms of the original Loan and Security Agreement, as previously amended, are ratified and remain in full force and effect.

20-08-2026

SLR HC BDC LLC entered into a Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement dated August 14, 2026, through its wholly-owned subsidiary SLR HC BDC SPV, LLC as borrower, with Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch as facility agent and Western Alliance Trust Company as collateral agent/custodian/administrator. The agreement establishes a secured financing facility backed by collateral obligations, with SLR HC BDC LLC serving as both equityholder and servicer. No specific dollar amounts, interest rates, or facility sizes were disclosed in the filing.

• · The agreement is dated August 14, 2026, and filed as an 8-K on August 20, 2026.
• · SLR HC BDC SPV, LLC is the borrower; SLR HC BDC LLC is the equityholder and servicer.
• · Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch serves as Facility Agent.
• · Western Alliance Trust Company, National Association serves as Collateral Agent, Collateral Custodian, and Collateral Administrator.
• · The facility is secured by collateral obligations and includes provisions for advances, repayment, yield, fees, and events of default.
• · No financial terms (facility amount, interest rate, maturity) were disclosed in the exhibit.

20-08-2026

Merit Medical Systems announced the appointment of Sheri Lewis as Executive Vice President of Global Operations, effective August 31, 2026, succeeding Neil Peterson who will transition to Senior Advisor through March 5, 2027 before retiring after 32 years. The leadership change is part of a planned succession to support the company's global scaling and long-term growth strategy.

• · Sheri Lewis brings three decades of experience across global operations, manufacturing, and supply chain management.
• · Neil Peterson has served as Chief Operating Officer for the past four years and will complete his service after more than 32 years with the company.
• · Merit Medical was founded in 1987 and manufactures medical devices for interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy.

20-08-2026

The Boston Beer Company announced that CFO Diego Reynoso will depart effective September 30, 2026, with no disagreement related to operations. Matthew D. Murphy, current Chief Accounting Officer, was appointed interim CFO and Treasurer effective September 15, 2026. The Board has initiated a search for a permanent replacement, and while Murphy's base salary and bonus target remain unchanged at $419,359 and 50% of salary respectively, he received an additional $700,000 transition bonus payable over four installments.

• · Murphy previously served as Interim CFO from March 2023 to September 2023.
• · The transition bonus of $700,000 is payable in four installments starting December 31, 2026 through March 1, 2028, contingent on continued employment.
• · Murphy's base salary and equity target ($250,000) remain unchanged from his previous roles.

20-08-2026

Quoin Pharmaceuticals held its 2026 Annual General Meeting on August 20, 2026, where shareholders approved all five proposals, including the election of seven directors, advisory approval of executive compensation, changes to the non-employee directors' compensation program, changes to the 401(k) plan matching contributions, and the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as independent auditor. The NED program amendments increase the annual base retainer to up to $250,000 and the annual option award range to between $20,000 and $200,000. All director nominees were elected with strong support (over 19.4 million votes for most), though Natalie Leong received notably lower support (16.8 million for, 3.1 million against).

• · Natalie Leong received the lowest support among director nominees with 16,807,490 votes for and 3,081,925 against (84.5% for), compared to over 99% for most other directors.
• · The appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as independent auditor was approved with 35,488,320 votes for, 697,130 against, and 175 abstentions (98.1% for).
• · Advisory approval of executive compensation passed with 18,127,445 for, 556,430 against, and 1,216,425 abstentions (91.1% of votes cast for).
• · Changes to the non-employee directors' compensation program passed with 16,365,160 for, 3,517,080 against, and 18,060 abstentions (82.3% of votes cast for).
• · Changes to the 401(k) plan matching contributions passed with 19,245,870 for, 623,070 against, and 24,465 abstentions (96.7% of votes cast for).

20-08-2026

On August 20, 2026, OneMain Finance Corporation issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.125% Senior Notes due 2034, guaranteed by its parent OneMain Holdings, Inc. The notes mature March 15, 2034, with interest payable semiannually, and are redeemable at make-whole or specified premiums. This debt issuance increases the company's leverage but provides long-term funding at a fixed rate.

• · Notes are unsecured senior obligations of OMFC, guaranteed by OMH, but structurally subordinated to all liabilities of subsidiaries (including OneMain Financial Holdings, LLC).
• · Notes are redeemable at OMFC's option: prior to August 15, 2029 at make-whole price; on/after that date at specified premiums (103.5625% in 2029, 101.7813% in 2030, 100% from 2031).
• · Indenture includes covenants limiting OMFC's ability to create liens and to consolidate, merge, or sell assets.
• · Events of default include nonpayment, covenant breach, and bankruptcy/insolvency; holders of 30% principal can accelerate payment.
• · No sinking fund provision for the Notes.

20-08-2026

Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (OTF) disclosed via an 8-K that its subsidiary, Athena Funding IV LLC, entered into a credit agreement dated August 14, 2026, with Natixis, New York Branch as Administrative Agent and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company as Collateral Agent. The facility provides revolving and term loans to fund the acquisition and origination of collateral loans, secured by the borrower's assets. No specific financial amounts were disclosed in the filing.

• · The credit agreement includes revolving and term loan facilities.
• · Proceeds will be used to acquire and originate collateral loans.
• · The agreement includes provisions for collateral management, custody, and administration by BNY Mellon.

20-08-2026

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. entered into a First Amendment to its Loan Agreement and Security Agreement with Mizuho Capital Markets LLC on August 17, 2026. The amendment increases the Term Loan Amount to $450,000,000 and modifies the prepayment waterfall for Underlying Investment Repayments, with thresholds at $384,000,000 and $300,000,000. The amendment also updates post-closing covenants, replaces legal counsel references, and amends the Security Agreement schedule.

• · The amendment modifies the prepayment waterfall: 100% of Underlying Investment Repayments until Outstanding Amount < $384M, then 75% until < $300M, then 50% thereafter.
• · Post-closing covenants require commercially reasonable efforts to obtain written confirmations from issuers of Specified Eligible Investments within 30 days of the First Amendment Effective Date.
• · Legal counsel for the lender changed from Winston & Strawn LLP to Paul Hastings LLP.
• · The amendment was effective as of August 17, 2026, and the Borrower represented that no Default or Event of Default exists after giving effect to the amendment.

20-08-2026

Newmont Corporation appointed Peter David Beaven as an independent director effective September 1, 2026, and he will also serve on the Audit Committee. Mr. Beaven brings extensive global mining and finance experience, having served as Group CFO of BHP from 2015 to 2021 and held senior operational roles at BHP. The filing does not include any financial results or period-over-period comparisons, so no quantitative performance data is available.

• · Mr. Beaven, age 59, holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Natal and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (South Africa).
• · He currently serves as Chair of Renewable Metals Pty Ltd. and temporarily assumed the role of CEO as of August 7, 2026, while the company searches for a permanent CEO.
• · He also acts as a Senior Adviser to Global Infrastructure Partners and previously served as Non-Executive Chair of the International Copper Association.
• · Mr. Beaven will receive compensation as a non-employee director under Newmont's director compensation program described in its 2026 Proxy Statement.
• · There are no reportable transactions or relationships between Mr. Beaven and Newmont under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

20-08-2026

Suja Life, Inc. announced an amended and restated credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank that reduces its borrowing spread and lowers its cost of capital. The refinancing does not add new debt, and the company expects 2026 total interest expense to improve to $18.0 million. CFO Jeff Pedersen highlighted the consistency of cash flow generation as key to securing improved terms.

• · The A&R Credit Agreement amends and restates the existing credit agreement originally dated August 23, 2021.
• · The applicable interest rate is the Term SOFR Rate plus 1.75%, 2.00%, or 2.25% per annum based on the Company’s consolidated net leverage ratio.
• · Suja Life operates a vertically integrated high-pressure processing and cold-pressed beverage facility.
• · The company processes approximately 1 million pounds of organic produce each week and moves from farm to bottle in as few as eight days.

20-08-2026

Genworth Financial announced that Thomas J. McInerney will return from a leave of absence and resume the role of President & CEO effective September 2, 2026. Jerome T. Upton, who served as Interim President and CEO, will step down from that role but continue as Executive Vice President and CFO. This leadership transition is expected to restore the permanent CEO leadership.

• · Effective date of CEO return: September 2, 2026
• · Jerome T. Upton will continue as CFO and Principal Financial Officer

20-08-2026

Edesa Biotech announced an underwritten public offering of its common shares (or pre-funded warrants) and accompanying common share warrants, with Guggenheim Securities as sole book-runner. The company expects to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 15% additional shares and warrants. Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, R&D, and manufacturing expenses.

• · The offering is being made under a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-288966) declared effective by the SEC on September 9, 2025.
• · The company's pipeline includes EB06 for vitiligo, EB01 for Allergic Contact Dermatitis, and paridiprubart for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
• · The paridiprubart program has received two funding awards from the Government of Canada and is being evaluated in a U.S. government-funded platform study.

20-08-2026

Ingredion Inc. announced the election of Diego Reynoso as Executive Vice President and CFO, effective October 1, 2026, succeeding interim CFO Jason Payant who will return to his VP role. Mr. Reynoso brings over 25 years of finance and operations experience from Boston Beer Company, Tyson Foods, and Constellation Brands. His compensation package includes a $725,000 base salary, a $770,000 sign-on cash award, and initial equity grants totaling $2,000,000, with enhanced severance provisions.

• · Jason Payant served as interim CFO from April 1, 2026 following James D. Gray's resignation effective March 31, 2026.
• · Reynoso served as a director of SunOpta Inc. from March 2023 until its acquisition by Refresco Holding B.V. in May 2026.
• · Sign-on equity awards include performance share units with 0% to 200% payout range and restricted stock units with graded vesting.
• · Enhanced severance: upon involuntary termination without cause, unvested equity vests pro rata through termination date.
• · No material transactions or arrangements between Reynoso and the company or his immediate family.

20-08-2026

On August 14, 2026, Allison Spector resigned from the Board of Directors of Primo Brands Corp (PRMB) following a decrease in ownership by the ORCP Stockholders. The resignation became effective on August 18, 2026, and the Board reduced its size to ten directors. Ms. Spector's departure was not due to any disagreement with the company.

• · Resignation triggered by decrease in ORCP Stockholders' ownership of Class A common stock.
• · Resignation accepted by Unaffiliated Directors on August 18, 2026.
• · Board size reduced from 11 to 10 directors.

20-08-2026

Better Home & Finance Holding Company adopted a limited-duration shareholder rights plan (poison pill) effective immediately, expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting, to protect public shareholders from former CEO Vishal Garg's attempt to seize control without paying a control premium and without disclosing the nature and extent of his ownership and plans. The plan triggers at a 15% beneficial ownership threshold and allows other holders to purchase shares at a discount. The company has also filed a preliminary consent revocation statement opposing Garg's solicitation to remove board members.

• · The rights plan applies equally to all current and future shareholders.
• · The record date for the Rights distribution is August 31, 2026.
• · The company has filed a preliminary consent revocation statement dated August 19, 2026, opposing Vishal Garg's solicitation to remove board members.
• · Better has funded more than $110 billion in loan volume.
• · The company serves customers in all 50 US states and the United Kingdom.

20-08-2026

Sandra A. Van Trease resigned from the Board of Directors of Enterprise Financial Services Corp and its subsidiary Enterprise Bank & Trust, effective August 19, 2026. She had served as chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee and was a member of the Audit, Human Capital and Compensation, and Executive Committees. Her resignation was not due to any disagreement with management or the board.

• · Resignation effective August 19, 2026.
• · Ms. Van Trease was chairperson of the Nominating and Governance Committee and served on Audit, Human Capital and Compensation, and Executive Committees.
• · Resignation was not due to any disagreement with management or the boards.

20-08-2026

Senti Biosciences Holdings, Inc. issued $4.0 million in Senior Secured Convertible Notes to Celadon Partners SPV 24 on August 14, 2026. The notes are part of a broader potential transaction in which an entity affiliated with Celadon would merge with Senti Holdings, potentially paying up to $60.0 million to stockholders based on SENTI-202 milestones. The company has filed a preliminary proxy statement for stockholder approval of the transaction, which involves regulatory and sales milestones.

• · The Notes were issued under a Securities Purchase Agreement dated April 27, 2026, as supplemented on May 26, 2026.
• · The transaction is subject to stockholder approval, and a preliminary proxy statement was filed on July 21, 2026.
• · The potential merger involves an entity affiliated with Celadon merging with and into Senti Holdings.
• · The contingent value right payout of up to $60.0 million depends on achievement of certain regulatory and sales milestones for SENTI-202.

20-08-2026

LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. disclosed the resignation of director Kristi Argyilan (effective July 17, 2026) and a subsequent Board reduction from seven to six directors to eliminate the vacancy. The Board also rebalanced class memberships by redesignating Vivian Chow to a different director class, effective August 17, 2026. No financial figures or period-over-period comparisons are present in this filing.

• · Director Kristi Argyilan resigned on July 17, 2026, after serving only ~5 months since February 11, 2026.
• · Board size reduced from 7 to 6 directors effective August 17, 2026.
• · Vivian Chow was redesignated from the class expiring at the 2029 annual meeting to the class expiring at the 2028 annual meeting, following the Special Meeting on August 17, 2026.

20-08-2026

Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. disclosed via an 8-K that its subsidiary, Charlotte's Web, Inc., entered into a Convertible Promissory Note with DeFloria, Inc. for an aggregate principal amount of $1,582,500. The note replaces a prior promissory note from July 2025 and is part of a series issued under a 2024 Note Purchase Agreement. DeFloria is a joint venture among CW, AJNA BioSciences, and a subsidiary of British American Tobacco, and the note includes conversion features tied to a qualified financing of at least $10 million and a valuation cap of $146 million.

• · The note is unsecured and governed by Delaware law.
• · Events of Default include failure to pay within 3 business days, material breach of covenants uncured for 30 days, bankruptcy, and termination events under related commercial agreements.
• · Upon an Event of Default, Majority Holders may accelerate all outstanding indebtedness; automatic acceleration occurs upon a bankruptcy event.
• · The note is one of a series issued under the Note Purchase Agreement dated February 12, 2024, as amended on August 14, 2026.
• · AJNA BioSciences is partially owned and was co-founded by one of the Company's founders.

20-08-2026

James Hardie Industries has announced the strategic divestiture of its European operations, selling Fermacell to Holcim for €840 million (approx. $980 million USD) and planning to close its European fiber cement business. The transaction is expected to close in H1 2027 and aims to accelerate deleveraging and return capital to shareholders, with about $600 million allocated to debt repayment and a new $250 million share repurchase program authorized. While the divestiture is positioned as accretive to margins and ROIC, it involves an operational closure and potential employee impacts, presenting a balanced outcome for the company's portfolio reshaping.

• · Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as financial advisor and DLA Piper as legal advisor.
• · The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and employee consultation processes.
• · Fermacell will continue to be led by Christian Claus post-transaction.
• · The company intends to close its European fiber cement business, impacting employees with support commitments.
• · The share repurchase program may be executed via open-market purchases or accelerated share repurchases.

20-08-2026

Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. subsidiary EV Gen Set 1, LLC entered into a Credit Agreement dated August 14, 2026, as borrower, with EV Gen Set I HoldCo, LLC as holdings, and CSC Delaware Trust Company as administrative and collateral agent. The agreement provides for term loans with interest rates ranging from 5.75% to 7.50% (ABR) and 6.75% to 7.50% (SOFR), with the higher rates applying after December 31, 2026. The facility is secured by assets related to an equipment supply agreement and includes a minimum liquidity covenant, though the specific loan commitment amount is redacted as confidential.

• · The credit agreement includes a minimum liquidity covenant (Section 6.18) and restrictions on transactions with affiliates, mergers, liens, investments, indebtedness, and asset sales.
• · The loan is secured by collateral including milestone installment payments under the Equipment Supply Agreement, with an Allowable Advance Rate of [***]% of such payments.
• · The agreement contains standard events of default including bankruptcy, payment default, and cross-default provisions.
• · The facility is governed by New York law and includes a waiver of jury trial.
• · The filing redacts the total commitment amount and certain other financial terms as confidential.

20-08-2026

Virtus Investment Partners appointed John T. 'Jack' Boyce to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Boyce brings over 25 years of senior financial leadership experience, most recently as head of North America distribution at Insight Investment. The appointment is part of the company's focus on growth and shareholder value.

• · Boyce, 66, also serves on the Board of Trustees of Merrimack College and the British American Business Council of New England.
• · He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and an honorary doctorate in business administration from Merrimack College.

20-08-2026

On August 20, 2026, Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) announced that its subsidiary Vylor Inc. received the required consents from holders of EIDP, Inc.'s outstanding notes to amend the indentures, eliminating substantially all restrictive covenants and change-of-control repurchase provisions. The amendments are contingent on the successful completion of Corteva's previously announced separation into two independent public companies (crop protection business and seed business via Vylor). The Exchange Offers and settlements are expected to occur simultaneously with the separation closing; if the separation does not occur, the amendments will not take effect.

20-08-2026

Devon Energy announced executive leadership changes effective August 20, 2026, including promotions for Tom Hellman, Trey Lowe, and Kevin Smith to new Executive Vice President roles. Two former executives, John Raines and Michael DeShazer, are departing the company as of September 1, 2026. The changes reflect a reorganization of the exploration and production leadership team.

• · Tom Hellman previously served as Senior Vice President, New Ventures.
• · Trey Lowe previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.
• · Kevin Smith previously served as Senior Vice President, Subsurface.
• · John Raines and Michael DeShazer are leaving the company effective September 1, 2026.

20-08-2026

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. completed a $1.25 billion offering of 5.550% Senior Notes due 2034 on August 20, 2026. Net proceeds of approximately $1.24 billion will be used to repay a portion of outstanding floating rate term loan borrowings and other existing indebtedness. The notes bear interest at 5.550% per annum, payable semi-annually, and mature on January 20, 2034.

• · The notes were issued under a shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR (Registration No. 333-277554).
• · Interest is payable semi-annually on January 20 and July 20, beginning January 20, 2027.
• · The notes may be redeemed or repurchased earlier than the maturity date.
• · The underwriting agreement was dated August 6, 2026.
• · The base indenture was dated July 31, 2006.

20-08-2026

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. elected Mary Fox, President of The Lovesac Company, to its Board of Directors effective August 18, 2026. Fox brings over 25 years of experience in consumer products, retail, and omnichannel businesses, including leadership roles at Lovesac, BIC, L'Oréal, and Walmart. The appointment adds a current executive with deep digital commerce and brand-building expertise to the board, but the filing contains no financial metrics or performance data.

• · Mary Fox, age 54, is President of The Lovesac Company, a publicly traded omnichannel home furnishings company.
• · Prior roles include general manager for North American consumer products at BIC, six years at L'Oréal in ecommerce and business transformation, and over a decade at Walmart in private label apparel, merchandising, and global sourcing.
• · The company operates approximately 840 stores across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

20-08-2026

Beacon Financial Corporation completed a $175M offering of 6.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036, generating net proceeds of approximately $171.8M. The company will use the proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem its outstanding $75M 6.0% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2029 (assumed from Brookline Bancorp) on September 15, 2026, plus accrued interest, and for general corporate purposes. The new notes qualify as Tier 2 capital and rank senior to the company's trust preferred securities.

• · The Notes are unsecured, subordinated obligations ranking junior to all senior indebtedness and effectively subordinated to all liabilities of the Bank and subsidiaries.
• · The Notes are intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital under Federal Reserve regulations.
• · The company may redeem the Notes at 100% of principal plus accrued interest beginning September 1, 2031, or earlier upon a Tax Event or Tier 2 Capital Event.
• · Payment of principal may be accelerated only in cases of bankruptcy or insolvency of the Company or Beacon Bank & Trust; there is no acceleration for interest payment defaults.
• · The 2029 Notes were assumed from Brookline Bancorp in connection with the merger of equals that closed on September 1, 2025.
• · The redemption of the 2029 Notes will occur on September 15, 2026, and interest will cease to accrue on that date.