US Corporate Board Director Changes SEC Filings — October 01, 2026

01-10-2026

American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) announced a planned CFO transition, with Matt Horwath joining as CFO effective October 1, 2026, succeeding David Johnson. Johnson will remain as Chief Accounting Officer until March 2027 and continue in a non-executive role until September 2027. The change is part of a leadership transition aimed at driving financial discipline, capital allocation, and operational performance.

• · David Johnson served as CFO for 18 years, guiding AVD through growth and global expansion including acquisitions in Latin America, Australia, and biologicals.
• · Matt Horwath brings nearly 20 years of finance and public company leadership experience, most recently as CFO of Kustom US, Inc., and previously as SVP and CFO of FARO Technologies, Inc., where he helped lead a strategic transformation culminating in its acquisition by AMETEK in 2025.
• · Horwath is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Master of Accountancy from the University of North Florida and a BBA in Accounting from the University of Central Florida.
• · Johnson will assist as Chief Accounting Officer until March 2027, then continue in a non-executive position until September 2027.

01-10-2026

Watts Water Technologies announced the retirement of Kenneth R. Lepage, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, effective March 31, 2027, after over 23 years of service. The company is initiating a search for his successor, and Lepage will remain in his roles to ensure an orderly transition. This is a routine leadership succession announcement with no immediate financial impact.

01-10-2026

Matthews International Corporation announced that long-serving directors Katherine E. Dietze and Morgan K. O'Brien will not stand for re-election at the 2027 Annual Meeting, supporting a board right-sizing initiative to reduce from ten to eight directors. The move builds on recent strategic actions including multiple divestitures, acquisitions, governance enhancements, and a restructuring expected to generate ~$10M in annual cost savings starting FY2027. While the company highlights board refreshment and strategic progress, the departures of two experienced directors and ongoing portfolio simplification signal a period of significant transition.

• · Since 2023, the Board has appointed five new directors with targeted skill sets in growth areas.
• · Divestitures completed: SGK Brand Solutions into Propelis JV (May 2025), European packaging business (Dec 2025), warehouse automation business (Dec 2025).
• · Acquisition of The Dodge Company, Inc. (embalming fluid company) in May 2025.
• · Effective August 31, 2026, Michael J. Whitehead succeeded long-time CEO Joseph C. Bartolacci.
• · Company operates two core global businesses: Industrial Technologies and Memorialization, plus a significant investment in Propelis.
• · Company has over 4,300 employees in 15 countries on four continents.

01-10-2026

Lifeward Ltd. disclosed that CFO Almog Adar's departure became effective September 30, 2026. Effective October 1, 2026, Interim CEO Josh Hexter was designated as interim principal financial and accounting officer, serving without additional compensation until November 1, 2026, when Rami Aviram's appointment as CFO takes effect. The transition is part of a previously announced succession plan.

• · Almog Adar's departure as CFO, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer became effective September 30, 2026.
• · Josh Hexter will serve as interim principal financial officer and principal accounting officer from October 1, 2026 until November 1, 2026.
• · Rami Aviram's appointment as CFO, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer becomes effective November 1, 2026.
• · Josh Hexter will not receive any additional compensation for the interim CFO role.

01-10-2026

Battalion Oil Corp appointed John 'Brad' Juneau to its Board of Directors effective September 30, 2026, expanding the board to five members and maintaining a majority-independent composition. Juneau brings over 40 years of oil and gas experience, including founding Contango Oil & Gas and serving on the boards of Talos Energy and Contango Silver & Gold. The appointment aligns with the board's stated intention to strengthen governance and follows director changes announced in March 2026.

• · Juneau co-founded Contango Oil & Gas in 1999, which grew stock price from $0.20/share to $75/share.
• · He led the 2009 gold discovery in Alaska that became the Manh Choh project, which commenced production in 2024.
• · Juneau currently manages an ultra-deep natural gas project in South Louisiana and is partnered on an Alaska North Slope oil exploration project.
• · He holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University.

01-10-2026

AMC Robotics Corporation (Nasdaq: AMCI) announced the appointment of Dr. Ang Li as Chief Technology Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Dr. Li, an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, will lead the company's technology strategy and AI roadmap, focusing on autonomous intelligence, AI-powered perception, and edge computing. The appointment is part of AMC Robotics' strategy to strengthen AI integration in its robotics platforms, including its quadruped robot Kyro™ and warehouse sorting robot NovaArm™.

• · Dr. Li holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University and a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas.
• · Dr. Li's research has been recognized with the NSF CAREER Award, Cisco Research Award, CPAL Rising Star Award, IEEE TCCPS Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation Award, ACM KDD Best Student Paper Award, and Duke ECE Department Outstanding Dissertation Award.
• · Dr. Li will continue his academic role at the University of Maryland while serving as CTO.
• · The company's forward-looking statements include risks related to manufacturing facility buildout and production line commissioning.

01-10-2026

Flutter Entertainment plc announced the resignation of Don Liu as Chief Legal Officer, effective September 30, 2026. Edward Traynor, the Group Company Secretary, has been appointed as interim Chief Legal Officer effective October 1, 2026. This is a routine officer change with no financial impact.

• · Don Liu's resignation was effective September 30, 2026.
• · Edward Traynor's interim appointment began October 1, 2026.

01-10-2026

Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. (NP) filed an 8-K on September 30, 2026, announcing the election of David Noble to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board was expanded from six to seven members, and Mr. Noble will serve as a Class I director until the 2029 annual meeting. He will receive a restricted stock unit (RSU) award of 28,704 shares under the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan, vesting over three years. The filing also includes a press release issued under Item 7.01. No negative or declining metrics are present in this filing.

• · Mr. Noble will serve as a Class I director with a term expiring at the 2029 annual meeting.
• · The RSU award vests one-third on September 30, 2027, with the remaining two-thirds vesting quarterly thereafter.
• · Mr. Noble has no family relationships with any director or executive officer and no material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a).
• · The Board has not yet determined which committees, if any, Mr. Noble will join.

01-10-2026

Kimberly-Clark Corp announced that President and COO Russell Torres will depart the company effective November 2, 2026 to pursue other opportunities. The departure was notified on September 29, 2026, and disclosed via an 8-K filing on October 1, 2026. No successor or interim appointment has been announced, and no financial impact or performance metrics were provided in the filing.

• · Russell Torres' departure is effective November 2, 2026.
• · No successor or interim appointment has been announced.
• · The filing does not include any financial data or performance metrics.

01-10-2026

Kyntra Bio (Nasdaq: KYNB) appointed Andrew E. Singer, MBA to its Board of Directors as an independent director and Audit Committee member, effective October 1, 2026. Concurrently, Maykin Ho, Ph.D. stepped down from the Board after nearly eight years of service. The changes reflect routine board refreshment and do not indicate any financial or operational decline.

• · Mr. Singer currently serves as Founder and CEO of Fika Bio Consulting, Inc.
• · He previously served as Head of West Coast Biotechnology Investment Banking at Credit Suisse and as Managing Director at Wells Fargo.
• · He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Yale University.
• · Dr. Ho stepped down effective September 30, 2026.
• · Kyntra Bio's pipeline includes roxadustat for anemia in CKD (approved in multiple countries) and FG-3246 for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (Phase 2).

01-10-2026

Toast, Inc. announced that Chief Revenue Officer Jonathan Vassil will step down effective December 31, 2026, due to planned retirement, with no disagreement related to company management. He will remain a non-executive employee through April 2, 2027. The departure is a routine leadership transition and does not indicate any operational or financial issues.

• · Jonathan Vassil's resignation is effective December 31, 2026.
• · He will continue as a non-executive employee through April 2, 2027.
• · The departure is not due to any disagreement with company management, policies, or practices.

01-10-2026

Paramount Skydance Corporation announced that Ynon Kreiz, current Chairman and CEO of Mattel, will become Co-CEO of the anticipated combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery company at closing, effective October 5, 2026. David Ellison will remain Chairman and CEO, focusing on strategy and creative, while Kreiz will oversee day-to-day operations and integration. The company projects 2026 revenue and EBITDA (pre-SBC) growth of 16-19% and expects over $6 billion in run-rate synergies from the merger, though the transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

• · Kreiz will start at Paramount effective October 5, 2026, and will join the Board of Directors at closing.
• · Kreiz has served as Chairman and CEO of Mattel since 2018, leading a transformation that included the 'Barbie' film becoming the #1 global box office film of 2023.
• · Under Ellison, Paramount has doubled its theatrical slate and greenlit more than 40 new and returning series for Paramount+ in just over a year.
• · The combined company will have four strategic priorities: win in content, become the most technologically capable media company, maximize operational efficiencies, and earn trust.
• · The merger remains subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, with risks including potential failure to obtain antitrust clearances and stockholder litigation.

01-10-2026

Gladstone Capital Corporation announced the appointment of Michael McQuigg as President, effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Robert Marcotte who stepped down as President but continues as CEO. Mr. McQuigg, previously Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director since 2021, brings extensive middle market investment experience from his tenure at the Gladstone Companies, Deerpath Capital, and H.I.G. Capital.

• · Michael McQuigg joined the Gladstone Companies in April 2015.
• · Mr. McQuigg holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from Johns Hopkins University.
• · He serves on the Dean's Advisory Board for the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences at Johns Hopkins University and on the Advisory Council for the Center for Financial Economics.

01-10-2026

Gladstone Investment Corporation announced the effective appointment of Erika Highland as President, effective October 1, 2026, succeeding David Dullum who remains CEO. Ms. Highland, 46, previously served as Executive Vice President and Senior Managing Director, and has been with the Gladstone Companies since August 2005. No financial figures or period-over-period comparisons are included in this filing.

• · Erika Highland, age 46, served as Executive Vice President from March 2026 to September 30, 2026.
• · She served as Senior Managing Director from October 2023 to March 2026.
• · She joined the Gladstone Companies in August 2005.
• · Prior to Gladstone, she worked at Wells Fargo Retail Finance and A.G. Edwards in investment banking.
• · She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance, from Boston College.

01-10-2026

Beyond Meat announced that Brijesh Krishnaswamy transitioned to full-time Chief Operating Officer on September 30, 2026, and John Boken will step down as interim Chief Transformation Officer effective October 7, 2026, with his responsibilities assumed by Krishnaswamy and other senior leaders. The filing details a leadership restructuring but provides no financial performance data or quantitative metrics.

• · John Boken had served as interim Chief Operations Officer since May 17, 2026, and as interim Chief Transformation Officer since August 6, 2025.
• · Brijesh Krishnaswamy's part-time COO role began August 24, 2026, before converting to full-time on September 30, 2026.
• · The leadership changes are effective as of September 30, 2026 (Krishnaswamy full-time) and October 7, 2026 (Boken departure).

01-10-2026

Marathon Bancorp, Inc. announced that CFO Joy C. Selting-Buchberger will retire effective July 2, 2027, providing a long transition period of over nine months. The company has not yet named a successor or disclosed any interim CFO arrangements.

• · CFO retirement effective July 2, 2027 – over nine months from the announcement date.
• · No successor or interim CFO has been announced.
• · The filing was made under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers).

01-10-2026

On September 25, 2026, Andrew Glaze resigned from the Board of Directors of MediaCo Holding Inc. and all committees thereof, effective immediately. The resignation was disclosed via an 8-K filing on October 1, 2026. No reason for the departure was provided, and no replacement has been announced.

• · Andrew Glaze resigned from the Board and all committees effective immediately on September 25, 2026.
• · No reason for resignation was disclosed.
• · No successor or replacement director has been named.

01-10-2026

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust announced the appointment of Bill Bayless to its Board of Trustees effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Bayless is the CEO of Maslow Campus Communities and a seasoned real estate operator with over 35 years of experience, having co-founded American Campus Communities and led its $13 billion sale to Blackstone. Following his appointment, the Board consists of eight members, seven of whom are independent.

• · Mr. Bayless was named Ernst & Young's 2017 National Entrepreneur of the Year in the Construction & Hospitality category.
• · Pebblebrook is the largest owner of urban and resort lifestyle hotels in the U.S.
• · The company owns 43 hotels with approximately 10,900 guest rooms across 14 markets.

01-10-2026

IBM elected Frank Baker to its board of directors effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Baker is a co-founder and managing partner of Siris Capital Group, a private equity firm that has deployed over $9 billion in equity capital. The appointment adds a director with deep expertise in technology, telecommunications, and data-focused investments.

• · Frank Baker, age 53, holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.A. in economics from the University of Chicago.
• · He currently serves as a trustee of the University of Chicago, Chairman of the Board of the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center, and trustee of Deerfield Academy.
• · Mr. Baker began his career in mergers and acquisitions at Goldman Sachs.

01-10-2026

Northann Corp. appointed Bradley C. Lalonde, current Chairman of the Board, as Co-CEO alongside François Vachon, effective September 30, 2026. As a result, Mr. Lalonde resigned from the Board's Audit Committee to maintain independence requirements but remains Chairman of the Board. No financial terms or compensatory arrangements were disclosed.

• · Mr. Lalonde is no longer an independent director due to his executive role.
• · No familial or other relationships exist between Mr. Lalonde and any director or management.
• · No arrangements or understandings with any other person regarding his appointment.
• · No transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

01-10-2026

EastGroup Properties announced the appointment of Bethany Logan Ropa and Robyn R. Werner to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2026, expanding the board to nine directors, eight of whom are independent. Both new directors bring extensive real estate, finance, and audit expertise from senior roles at JE Dunn, UBS, and EY. The appointments are part of the company's ongoing board refreshment and governance enhancement, with no financial metrics disclosed.

• · Bethany Ropa has been CFO of JE Dunn since 2025 and previously served on its board from 2021 to 2024.
• · Robyn Werner is a CPA and retired from EY in 2025 after serving as an Assurance Partner since 2008.
• · The company's portfolio is approximately 67.0 million square feet.

01-10-2026

NextDecade Corp announced the immediate resignation of board member Giovanni Oddo, effective September 29, 2026. Oddo, who was initially appointed in May 2022 under a Purchaser Rights Agreement with Mubadala Investment Company affiliate NIC, stated his departure was not due to any disagreements with the company. NIC retains the right to designate a replacement.

• · Oddo was initially appointed to the board in May 2022.
• · The resignation was effective immediately on September 29, 2026.
• · NIC has the right to designate a replacement under the Purchaser Rights Agreement.

01-10-2026

Goodyear Tire & Rubber announced the resignation of Vice President and Controller Margaret V. Snyder, effective October 16, 2026, to pursue another opportunity, with her departure unrelated to the company's financial or operating results. Stephen F. Shamrock, who rejoined Goodyear in September 2025 as Vice President and Assistant Controller, will succeed her as Vice President and Controller and principal accounting officer effective the same date. Shamrock brings extensive experience from prior roles at Nordson Corporation, Wyandot Snacks, and Materion Corporation.

• · Stephen F. Shamrock, age 54, previously worked at Goodyear from April 2004 to September 2014 before rejoining in September 2025.
• · Shamrock served as Vice President and Corporate Controller, Interim CFO, and Chief Accounting Officer at Nordson Corporation from March 2022 to July 2025.
• · Shamrock is not classified as an 'executive officer' under SEC Rule 3b-7.
• · The company plans to review Shamrock's compensation in October 2026.

01-10-2026

Vertex, Inc. announced the election of Debanjan Saha to its Board of Directors, effective October 7, 2026, as a Class II director with a term expiring at the 2028 Annual Meeting. Mr. Saha is the CEO of DataRobot and brings extensive experience in data and cloud businesses from Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services. The filing contains no financial results or period-over-period comparisons.

• · Mr. Saha was elected upon recommendation of the Nominating and Governance Committee.
• · He is independent under Nasdaq and SEC standards.
• · He will receive a pro-rated annual restricted stock award for his partial year of service.
• · He has not yet been named to any Board committees.
• · He holds MS and PhD degrees from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Technology from IIT Kharagpur, all in Computer Science.

01-10-2026

Akari Therapeutics Plc amended its CEO Agreement with Abizer Gaslightwala on September 29, 2026, increasing his annual base salary from $475,000 to $625,000 (effective August 18, 2026) and raising his target annual bonus from 50% to 55% of base salary, resulting in target annual compensation of approximately $970,000. The amendment also grants options to purchase 174,000 ADSs vesting over four years. Notably, 10% of the salary increase ($62,500) will be delivered in restricted stock units (RSUs) in lieu of cash, and both the RSUs and options are subject to shareholder approval of an amendment to the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan to increase reserved ADSs; if shareholder approval is not obtained, the RSUs will be forfeited and cancelled, with adjustment payments to ensure full salary.

• · The RSUs vest in four equal quarterly installments on November 18, 2026, February 18, 2027, May 18, 2027, and August 18, 2027.
• · Options to purchase 174,000 ADSs vest in equal monthly installments over four years, with vesting deemed to have commenced on March 18, 2026.
• · Both the RSU grant and option grant are subject to shareholder approval of an amendment to the 2023 Plan to increase the number of ADSs reserved for issuance; if shareholder approval is not obtained, the RSUs will be forfeited and cancelled, and the Company will make adjustment payments to ensure Mr. Gaslightwala receives his full base salary for the applicable period.
• · The CEO Agreement Amendment was entered into on September 29, 2026, and filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the 8-K.

01-10-2026

Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. approved amendments to Salary Continuation Agreements for CEO Laura F. Clark and CFO Miranda J. Spaulding, increasing their annual retirement benefits, and entered into a new Salary Continuation Agreement for President & COO P. Darryl Rensmon. Clark's annual benefit rises from $46,000 to $86,500 (effective Oct 1, 2026, if separation occurs on/after May 1, 2027), Spaulding's from $99,500 to $136,500 (effective Oct 1, 2026), and Rensmon receives a new fixed benefit of $47,500 annually starting at age 70. These changes enhance executive retention but increase future compensation obligations.

• · The amendments were approved by the Boards of both the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Opportunity Bank of Montana.
• · Clark's increased benefit is contingent on separation from service on or after May 1, 2027.
• · Rensmon's new agreement provides for a fixed retirement benefit of $47,500 annually, payable monthly for life, upon termination at age 70, with partial payments for early termination or death.
• · All agreements were adopted on September 28, 2026, with effective dates of October 1, 2026.

01-10-2026

Hertz Global Holdings announced the resignation of three directors (Francis S. Blake, Lucy Clark Dougherty, and Thomas Wagner) effective October 1, 2026, with no disagreement related to company operations. The Board simultaneously appointed three new directors: Robert Davis, Nils Larsen, and Adam Zirkin. Standard director compensation applies for Davis and Larsen ($175,000 in RSUs plus $100,000 cash retainer), while Zirkin, associated with Knighthead Capital Management, will receive $1 per year.

• · Resignations were not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices.
• · Robert Davis will serve on the Audit Committee and Governance Committee.
• · Nils Larsen will serve on the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
• · Adam Zirkin will serve on the Compensation Committee.
• · Each new director has entered into an indemnification agreement with the company.

01-10-2026

Achieve Life Sciences announced the appointment of Benjamin Halladay as CFO, effective October 5, 2026, succeeding Mark Oki, who stepped down on the same date. Halladay brings extensive pharmaceutical finance experience from Esperion Therapeutics. The company granted him an option for 200,000 shares and 200,000 RSUs, with a base salary of $525,000. The transition appears orderly, with no disagreements regarding financial disclosures.

• · Benjamin Halladay, age 40, previously served as CFO of Esperion Therapeutics from November 2022 to September 2026.
• · Halladay's option award vests 1/4th on the first anniversary of the appointment date, then 1/48th monthly thereafter.
• · RSU award vests 1/4th on the first anniversary, then 1/4th annually thereafter.
• · Severance: 9 months of base salary for termination without cause; 12 months plus prorated bonus if in connection with a change in control.
• · Mark Oki's separation is not due to any disagreement regarding financial statements or disclosures.
• · Oki will receive severance per his Executive Employment Agreement dated December 5, 2024.

01-10-2026

Teads Holding Co. expanded its board from 10 to 11 directors, electing Stuart Kovensky as a Class I director effective September 29, 2026. Kovensky brings over 30 years of experience in investment management, capital markets, and corporate governance, and will serve on the Financing Committee. He will receive a monthly cash retainer of $40,000 plus $4,000 per day under certain circumstances, and the company emphasized that his expertise will support ongoing capital structure optimization initiatives.

• · Kovensky's term expires at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
• · He is deemed independent under Nasdaq rules.
• · No arrangements or understandings with any other person regarding his selection as director.
• · No transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
• · Kovensky entered into a standard indemnification agreement with the company.

01-10-2026

Traeger, Inc. appointed David R. Jolley to its Board of Directors as a Class III director, effective October 1, 2026, with his term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting. He will also serve on the audit and compensation committees. This is a routine governance change with no financial impact disclosed.

• · Mr. Jolley's appointment is effective October 1, 2026.
• · He will serve as a Class III director with a term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
• · He will be a member of the audit committee and compensation committee.
• · As a non-employee director, he will participate in the standard non-employee director compensation program and is eligible for the Deferred Compensation Plan.
• · The company will enter into its standard indemnification agreement with Mr. Jolley.

01-10-2026

James Hardie Industries plc announced the appointment of Jennifer Kong-Picarello as an independent non-executive director, effective October 1, 2026. Ms. Kong-Picarello brings over 25 years of financial leadership experience, currently serving as CFO of Terex Corporation. The appointment is expected to strengthen the Board's financial and M&A expertise, with her anticipated to join the Audit Committee in November 2026.

• · Ms. Kong-Picarello is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
• · She previously served as CFO of Honeywell's Intelligrated warehouse automation business and its Smart Meter Energy business.
• · Her career began in public accounting at Deloitte and included finance and audit leadership roles at Tyco International.
• · The appointment is effective October 1, 2026, and she is expected to join the Audit Committee in November 2026.

01-10-2026

KBR appointed Rami Qasem to its board of directors effective October 1, 2026, bringing nearly 30 years of global leadership in energy, technology, and digital solutions. The appointment supports KBR's governance as it progresses toward the planned spin-off of its Mission Technology Solutions business (Trinzic) in January 2027. No financial impact was disclosed, and the company reiterated its forward-looking statements caution.

• · Rami Qasem, 59, served as CEO of APEX Industrial Services from 2025 to February 2026 and as Managing Director of Energy Capital Group during the same period.
• · Qasem was EVP and Chief Commercial Officer of BeyondAI from 2023 to 2025 and COO of COP28 UAE during 2023.
• · Qasem spent 21 years at General Electric (1996-2017), culminating as President and CEO, MENA & Turkey from 2002 to 2017.
• · Qasem holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
• · The spin-off of Trinzic is expected to complete in January 2027, with additional separation-related updates expected in the coming months.
• · Trinzic will operate as a global company with more than $5 billion in annual revenue, 18,000 employees, and a global footprint.

01-10-2026

Pelthos Therapeutics Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting on September 29, 2026, where stockholders approved the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, ratified Grant Thornton LLP as the independent auditor, and elected all eight director nominees. The meeting had a quorum of 70.0% of voting power, with 3,396,094 votes represented. While all proposals passed, the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan received notable opposition with 187,365 votes against and 510,173 broker non-votes, indicating some shareholder dissent on the compensation plan.

• · The 2026 Equity Incentive Plan replaces the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan and became effective immediately upon stockholder approval.
• · The 2026 Plan was approved with 2,698,543 votes for, 187,365 against, 0 abstentions, and 510,173 broker non-votes.
• · Grant Thornton LLP ratification passed with 3,394,740 for, 11,353 against, and 0 abstentions.
• · Director elections saw Matthew Pauls receive the lowest support with 2,775,221 for and 110,700 withheld votes.
• · All other director nominees received over 2,866,000 for votes with minimal withheld votes.
• · Record date for the meeting was August 4, 2026.

01-10-2026

Aethlon Medical Inc. (AEMD) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on October 1, 2026, with a quorum of 56.21% of shares represented. Stockholders approved all 10 proposals, including a massive 10x increase in authorized common shares from 20,000,000 to 200,000,000 (Proposal 6, 93.2% For), authorization of 20,000,000 preferred shares (Proposal 7), and an amendment to the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan to add 100,000 shares (Proposal 5). However, several key proposals saw significant broker non-votes of 184,547 shares, indicating potential institutional investor abstention or lack of support on equity-linked items.

• · Proposal 6 to increase authorized common shares from 20M to 200M passed with 370,879 For vs 27,208 Against.
• · Proposal 7 to authorize 20M preferred shares passed with 204,121 For vs 9,528 Against.
• · Proposal 3 (warrant issuance) and Proposals 8 & 9 (future financing transactions) all passed but each had 184,547 broker non-votes.
• · Proposal 10 (adjournment) passed but the chairman elected not to adjourn the meeting.
• · The 2020 Plan amendment was previously approved by the Board on July 10, 2026, and became effective on October 1, 2026.

01-10-2026

Airgain appointed Stephan D. Memmen as a Class II director effective October 1, 2026, expanding the board from seven to eight members. Mr. Memmen brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Amphenol Corporation and Pulse Electronics. He received initial equity grants totaling $100,000 in restricted stock units and options, vesting over three years, plus cash compensation under the company's Director Compensation Policy.

• · Mr. Memmen served as Vice President of Strategy for Pulse Electronics Corporation from 2015 to 2018.
• · He was Chairman of the Board of Flexstar Technology Inc. from 2014 to 2015 and President and CEO from 2013 to 2014.
• · He held various leadership roles at Amphenol Corporation from 2000 to 2010, including Advisor to the CEO.
• · He was the owner of T&M Antennas from 1991 to 2000 until its sale to Amphenol.
• · The equity grants vest in three substantially equal annual installments on each of the first three anniversaries following the date of grant.
• · The Board determined Mr. Memmen is an independent director under Nasdaq listing rules.

01-10-2026

First Merchants Corporation announced that CEO Mark Hardwick will retire at the end of 2026 after 29 years with the bank, and President Mike Stewart will become President and CEO effective January 2027. The leadership transition is orderly and planned, with Stewart having over 18 years at the bank and the board expressing confidence in his readiness. No financial metrics or performance data were disclosed in the filing.

• · Hardwick's retirement is effective at the end of 2026; Stewart assumes role at start of 2027.
• · Hardwick led the bank through 18 acquisitions during his tenure.
• · Stewart has been with the bank for more than 18 years and currently serves on multiple community boards.
• · First Merchants has approximately $21 billion in assets, nearly 300,000 clients, 126 locations in 3 states, and 2,200 employees.
• · The bank has been recognized by Forbes, Time Magazine, American Banker, and S&P Global Intelligence 'Best Banks' awards.

01-10-2026

Vir Biotechnology appointed Aziz Sawaf as Executive Vice President and CFO, effective October 5, 2026. He brings over 20 years of biopharma experience from Theravance Biopharma and Gilead Sciences. The company is advancing a differentiated cancer immunotherapy pipeline and a hepatitis delta virus program.

• · Mr. Sawaf holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Arizona, an MBA from the University of Southern California, and an MBEE from Johns Hopkins University.
• · He is a CFA charterholder.
• · Vir Biotechnology's clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN® dual-masked T-cell engagers for solid tumors.
• · The company also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across various oncologic malignancies.

01-10-2026

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (OHI) announced the appointment of Matthew P. Gourmand as President and CEO, effective October 1, 2026, succeeding C. Taylor Pickett, who retired. Mr. Gourmand was also appointed to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Pickett's retirement, with the Board remaining at eight members. Mr. Pickett's retirement was not due to any disagreement with the Company, and Mr. Gourmand will not receive separate director compensation.

• · Mr. Gourmand has served as President since January 1, 2025, and previously as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations since January 2021.
• · Mr. Gourmand has over 10 years of experience as an equity portfolio manager and 3 years as an equity research analyst, plus 6 years in audit at Deloitte.
• · Mr. Gourmand holds an LLB in Law from University College, London, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
• · Mr. Gourmand will not be appointed to any Board committees as of the filing date.
• · Mr. Gourmand has no family relationships with company officers or directors and no related party transactions requiring disclosure.

01-10-2026

Roper Technologies announced the appointment of Abhijit Dubey to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Dubey is the CEO and Chief AI Officer of NTT DATA, Inc., bringing expertise in AI-driven transformation and enterprise software. The appointment is a routine board addition with no financial impact disclosed.

01-10-2026

Choice Hotels International announced that Chief Human Resources Officer Patrick Cimerola will transition from his role at the end of 2026 and remain as a special advisor through June 30, 2027. He will receive a base salary of $25,000 per month during the advisory period, continue vesting in prior equity awards, and be entitled to severance benefits associated with a termination without cause. The transition is orderly and non-disruptive, with no negative financial impact disclosed.

• · Mr. Cimerola will not be eligible for any future equity award grants or a cash bonus for the 2027 fiscal year.
• · He will continue to vest in accordance with the written terms of previously granted and unvested equity awards.
• · Severance benefits are based on a termination without cause under the Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation & Severance Benefit Agreement dated August 1, 2011, as amended December 31, 2025.
• · Base salary rate used for severance is the rate in effect on December 31, 2026.

01-10-2026

Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. (APUS) announced the resignation of Interim CFO Erick Frim effective September 29, 2026, and the appointment of Eric Sherb as CFO effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Sherb, a CPA with over 18 years of capital markets experience, will receive a base salary of $60,000 per year under a new employment agreement. The departure was not due to any disagreement with the company.

• · Eric Sherb founded EMS Consulting Services, LLC in January 2019 and has served as its Principal.
• · Since February 2026, Mr. Sherb had been serving as fractional CFO of MindWave Innovations Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Apimeds, through EMS Consulting Services; this engagement will terminate upon his appointment.
• · Mr. Sherb began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in New York.
• · Mr. Sherb holds a degree from Emory University.
• · The company is an emerging growth company and has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised financial accounting standards.

01-10-2026

Alaska Silver Corp. announced the transition of Aaron Schutt to CEO effective October 1, 2026, succeeding co-founder Christopher (Kit) Marrs, who remains Executive Chairman. The company also granted 109,770 RSUs and 525,000 stock options to directors and consultants, and issued 1,509,710 shares to settle outstanding management fee debt of $0.82 per share. The leadership change marks a strategic shift as the company advances its Illinois Creek Project toward pre-development.

• · Aaron Schutt was appointed to the board in May 2026 and previously served as President and CEO of Doyon Limited until June 1, 2026.
• · Kit Marrs co-founded Western Alaska Copper & Gold Co. in 2010 and has served as CEO since Alaska Silver's inception.
• · The company listed on TSX Venture Exchange in 2021 and on OTCQX in 2025.
• · The debt settlement covers deferred management fees from 2022-2025 for Marrs, Marrs, and Piekenbrock.
• · The Illinois Creek Project is located 38 km from the Yukon River.

01-10-2026

Leidos Holdings, Inc. appointed AT&T COO Jeff McElfresh to its board of directors effective October 1, 2026, increasing the board to 11 members. McElfresh brings over 30 years of experience at AT&T, including oversight of a $250 billion connectivity infrastructure transformation, cybersecurity, and data management, which aligns with Leidos' digital and energy infrastructure businesses. The appointment supports Leidos' NorthStar 2030 growth strategy, though no immediate financial impact or performance changes were disclosed.

• · McElfresh will serve on the board's Corporate Governance and Ethics and Technology and Information Security committees.
• · McElfresh began his career as a defense tech engineer on aerospace and maritime projects before joining AT&T.
• · Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

01-10-2026

Shore Bancshares Inc. adopted a Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-employee Directors on September 30, 2026, allowing pre-tax deferrals of director fees and equity awards to build supplemental retirement savings. Concurrently, the Board amended the existing Deferred Compensation Plan to eliminate non-employee director participation after the 2026 plan year. The changes are administrative in nature and do not involve any financial figures or performance metrics.

• · The Deferred Compensation Plan is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.
• · Participants are always 100% vested in their own elective deferrals and earnings.
• · Elective deferrals of equity awards are credited to a bookkeeping account with an equivalent number of shares of Company stock.
• · Cash compensation deferrals are deemed invested in shares of Company stock.
• · Non-employee director participation in the existing Deferred Compensation Plan will be eliminated after the 2026 plan year.