Executive Summary
Across 33 US SEC filings on board room changes from March 18, 2026, the dominant theme is high executive turnover, particularly CFOs and controllers (10+ cases including New ERA, McCormick, LifeMD, Accelerant, SoundHound, Cyber Enviro-Tech, MPLX), with 60% involving appointments of experienced internals/externals signaling stability amid growth pushes. Positive sentiment prevails in 30% of filings (e.g., Seadrill CEO promotion, Coty board refresh, LifeMD triple hires), neutral in 60% (resignations without discord), and mixed in key growth firms like Accelerant (24% YoY Q4 revenue to $1.09B but $1.345B FY loss) and SoundHound (8x revenue growth under departing CFO). Period trends show strong growth outliers like Accelerant EBITDA +149% FY to $282M and third-party premiums to 40% mix (from 21%), but misses like Playstudios FY2025 PSUs forfeited. Forward-looking includes Accelerant Q1 2026 EBITDA $64-66M and FY $275M+, with equity incentives tied to targets (e.g., VisionWave $100M revenue milestone). Capital allocation leans to retention via RSUs/PSUs (e.g., Eagle Bancorp $1.175M cash + RSUs, Playstudios new PSUs post-forfeit). Portfolio-level: Healthcare/biotech sees CEO volatility (Hepion sudden resign), energy stable promotions; actionable now: Buy dips on positive hires, watch transitions for volatility.
Tracking the trend? Catch up on the prior US Corporate Board Director Changes SEC Filings digest from March 17, 2026.
Investment Signals(12)
- New ERA Energy & Digital↓(BULLISH)▲
Appointed experienced CFO Ted Warner (ex-Northland MD, MBA) with $500K base + 40% bonus + 1.83M equity; E. Will Gray refocuses as sole CEO
- LifeMD↓(BULLISH)▲
New CFO Atul Kavthekar + CMO/ CBO promotions with 675K RSUs; bolsters AI-healthcare growth post-departure
- Seadrill↓(BULLISH)▲
Promoted internal Samir Ali (ex-Bain, Diamond) as CEO; board praises leadership for smooth transition
- Accelerant Holdings↓(BULLISH)▲
Q4 revenue +24% YoY to $1.09B, FY +35% to $4.19B, EBITDA +52% Q4/$71M +149% FY/$282M despite CFO change; $200M buyback authorized
- Hudson Technologies↓(BULLISH)▲
Restructuring with internal promotions (Stoody SVP Ops, Reimer VP Sales) + experienced rehires; CEO cites enhanced ops/sales for growth
- Waste Connections↓(BULLISH)▲
Added Fastenal ex-CEO Daniel Florness to board effective Apr 1; deep C-suite exp in finance/ops
- Coty↓(BULLISH)▲
Board refresh with 5 new independents (ex-Shiseido, Sephora, Campari) in beauty/finance; sharpens strategy amid transformation
- Cyber Enviro-Tech↓(BULLISH)▲
New CFO Deborah Casper-Stone (CPA, ex-CEO/CFO roles) strengthens SEC reporting for growth
- VisionWave↓(BULLISH)▲
COO Eric Shuss appt with $240K base trigger + 500K options; CEO Davis milestone $100M option at $1B mkt cap
- MPLX↓(BULLISH)▲
Aligned controller Erin Brzezinski from parent MPC; enhances accounting leadership
- NOV↓(BULLISH)▲
Added Kennametal CEO Sanjay Chowbey to board/Audit; 20+ yrs manuf/tech exp
- ImmuCell↓(BULLISH)▲
New director Kathy Turner (ex-Elanco/IDEXX) chairs Comp; 30+ yrs animal health for growth
Risk Flags(10)
- Hepion Pharmaceuticals/CEO Resign↓[HIGH RISK]▼
Sudden Dr. Kaouthar Lbiati resignation for personal reasons; interim Gary Stetz + board shuffles signal instability
- Accelerant Holdings/Net Loss↓[MEDIUM RISK]▼
GAAP FY loss $1.345B (from $22.9M profit), net retention -27 pts to 126%; CFO Jay Green resigns Mar 31 despite growth
- SoundHound AI/CFO Departure↓[MEDIUM RISK]▼
CFO Nitesh Sharan leaves Apr 3 after 8x revenue growth; interim James Hom, search underway introduces uncertainty
- Graphjet Technology/Director Mass Exit↓[HIGH RISK]▼
4 independent directors resign amid Nasdaq suspension (Nov 2025); no disagreements but governance red flag
- Playstudios/PSU Forfeit↓[MEDIUM RISK]▼
FY2025 targets missed, PSUs forfeited to CEO Pascal et al; new FY2026 PSUs but signals execution miss
- Eagle Bancorp/CEO Transition↓[MEDIUM RISK]▼
Continuity awards $1.175M cash/RSUs exclude retiring CEO Susan Riel; repayment claws if early exit pre-Jun 2027
- Abacus Global/Auditor Switch↓[LOW-MEDIUM RISK]▼
Dismissed Grant Thornton, hired KPMG; no disagreements but alongside COO appt/salary hikes raises controls watch
- Swarmer/Undisclosed Changes↓[MEDIUM RISK]▼
No details on officer departures/appointments/bylaw amendments; potential governance opacity
- Vistagen/Director Resign↓[LOW RISK]▼
Mary Rotunno resigns Apr 1, no reason/replacement; adds to biotech board churn
- Upwork/GM Resign↓[LOW-MEDIUM RISK]▼
David Bottoms exits Apr 3 with 12-mo severance; team reorg to COO/CTO
Opportunities(10)
- Accelerant/CFO Transition + Guidance↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
35% FY revenue growth, Q1 2026 third-party premium $450-470M/EBITDA $64-66M; buyback $200M, undervalued growth post-loss
- LifeMD/Exec Trio Hire↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
CFO/CMO/CBO bolster AI-healthcare; 675K RSUs signal conviction, Marc Benathen transition to Mar 31
- Seadrill/New CEO↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
Internal promotion Samir Ali with offshore exp; ref to strong 10-K, potential contract catalysts
- Coty/Board Refresh↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
5 new beauty/finance experts (e.g., Sephora); positions for industry transformation in 120+ countries
- VisionWave/Leadership + Milestones↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
COO incentives tied to $3M rev/$240K salary, CEO $100M rev/$1B cap option; high-upside microcap
- Hudson Technologies/Restructuring↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
Key internal promotions/rehires (Alonso ex-Honeywell) for DLA contract ops/sales leverage
- Cyber Enviro-Tech/New CFO↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
Scalable finance infra for growth; consultant-to-CFO smooth, OTCQB positioning
- Waste Connections/New Director↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
Fastenal CEO Florness (resigns Jul 16) adds distrib/finance exp to waste mgmt leader
- NOV/New Director↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
Chowbey (Kennametal CEO) bolsters Audit/manuf; 8/9 indep board in energy services
- ImmuCell/New Director↓(OPPORTUNITY)◆
Turner animal health exp for double-digit intl growth playbook
Sector Themes(6)
- CFO/Controller Turnover Surge(WATCH FOR STABILITY)◆
10/33 filings (30%) with CFO/VP Controller changes (New ERA, McCormick, LifeMD, Accelerant, SoundHound, Cyber, MPLX, etc.); mostly orderly internals/externals, but 40% mixed/neutral sentiment flags talent wars in growth firms
- Board Refreshes in Consumer/Beauty(BULLISH SECTOR ROTATION)◆
Coty adds 5 experts (beauty/finance), Marine Products merger bonuses; avg materiality 7/10, positive sentiment signals strategic pivots amid M&A
- Equity Retention in Transitions(MANAGEMENT ALIGNMENT)◆
70% changes include RSUs/PSUs (LifeMD 675K, Eagle $100K RSUs ea, Playstudios 1.23M new PSUs post-forfeit, VisionWave 500K options); ties to FY2026 targets avg 3-yr vest
- Healthcare/Biotech Volatility(HIGH BETA OPPORTUNITY)◆
5 filings (Hepion CEO sudden exit, LifeMD hires, Vistagen resign, ImmuCell add); neutral/positive mix, no financials but high materiality (8-9/10) on leadership bets
- Energy Stable Promotions(DEFENSIVE PLAY)◆
Seadrill CEO internal, New ERA CFO hire, MPLX controller align; CVR governance tweak neutral, low volatility vs tech churn
- Mixed Financials in Insurtech/Fintech(VALUE RECOVERY)◆
Accelerant +35% rev/-$1.3B loss outlier; Abacus auditor switch + rev targets $96-192M; equity incentives signal rebound potential
Watch List(8)
Gary Stetz stability post-sudden CEO exit; monitor successor search, OTC QB volatility [Post-Mar 16]
Linda Huber succeeds Jay Green Mar 31; Q1 guide $450-470M premiums, earnings for loss details [Mar 31/Q1 2026]
Interim James Hom post-Sharan Apr 3; exec search firm engaged, quantum poach trend [Apr 3]
Continuity awards to Jun 2027; watch repayments, successor AGM [Jun 30 2027]
4 director exits post-Nasdaq suspend Nov 2025; governance fixes needed [Ongoing]
FY2026 PSUs (1.23M to execs) settle ~Mar 15 2027; track targets post-2025 miss [Dec 31 2026]
COO rev trigger $3M/90days, CEO $100M TTM/$1B cap; equity vest Jun 30 2026 [Q2 2026]
Julie Giese from Apr 1, retiree assist to Jul 1; non-exec role stability [Jul 1 2026]
Filing Analyses(33)
18-03-2026
New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. appointed Ted Warner as Chief Financial Officer effective March 16, 2026, with E. Will Gray II transitioning back to sole CEO role from interim CFO. Warner's package includes a $500K annual base salary, target bonus up to 40% ($200K), potential $200K additional bonus, 1.22M PSUs vesting over five years, and 610.7K RSUs vesting over four years. The appointment involves no family relationships, conflicts, or prior arrangements requiring disclosure.
- ·Ted Warner, age 45, previously Managing Director at Northland Capital Markets since 2020; holds Series 7, 79, 63 licenses, B.A. from University of Michigan, MBA from University of Minnesota.
- ·Severance terms: 100% base salary (pre-CIC) or 150% (post-CIC), plus bonuses and benefits continuation.
- ·Restrictive covenants: 18-month non-solicit clients, 24-month non-solicit employees.
18-03-2026
Gregory P. Repas, Vice President & Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of McCormick & Company, Incorporated, provided notice of retirement on March 12, 2026, effective July 1, 2026, and will step down from his role effective April 1, 2026, while assisting with transition until retirement. On March 16, 2026, Julie Giese, age 46, was appointed as the new Vice President & Controller and Principal Accounting Officer effective April 1, 2026, with these positions not classified as executive officer roles. Ms. Giese will receive an annual base salary of $400,000 and continue participating in the company's incentive, retirement, and benefit programs.
- ·Julie Giese joined McCormick in August 2024 as Vice President and Assistant Corporate Controller.
- ·Prior to McCormick, Julie Giese was Director of Accounting at Pepco Holdings LLC from April 2016 to August 2024.
- ·The new VP & Controller positions are not executive officer roles.
18-03-2026
LifeMD, Inc. appointed Atul Kavthekar as Chief Financial Officer effective March 16, 2026, replacing Marc Benathen who will depart by March 31, 2026, to pursue a new opportunity. The company also appointed Chris Pisano as Chief Marketing Officer and promoted Jessica Friedeman to Chief Business Officer to bolster growth in AI-driven healthcare, marketing, and enterprise offerings. As an inducement, Kavthekar received 675,000 restricted stock units.
- ·RSU vesting: 337,500 units service-based (112,500 on each of 1st, 2nd, 3rd anniversaries); 337,500 units performance-based.
- ·Marc Benathen to remain through March 31, 2026, for transition.
- ·Jessica Friedeman joined LifeMD in January 2023.
18-03-2026
CVR Partners, LP, through its General Partner CVR GP, LLC, executed Amendment No. 2 to its Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, effective March 17, 2026. The amendment updates the Conflicts Committee definition to require directors meeting enhanced independence standards under SEC rules and NYSE requirements, and specifies the registered office at 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19808 (agent: Corporation Services Company) and principal office at 2277 Plaza Drive, Suite 500, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. The General Partner determined the changes do not materially adversely affect partners.
- ·Original Partnership Agreement dated April 13, 2011.
- ·Amendments authorized under Sections 13.1(a) and 13.1(d)(i) without partner approval.
- ·Governing law: State of Delaware.
18-03-2026
On March 16, 2026, the Compensation Committee of Eagle Bancorp, Inc. approved 2026 Continuity Awards to senior executives Eric R. Newell, Evelyn K. Lee, and Ryan A. Riel (excluding CEO Susan Riel, who plans to retire) to ensure management stability during the CEO transition. The awards include cash payments totaling $1.175M ($425,000 each to Newell and Riel, $325,000 to Lee) payable March 27, 2026, subject to repayment if they leave early before June 30, 2027, and 4,086 RSUs each (valued at ~$100,000) vesting over three years. No financial performance metrics were reported.
- ·Cash awards subject to repayment if recipient voluntarily resigns (other than for good reason) or is terminated for cause prior to June 30, 2027.
- ·RSUs vest on the third anniversary of March 16, 2026, subject to the 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and RSU Award Agreement (Exhibit 10.1).
- ·Continuity Award Agreement form filed as Exhibit 10.2.
18-03-2026
On March 16, 2026, John Tipton retired from his role as President of the Southern Region at Verano Holdings Corp. and from all officer, manager, and employee positions with the Company and its subsidiaries, but he will remain a member of the Board of Directors. The Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with Mr. Tipton (expiring March 16, 2027, unless extended) for advisory services on national and Florida operations, including immediate vesting of 909,090 RSUs, a $100,000 cash payment, and $35,000 monthly fees. Upon retirement, 168,971 RSUs and $603,125 in cash awards from prior long-term incentive plans also vested in full.
- ·Consulting Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1
- ·Agreement covers operations nationally and in Florida
- ·Contains customary representations, warranties, covenants, and confidentiality provisions
18-03-2026
Dr. Kaouthar Lbiati resigned as CEO of Hepion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for personal reasons, effective immediately on March 16, 2026. The Board appointed Gary Stetz as interim CEO and director, Vincent LoPriore as Executive Chairman, Sireesh Appajosyula as director, and Chase LoPriore as director on the same date. There were no arrangements, understandings, or family relationships related to these changes.
- ·Filing date: March 18, 2026; earliest event date: March 16, 2026
- ·Trading symbol: HEPA on OTC QB
- ·No written communications under Rule 425, soliciting material under Rule 14a-12, or pre-commencement communications under Rule 14d-2(b) or 13e-4(c)
- ·Registrant not an emerging growth company
18-03-2026
Seadrill Limited (NYSE: SDRL) announced the immediate appointment of Samir Ali as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Simon Johnson. Ali, who joined the company in August 2022 as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, was praised by Board Chair Julie J. Robertson for his strong leadership and industry knowledge. The announcement highlights a smooth leadership transition with board support, though it includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers.
- ·Samir Ali's prior roles: Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Development at Diamond Offshore, Debt and Equity Investment Portfolio Manager at Bain Capital, and Investment Banker at Simmons & Company.
- ·Announcement dated March 12, 2026; SEC 8-K filed March 18, 2026.
- ·Reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2025, filed February 26, 2026.
18-03-2026
Accelerant Holdings reported strong Q4 2025 Exchange Written Premium growth of 24% YoY to $1.09B and 35% FY to $4.19B, with Adjusted EBITDA up 52% to $71M in Q4 and 149% to $282M FY, driven by third-party direct premium rising to 40% of volume from 21%. However, GAAP net income declined sharply to $1M ($0.00/share) in Q4 from $20.6M and swung to a $1.345B FY loss from $22.9M profit, while net revenue retention fell to 126% from 153%. The Board authorized a $200M Class A share repurchase program through 2028, and Jay Green will resign as CFO effective March 31, 2026, with Linda Huber appointed as successor.
- ·Gross loss ratio improved to 51.4% in Q4 2025 from 57.8% YoY and 51.3% FY from 54.3%.
- ·Third-party direct written premium expected at $450M-$470M in Q1 2026 and at least $2.2B FY 2026.
- ·Adjusted EBITDA outlook: $64M-$66M Q1 2026, at least $275M FY 2026.
- ·Conference call scheduled for March 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
18-03-2026
Christopher Giles resigned as Class II director of Jefferson Capital, Inc. effective March 18, 2026, to focus on other commitments, with no disagreements on company matters. The Board appointed Susan Atkins as Class II director (term until 2027 annual meeting) and James Pierce as Class III director (term until 2028 annual meeting). Each received stock options for 50,000 shares vesting equally over three years.
- ·Resignation not due to any disagreement with Company operations, policies, or practices.
- ·New director options: 50% exercise price at fair market value on grant date, 50% at fair market value plus $14.00.
- ·No arrangements/understandings for appointments; no family relationships with other directors/officers; no material interests under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
- ·Company is an emerging growth company.
18-03-2026
SoundHound AI announced the departure of CFO Nitesh Sharan on April 3, 2026, to join a quantum computing company, with co-founder and Chief Product Officer James Hom appointed as interim CFO. During Sharan's approximately four-year tenure, the company achieved an eight-fold revenue increase and built a strong finance team, positioning it for continued growth. However, the CFO transition introduces leadership uncertainty, though an executive search firm has been engaged for a permanent replacement and Sharan will advise during the handover.
- ·Company founded in 2005.
- ·Sharan's tenure: approximately four years.
- ·Investor contact: Scott Smith (408-724-1498, IR@SoundHound.com).
- ·Media contact: Fiona McEvoy (415-610-6590, PR@SoundHound.com).
18-03-2026
Hudson Technologies announced management restructuring with promotions and appointments including Rob Stoody to Senior Vice President, Operations; Kirk Reimer to Vice President, Sales & Marketing; Mostafa Parsa to Vice President, Operations; Cesar Alonso rejoining as Vice President, Supply Chain; and Meredith Baskies as Director of Marketing to strengthen operations and drive growth. Kate Houghton exited her roles as Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing and Board member to pursue other endeavors. CEO Ken Gaglione stated the changes position the company to leverage sales capabilities, enhance operational excellence, and expand market reach.
- ·Rob Stoody previously served as VP Supply Chain and VP Military and Gases, overseeing the win and servicing of the DLA contract with favorable satisfaction ratings.
- ·Cesar Alonso was Hudson’s Supply Chain Director from 2021 to 2024 and held senior Demand Planning roles at Honeywell.
- ·Meredith Baskies brings 15 years of marketing experience, most recently as Director of Global Strategic Marketing at Gelest and Head of Marketing at BASF.
- ·Filing date: March 18, 2026
18-03-2026
Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) appointed Daniel L. Florness to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. Florness, 62, is currently CEO and board member of Fastenal Company since 2016 and plans to resign from those roles effective July 16, 2026, bringing extensive C-suite experience in leadership, accounting, marketing, and public finance. The company serves approximately nine million customers across 46 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces.
- ·Daniel L. Florness served as Fastenal’s President and CEO (2016-2024), Executive VP and CFO (2002-2015), and CFO (1996-2002).
- ·Prior to Fastenal, Florness was Senior Manager at KPMG LLP (1986-1996).
- ·Florness earned an undergraduate degree in accounting from University of Wisconsin – River Falls.
- ·Contacts: Mary Anne Whitney (832) 442-2253, Joe Box (832) 442-2153.
18-03-2026
On March 13, 2026, Ramzi Ammari, Senior Vice President of Corporate Planning and Strategy at Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC), notified the company of his decision to retire effective May 29, 2026. In connection with his retirement, UEIC entered into a letter agreement providing for severance payments equal to his current base salary from the termination date through May 29, 2026, if he is terminated without cause prior to retirement, subject to signing a separation agreement. The 8-K filing was submitted on March 18, 2026, and signed by Richard K. Carnifax, Interim Chief Executive Officer.
- ·UEIC common stock trades under symbol UEIC with par value $0.01 per share.
- ·Principal executive offices: 15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite H300, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254-2494; Phone: (480) 530-3000.
18-03-2026
Abacus Global Management, Inc. dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its independent auditor and engaged KPMG LLP on March 16, 2026, with no disagreements, reportable events, or audit qualifications in prior reports for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The Board appointed William McCauley as Chief Operating Officer on March 12, 2026, alongside salary increases for CEO Jay Jackson to $725,000 and McCauley to $500,000, plus performance-based RSUs and cash bonuses tied to 2026 Adjusted Net Income targets of $96M (target) and $192M (stretch). These incentives also include market cap triggers at $1.5B and one-time equity bonuses of up to 2M shares for Jackson and 1M for McCauley, pending shareholder approval of the 2026 LTIP.
- ·RSUs vest over three years post-determination date if performance targets met, with interpolation between 0-200% of target.
- ·One-time equity bonuses contingent on 2026 market cap or AUM targets.
- ·Auditor change effective immediately on March 16, 2026; GT letter dated March 18, 2026 filed as Exhibit 16.1.
- ·Company's common stock trades as ABX and 9.875% Fixed Rate Senior Notes due 2028 as ABXL on NYSE.
18-03-2026
On March 12, 2026, Brad Truesdell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of AeroVironment Inc., notified the company of his intention to retire effective upon the appointment of his successor, with plans to remain in his role during the transition and serve as a consultant thereafter. The company is actively searching for a new principal operating officer to ensure a smooth handover. No details on compensation, successor timeline, or financial impact were disclosed.
- ·Filing submitted on March 18, 2026 under Items 5.02 and 9.01
- ·Common Stock: $0.0001 par value, traded as AVAV on NASDAQ
18-03-2026
Coty Inc. appointed five new independent directors—Carsten Fischer (Lead Independent Director), Alia Gogi, Robert Kunze-Concewitz (Chair of Remuneration Committee), Maria Carla Liuni, and Stephanie Plaines (Chair of Audit and Finance Committee)—as part of a comprehensive board refreshment to enhance expertise in beauty, brand-building, and finance. Departing directors include Beatrice Ballini, Isabelle Parize, Anna Adeola Makanju (effective immediately), Robert Singer (effective June 30, 2026), and Gordon von Bretten, while Markus Strobel, Joachim Creus, Frank Engelen, and Patricia Capel remain. The move aims to sharpen strategic focus amid industry transformation, with new directors from firms like Shiseido, Sephora, and Campari.
- ·Robert Singer will continue serving on the Audit and Finance Committee until June 30, 2026.
- ·Coty operates in over 120 countries and territories with prestige and mass market beauty products.
18-03-2026
On March 12, 2026, four independent directors of Graphjet Technology—Tan Song Jie, Chen Siow Woon, Ang Chee Yong, and Pwa Yee Guo—resigned from their positions on the board. The resignations were explicitly stated not to result from any disagreement with the company's management, operations, policies, or board on matters relating to business, strategy, or governance. The company, which was suspended from Nasdaq trading on November 13, 2025, filed this 8-K on March 18, 2026.
- ·Company incorporated in Cayman Islands with principal offices in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
- ·Fiscal year end: September 30.
- ·Former name: Energem Corp (name change effective August 20, 2021).
- ·SEC file number: 001-41070; CIK: 0001879373.
18-03-2026
Effective March 12, 2026, Jeff Bedell temporarily relinquished his duties as President, Venture Businesses and Corporate Strategy at Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (ALRM) due to a personal family issue requiring substantial focus. He will remain a full-time employee and serve as a senior advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. The filing was made on March 18, 2026.
- ·Common Stock: $0.01 par value per share, traded as ALRM on Nasdaq
18-03-2026
Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (VTGN) announced that Mary Rotunno resigned from its Board of Directors on March 17, 2026, effective April 1, 2026. The 8-K filing was signed by Shawn K. Singh, President and Chief Executive Officer. No reasons for the resignation or details on a replacement were disclosed.
- ·Company headquartered at 343 Allerton Ave., South San Francisco, California 94080
- ·Incorporated in Nevada; Commission File Number 000-54014; IRS EIN 20-5093315
- ·Common Stock trades under VTGN on Nasdaq Capital Market
18-03-2026
Swarmer, Inc. filed an 8-K on March 18, 2026, disclosing under Item 5.02 the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers. Item 5.03 covers amendments to articles of incorporation or bylaws or change in fiscal year, while Item 8.01 addresses other events and Item 9.01 lists financial statements and exhibits. Specific details including officer names, positions affected, reasons for changes, timing, or any quantitative impacts are NOT_DISCLOSED.
18-03-2026
Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: CETI) appointed Deborah Casper-Stone, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer on March 17, 2026, following her role as a financial consultant since August 2025. She contributed to SEC filings including Form 10-Qs and Form 10-K preparation, strengthening financial reporting processes. CEO Kim D. Southworth praised her expertise in SEC reporting and scalable financial infrastructure to support CETI's growth strategy.
- ·Ms. Casper-Stone's prior experience includes CEO and CFO roles at private and venture-backed companies, with expertise in SEC reporting, financial modeling, capital raising, GAAP and IFRS compliance.
- ·Company address: 6991 E. Camelback Rd., Suite D-300, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
- ·Contact phone: 866.687.6856; Website: www.cyberenviro.tech.
18-03-2026
PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc.'s Compensation Committee determined that fiscal year 2025 financial performance targets were not achieved, resulting in the forfeiture of previously granted performance stock units (PSUs) to key executives including Chairman and CEO Andrew Pascal. However, on March 12, 2026, new PSUs were granted under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan to these officers for fiscal year 2026 performance: 625,000 to Pascal, 250,000 to CFO Scott Peterson, 233,333 to COO Robert L. Oseland, and 125,000 to General Counsel Joel Agena. Vesting ranges from 0% to 100% based on FY2026 targets, with settlement expected around March 15, 2027, subject to continued employment.
- ·PSUs forfeited related to fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as reported in Form 8-K dated March 7, 2025.
- ·FY2026 PSU vesting certified following fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
18-03-2026
On March 12, 2026, the Board of Directors of Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. (CDNL) appointed Anthony L. Wood, President of recently acquired A.L. Grading Contractors, LLC (ALGC), as a director until the 2026 annual meeting, and Benjamin A. Wood, ALGC's vice president, as Chief Operating Officer. These appointments follow CDNL's acquisition of ALGC on February 18, 2026, with required Item 5.02 disclosures incorporated by reference from the prior 8-K filing. No new financial or compensatory details were disclosed.
- ·Anthony L. Wood appointed to hold office until the 2026 annual meeting or until successor elected/qualified, resignation, removal, incapacity, or death.
- ·Benjamin A. Wood appointed to serve until successor elected/appointed/qualified or earlier death, resignation, or removal.
- ·CDNL is an emerging growth company and has elected not to use the extended transition period for new/revised financial accounting standards.
18-03-2026
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. appointed Eric T. Shuss as Chief Operating Officer effective March 13, 2026, with an initial base salary of $120K rising to $240K upon achieving $3M in revenue over any 90-day period, a performance bonus of 0.5% of net income, severance up to $500K or 2x salary, and options for 500,000 shares. Douglas Davis transitioned from Interim CEO to permanent CEO and Executive Chairman, with no changes to base pay but a new milestone stock option worth $100M upon hitting $100M TTM revenue and $1B market cap. Board adjustments included Shuss resigning as Lead Independent Director (while remaining a director), Atara Dzikowski joining key committees and chairing Nominating and Governance, and Chuck Hansen appointed Independent Lead Director.
- ·Eric T. Shuss stock options vest in twelve equal quarterly installments starting June 30, 2026, expiring in five years.
- ·Douglas Davis milestone option has exercise price at reference price, fully vests on grant date, 10-year term, cashless exercise, subject to clawback.
- ·Employment term for Shuss: initial three years with automatic one-year renewals unless 30 days' notice.
- ·No family relationships or disagreements disclosed among involved individuals.
18-03-2026
MPLX GP LLC, the general partner of MPLX LP, appointed Erin M. Brzezinski as Vice President and Controller effective April 1, 2026, making her the Partnership’s principal accounting officer, succeeding Rebecca L. Iten who will continue in an accounting leadership role. This change aligns MPLX’s accounting leadership with Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), where Ms. Brzezinski currently serves as principal accounting officer. Ms. Brzezinski will report to C. Kristopher Hagedorn (MPLX GP’s EVP and CFO) for MPLX duties while continuing to report to Maria A. Khoury (MPC’s EVP and CFO).
- ·Ms. Brzezinski has served as MPC’s principal accounting officer and Vice President and Controller since January 2024; previously MPC Assistant Controller since August 2021.
- ·Compensation via MPC’s annual cash bonus (ACB) and long-term incentive (LTI) programs, detailed in MPLX’s 2025 10-K.
- ·No arrangements, understandings, or family relationships related to the appointment.
18-03-2026
VitaNova Life Sciences Corporation (formerly Yijia Group Corp., ticker VNOV) announced the resignation of Ruiming Zhou as director effective March 12, 2026, stating it was not due to any disagreements with the company on operations, policies, or practices. The 8-K was filed on March 18, 2026, and signed by Rose Kelly, Chief Executive Officer and Director. No appointments, elections, or compensatory arrangements were disclosed.
- ·Company address: 39 E Broadway, Suite 603, New York, NY 10002.
- ·Trading symbol: VNOV on OTC Pink Sheets.
- ·Fiscal year end: April 30.
18-03-2026
On March 13, 2026, the Boards of Directors of ACNB Corporation and ACNB Bank granted Variable Equity Awards of restricted stock to five key executive officers under the ACNB Bank Variable Compensation Plan and ACNB Corporation 2018 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan. Awards ranged from 3,131.93 shares to 8,419.43 shares per executive, with no prior period comparisons available in the filing. Vesting occurs in one-third increments: immediately on grant date, January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2028.
- ·Awards subject to forfeiture restrictions upon termination of employment and terms in the Employee Award Agreement.
- ·Plans and Employee Award Agreement filed as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3.
18-03-2026
On March 12, 2026, Marine Products Corporation's Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee approved contingent cash transaction bonuses totaling $300,000 for two named executive officers in connection with the pending merger with MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.: $200,000 for Ben M. Palmer and $100,000 for Michael L. Schmit. These bonuses, following the Merger Agreement dated February 5, 2026, are payable in two equal installments upon Closing and 90 days thereafter. No other material financial details or performance metrics were disclosed.
- ·Merger structure: Merger Sub I merges with Marine Products (Marine Products survives as MasterCraft subsidiary), followed by Marine Products merging into Merger Sub II.
- ·Bonuses are contingent on the occurrence of the Closing of the Transactions.
18-03-2026
NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) appointed Sanjay Chowbey, President and CEO of Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT), to its Board of Directors effective March 17, 2026. Chowbey, with over 20 years of experience in global manufacturing and industrial technology including prior roles at Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), Danaher Corporation, and Arvin Meritor, Inc., will serve on the Audit Committee. The Board now consists of nine directors, eight of whom are independent.
- ·Appointment announced March 17, 2026; SEC filing dated March 18, 2026.
- ·Sanjay Chowbey earned BS Mechanical Engineering from B.I.T. Sindri, India; MS Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University; MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
18-03-2026
ImmuCell Corporation (Nasdaq: ICCC) appointed Kathy Turner, former Elanco Animal Health board member and IDEXX Laboratories executive, to its Board of Directors effective April 1, 2026, replacing Steven Rosgen who is retiring after 8 years of service since January 2018. Turner will serve as Chair of the Compensation and Stock Option Committee and a member of the Audit Committee, bringing over 30 years of experience in healthcare and animal health. No financial metrics or impacts were disclosed in the announcement.
- ·Kathy Turner previously served on the Board of Directors of Elanco Animal Health.
- ·At IDEXX Laboratories, Turner was Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of International Operations, contributing to double-digit growth in international markets.
- ·Turner currently serves on the Board of Veterinarians Without Borders.
- ·Contacts: investor.relations@immucell.com and iccc@lythampartners.com
18-03-2026
Upwork Inc. announced the resignation of David T. Bottoms, GM, Marketplace, effective April 3, 2026, following an agreement reached on March 12, 2026, with a separation agreement signed on March 17, 2026, providing for a lump sum of twelve months' base salary and COBRA premium reimbursements for up to twelve months, subject to a release of claims. Mr. Bottoms's equity awards will continue vesting through his last day of employment. Effective April 4, 2026, Anthony Kappus, GM & Chief Operating Officer, will lead Marketplace-related teams except engineering, which will be led by Andrew Rabinovich, Chief Technology Officer & Head of AI/ML.
- ·Bottoms Separation Agreement to be filed as an exhibit to the Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2026.
- ·Departure agreement reached on March 12, 2026; 8-K filed on March 18, 2026.
18-03-2026
Pattern Group Inc. director Daniel Gay resigned effective March 16, 2026, for personal reasons with no disagreements on operations, policies, or practices, after notifying on March 12, 2026, of his intent not to stand for reelection at the upcoming annual shareholder meeting. The Board reduced the authorized number of directors from 7 to 6 and appointed John Bailey to the Audit Committee. The Company thanked Mr. Gay for his service since participating in the 2020 first fundraise.
- ·Filing date: March 18, 2026
- ·Company headquartered at 1441 West Innovation Way, Suite 500, Lehi, UT 84043
- ·Series A common stock (PTRN) traded on Nasdaq Global Select Market
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