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CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 3, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Matthew Mandel appointed CFO, principal financial officer and accounting officer effective October 19, 2026.
CarGurus, Inc. 8-K event analysis
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Matthew Mandel appointed CFO, principal financial officer and accounting officer effective October 19, 2026
- CEO Jason Trevisan relinquishes interim finance responsibilities while remaining CEO
- Compensation includes $450,000 base salary, target bonus up to $450,000 and $250,000 sign-on bonus
- $5.5 million RSU grant vests over four years, with full acceleration upon qualifying termination after a change of control
- Nine months’ salary, prior-year bonus and COBRA coverage payable upon qualifying termination
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- CarGurus appointed Mr. Mandel as Chief Financial Officer
- CFO appointment signals a leadership transition in finance
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the company’s announcement and appointment details
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Matthew Mandel appointed CFO effective October 19, 2026
- CEO Jason Trevisan relinquishes interim CFO and principal accounting officer responsibilities held since March 2025
- Mandate spans financial strategy, operations, corporate development, and leadership operations
- Mandel’s marketplace and software background aligns with dealer workflow, data intelligence, and AI-led consumer platform expansion
- Appointment strengthens permanent finance leadership as CarGurus pursues multi-product platform growth and capital discipline
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