8-K current report · filed Mar 6, 2026

HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) 8-K Current Report: March 6, 2026

Item 5.02HQI overview

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HireQuest, Inc. (HQI) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 6, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers). CEO Hermanns: $430K base salary, term through Aug 2026; CFO Hartley and CLO McAnnar each at $260K base through same term.

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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers

  • CEO Hermanns: $430K base salary, term through Aug 2026; CFO Hartley and CLO McAnnar each at $260K base through same term
  • Hermanns equity: 25,000 restricted shares; Hartley and McAnnar each receive 10,000 restricted shares; all vest 50% at 2-year mark, then 6.25%/quarter
  • CEO bonus structure performance-linked: 0.5% of system-wide pre-tax income plus up to 10x Adjusted EBITDA YoY growth rate × base salary
  • Change-of-control (50% threshold) triggers auto 1-year extension + 150% of base salary lump-sum severance and full equity acceleration for all three executives
  • Without-cause termination for Hermanns pays 18 months base + full equity acceleration; Hartley/McAnnar severance capped at 6 months base salary

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