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Stride, Inc. (LRN) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 30, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). CEO James J. Rhyu departed immediately July 29, 2026, also leaving the Board and Chair role without reported disagreements.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- CEO James J. Rhyu departed immediately July 29, 2026, also leaving the Board and Chair role without reported disagreements
- Robert E. Knowling Jr. appointed CEO immediately, bringing technology and education-sector leadership experience
- Knowling compensation: $1,000,000 base salary and 200% target annual cash bonus beginning fiscal 2027
- Knowling receives 24 months’ salary continuation after qualifying termination, with enhanced change-in-control protections
- Steven B. Fink became Board Chair and Brian Shepherd joined the Board, Audit Committee, and Compensation Committee
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- CEO succession effective July 29, with Robert Knowling replacing James Rhyu and signaling a strategic execution reset
- Steven Fink named Board Chair; Brian Shepherd joins Audit and Compensation Committees, strengthening technology and governance expertise
- Preliminary FY2026 revenue $2,518.1M versus $2,405.3M, while operating income rose to $450.8M from $360.1M
- Net income reached $338.2M versus $287.9M; adjusted EBITDA increased to $617.6M from $571.0M
- Final FY2026 results and Form 10-K scheduled for August 4, creating a near-term confirmation catalyst for preliminary figures
Other items in this filing:
- Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
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