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Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (MSBI) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 6, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers). CFO Eric Lemke terminated March 5, 2026: abrupt removal of principal financial officer signals leadership instability.
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. 8-K event analysis
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- CFO Eric Lemke terminated March 5, 2026: abrupt removal of principal financial officer signals leadership instability
- Claire Stack, age 37, appointed interim CFO; joined MSBI only in November 2025 as Corporate Controller: very short tenure before elevation
- Stack's change-of-control severance = 150% of salary plus 3-year average bonus, plus 12 months COBRA: meaningful protection suggesting board anticipates potential transaction
- Agreement runs through Dec 31, 2026 with auto-renewal; 12-month non-compete/non-solicit post-departure
- Big 4 background (PwC, KPMG) and CPA credential offer credibility, but "interim" title signals permanent CFO search likely underway
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