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UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS INC (UCB) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 19, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). CFO succession effective September 8, 2026, with Jefferson Harralson retained through December 31, 2026 for transition support.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- CFO succession effective September 8, 2026, with Jefferson Harralson retained through December 31, 2026 for transition support
- Incoming CFO Tom Speir, age 44, brings 20-plus years across treasury, strategy, corporate development and portfolio management
- Base salary $600,000, annual target bonus 80% of base salary and annual target equity grant 115% of base salary
- $215,000 sign-on bonus and $450,000 sign-on equity grant vesting 50% annually over 2 years
- Additional benefits include $15,000 auto allowance, $20,000 club dues, housing up to $3,000 monthly and relocation reimbursement up to $30,000
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- CFO appointment announcement for Mr. Speir, effective August 19, 2026
- Leadership change relevant to financial reporting, capital allocation, and investor communications
- Full appointment details furnished in Exhibit 99.1
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