Departures were previously disclosed; this 8-K formalizes severance terms. No new negative catalyst. Monitor for announcements of permanent replacements for COO and CFO, which could impact sentiment.
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Executive Summary
Arq, Inc. entered separation agreements with former COO Deke Williamson and former CFO Jay Voncannon, whose departures were previously disclosed. Williamson receives 12 months base salary (~$361,500) plus accelerated equity vesting; Voncannon receives accelerated RSU vesting. No new financial surprises, as the departures were already public.
Key Facts
- COO Deke Williamson and CFO Jay Voncannon employment terminated April 18, 2026; separation agreements effective April 29, 2026.
- Williamson receives ~$361,500 (12 months base salary), accelerated vesting of 34,270 RSUs and 49,736 PSUs (0-200% payout), plus COBRA coverage.
- Voncannon receives accelerated vesting of 50,000 RSUs and 18 months COBRA coverage.
- Both executives signed customary releases of claims.
Financial Impact
Cash consideration ~$361,500 from Williamson's salary continuation; equity dilution from ~84,270 shares accelerated vesting, immaterial relative to $97M market cap.
Risk Factors
- Loss of two senior executives may pressure operations until replacements are named.
- Potential for additional executive turnover or organizational disruption.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001515156-26-000057 |
| Exhibit: ex102-separationagreementj.htm | 0001515156-26-000057 |
| Document: ades-20260429.htm | 0001515156-26-000057 |
| Document: 0001515156-26-000057-index-headers.html | 0001515156-26-000057 |
| Document: 0001515156-26-000057-index.html | 0001515156-26-000057 |
| Document: 0001515156-26-000057.txt | 0001515156-26-000057 |
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Sep 30, 2026 26d ago | Press Release | $1.89 | awaiting T+60 | — | $1.74 (−7.94%) |
Aug 10, 2026 11w ago | 8-K | $2.27 | awaiting T+60 | — | $1.74 (−23.35%) |
Aug 10, 2026 11w ago | Press Release | $2.27 | awaiting T+60 | — | $1.74 (−23.35%) |
Jul 23, 2026 13w ago | 8-K | $2.03 $1.78 | ▼ −12.10% | ▼ −15.83% | $1.74 (−14.07%) |
Jun 18, 2026 18w ago | 8-K | $2.58 $2.07 | ▼ −19.77% | ▼ −21.51% | $1.74 (−32.56%) |
Jun 11, 2026 19w ago | 8-K | $2.68 $2.21 | ▼ −17.54% | ▼ −20.80% | $1.74 (−35.07%) |
May 27, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $2.75 $2.30 | ▼ −16.36% | ▼ −18.10% | $1.74 (−36.73%) |
May 6, 2026 24w ago | 8-K | $2.59 $2.01 | ▼ −22.39% | ▼ −26.23% | $1.74 (−32.82%) |
May 1, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $2.45 $1.94 | ▼ −20.82% | ▼ −22.67% | $1.74 (−28.98%) |
Apr 28, 2026 25w ago | DEFA14A | $2.23 $2.03 | ▼ −9.19% | ▼ −13.30% | $1.74 (−21.97%) |
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