Monitor next quarterly earnings for any strategic shifts under new CFO, but this is a routine internal promotion with no immediate trading catalyst.
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Executive Summary
First Watch appointed Ashlee Weisser as CFO effective June 8, 2026, succeeding Mel Hope who is retiring. Weisser was promoted internally from SVP of FP&A, and her compensation includes a $475,000 base salary, 70% target bonus, and a $275,000 RSU grant. This is a routine executive succession with an internal promotion, no red flags.
Key Facts
- Ashlee Weisser appointed CFO effective June 8, 2026
- Weisser previously served as SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis since October 2023
- Base salary set at $475,000 with target annual bonus of 70% of base salary
- Received RSU grant with fair market value of $275,000
- Former CFO Mel Hope retiring, will serve as advisor for transition
Financial Impact
No material financial impact; CFO succession with internal promotion and standard compensation package
Risk Factors
- New CFO lacks public company CFO experience at a company of this scale
- Transition risk if departing CFO's advisory period is shorter than expected
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001789940-26-000076 |
| Exhibit: exh991fwrgcfoashleeweisser.htm | 0001789940-26-000076 |
| Document: 0001789940-26-000076-index-headers.html | 0001789940-26-000076 |
| Document: 0001789940-26-000076-index.html | 0001789940-26-000076 |
| Document: 0001789940-26-000076.txt | 0001789940-26-000076 |
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Oct 27, 2026 today | SC 13G/A | $11.00 | awaiting T+60 | — | $11.09 (+0.82%) |
Oct 22, 2026 5d ago | SC 13G/A | $11.56 | awaiting T+60 | — | $11.09 (−4.07%) |
Oct 20, 2026 7d ago | Press Release | $11.97 | awaiting T+60 | — | $11.09 (−7.35%) |
Aug 4, 2026 12w ago | 8-K | $12.80 | awaiting T+60 | — | $11.09 (−13.36%) |
Jun 8, 2026 20w ago | 8-K | $10.26 $12.11 | ▲ +18.03% | ▲ +14.22% | $11.09 (+8.09%) |
Jun 8, 2026 20w ago | Press Release | $10.26 $12.11 | ▲ +18.03% | ▲ +14.22% | $11.09 (+8.09%) |
May 5, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $12.18 $13.34 | ▲ +9.52% | ▲ +6.78% | $11.09 (−8.95%) |
May 5, 2026 25w ago | Press Release | $12.18 $13.34 | ▲ +9.52% | ▲ +6.78% | $11.09 (−8.95%) |
Apr 8, 2026 28w ago | DEFA14A | $11.65 $12.93 | ▲ +10.99% | ▲ +0.21% | $11.09 (−4.81%) |
Mar 10, 2026 33w ago | Insider Cluster | $12.52 $10.53 | ▲ +15.89% | ▲ +27.30% | $11.09 (+11.42%) |
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