Routine CFO appointment with no immediate trading implications. Monitor next quarterly report for any strategic or financial updates under new CFO leadership.
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Executive Summary
Portillo's announced the appointment of Kevin Kalicak as permanent CFO, effective September 7, 2026, replacing interim CFO Pamela Smith. Kalicak brings extensive restaurant finance experience from Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden). The filing is a routine executive appointment with no financial data or guidance.
Key Facts
- Kevin Kalicak appointed CFO and Treasurer, effective September 7, 2026
- Kalicak previously SVP of Finance for Olive Garden at Darden Restaurants
- Replaces interim CFO Pamela Smith who served since May 20, 2026
- Base salary of $500,000 per year, target bonus 75% of salary, LTIP target $750,000
- Sign-on RSU award of $825,000 grant-date value, vesting ratably over 3 years
- One-time cash sign-on of $100,000, guaranteed 2026 incentive of $187,500, relocation up to $100,000
Financial Impact
No financial impact disclosed; compensation package is standard for a public company CFO hire.
Risk Factors
- No financial guidance or operational updates provided in this filing
- Transition period until September 7 may create short-term uncertainty
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001871509-26-000046 |
| Exhibit: exhibit991-pressrelease.htm | 0001871509-26-000046 |
| Document: 0001871509-26-000046-index-headers.html | 0001871509-26-000046 |
| Document: 0001871509-26-000046-index.html | 0001871509-26-000046 |
| Document: 0001871509-26-000046.txt | 0001871509-26-000046 |
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Oct 6, 2026 21d ago | 8-K | $3.78 | awaiting T+60 | — | $4.28 (+13.10%) |
Aug 4, 2026 12w ago | 8-K | $4.53 | awaiting T+60 | — | $4.28 (−5.63%) |
Jul 23, 2026 13w ago | Press Release | $4.35 | awaiting T+60 | — | $4.28 (−1.72%) |
Jun 30, 2026 16w ago | 8-K | $4.99 $3.61 | ▼ −27.66% | ▼ −30.53% | $4.28 (−14.33%) |
May 5, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $4.79 $4.62 | ▲ +3.45% | ▲ +6.19% | $4.28 (+10.66%) |
May 5, 2026 25w ago | Press Release | $4.79 $4.62 | ▲ +3.45% | ▲ +6.19% | $4.28 (+10.66%) |
Apr 20, 2026 27w ago | Press Release | $6.32 | awaiting T+60 | — | $4.28 (−32.36%) |
Apr 17, 2026 27w ago | DEFA14A | $6.32 $4.59 | ▼ −27.37% | ▼ −34.15% | $4.28 (−32.36%) |
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