Observed Signal · Sep 21, 2026 · corporate_event · Source: SEC API · Impact: 3.8/5
8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Magnite (2026-09-21)
On September 18, 2026, Magnite, Inc. announced key leadership appointments effective October 1, 2026. Brian Gephart, who has served as the Company's Chief Accounting Officer since June 2021, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Principal Financial Officer. Concurrently, Haas Sullivan, previously Vice President of Accounting, was appointed Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and Principal Accounting Officer. In connection with the promotions, Gephart will receive an equity award valued at $2.25 million (70% RSUs and 30% PSUs) alongside an amended severance agreement, while Sullivan will receive an RSU grant valued at approximately $600,000 and a new executive severance agreement.
Executive promotions of internal finance leadership to CFO and CAO ensure continuity in financial strategy, accounting oversight, and capital allocation for the independent SSP platform.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Brian Gephart was promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective October 1, 2026, receiving an equity award package of $2.25 million ($1.575M in RSUs and $675K in PSUs).
- Haas Sullivan was promoted to Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) effective October 1, 2026, receiving an RSU grant valued at approximately $600,000.
- Both executives entered into amended or new Executive Severance and Vesting Acceleration Agreements defining severance terms in standard and sale-transaction scenarios.
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