Key Highlights

• Hub Group entered a separation agreement on June 24, 2026, allowing the departing executive to advise the firm for six months.

• The advisory role pays a monthly cash fee of $45,688, with COBRA health benefits provided during the transition.

• Unvested time‑based restricted stock awards will continue to vest throughout the transition period and may vest pro‑rata afterward.

Hub Group Inc. (NASDAQ: HUBG) filed a Form 8‑K amendment to disclose the exit of a senior executive and the terms of his post‑departure arrangement. The filing, made under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, outlines a structured six‑month advisory engagement that will begin on the official separation date.

Transition Advisory Role

The departing executive will serve in a non‑executive advisory capacity for half a year. During this period, Hub Group will compensate him at a rate of $45,688 per month, prorated for any partial months. In addition to cash pay, the company will maintain his health coverage through COBRA for the duration of the transition.

Continued Stock Vesting

All of the executive’s outstanding time‑vesting restricted stock awards remain active. The agreements governing those awards stipulate that they will continue to follow their original vesting schedules while he provides advisory services, preserving the value of his equity compensation.

Severance Package Conditions

At the conclusion of the advisory term, the executive becomes eligible for a severance package contingent on signing a general release of claims and adhering to the restrictive covenants in the agreement. The package includes a lump‑sum cash payment equivalent to three months of his base salary, additional COBRA coverage for six months thereafter, and pro‑rated vesting of any unvested restricted stock awards.

Additional Post‑Separation Benefits

Beyond cash and equity components, the agreement provides outplacement assistance to support the executive’s next career move and grants a one‑time executive physical examination to be used within the 2026 calendar year. These provisions aim to smooth the transition and mitigate disruption to Hub Group’s operations.

Filing Documentation

The complete separation agreement is attached to the SEC filing as Exhibit 10.1. The filing reference includes the Washington, D.C. Address for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, confirming compliance with reporting requirements.

Market Implications

Hub Group’s disclosure signals a structured approach to executive turnover, preserving continuity while limiting immediate financial impact. Investors will monitor how the advisory services influence operational performance and whether the retained stock awards align with broader strategic goals.

 

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