Cactus, Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Cactus, Inc. on May 12, 2026. The filing reports on corporate governance events, specifically the results of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on the same date and significant changes in executive management.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses on corporate actions rather than financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Executive Leadership Changes: Steven Bender was appointed as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer of the Spoolable Technologies Segment. Stephen Tadlock stepped down from the CEO role of that segment but will continue as Executive Vice President and CEO of Cactus International.
- Board of Directors Election: Stockholders elected five director nominees (Joel Bender, Alan Semple, Tana Utley, Scott Bender, and Gary Rosenthal) to serve until the 2027 annual meeting.
- Accounting Firm Ratification: Stockholders approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Executive Compensation: Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain forward-looking guidance, management commentary on financial outlook, or specific risk factors. It references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) regarding the management changes and director election, which is furnished but not deemed "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific responsibilities and reporting lines for Steven Bender in his new role within the Spoolable Technologies Segment.
- Review the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional context on the management transition.
- Confirm the voting percentages for Gary Rosenthal, who received a significantly higher number of "Against" votes (7,981,651) compared to other nominees.
- Check subsequent filings for the official appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the 2026 fiscal year.