Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Marqeta, Inc. on August 13, 2026, regarding events occurring on August 10, 2026. The filing addresses a significant change in the Company's senior financial leadership.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Departure of Chief Accounting Officer: Sarah Barkema, Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance, resigned effective August 21, 2026.
- Succession Plan: Patti Kangwankij, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of principal accounting officer following Ms. Barkema's departure.
- Reason for Departure: The Company explicitly stated that the resignation is not the result of any disagreement regarding financial statements, internal controls, operations, or policies.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The Company intends to conduct a search for a new Chief Accounting Officer. No new guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors were disclosed in this filing. The Company confirmed that no material plans, contracts, or arrangements were entered into or amended with Ms. Kangwankij as a result of her assuming the principal accounting officer role.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the timeline for the appointment of a permanent Chief Accounting Officer.
- Review the definitive proxy statement filed on April 10, 2026, for detailed background on Patti Kangwankij.
- Monitor future filings for any updates regarding the search for a replacement for Ms. Barkema.