Zillow Group, Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Zillow Group, Inc. on September 16, 2026. The report discloses changes in senior management regarding the accounting function, specifically the retirement of the Chief Accounting Officer and the appointment of a successor.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on personnel changes and associated compensation arrangements.
Material Changes
- Departure: Jennifer Rock is retiring as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective September 17, 2026. She will remain in an advisory role through March 1, 2027.
- Appointment: Rikki Tremblay was appointed Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer, effective September 17, 2026.
- Reason for Departure: Ms. Rock's retirement was not the result of any disagreement with the Company regarding operations, policies, accounting principles, or financial disclosures.
Management Commentary and Compensation
In connection with her appointment, the Compensation Committee approved the following for Ms. Tremblay:
- Base Salary: Increased to $400,000 annually, effective September 17, 2026.
- Equity Award: An award valued at $500,000, calculated based on the average closing price of Class C capital stock over the 20 trading days prior to September 16, 2026. The award will be granted on September 18, 2026, and vest over four years in 16 quarterly installments.
- Indemnification: Ms. Tremblay will enter into the Company's standard indemnification agreement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of the leadership transition (September 17, 2026).
- Confirm the advisory transition period for the outgoing officer (through March 1, 2027).
- Review the specific vesting schedule and valuation methodology for the new officer's equity award.
- Note that no financial results or operational metrics are disclosed in this specific filing.