Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On July 27, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), Hasbro, Inc.…
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 27, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), Hasbro, Inc. (the “Company”) and John Hight, the Company’s President of Wizards of the Coast, entered into a Transitional Advisory Services Agreement (the “Transition Agreement”), relating to his planned transition and provision of services.
Pursuant to the Transition Agreement, Mr. Hight will continue to serve as the Company’s President of Wizards of the Coast on his current employment terms and conditions through September 1, 2026 (the “Transition Date”). Commencing September 2, 2026 until September 2, 2027 (the “End Date”) or such earlier date if his employment is terminated in accordance with the Transition Agreement (referred to as the “Term”), Mr. Hight will continue employment with the Company in the position of Advisor where he will report to the CEO of the Company, and have such duties and responsibilities as are reasonably assigned by the CEO from time to time, including assisting with transitional efforts and the successful onboarding of a successor President of Wizards of the Coast for the Company.
During the Term, Mr. Hight’s base salary will remain at its current annualized rate of $800,000. Mr. Hight will receive an annual cash bonus award for fiscal year 2026 (the “2026 Bonus”) determined and settled in accordance with the terms of the Hasbro Annual Incentive Plan, subject to the terms of the Transition Agreement. Mr. Hight will not be eligible for any annual cash bonus award for fiscal year 2027, nor will he be eligible for further grants of additional equity awards during the Term. Mr. Hight’s outstanding long-term incentive awards will continue to vest in accordance with their terms, through the earlier of the End Date or date of termination.
Subject to certain limited exceptions in the Transition Agreement, if Mr. Hight’s employment with the Company terminates for any reason upon or following the Effective Date and prior to the End Date, then Mr. Hight (or his estate, beneficiary or legal representative in the case of termination due to death or disability) would be entitled to any payments or benefits under the Transition Agreement or applicable benefit plans or arrangements that have accrued through the date of termination. If Mr. Hight’s employment terminates due to his death or disability or if he is terminated by the Company without cause, he, or his estate, beneficiary or legal representative (as applicable), will continue to be paid his base salary and fiscal year 2026 Bonus. If Mr. Hight’s employment is terminated voluntarily by Mr. Hight or is terminated by the Company for cause prior to the End Date, he will not be entitled to any severance payments or benefits described above other than payments for accrued and unpaid amounts as of the termination date.