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AFRM 8-K: Executive departure

Filed with the SEC on Aug 27, 2026 · accession 0001628280-26-059271

AFRM filed a 8-K (current report) with the SEC on Aug 27, 2026. Affirm Holdings appointed Michael Linford, formerly COO and prior CFO, as President effective August 27, 2026, expanding his oversight to legal, compliance, public affairs, revenue and global markets. The stock moved +1.3% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

Affirm Holdings appointed Michael Linford, formerly COO and prior CFO, as President effective August 27, 2026, expanding his oversight to legal, compliance, public affairs, revenue and global markets. Libor Michalek continues as President overseeing engineering, risk, operations, product and design, and both report to CEO Max Levchin.

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Key details

RegistrantAffirm Holdings, Inc.
PresidentMichael Linford
President and board memberLibor Michalek
Chief executive officer and chairMax Levchin
Chief financial officerRob O'Hare

How AFRM stock reacted

Close before

$76.46

Aug 26, 2026

First close after

+1.35%

$77.49

5 trading days

-3.10%

$74.09

Since filing

-10.92%

$68.11

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Frequently asked questions

What did AFRM file with the SEC on Aug 27, 2026?

AFRM filed a 8-K (Executive departure). Affirm Holdings appointed Michael Linford, formerly COO and prior CFO, as President effective August 27, 2026, expanding his oversight to legal, compliance, public affairs, revenue and global markets. Libor Michalek continues as President overseeing engineering, risk, operations, product and design, and both report to CEO Max Levchin.

What does a executive departure mean for AFRM stock?

Not always. A planned retirement with a successor is usually calm; a sudden departure “effective immediately”, especially of a CFO or near results, often worries investors.

How do I read a 8-K?

A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more. The "Item" number tells you the topic (e.g. 2.02 results, 5.02 executive change, 1.01 new agreement, 1.03 bankruptcy). Exhibits (99.1 press release) usually hold the details.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 8-K (current report): A report of a major event, filed within four business days: results, deals, leadership changes, bankruptcy and more.

How did AFRM stock react to this filing?

AFRM closed at $76.46 before the filing and $77.49 on Aug 27, 2026 (+1.35%). Five trading days later: $74.09 (-3.10%).

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  • 10-K · SEC filingAug 27, 2026
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  • 10-Q · SEC filingMay 7, 2026
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Source: SEC EDGAR filing 0001628280-26-059271. The summary and key details are extracted by SEPT from the filing and may contain errors. Price reaction uses daily closing prices. Not financial advice.