Alignment Healthcare updates board, leadership roles

Alignment Healthcare, Inc. reported governance and leadership changes.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alignment Healthcare, Inc. reported governance and leadership changes. On May 6, 2026, its board amended the Amended and Restated Bylaws to formally add the position of Vice Chair of the Board, who presides over board meetings when the Chairman is absent.

Founder and CEO John Kao has been named Chairman of the Board while continuing as CEO, keeping strategic leadership centralized. Former Chairman Joseph Konowiecki becomes Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, overseeing Human Resources, Legal and Communications. Mark Kent joins as President of the Management Services Organization, and Shane Hochradel becomes Chief Operations Officer, both reporting to Kao.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.03, 7.01

2 items

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance

The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Key Figures

Bylaw amendment date: May 6, 2026 Press release date: May 12, 2026

2 metrics

Bylaw amendment date May 6, 2026 Board approved amendment creating Vice Chair of the Board role

Press release date May 12, 2026 Company announced leadership updates in Exhibit 99.1

Key Terms

Amended and Restated Bylaws, Regulation FD Disclosure, Vice Chair of the Board, Executive Vice President (EVP) of Corporate Affairs, +2 more

6 terms

Amended and Restated Bylaws regulatory

"The Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws"

A company’s amended and restated bylaws are its internal rulebook rewritten to include all changes in one updated document, replacing the old bylaws. For investors, this matters because the bylaws set how the board, shareholders and officers make decisions, hold votes and handle disputes; a new consolidated version can change voting rights, control mechanisms or procedures that affect corporate governance and the value or risk of an investment.

Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory

"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. The Company issued a press release"

Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.

Vice Chair of the Board financial

"to provide (i) for the position of Vice Chair of the Board"

Executive Vice President (EVP) of Corporate Affairs financial

"will serve as Vice Chairman of the Board and has been named Executive Vice President (EVP) of Corporate Affairs"

Management Services Organization (MSO) financial

"Mark Kent is joining Alignment as President of its Management Services Organization (MSO)"

A management services organization (MSO) is a separate business that handles administrative, operational and back-office tasks—such as billing, HR, compliance and facilities—for professional practices or operating companies so their owners can focus on core services. For investors, an MSO matters because it shapes costs, efficiency and scalability—like a backstage crew that determines how smoothly the front‑stage performance runs—impacting margins, predictable cash flow and growth potential.

Chief Operations Officer (COO) financial

"Alignment also announced that Shane Hochradel will join the company as Chief Operations Officer (COO)"

FAQ

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What governance change did Alignment Healthcare (ALHC) disclose in this 8-K?

Alignment Healthcare’s board approved an amendment to its Amended and Restated Bylaws on May 6, 2026. The change formally creates a Vice Chair of the Board role, who will perform duties assigned by the board and preside over meetings when the Chairman is absent.

How did Alignment Healthcare (ALHC) change its board leadership structure?

Founder and CEO John Kao was named Chairman of the Board while retaining his CEO role. Previous Chairman Joseph Konowiecki became Vice Chairman of the Board, creating a Chairman–Vice Chairman structure designed to clarify board leadership and succession at the top governance level.

What new executive role did Joseph Konowiecki take at Alignment Healthcare (ALHC)?

Joseph Konowiecki was appointed Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs while serving as Vice Chairman. In this role, he oversees Human Resources, Legal and Communications, providing enterprise-level coordination across these shared services as the company’s operations expand in scale and complexity.

Who is leading Alignment Healthcare’s Management Services Organization (MSO)?

Alignment Healthcare appointed Mark Kent as President of its Management Services Organization. He will lead MSO performance, provider support and operational execution, overseeing direct network provider capabilities and supporting payer‑provider partnerships as those partnerships expand, reporting directly to CEO and Chairman John Kao.

What responsibilities will Alignment Healthcare’s new COO have?

Alignment Healthcare named Shane Hochradel as Chief Operations Officer. He will oversee enterprise operations across markets and functions, bringing experience from large healthcare insurers and health systems, and is intended to reinforce operational focus as the company pursues its growth and execution objectives.

When did Alignment Healthcare (ALHC) announce these leadership updates?

Alignment Healthcare announced the leadership updates in a press release dated May 12, 2026. The company furnished this release as Exhibit 99.1 in its current report, providing public details on new board roles and senior executive appointments within the organization.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/12/2026 - 04:33 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2026

_______________________________

ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________

Delaware			001-40295			46-5596242
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1100 W. Town and Country Road, Suite 1600

Orange, California 92868

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(844) 310-2247

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

_______________________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share			ALHC			The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

On May 6, 2026, the Board of Directors of Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (the "Company") unanimously approved an amendment (the "Amendment") to the Company's Amended and Restated Bylaws (the "Bylaws"), effective immediately. The Amendment amends and restates Article III, Section 6 to provide (i) for the position of Vice Chair of the Board and (ii) that a Vice Chair will have such duties as may from time to time be requested by the Board of Directors and that in the absence of the Chairman, a Vice Chair will preside over meetings of the Board.

The foregoing summary of the Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Amendment, which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company issued a press release on May 12, 2026, regarding changes to its executive leadership structure. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information and exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit Number						Description
3.1						First Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws adopted May 6, 2026
99.1						Press Release dated May 12, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			Alignment Healthcare, Inc.
Date: May 12, 2026			By:			/s/ Christopher Joyce
						Christopher Joyce
						Chief Legal & Administrative Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Alignment Healthcare Strengthens Leadership Team to
Support Long-Term Growth and Shareholder Value Creation

Founder and CEO John Kao Assumes Additional Role as Chairman of the Board

Orange, Calif., May 12, 2026 (Globe Newswire) – Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced leadership updates that further strengthen the organization as the company continues to scale for long-term growth.

Founder and CEO John Kao has been named Chairman of the Board, in addition to his role as CEO. Kao will continue to lead the company day to day as CEO, maintaining continuity of strategy and execution.

“Alignment is making strong progress as we enter our next phase of growth,” said Kao. “Taking on the role of Chairman allows me to work even more closely with the Board as we focus on disciplined execution, long-term value creation and delivering for the seniors and providers we serve.”

The Board also announced that previous Board Chairman and veteran healthcare executive Joseph Konowiecki will serve as Vice Chairman of the Board and has been named Executive Vice President (EVP) of Corporate Affairs. The role brings dedicated enterprise-level leadership across core shared services as the organization grows in scale and complexity.

As EVP of Corporate Affairs, Konowiecki will oversee Human Resources, Legal and Communications, bringing even greater cohesion across functions that enable enterprise focus and execution. He will also help advance the company’s strategic positioning as Alignment grows.

“John’s expanded role reflects the Board’s confidence in his leadership and in the direction the company is headed,” said Konowiecki. “With strong leadership across the organization, this structure enables greater focus, consistency and confidence as Alignment moves forward.”

To further advance provider enablement, Mark Kent is joining Alignment as President of its Management Services Organization (MSO). Kent brings extensive experience leading value-based primary care and provider platforms, most recently serving as chief executive of a multi-state primary care organization and previously holding senior leadership roles at Humana’s Florida primary care operations. His background includes driving operational performance, scaling provider networks, improving clinical and financial outcomes, and leading complex healthcare organizations through periods of transformation and growth.

In this role, Kent will lead MSO performance, provider support and operational execution, while maintaining close alignment with the company’s health plan. The MSO includes Alignment’s direct network provider capabilities and supports payer‑provider partnerships as those partnerships expand.

Alignment also announced that Shane Hochradel will join the company as Chief Operations Officer (COO). Hochradel brings experience leading complex healthcare operations across Medicare, Medicaid and commercial businesses, most recently at Elevance Health and previously at UnitedHealth Group and Highmark Health.

As COO, Hochradel will oversee enterprise operations, providing leadership across markets and functions. The role adds depth to Alignment’s leadership bench and reinforces operational focus as the company advances its growth trajectory.

Konowiecki, Kent and Hochradel will report directly to Kao.

“Together, these leadership additions strengthen Alignment’s operating model and position the company well for sustained growth and execution at scale,” Kao added.

About Alignment Health

Alignment Health is championing a new path in senior care that empowers members to age well and live their most vibrant lives. A consumer brand name of Alignment Healthcare (NASDAQ: ALHC), Alignment Health’s mission-focused team makes high-quality, low-cost care a reality for its Medicare Advantage members every day. Based in California, the company partners with nationally recognized and trusted local providers to deliver coordinated care, powered by its customized care model, 24/7 concierge care team and purpose-built technology, AVA®. As it expands its offerings and grows its national footprint, Alignment upholds its core values of leading with a serving heart and putting the senior first. For more information, visit www.alignmenthealth.com.

Investor Contact Harrison Zhuo hzhuo@ahcusa.com

Media Contact Jerry Slowey publicrelations@ahcusa.com

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