Does Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) report any disagreement related to Dr. Asher’s departure?

Brookdale Senior Living reports no disagreement associated with Dr. Asher’s decision not to stand for re-election. The filing expressly notes no dispute with the company, its Board, or management on operations, policies, or practices, indicating a routine governance transition.

Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) director not seeking re-election in 2026

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Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. announced that Dr. Jordan R. Asher, a member of its Board of Directors, has informed the company he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. He will continue serving as a director until his term expires at that meeting. The company states that his decision is not due to any disagreement with Brookdale, its Board, or its management on matters related to operations, policies, or practices.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Terms

Board of Directors, annual meeting of stockholders, Item 5.02, Emerging growth company, +1 more

5 terms

Board of Directors financial

"Dr. Jordan R. Asher, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”)"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

annual meeting of stockholders financial

"he will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders"

Item 5.02 regulatory

"Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors"

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers financial

"Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers."

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/20/2026 - 04:18 PM


UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

	FORM	8-K

CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)		April 17, 2026


Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-32641	20-3068069
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

105 Westwood Place,

Suite 400,

Brentwood,

Tennessee

37027

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

(615)

221-2250

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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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, $0.01 Par Value Per Share	BKD	New York Stock Exchange

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 ☐

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. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 17, 2026, Dr. Jordan R. Asher, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). Dr. Asher will continue to serve as a director until the expiration of his term as of the 2026 Annual Meeting. His decision to not stand for re-election to the Board is not due to any disagreement with the Company, the Board, or the management of the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

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.

BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING INC.

Date:

April 20, 2026

By:

/s/ Chad C. White

Name:

Chad C. White

Title:

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Brookdale Senior Living disclosed that Board member Dr. Jordan R. Asher will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting. He will remain on the Board until his current term ends at that meeting, and there is no stated disagreement with the company.

Who is leaving the Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) Board and when?

Board member Dr. Jordan R. Asher plans to leave after his current term ends at Brookdale Senior Living’s 2026 annual meeting. He will continue to serve as a director until that meeting, providing continuity through the end of his elected term.

Why is Dr. Jordan R. Asher not standing for re-election at Brookdale Senior Living (BKD)?

Dr. Jordan R. Asher chose not to stand for re-election at Brookdale Senior Living’s 2026 annual meeting. The company states his decision is not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, practices, the Board, or management.

How long will Dr. Asher continue serving on Brookdale Senior Living’s (BKD) Board?

Dr. Asher will continue serving on Brookdale Senior Living’s Board until his current term expires at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. This means he remains an active director until that meeting concludes and his successor, if any, is elected.

What SEC item does this Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) 8-K relate to?

The filing relates to Item 5.02, which covers departures of directors or certain officers, elections of directors, appointments of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements. In this case, it addresses a director choosing not to stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting.

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