Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) puts new board members on Audit and Compensation panels
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Boyd Gaming Corporation reported that its Board of Directors has finalized board committee roles for two recently elected directors. Effective July 16, 2026, Stacia J. Andersen joined the Audit Committee, and George C. Roeth joined the Compensation Committee. Both were originally elected to the Board on June 22, 2026.
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8-K Event Classification
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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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 Figures
Board election date: June 22, 2026
Committee appointment date: July 16, 2026
Par value of common stock: $0.01 par value
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Board election date
June 22, 2026
Date Stacia J. Andersen and George C. Roeth were elected directors
Committee appointment date
July 16, 2026
Date the Board appointed Andersen to the Audit Committee and Roeth to the Compensation Committee
Par value of common stock
$0.01 par value
Par value of Boyd Gaming Corporation common stock
Key Terms
Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Emerging growth company
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Audit Committee financial
"the Board appointed Ms. Andersen to the Audit Committee of the Board"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
Compensation Committee financial
"the Board appointed Mr. Roeth to the Compensation Committee of the Board"
A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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.
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FAQ
What change did Boyd Gaming (BYD) disclose in this 8-K/A filing?
Boyd Gaming disclosed that its Board assigned committee roles to two directors. On July 16, 2026, Stacia J. Andersen joined the Audit Committee and George C. Roeth joined the Compensation Committee, with both appointments effective immediately.
Which committee did Stacia J. Andersen join at Boyd Gaming (BYD)?
Stacia J. Andersen was appointed to Boyd Gaming’s Audit Committee. The Board made this appointment on July 16, 2026, with immediate effect, completing the committee assignment process for her following her election to the Board on June 22, 2026.
Which committee did George C. Roeth join at Boyd Gaming (BYD)?
George C. Roeth was appointed to Boyd Gaming’s Compensation Committee. The Board approved this committee assignment on July 16, 2026, effective immediately, following his prior election to the company’s Board of Directors on June 22, 2026.
Why did Boyd Gaming (BYD) file an amended Form 8-K/A?
The amendment was filed to report committee assignments for two directors. The original Form 8-K disclosed their election, but committee roles had not yet been determined; this 8-K/A adds those July 16, 2026 Audit and Compensation Committee appointments.
When were the new Boyd Gaming (BYD) directors originally elected to the Board?
Stacia J. Andersen and George C. Roeth were elected to Boyd Gaming’s Board of Directors on June 22, 2026. Their specific Audit and Compensation Committee assignments were decided later, on July 16, 2026, and are detailed in this amended report.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
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CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2026
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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.
Boyd Gaming Corporation (the “Company”) previously filed a Current Report on Form 8‑K (the “Original Filing”) to report that, on June 22, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) elected Stacia J. Andersen and George C. Roeth as directors, effective on that date. At the time of the Original Filing, the Board had not made a determination regarding any committee assignments for Ms. Andersen or Mr. Roeth. The Company is filing this amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A to report that, on July 16, 2026, the Board appointed (i) Ms. Andersen to the Audit Committee of the Board and (ii) Mr. Roeth to the Compensation Committee of the Board, in each case effective immediately.
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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.
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Date: July 17, 2026
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BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
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By: /s/ Uri Clinton
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Uri Clinton
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