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Boyd Gaming (BYD) Chief Administrative Officer Stephen Thompson plans retirement

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Boyd Gaming Corporation announced that Stephen Thompson, its Chief Administrative Officer, plans to retire from the company effective March 31, 2026. He has served in this role since December 2023. The company states that Mr. Thompson is retiring for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the company.

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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): February 19, 2026

 

 

 

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Boyd Gaming Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

 

Nevada   001-12882   88-0242733
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

6465 South Rainbow Boulevard

Las Vegas, Nevada 89118

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

(702) 792-7200

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

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

 

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Trading
Symbol(s)

 

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on which registered

Common stock, $0.01 par value   BYD   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).

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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 February 19, 2026, Stephen Thompson, Chief Administrative Officer of Boyd Gaming Corporation (the “Company”), announced his intent to retire from the Company, effective March 31, 2026. Mr. Thompson has served in this role since December 2023. Mr. Thompson is retiring for personal reasons and not because of any disagreement with the Company.


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.

 

Date: February 24, 2026     BOYD GAMING CORPORATION
    By:  

/s/ Uri Clinton

     

Uri Clinton

General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What executive change did Boyd Gaming (BYD) disclose on February 19, 2026?

Boyd Gaming disclosed that Chief Administrative Officer Stephen Thompson announced his intent to retire effective March 31, 2026. He has held the CAO role since December 2023, and this departure reflects a personal retirement decision rather than a conflict with the company.

When will Boyd Gaming’s Chief Administrative Officer Stephen Thompson retire?

Stephen Thompson will retire from Boyd Gaming effective March 31, 2026. He notified the company of his intent to retire on February 19, 2026, after serving as Chief Administrative Officer since December 2023, according to the company’s disclosure.

Why is Boyd Gaming executive Stephen Thompson retiring from the company?

Stephen Thompson is retiring from Boyd Gaming for personal reasons, according to the company’s disclosure. The filing specifically notes that his decision is not the result of any disagreement with the company, helping clarify the circumstances surrounding his departure.

What position does Stephen Thompson hold at Boyd Gaming (BYD) before retiring?

Before his announced retirement, Stephen Thompson serves as Chief Administrative Officer of Boyd Gaming Corporation. He has held this executive role since December 2023, overseeing administrative functions until his planned retirement date of March 31, 2026, as disclosed by the company.

Did Boyd Gaming indicate any disagreement with Stephen Thompson leading to his retirement?

Boyd Gaming expressly stated that Stephen Thompson’s retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company. The filing attributes his March 31, 2026 retirement solely to personal reasons, aiming to reassure stakeholders about the nature of this leadership change.

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