Cable One (CABO) COO steps down, stays on as senior advisor

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cable One, Inc. announces a planned leadership transition in its operations team. The company determined on March 27, 2026 that Chief Operating Officer Kenneth E. Johnson will step down from his COO role effective May 1, 2026. He is expected to remain employed as a senior advisor until January 2027 to support the transition. The company states that his transition is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, practices, controls, or financial and accounting matters.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Cable One outlines an orderly COO transition with advisory support.

Cable One, Inc. plans for Chief Operating Officer Kenneth E. Johnson to step down from his role effective May 1, 2026, while continuing as a senior advisor until January 2027. This indicates a structured handover rather than an abrupt departure.

The company explicitly notes the transition is not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, controls, or financial matters. That language aims to limit concerns about internal conflict or control weaknesses, framing the move as an organizational change rather than a sign of operational stress.

The forward-looking statements section highlights that the duration and details of the transition are subject to risks and uncertainties. Future company filings and disclosures will clarify how responsibilities are reallocated and whether any further leadership adjustments follow this planned change.

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 Figures

Decision date: March 27, 2026 COO role end date: May 1, 2026 Senior advisor role through: January 2027 +1 more

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Decision date March 27, 2026 Date Cable One determined Kenneth E. Johnson would step down as COO

COO role end date May 1, 2026 Effective date Kenneth E. Johnson steps down as Chief Operating Officer

Senior advisor role through January 2027 Expected end of Kenneth E. Johnson’s senior advisor employment

Report signature date April 2, 2026 Date the report was signed by Cable One’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Key Terms

forward-looking statements, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Risk Factors, Annual Report on Form 10-K, +1 more

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forward-looking statements regulatory

"This contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory

"“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"

Risk Factors financial

"the factors described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K"

Risk factors are elements or conditions that could cause an investment's value to decrease or lead to potential losses. They are like warning signs or obstacles that can affect the success of an investment, making it uncertain or more unpredictable. Recognizing risk factors helps investors understand the possible challenges and make more informed decisions.

Annual Report on Form 10-K regulatory

"in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025"

An annual report on Form 10‑K is a required, comprehensive filing that publicly traded companies give to regulators and investors summarizing their business, results of operations, detailed financial statements reviewed by independent auditors, material risks, legal issues and management’s discussion of performance. Investors use it like a company’s year‑end report card and medical checkup: it reveals how the business made money, where it is vulnerable, and the facts needed to compare value, judge risk and make informed investment decisions.

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers"

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.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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): March 27, 2026

Cable One, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	001-36863	13-3060083
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

210 E. Earll Drive, Phoenix, Arizona	85012
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (602) 364-6000

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:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	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 $0.01 per share		CABO		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 March 27, 2026, Cable One, Inc. (the “Company”) determined that Kenneth E. Johnson would step down from his current role as Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective May 1, 2026. Commencing May 1, 2026, Mr. Johnson is expected to remain employed by the Company as a senior advisor until January 2027.  Mr. Johnson’s transition is not as a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies and practices, including any matters concerning the Company’s controls or any financial or accounting-related matters or disclosures.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This current report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. You can generally identify forward-looking statements by the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “projection,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “trend,” “will,” “would”  or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Any statements regarding the expected duration of the Chief Operating Officer transition process and any other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties, assumptions, or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the factors described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025 and the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and uncertainties, assumptions and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. Each forward-looking statement contained herein speaks only as of the date of this current report, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

SIGNATURES

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.

	Cable One, Inc.
	By:	/s/ Christopher J. Arntzen
		Name:	Christopher J. Arntzen
		Title:	Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Date: April 2, 2026

FAQ

What leadership change did Cable One (CABO) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Cable One disclosed that Chief Operating Officer Kenneth E. Johnson will step down from his COO role effective May 1, 2026. He is expected to remain employed by the company as a senior advisor until January 2027 to support a planned transition process.

When will Cable One’s COO Kenneth E. Johnson leave his current role?

Kenneth E. Johnson is scheduled to step down as Chief Operating Officer effective May 1, 2026. After that date, he is expected to continue with Cable One as a senior advisor until January 2027, providing continuity during the leadership transition period.

Will Kenneth E. Johnson remain with Cable One (CABO) after stepping down as COO?

Yes. After stepping down as Chief Operating Officer on May 1, 2026, Kenneth E. Johnson is expected to remain employed by Cable One as a senior advisor until January 2027. This ongoing role is intended to assist the company during the transition phase.

Did Cable One report any disagreement related to Kenneth E. Johnson’s transition?

Cable One stated that Kenneth E. Johnson’s transition is not the result of any disagreement with the company. This includes matters related to operations, policies, practices, internal controls, or any financial or accounting-related matters or disclosures, aiming to reassure stakeholders about stability.

What forward-looking statements did Cable One include about the COO transition?

Cable One noted that statements about the expected duration of the Chief Operating Officer transition process are forward-looking. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and potential changes in circumstances that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from current expectations.

Which risk references did Cable One tie to its COO transition disclosure?

Cable One pointed readers to the “Risk Factors” section in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025, and other SEC filings. These documents describe factors that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements about the COO transition.

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