Compass (NYSE: COMP) appoints new chief legal officer as Serwin exits

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Compass, Inc. reported leadership changes in its top legal roles. The company appointed Ethan Glass as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective September 8, 2025. Compass also disclosed that its current General Counsel, Brad Serwin, will transition out of his role effective December 31, 2025 to move into private practice, while remaining through year-end to support a smooth handover.

From January 1, 2026 until March 16, 2026, Mr. Serwin will provide consulting services to Compass. In connection with his departure, and in addition to severance benefits under his existing Change in Control and Severance Agreement, he will be allowed to exercise his stock options for four years following his departure, receive an extra six months of health benefits, and continue vesting of equity awards during the consulting period. The company also waived repayment obligations under his Amended and Restated Cash Bonus Agreement and expressed appreciation for his five years of service.

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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): September 3, 2025

Compass, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

001-40291

30-0751604

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

110 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor New York, New York						10011
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)

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Class A Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share

COMP

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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.

Compass (the “Company”) has appointed Mr. Ethan Glass to the role of Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective September 8, 2025. On September 9, 2025, the Company announced that Brad Serwin will transition from his role as General Counsel effective December 31, 2025, and will move to his own private practice. Mr. Serwin remains with the Company through year-end to ensure a smooth transition. From January 1, 2026 and until March 16, 2026, Mr. Serwin will provide certain consulting services to the Company. In addition to the severance benefits that Mr. Serwin is entitled to pursuant to the previously disclosed Change in Control and Severance Agreement, as amended, he will also be entitled to, among other things, (a) exercise his stock options for four years following his departure, (b) an additional six months of health benefits, and (c) continued vesting of his equity awards during his consulting period through March 16, 2026. Additionally, the Company has waived repayment obligations under Mr. Serwin's Amended and Restated Cash Bonus Agreement.

The Company thanks Mr. Serwin for his 5 years of service to the Company, its employees, and its customers, and for his material contributions to Compass’s successes.

SIGNATURES

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

COMPASS, INC.

Date: September 9, 2025

By:

/s/ Robert Reffkin

Robert Reffkin

Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What executive leadership change did Compass (COMP) announce?

Compass, Inc. announced that Ethan Glass has been appointed as its Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective September 8, 2025. At the same time, the company disclosed that Brad Serwin will transition from his role as General Counsel effective December 31, 2025.

When is Compass General Counsel Brad Serwin leaving his role?

Brad Serwin will step down as General Counsel effective December 31, 2025. He will remain with Compass through year-end to help ensure a smooth transition and will then move to his own private practice.

Will Brad Serwin continue working with Compass after December 31, 2025?

Yes. From January 1, 2026 until March 16, 2026, Brad Serwin will provide consulting services to Compass, supporting the transition following his departure from the General Counsel role.

What additional benefits will Brad Serwin receive in connection with his departure from Compass?

In addition to severance under his existing Change in Control and Severance Agreement, Brad Serwin will be entitled to four years to exercise his stock options after departure, an additional six months of health benefits, and continued vesting of equity awards during his consulting period through March 16, 2026. The company also waived repayment obligations under his Amended and Restated Cash Bonus Agreement.

Who is replacing Brad Serwin in the top legal role at Compass?

Ethan Glass has been appointed as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Compass, Inc., effective September 8, 2025. His appointment coincides with the planned transition of Brad Serwin out of the General Counsel role.

How did Compass characterize Brad Serwin’s tenure at the company?

Compass thanked Brad Serwin for his five years of service to the company, its employees, and its customers, and highlighted his material contributions to Compass’s successes.