Torrid CFO Paula Dempsey to depart November 12, 2026
Langley’s interim compensation includes a $702,000 annual base salary and eligibility for a target bonus of 65% of base salary, tied to company performance goals.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Torrid Holdings Inc. (CURV) said Chief Financial Officer Paula Dempsey resigned effective November 12, 2026, and appointed Will Langley Interim Chief Financial Officer effective October 28, 2026. The company said Dempsey’s departure is amicable and does not result from a disagreement with the company. Its announcement said she was leaving to pursue another opportunity and would continue in the role through mid-November to support the transition.
Langley will be paid an annual base salary of $702,000 and is eligible for a target annual bonus equal to 65% of his annual base salary, based on achievement of company performance goals. Any 2026 bonus, if earned, will be prorated based on days worked, and requires him to remain actively employed and in good standing through January 30, 2027, the last day of the 2026 fiscal year.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
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.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Annual base salary: $702,000
Target annual bonus: 65% of annual base salary
Interim CFO appointment effective: October 28, 2026
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Annual base salary
$702,000
Will Langley’s compensation as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Target annual bonus
65% of annual base salary
Based on achievement of the company’s performance goals
Interim CFO appointment effective
October 28, 2026
Will Langley
CFO resignation effective
November 12, 2026
Paula Dempsey
2026 fiscal year ends
January 30, 2027
Date through which Langley must be actively employed and in good standing to receive any bonus payment
Key Terms
target annual bonus, prorated, fiscal year
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target annual bonus financial
"eligible to earn a target annual bonus of sixty-five percent"
prorated financial
"will be prorated based on the number of days worked during the bonus period"
Prorated means dividing or allocating a quantity, cost, or benefit proportionally based on the amount of time or usage involved. For example, if a service fee is paid monthly but someone uses only part of the month, the fee is adjusted to reflect the actual time used. This ensures fairness by matching costs or benefits to the actual period or amount involved, which can impact how investors evaluate expenses, returns, or value.
fiscal year financial
"last day of the 2026 fiscal year, January 30, 2027"
A fiscal year is a 12-month period that companies and governments use for financial planning and reporting, which might not match the calendar year (January to December). It’s like a school year that starts in one month and ends in another—helping organizations track their income, expenses, and budgets over a specific period.
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Who is Torrid (CURV)'s interim CFO, and when does he start?
Will Langley was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer effective October 28, 2026. Paula Dempsey’s resignation as Chief Financial Officer is effective November 12, 2026.
What compensation will Torrid (CURV)'s interim CFO receive?
Will Langley will be paid an annual base salary of $702,000 and is eligible for a target annual bonus of 65% of his annual base salary, based on achievement of company performance goals. Any 2026 bonus, if earned, will be prorated based on days worked, and requires him to be actively employed and in good standing through January 30, 2027.
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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): October 14, 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.
Resignation of Paula Dempsey as Chief Financial Officer
On October 14, 2026, Ms. Paula Dempsey resigned from her position as Chief Financial Officer of Torrid Holdings Inc., (the “Company”) effective as of November 12, 2026. Ms. Dempsey’s departure is amicable and does not result from any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices, including any matter concerning the Company’s accounting, financial reporting, internal controls or disclosure.
Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer
On October 15, 2026, Mr. Will Langley was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of October 28, 2026.
Mr. Langley has extensive experience in the retail sector, where at Belk, Inc. he served as Chief Financial Officer from January 2020 through May 2025, and as Vice President of Treasury and FP&A from August 2018 through January 2020. Mr. Langley held various Finance leadership positions at Belk from August 2016 through January 2020 including as Treasurer and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. Mr. Langley received a master’s degree in accounting as well as undergraduate degrees in accounting and finance from Appalachian State University.
Mr. Langley will be paid an annual base salary of $702,000 and is eligible to earn a target annual bonus of sixty-five percent (65%) of the annual base salary based on achievement of the Company’s performance goals. Any 2026 bonus payment, if earned, will be prorated based on the number of days worked during the bonus period. In order to receive any bonus payment, Mr. Langley must be actively employed and in good standing through the last day of the 2026 fiscal year, January 30, 2027.
Mr. Langley is not a party to any arrangement or understanding regarding his selection as an officer. There are no family relationships between Mr. Langley and any director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. Langley is not a party to any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 19, 2026, the Company issued a press release in connection with the above.
A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information provided pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated October 19, 2026, announcing Certain Officer Changes | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
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.
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| By: | /s/ Bridgett C. Zeterberg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name: | Bridgett C. Zeterberg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date: October 19, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TORRID ANNOUNCES FINANCE LEADERSHIP UPDATE
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – October 19, 2026 – Torrid Holdings Inc. (“Torrid” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CURV), a direct-to-consumer apparel, intimates, and accessories brand in North America for women sizes 8 to 30, announced that Chief Financial Officer, Paula Dempsey, has resigned to pursue another opportunity. She will continue to serve in this role through mid-November to ensure a smooth transition.
The Company has appointed Will Langley as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective October 28, 2026. Mr. Langley brings 20 years of experience at Belk, where he served as Chief Financial Officer from January 2020 through May 2025. Before becoming CFO, he held a series of finance roles of increasing responsibility at Belk, including Vice President of Treasury and Finance and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.
“On behalf of everyone at Torrid, I want to thank Paula for her many contributions over the past several years, including her leadership of our store optimization efforts. She helped strengthen our financial foundation through disciplined capital allocation and expense management. We wish her well in her next endeavor,” said Lisa Harper, Chief Executive Officer of Torrid.
Ms. Harper continued, “I am excited to welcome Will to Torrid. He is a seasoned finance leader whose breadth of experience and strategic contributions at Belk make him well suited to guide our finance organization. Having worked with Will for many years, I look forward to the perspective he will bring to Torrid as we continue to execute on our priorities.”
“I am pleased to join Torrid at this important time and look forward to working with Lisa and the leadership team,” said Mr. Langley.
About Torrid
TORRID is a direct-to-consumer brand in North America dedicated to offering a diverse assortment of stylish apparel, intimates, and accessories skillfully designed for the curvy woman. Specializing in sizes 8 to 30, our primary focus is on providing fashionable, comfortable, and affordable options that meet the unique needs of our customers. Our extensive collection features high-quality merchandise, including tops, bottoms, denim, dresses, intimates, activewear, footwear, and accessories. Our products are exclusive to us, and each product is meticulously crafted to cater to the needs of the curvy woman, empowering her to love the way she looks and feels. Our collections are artfully curated to suit all aspects of our customers’ lives, including casual weekends, work, dressy and special occasions. Understanding the importance of affordability, we aim to keep our prices reasonable without compromising on quality. This allows us to build a meaningful connection with our customers, distinguishing us from other brands that often overlook plus- and mid-size consumers. Our brand experience and product offerings establish us as a differentiated and reliable choice for plus- and mid-size customers, which we believe sets us apart in the market. We strive to be everything our customer needs in her closet, consistently delivering products that make her feel confident and stylish.