[8-K] FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Freddie Mac disclosed that Michael T. Hutchins agreed to extend his tenure as President and Interim Chief Executive Officer through the earlier of the appointment of a permanent CEO or December 19, 2025. The filing notes this change as a material event and lists associated exhibits. This extension preserves executive continuity while the board completes its CEO search, keeping senior leadership in place short term but leaving the timing of a permanent appointment unspecified.

Positive

• Leadership continuity preserved through Dec 19, 2025
• Single executive retained in dual roles reduces immediate transition risk

Negative

• Interim status remains, signaling the board has not yet appointed a permanent CEO
• Filing provides no timeline or milestones for completion of the CEO search

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Interim extension preserves leadership continuity through Dec 19, 2025.

The company officially extended Michael T. Hutchins in the dual roles of President and Interim CEO, avoiding an immediate leadership vacuum. Maintaining the same executive in both roles can stabilize operations and decision-making while the board searches for a permanent chief executive.

This is material because executive leadership affects strategic direction and investor confidence; the filing explicitly ties the extension to either a permanent appointment or December 19, 2025.

Investor Relations Specialist

Extension signals continuity but leaves timing uncertainty for a permanent CEO.

Investors are given a clear deadline—Dec 19, 2025—or earlier upon appointment, which provides a definable window for leadership transition. The filing is factual and contains no operational or financial metrics.

Because no further details (search timeline, interim governance arrangements, or succession plan milestones) are disclosed, stakeholders should expect additional filings or communications when a permanent CEO is named.

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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 19, 2025

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Freddie Mac

Federally chartered corporation

001-34139

52-0904874

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

8200 Jones Branch Drive

McLean

Virginia

22102-3110

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (703) 903-2000

Not applicable 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
None			N/A			N/A

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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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 September 19, 2025, Michael T. Hutchins notified Freddie Mac (formally the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation) that he had agreed to extend his tenure in the dual role of President and Interim Chief Executive Officer through the earlier of the appointment of a permanent CEO or December 19, 2025.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index below are being submitted with this report.

Exhibit Number						Description of Exhibit
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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Freddie Mac Form 8-K

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.

FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION
By:			/s/			Alicia S. Myara
						Alicia S. Myara
						SVP, Principal Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Date: September 19, 2025

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Freddie Mac Form 8-K

FAQ

What did Freddie Mac (FREJP) disclose in the 8-K?

The 8-K states that Michael T. Hutchins agreed to extend his roles as President and Interim CEO through the earlier of the appointment of a permanent CEO or December 19, 2025.

How long will Michael T. Hutchins remain Interim CEO at Freddie Mac (FREJP)?

He will remain Interim CEO until a permanent CEO is appointed or until December 19, 2025, whichever comes first.

Does the filing include financial impact or operational changes?

No. The filing notes the leadership extension as a material event but contains no financial metrics or operational changes.

Is there a disclosed timeline for appointing a permanent CEO at Freddie Mac (FREJP)?

No specific search timeline or milestones are disclosed; the only date provided is December 19, 2025 as the latest extension endpoint.

Will Freddie Mac file additional disclosures about the CEO appointment?

The 8-K indicates the extension is tied to appointment of a permanent CEO; investors should expect an additional filing when a permanent CEO is named.