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CarMax names Darren W. Woodell chief accounting officer

The package also includes a $100,000 sign-on bonus and $330,000 in stock-settled restricted stock units vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date.

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CarMax, Inc. appointed Darren W. Woodell as vice president, controller and chief accounting officer, effective November 11, 2026. He will assume the principal accounting officer responsibilities from Enrique N. Mayor-Mora, who will remain executive vice president and chief financial officer. Woodell has served as vice president and controller at Genworth Financial since February 2024.

Under his offer letter, Woodell will receive an annual base salary of $385,000 and a $175,000 corporate bonus paid in May 2027. He will be eligible for a future annual incentive target equal to 50% of his base salary.

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The offer adds a $100,000 sign-on bonus and $330,000 in stock-settled restricted stock units, vesting on the grant’s third anniversary; this is a future equity award, not an immediate share issuance.

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.
Annual base salary $385,000 per year Under Woodell’s offer letter
Corporate bonus $175,000 Paid in May 2027
Target annual incentive bonus 50% of base salary Eligible in future years under the Annual Performance-Based Bonus Plan
Sign-on bonus $100,000 Under Woodell’s offer letter
Stock-settled restricted stock units $330,000 Vest on the third anniversary of the grant date
Appointment effective date November 11, 2026 Woodell’s appointment as vice president, controller and chief accounting officer
principal accounting officer technical
"responsibilities of principal accounting officer"
The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.
Annual Performance-Based Bonus Plan financial
"under the Company’s Annual Performance-Based Bonus Plan"
stock-settled restricted stock units financial
"stock-settled restricted stock units valued at $330,000"
severance agreement financial
"enter into a severance agreement on terms substantially the same as similarly situated executives"

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When does Darren W. Woodell become CarMax’s chief accounting officer?

Darren W. Woodell’s appointment as vice president, controller and chief accounting officer is effective November 11, 2026. He will assume the principal accounting officer responsibilities from Enrique N. Mayor-Mora, who will continue as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

What compensation will Darren W. Woodell receive at CarMax?

Woodell’s offer letter provides for a $385,000 annual base salary, a $175,000 corporate bonus paid in May 2027, and a $100,000 sign-on bonus. It also provides $330,000 in stock-settled restricted stock units vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date; he is eligible for a future annual incentive target equal to 50% of base salary.

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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

October 19, 2026
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

CARMAX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia
1-31420
54-1821055
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway
23238
Richmond,
Virginia
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(804) 747-0422
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockKMXNew 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.
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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 October 19, 2026, CarMax, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Darren W. Woodell as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, and principal accounting officer of the Company, effective November 11, 2026. Mr. Woodell will assume the responsibilities of principal accounting officer from Enrique N. Mayor-Mora, who will continue in his role as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Woodell, 50, has been Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) of Genworth Financial, Inc. (“Genworth”), since February 2024. Prior to that, he served in various positions at Genworth since 2010, including Assistant Controller from April 2022 to December 2023 and Director of Financial Reporting from January 2017 to March 2022. Prior to joining Genworth, Mr. Woodell worked at Lumber Liquidators, Inc. as Assistant Controller and in Ernst & Young, LLC’s assurance practice. Mr. Woodell is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Virginia and Florida.

In connection with his appointment, and pursuant to his offer letter, Mr. Woodell will receive an annual base salary of $385,000 and a corporate bonus paid out in May 2027 of $175,000; be eligible in future years for a target annual incentive bonus equal to 50% of his base salary under the Company’s Annual Performance-Based Bonus Plan; be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock incentive program; enter into a severance agreement on terms substantially the same as similarly situated executives; receive a sign-on bonus of $100,000; and receive stock-settled restricted stock units valued at $330,000, which will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Woodell and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as an officer or as the principal accounting officer of the Company, he has no family relationships with any of the Company’s directors or executive officers, and he has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.








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.


CARMAX, INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: October 19, 2026By: /s/ John M. Stuckey, III
John M. Stuckey, III
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Corporate Secretary


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