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National Research Corporation appointed Shane Harrison as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective on or about September 25, 2025. On that date Harrison will become the company's principal financial officer and Michael D. Hays will cease serving in that role. The Talent and Compensation Committee approved an annualized base salary of $400,000, a $100,000 cash signing bonus (subject to pro-rated return if Harrison departs before the first anniversary except for certain terminations), and a grant of 172,000 restricted shares that vest 25% after 90 days and 25% on each of the first three anniversaries thereafter. The equity award includes double-trigger vesting on a change in control plus a holding requirement to retain shares until their value equals at least two times his annual base salary. If terminated without cause or resigning for good reason, Harrison is entitled to one year of continued base salary. The filing states no related-party arrangements and includes a press release exhibit announcing the appointment.

National Research Corporation ha nominato Shane Harrison Executive Vice President e Chief Financial Officer con effetto presumibilmente dal 25 settembre 2025. Da quella data Harrison assumerà il ruolo di principale dirigente finanziario della società e Michael D. Hays cesserà di ricoprire tale incarico. Il Talent and Compensation Committee ha approvato una retribuzione base annua di $400,000, un bonus di firma in contanti di $100,000 (soggetto a restituzione pro rata se Harrison lascia prima del primo anniversario, salvo alcuni casi di licenziamento), e l'assegnazione di 172.000 azioni vincolate che maturano per il 25% dopo 90 giorni e per il 25% ad ognuno dei tre anniversari successivi. L'assegnazione azionaria prevede la maturazione con doppio trigger in caso di cambio di controllo e un obbligo di mantenimento delle azioni fino a che il loro valore non raggiunga almeno il doppio della sua retribuzione base annua. In caso di licenziamento senza giusta causa o dimissioni per giusta causa, Harrison ha diritto a un anno di continuazione della retribuzione base. Il deposito dichiara l'assenza di accordi con parti correlate e include come allegato un comunicato stampa che annuncia la nomina.

National Research Corporation nombró a Shane Harrison como Executive Vice President y Chief Financial Officer con efecto a partir del 25 de septiembre de 2025. En esa fecha Harrison se convertirá en el principal ejecutivo financiero de la compañía y Michael D. Hays dejará de desempeñar ese cargo. El Talent and Compensation Committee aprobó un salario base anual de $400,000, un bono de firma en efectivo de $100,000 (sujeto a devolución prorrateada si Harrison se va antes del primer aniversario, salvo en ciertos despidos), y la concesión de 172,000 acciones restringidas que vencen un 25% tras 90 días y un 25% en cada uno de los tres aniversarios siguientes. La concesión de capital incluye vesting de doble desencadenante en caso de cambio de control y un requisito de mantenimiento de las acciones hasta que su valor alcance por lo menos el doble de su salario base anual. Si es cesado sin causa o renuncia por buena causa, Harrison tiene derecho a un año de continuidad del salario base. La presentación declara que no hay acuerdos con partes relacionadas e incluye como anexo un comunicado de prensa anunciando el nombramiento.

National Research Corporation는 Shane Harrison을 2025년 9월 25일경부로 Executive Vice President 겸 Chief Financial Officer로 임명했습니다. 해당 일자에 Harrison은 회사의 최고재무책임자(Principal Financial Officer)가 되며 Michael D. Hays는 그 직책에서 물러납니다. 인사·보상위원회는 연간 기본급 $400,000, 서명 시 지급되는 현금 보너스 $100,000(특정 해고 사유를 제외하고 첫 기념일 이전 퇴사 시 비례 반환 대상), 그리고 172,000주의 제한주를 부여하기로 승인했습니다. 이 제한주는 90일 후 25%가 가속되어 베스팅되고 이후 세 번의 첫 기념일마다 각각 25%씩 추가 베스팅됩니다. 주식 보상은 경영권 변경 시 더블 트리거(이중 조건) 베스팅과 연봉의 최소 두 배 가치가 될 때까지 주식을 보유해야 하는 요건을 포함합니다. 정당한 사유 없는 해고 또는 정당한 이유에 따른 사임의 경우, Harrison은 1년분의 기본급을 계속 지급받을 권리가 있습니다. 제출 서류는 이해관계자 관련 계약이 없음을 명시하며 임명 발표 보도자료를 증빙 서류로 포함하고 있습니다.

National Research Corporation a nommé Shane Harrison au poste d'Executive Vice President et Chief Financial Officer à compter du 25 septembre 2025 environ. À cette date, Harrison deviendra le principal dirigeant financier de la société et Michael D. Hays cessera d'exercer cette fonction. Le Talent and Compensation Committee a approuvé un salaire de base annuel de $400,000, une prime de signature en espèces de $100,000 (sujet à restitution au prorata si Harrison quitte avant le premier anniversaire, sauf en cas de certains licenciements), et l'attribution de 172 000 actions restreintes se dénouant à 25 % après 90 jours puis à 25 % à chacun des trois anniversaires suivants. La remise d'actions prévoit un vesting à double déclencheur en cas de changement de contrôle ainsi qu'une obligation de conservation des actions jusqu'à ce que leur valeur atteigne au moins deux fois son salaire de base annuel. En cas de licenciement sans motif ou de démission pour motif légitime, Harrison a droit à la poursuite du salaire de base pendant un an. Le dépôt indique l'absence d'accords avec des parties liées et inclut en annexe un communiqué de presse annonçant la nomination.

National Research Corporation hat Shane Harrison mit Wirkung zum oder etwa zum 25. September 2025 zum Executive Vice President und Chief Financial Officer ernannt. An diesem Datum wird Harrison zum zentralen Finanzverantwortlichen des Unternehmens und Michael D. Hays wird diese Rolle nicht mehr ausüben. Das Talent and Compensation Committee genehmigte ein jährliches Grundgehalt von $400,000, eine einmalige Unterzeichnungsprämie in bar von $100,000 (bei vorzeitigem Ausscheiden vor dem ersten Jahrestag anteilig zurückzuzahlen, außer bei bestimmten Kündigungsarten) sowie die Gewährung von 172.000 Restricted Shares, die zu 25% nach 90 Tagen und zu jeweils 25% an den folgenden drei Jahrestagen vesten. Die Aktienzuteilung enthält ein Double-Trigger-Vesting bei einem Kontrollwechsel sowie eine Haltepflicht, bis der Wert der Aktien mindestens dem Doppelten seines Jahresgrundgehalts entspricht. Bei fristloser Kündigung ohne Grund oder bei Rücktritt aus gutem Grund hat Harrison Anspruch auf ein Jahr fortgezahltes Grundgehalt. Die Einreichung erklärt, dass keine Geschäfte mit nahestehenden Parteien bestehen, und enthält eine Pressemitteilung als Anlage, die die Ernennung ankündigt.

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TL;DR: Company names an experienced SaaS/technology finance executive with a compensation package tying retention and change-in-control protections to equity.

Harrison's background in corporate finance, investor relations, and prior interim CFO duties provides operational and capital-markets experience relevant for a public company. The fixed cash commitments are modest for a public-company CFO: a $400,000 base salary and a $100,000 signing bonus, plus 172,000 restricted shares that vest over four years with accelerated double-trigger protections. For investors, this indicates management seeks stability in financial leadership while aligning long-term incentives through equity and post-change-in-control protections. The filing discloses no related-party transactions, which supports governance transparency.

TL;DR: Compensation structure uses standard market mechanisms: multi-year vesting, double-trigger change-in-control, and ownership requirement tied to salary.

The award's 25% vesting at 90 days then annual vesting is somewhat front-loaded for an executive hire and the double-trigger provision protects the executive on a sale while aligning with shareholder interests. The requirement to hold vested shares until their value equals two times base salary creates sustained alignment but may limit the executive's short-term liquidity. The one-year severance for termination without cause or resignation for good reason is within common practice for a mid-sized public company. Disclosure of no family or related-party ties is appropriate and reduces governance concerns.

National Research Corporation ha nominato Shane Harrison Executive Vice President e Chief Financial Officer con effetto presumibilmente dal 25 settembre 2025. Da quella data Harrison assumerà il ruolo di principale dirigente finanziario della società e Michael D. Hays cesserà di ricoprire tale incarico. Il Talent and Compensation Committee ha approvato una retribuzione base annua di $400,000, un bonus di firma in contanti di $100,000 (soggetto a restituzione pro rata se Harrison lascia prima del primo anniversario, salvo alcuni casi di licenziamento), e l'assegnazione di 172.000 azioni vincolate che maturano per il 25% dopo 90 giorni e per il 25% ad ognuno dei tre anniversari successivi. L'assegnazione azionaria prevede la maturazione con doppio trigger in caso di cambio di controllo e un obbligo di mantenimento delle azioni fino a che il loro valore non raggiunga almeno il doppio della sua retribuzione base annua. In caso di licenziamento senza giusta causa o dimissioni per giusta causa, Harrison ha diritto a un anno di continuazione della retribuzione base. Il deposito dichiara l'assenza di accordi con parti correlate e include come allegato un comunicato stampa che annuncia la nomina.

National Research Corporation nombró a Shane Harrison como Executive Vice President y Chief Financial Officer con efecto a partir del 25 de septiembre de 2025. En esa fecha Harrison se convertirá en el principal ejecutivo financiero de la compañía y Michael D. Hays dejará de desempeñar ese cargo. El Talent and Compensation Committee aprobó un salario base anual de $400,000, un bono de firma en efectivo de $100,000 (sujeto a devolución prorrateada si Harrison se va antes del primer aniversario, salvo en ciertos despidos), y la concesión de 172,000 acciones restringidas que vencen un 25% tras 90 días y un 25% en cada uno de los tres aniversarios siguientes. La concesión de capital incluye vesting de doble desencadenante en caso de cambio de control y un requisito de mantenimiento de las acciones hasta que su valor alcance por lo menos el doble de su salario base anual. Si es cesado sin causa o renuncia por buena causa, Harrison tiene derecho a un año de continuidad del salario base. La presentación declara que no hay acuerdos con partes relacionadas e incluye como anexo un comunicado de prensa anunciando el nombramiento.

National Research Corporation는 Shane Harrison을 2025년 9월 25일경부로 Executive Vice President 겸 Chief Financial Officer로 임명했습니다. 해당 일자에 Harrison은 회사의 최고재무책임자(Principal Financial Officer)가 되며 Michael D. Hays는 그 직책에서 물러납니다. 인사·보상위원회는 연간 기본급 $400,000, 서명 시 지급되는 현금 보너스 $100,000(특정 해고 사유를 제외하고 첫 기념일 이전 퇴사 시 비례 반환 대상), 그리고 172,000주의 제한주를 부여하기로 승인했습니다. 이 제한주는 90일 후 25%가 가속되어 베스팅되고 이후 세 번의 첫 기념일마다 각각 25%씩 추가 베스팅됩니다. 주식 보상은 경영권 변경 시 더블 트리거(이중 조건) 베스팅과 연봉의 최소 두 배 가치가 될 때까지 주식을 보유해야 하는 요건을 포함합니다. 정당한 사유 없는 해고 또는 정당한 이유에 따른 사임의 경우, Harrison은 1년분의 기본급을 계속 지급받을 권리가 있습니다. 제출 서류는 이해관계자 관련 계약이 없음을 명시하며 임명 발표 보도자료를 증빙 서류로 포함하고 있습니다.

National Research Corporation a nommé Shane Harrison au poste d'Executive Vice President et Chief Financial Officer à compter du 25 septembre 2025 environ. À cette date, Harrison deviendra le principal dirigeant financier de la société et Michael D. Hays cessera d'exercer cette fonction. Le Talent and Compensation Committee a approuvé un salaire de base annuel de $400,000, une prime de signature en espèces de $100,000 (sujet à restitution au prorata si Harrison quitte avant le premier anniversaire, sauf en cas de certains licenciements), et l'attribution de 172 000 actions restreintes se dénouant à 25 % après 90 jours puis à 25 % à chacun des trois anniversaires suivants. La remise d'actions prévoit un vesting à double déclencheur en cas de changement de contrôle ainsi qu'une obligation de conservation des actions jusqu'à ce que leur valeur atteigne au moins deux fois son salaire de base annuel. En cas de licenciement sans motif ou de démission pour motif légitime, Harrison a droit à la poursuite du salaire de base pendant un an. Le dépôt indique l'absence d'accords avec des parties liées et inclut en annexe un communiqué de presse annonçant la nomination.

National Research Corporation hat Shane Harrison mit Wirkung zum oder etwa zum 25. September 2025 zum Executive Vice President und Chief Financial Officer ernannt. An diesem Datum wird Harrison zum zentralen Finanzverantwortlichen des Unternehmens und Michael D. Hays wird diese Rolle nicht mehr ausüben. Das Talent and Compensation Committee genehmigte ein jährliches Grundgehalt von $400,000, eine einmalige Unterzeichnungsprämie in bar von $100,000 (bei vorzeitigem Ausscheiden vor dem ersten Jahrestag anteilig zurückzuzahlen, außer bei bestimmten Kündigungsarten) sowie die Gewährung von 172.000 Restricted Shares, die zu 25% nach 90 Tagen und zu jeweils 25% an den folgenden drei Jahrestagen vesten. Die Aktienzuteilung enthält ein Double-Trigger-Vesting bei einem Kontrollwechsel sowie eine Haltepflicht, bis der Wert der Aktien mindestens dem Doppelten seines Jahresgrundgehalts entspricht. Bei fristloser Kündigung ohne Grund oder bei Rücktritt aus gutem Grund hat Harrison Anspruch auf ein Jahr fortgezahltes Grundgehalt. Die Einreichung erklärt, dass keine Geschäfte mit nahestehenden Parteien bestehen, und enthält eine Pressemitteilung als Anlage, die die Ernennung ankündigt.

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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):
August 25, 2025
 

 
National Research Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
001-35929
47-0634000
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
1245 Q Street, Lincoln, Nebraska
68508
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
(402) 475-2525
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
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
$.001 Par Value Common Stock
NRC
The NASDAQ Stock Market
 
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 August 25, 2025, National Research Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed Shane Harrison as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective on or about September 25, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). On the Effective Date, Mr. Harrison will become the Company’s principal financial officer and Michael D. Hays, the Company’s Chairman, will cease serving as the Company’s principal financial officer.
 
In connection with Mr. Harrison’s appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the Talent and Compensation Committee approved a compensation package for Mr. Harrison, including:
 
 
an annualized base salary of $400,000;
 
a cash signing bonus of $100,000, subject to return to the Company on a pro-rated basis in the event of Mr. Harrison’s termination prior to the first anniversary of the Effective Date, other than Mr. Harrison’s termination without cause or resignation with good reason;
  
 
a grant of 172,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock with the following terms: (i) subject to Mr. Harrison’s continued employment, 25% of the shares will vest 90 days after the Effective Date, 25% of the shares will vest on the first anniversary of the Effective Date, 25% of the shares will vest on the second anniversary of the Effective Date, and 25% of the shares will vest on the third anniversary of the Effective Date, (ii) all unvested shares will fully vest upon a “double trigger” of a change in control and termination without cause or resignation with good reason within 90 days prior to or one year after the change in control, and (iii) Mr. Harrison will hold at least 75% of the net vested shares (less any shares sold or withheld to fund taxes on vesting) until the value of the shares held is at least two times his annual base salary and he will continue to hold shares worth at least two times his annual base salary for the duration of his employment; and
 
in the event of Mr. Harrison’s termination without cause or resignation with good reason, he will be entitled to one year of continued payment of his then-current annual base salary.
 
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Harrison and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Harrison was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Harrison does not have any family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company, or person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer, 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.
 
The following is biographical information for Mr. Harrison:
 
Shane Harrison, 49, served as Senior Vice President – Corporate Finance and Investor Relations at PowerSchool, a leading K-12 education SaaS provider, since 2022. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President – Corporate Development for NAVEX Global, a risk and compliance-based SaaS business, from 2019 -2021, and in various positions, including Senior Vice President – Corporate Development and Investor Relations, Corporate Treasurer, and Interim CFO, for FLIR Systems, a publicly traded advanced imaging sensors business, from 2010-2019. He began his career with Deloitte and was an investment banker at Lehman Brothers, after earning his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Oregon and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
 
 

 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
 
 
(d)
Exhibits.
     
 
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
     
 
99.1
National Research Corporation press release announcing the appointment of Shane Harrison as Chief Financial Officer.
     
 
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
 
The information in Items 5.02 and 9.01 of this report and the exhibit hereto may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act and such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such statements are made based on the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results or events may differ from those anticipated by forward-looking statements. Please refer to the italicized paragraph at the end of the attached press release and various disclosures by the Company in its press releases, stockholder reports, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information concerning risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may affect future results.
 
 

 
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.
 
 
NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION
 
(Registrant)
 
     
Date: August 28, 2025
By:
/s/ Trent S. Green
   
Trent S. Green
   
Chief Executive Officer
 
 

FAQ

When does Shane Harrison become CFO of National Research Corporation (NRC)?

Mr. Harrison's appointment is effective on or about September 25, 2025.

What is Shane Harrison's base salary at NRC?

His annualized base salary is $400,000.

Does Shane Harrison receive a signing bonus or equity at NRC?

Yes. He receives a $100,000 cash signing bonus and a grant of 172,000 restricted shares of common stock.

How do the restricted shares granted to Harrison vest?

Vesting is 25% after 90 days, then 25% on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the Effective Date, with accelerated full vesting on a double-trigger change in control plus qualifying termination.

What severance does Harrison receive if he is terminated without cause?

If terminated without cause or upon resignation for good reason, he is entitled to one year of continued payment of his then-current annual base salary.

Are there any related-party transactions or family ties disclosed for Harrison?

The filing states Mr. Harrison has no family relationship with company directors or executive officers and no reportable transactions under Item 404(a).
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