Executive departs PSQ Holdings (NYSE: PSQH) with $137,500 severance package
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PSQ Holdings, Inc. reported that Michael Hebert resigned as Senior Vice President of People, effective May 31, 2026. Under a Severance Agreement and General Release dated May 26, 2026, he will receive total severance payments of $137,500, representing six months of pay, minus applicable withholdings.
Hebert will also receive subsidized COBRA health insurance from June 2026 through the earlier of December 2026 or the start of new employment, with his premium share approximating his regular employee contribution. He agreed to a general release in favor of the company and to continue honoring non-competition and non-solicitation covenants. The company states his resignation was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 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 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Severance payment: $137,500
COBRA subsidy period: June–December 2026
Warrant exercise price: $11.50 per share
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Severance payment
$137,500
Total severance under Severance Agreement, representing six months’ pay
COBRA subsidy period
June–December 2026
Subsidized COBRA coverage until December 2026 or earlier new employment
Warrant exercise price
$11.50 per share
Exercise price for redeemable warrants for Class A common stock
Common stock par value
$0.0001 per share
Par value of PSQ Holdings Class A common stock
Effective resignation date
May 31, 2026
Date Michael Hebert’s resignation as SVP of People becomes effective
Key Terms
Severance Agreement and General Release, COBRA health insurance coverage, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement, emerging growth company, +1 more
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Severance Agreement and General Release financial
"In connection with his resignation, the Company and Mr. Hebert entered into a Severance Agreement and General Release, dated May 26, 2026"
COBRA health insurance coverage financial
"Mr. Hebert is also entitled to subsidized COBRA health insurance coverage from June 2026 through the earlier of (i) December 2026 and (ii) the time that Mr. Hebert obtains new employment"
Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement financial
"Mr. Hebert will continue to abide by the restrictive covenants in his Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement with the Company"
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company x"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Redeemable warrants financial
"Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share"
A redeemable warrant is a tradable right that lets its holder buy a company’s shares at a fixed price before a set date, but the issuer has the contract power to cancel (redeem) the warrant early under agreed terms. For investors this matters because early redemption can force decision-making, change the timing of when new shares might be created, and affect potential gains or dilution—much like a store coupon that the issuer can cancel by paying you off instead of letting you use it.
FAQ
What executive change did PSQ Holdings (PSQH) disclose in this 8-K?
PSQ Holdings disclosed that Michael Hebert resigned as Senior Vice President of People, effective May 31, 2026. The company stated that his resignation was not the result of any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices, indicating it was a negotiated and orderly transition.
What severance will Michael Hebert receive from PSQ Holdings (PSQH)?
Michael Hebert will receive total severance payments of $137,500, representing six months of pay, minus applicable withholdings. This compensation is provided under a Severance Agreement and General Release dated May 26, 2026, which governs the terms of his departure from PSQ Holdings.
How will COBRA health coverage work for Michael Hebert after leaving PSQ Holdings (PSQH)?
After his resignation, Michael Hebert is entitled to subsidized COBRA health insurance from June 2026 through the earlier of December 2026 or when he obtains new employment. His share of the premium will approximate his prior regular employee contribution level during this period.
Does Michael Hebert remain subject to non-compete obligations with PSQ Holdings (PSQH)?
Yes. The Severance Agreement provides that Michael Hebert will continue to abide by the restrictive covenants in his existing Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement. He agreed not to solicit the company’s employees, consultants, or independent contractors and not to compete with PSQ Holdings following his departure.
What key document governs Michael Hebert’s departure from PSQ Holdings (PSQH)?
Michael Hebert’s departure is governed by a Severance Agreement and General Release dated May 26, 2026. This agreement sets his $137,500 severance, subsidized COBRA coverage terms, a general release in favor of the company, and confirmation of ongoing restrictive covenant obligations.