Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) president Bill Emerson plans 2025 retirement

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rocket Companies, Inc. reports that its President, Bill Emerson, has informed the company he will retire from his role effective December 31, 2025. This provides several months of transition time before his departure from the executive position. Mr. Emerson will remain involved with the company by continuing to serve as a member of the board of directors.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Rocket Companies’ president plans a year-end 2025 retirement but will remain on the board, signaling continuity more than disruption.

The company discloses that President Bill Emerson intends to retire from his executive role effective December 31, 2025. Because this is framed as a planned retirement with a clear effective date, it suggests an orderly leadership transition rather than a sudden change.

Importantly, Emerson will continue as a director of Rocket Companies, Inc., which helps preserve institutional knowledge at the board level. Future disclosures in company filings may outline any succession decisions or additional changes to the executive team linked to this planned retirement.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

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.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 20, 2025

Rocket Companies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-39432	84-4946470
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1050 Woodward Avenue

Detroit, MI 48226

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(313) 373-7990

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(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:

☐	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		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share		RKT		New 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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 20, 2025, Bill Emerson informed Rocket Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will retire from his position as President of the Company, effective December 31, 2025. Mr. Emerson will continue to serve as a director of the Company.

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.

Date: August 20, 2025

	ROCKET COMPANIES, INC.
	By:	/s/ Tina V. John
	Name:	Tina V. John
	Title:	Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did Rocket Companies (RKT) disclose?

Rocket Companies disclosed that its President, Bill Emerson, has informed the company he will retire from his role as President effective December 31, 2025.

Will Bill Emerson fully leave Rocket Companies (RKT)?

No. While Bill Emerson will retire as President effective December 31, 2025, he will continue to serve as a director of Rocket Companies, Inc.

When is Bill Emerson’s retirement from the President role at Rocket Companies effective?

Bill Emerson’s retirement from his position as President of Rocket Companies, Inc. is effective on December 31, 2025.

What SEC item covers this Rocket Companies (RKT) leadership change?

The leadership change is reported under Item 5.02, which relates to departures or appointments of directors and certain officers and their compensatory arrangements.

Does the filing mention any replacement for the President of Rocket Companies (RKT)?

The content describes Bill Emerson’s planned retirement as President effective December 31, 2025 and his continued service as a director; it does not name a successor in this excerpt.

What type of SEC filing did Rocket Companies (RKT) use for this announcement?

Rocket Companies reported Bill Emerson’s planned retirement as President and continued board service in a Form 8-K current report.