Radiant Logistics names David Buss as COO
Radiant Logistics names a new COO under a defined severance package and sets timing and notice rules for its November 2026 annual stockholder meeting.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Radiant Logistics, Inc. (RLGT) appointed David Buss as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective August 31, 2026. Buss, age 62, has over 30 years of transportation and logistics leadership experience, including serving as Chief Executive Officer, North America Cluster for DB Schenker and participating on its USA Truck acquisition integration steering committee.
Under his employment agreement, Buss will receive a $250,000 annual base salary, with eligibility for incentive compensation under Radiant’s general management plans and customary employee benefits. He is entitled to six months of severance salary continuation if terminated by the company other than for cause or due to death or disability, and twelve months of severance if his employment ends under specified "Change of Control" and "Good Reason" conditions.
Radiant also set details for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be held at its corporate offices on November 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time. Holders of common stock as of the close of business on September 29, 2026 will be entitled to vote. The company outlined advance notice deadlines and informational requirements for stockholder proposals and director nominations under its Amended and Restated Bylaws.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 5.02, 8.01, 9.01
3 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 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Annual base salary: $250,000
Severance (standard termination): 6 months of salary continuation
Severance (Change of Control scenarios): 12 months of salary continuation
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Annual base salary
$250,000
Base salary for David Buss as Senior Vice President and COO under his employment agreement
Severance (standard termination)
6 months of salary continuation
If employment ends due to death, disability, or by the company other than for cause
Severance (Change of Control scenarios)
12 months of salary continuation
If within nine months after a Change of Control he resigns for Good Reason or is terminated other than for cause
COO age
62 years
Age of newly appointed Senior Vice President and COO David Buss
Annual Meeting date and time
November 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time
Scheduled 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders at Radiant’s corporate offices
Record date for voting
September 29, 2026
Holders of common stock as of close of business on this date may vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Deadline for director nominations
September 17, 2026
Advance notice cutoff under the Amended and Restated Bylaws for 2026 Annual Meeting director nominations
Deadline for stockholder proposals (non-Rule 14a-8)
September 27, 2026
Advance notice cutoff under the Amended and Restated Bylaws for other stockholder proposals at the 2026 Annual Meeting
Key Terms
Change of Control, Good Reason, severance, Amended and Restated Bylaws, +2 more
6 terms
Change of Control financial
"For the purposes of the Employment Agreement, a “Change of Control” shall be deemed to occur"
A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.
Good Reason financial
"Additionally, “Good Reason” shall be deemed to occur upon either"
severance financial
"Mr. Buss is entitled to six months of severance in the form of salary continuation"
Severance is the payment and benefits an employer provides to an employee when their job ends, acting like a short-term financial safety net or final paycheck plus extras such as healthcare continuation or stock vesting. Investors care because severance obligations are real costs and potential liabilities that can reduce cash, affect reported profits, and signal how a company handles leadership changes or downsizing, which can influence future performance and shareholder value.
Amended and Restated Bylaws regulatory
"must each comply with advance notice provisions set forth in our Amended and Restated Bylaws"
A company’s amended and restated bylaws are its internal rulebook rewritten to include all changes in one updated document, replacing the old bylaws. For investors, this matters because the bylaws set how the board, shareholders and officers make decisions, hold votes and handle disputes; a new consolidated version can change voting rights, control mechanisms or procedures that affect corporate governance and the value or risk of an investment.
Rule 14a-8 regulatory
"including, if applicable, Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Rule 14a-8 is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that lets eligible shareholders put proposals on a public company’s proxy ballot for an annual meeting, provided they meet basic ownership and filing requirements. It matters to investors because it creates a formal way to raise governance or strategic issues and force a company-wide vote—like getting an item onto the agenda of a neighborhood association meeting once you’ve lived there long enough—so shareholders can push for change or influence management decisions.
advance notice provisions regulatory
"must each comply with advance notice provisions set forth in our Amended and Restated Bylaws"
Advance notice provisions are rules in a company’s bylaws that require shareholders or potential board candidates to give written notice — by a set deadline — before proposing agenda items or nominating directors for a shareholder meeting. Like an RSVP and agenda deadline for a meeting, they help the company plan and prevent last-minute surprises; for investors, they shape the timing and feasibility of shareholder campaigns and influence how quickly governance changes can occur.
FAQ
What executive leadership change did RLGT announce in this 8-K?
Radiant Logistics appointed David Buss as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective August 31, 2026. He brings over 30 years of transportation and logistics leadership experience, including serving as Chief Executive Officer, North America Cluster for DB Schenker.
What are the key compensation terms for RLGT’s new COO David Buss?
Under his employment agreement, David Buss will receive an annual base salary of $250,000, subject to annual evaluation and adjustment, be eligible for incentive compensation under Radiant’s general management plans, and receive customary benefits such as participation in stock option plans and health insurance.
What severance protections does RLGT’s COO have under his employment agreement?
David Buss is entitled to six months of severance salary continuation if terminated by the company other than for cause or due to death or disability, and twelve months of severance if, within nine months after a "Change of Control," he resigns for "Good Reason" or is terminated other than for cause.
When is Radiant Logistics’ 2026 Annual Meeting and who can vote?
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Radiant Logistics will be held on November 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time at the company’s corporate offices. All holders of common stock of record as of the close of business on September 29, 2026 will be entitled to vote.
What are the deadlines for RLGT stockholder proposals and director nominations for the 2026 meeting?
For the 2026 Annual Meeting, stockholder proposals not for inclusion in proxy materials must be received by September 27, 2026. Director nominations must be received by September 17, 2026. Both must comply with advance notice and content requirements in the Amended and Restated Bylaws.
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