Every 8-K that Skillz Inc. (SKLZ) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Firy Inc. reported results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where all proposals received stockholder approval. The company uses a dual‑class structure, with each Class A share carrying one vote and each Class B share carrying 20 votes, based on 12,435,460 Class A shares and 3,430,063 Class B shares outstanding as of April 24, 2026.
All eight director nominees received strong support, each obtaining over 68.9 million votes in favor, with relatively small numbers of votes against and abstentions, plus broker non‑votes. Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 75,554,050 votes for. In addition, stockholders approved an amendment to the Skillz Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares authorized for issuance under the plan, with 68,790,012 votes for and 836,270 against.
Firy Inc., formerly Skillz Inc., has changed its corporate name by filing a Certificate of Amendment to its Fifth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation in Delaware, effective June 18, 2026. The change does not affect stockholder rights and did not require stockholder approval.
The company’s Class A common stock is expected to cease trading under the symbol “SKLZ” and begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the new ticker “FIRY” on June 22, 2026. The board also amended and restated the bylaws solely to reflect the new name.
Skillz Inc., now renamed Firy Inc., used an investor presentation to explain its strategy as a three-part business: real-money skill-based gaming, AI-powered ad technology (RZR), and backend/live-ops infrastructure (Beamable). The company highlights a turnaround built on cost discipline, with gross margins consistently between 82% and 88%.
For the quarter ended Q1 2026, revenue reached $29 million, up 33% year over year, and last-twelve-month revenue rose to $112 million, up 25%, while sales and marketing spending declined by 4%. The RZR ad-tech segment delivered LTM revenue of $32 million with 157% growth and positive Adjusted EBITDA of $4 million, while the core Skillz gaming segment generated LTM revenue of $80 million with modest growth and near break-even segment Adjusted EBITDA.
The presentation also notes a favorable federal jury verdict in the case Skillz Inc. v. Papaya Gaming, with $652 million of actual damages awarded and a stated potential total recovery range from $420 million to more than $1.4 billion. Management projects that total revenue could more than double between 2025 and 2028 and expects increasing annual cash generation over that period, framing Firy as a rebuilt platform aiming to scale within large mobile gaming and performance advertising markets.
Skillz Inc. plans to change its corporate name to Firy Inc. on June 18, 2026. Its Class A common stock is expected to begin trading on the NYSE under the new ticker symbol FIRY on June 22, 2026, while remaining listed on the same exchange and keeping the same CUSIP. Existing stockholders do not need to take any action for the name or ticker change. In connection with the rebrand, the company released limited information on reorganized business segments in Exhibit 99.1. The materials also explain how management uses the non-GAAP metric Adjusted EBITDA, outlining adjustments such as interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, certain litigation items, and other non-cash or non-recurring charges.
Skillz Inc. has appointed Robert Alex Walsh as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective July 13, 2026, succeeding Gaetano Franceschi. Walsh, 41, brings prior CFO and senior finance experience from Aristocrat Gaming, LEGO and Procter & Gamble, and will serve as principal financial officer.
Under his offer letter, Walsh will receive a $450,000 annual base salary and annual target incentive compensation of $450,000, with a $400,000 target for 2026 tied to performance goals. He is eligible for $200,000 in restricted stock units vesting over three years and $200,000 in performance stock units vesting after a three-year performance period ending July 12, 2029, subject to company goals and continued service.
Outgoing CFO Gaetano Franceschi will step down around October 1, 2026 and remain in an advisory role from the effective date of Walsh’s appointment through September 30, 2026 to support a smooth transition.
Skillz Inc. reported stronger first quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to $29.1 million from $21.9 million a year earlier and net loss narrowing to $10.9 million from $17.1 million. Gross profit reached $25.5 million and loss from operations improved to $8.8 million.
Adjusted EBITDA loss was $12.8 million, or $7.1 million when excluding litigation expense, reflecting better underlying performance. A federal jury awarded Skillz $420 million in actual damages in its false advertising case against Papaya Gaming, with a potential total award ranging from $420 million to over $1.2 billion depending on the court’s final determinations. Skillz ended the quarter with $185.4 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Skillz Inc. reported that its Interim General Counsel, Nikul Patel, departed the company on April 28, 2026. Patel is eligible for Tier 3 severance benefits under the company’s severance plan, conditioned on signing a customary separation agreement and release of claims.
Skillz Inc. has scheduled its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders for June 18, 2026, to be held virtually via remote communication. Details on how stockholders can access the meeting, vote, and submit questions will be provided in the definitive proxy statement.
Stockholders who wish to bring business before the 2026 Annual Meeting or nominate directors must deliver written notice to the company’s principal executive offices by April 24, 2026, in compliance with the detailed requirements in the company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws.
Skillz Inc. reported higher revenue but continued losses for Q4 and full year 2025. Fourth quarter revenue was $30.0 million with gross profit of $26.5 million and a net loss of $17.9 million. For 2025, revenue reached $104.5 million and gross profit $91.4 million, while net loss was $70.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss was $50.5 million. The company ended December 31, 2025 with $194.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and total outstanding debt of $129.7 million. Paying monthly active users averaged 141 thousand in 2025, and average revenue per paying user was $61.7. Management highlighted revenue growth, a 16% year-over-year improvement in Adjusted EBITDA, and positive Adjusted EBITDA at its RZR ad-tech segment, while emphasizing disciplined spending and a focus on optimizing the capital structure and moving toward sustained profitability.
Skillz Inc. has extended the transition period for its Chief Financial Officer. The company and CFO Gaetano Franceschi amended their existing side letter so that his employment will now end on the earlier of October 1, 2026 or a mutually agreed date following the appointment of a permanent successor.
Franceschi will continue serving as CFO during this transition and will receive compensation consistent with the prior side letter. He will also be eligible for an additional $300,000 if he remains with the company through October 1, 2026, plus a discretionary bonus of up to $300,000 tied to his performance, the company’s performance, and the success of the CFO transition. The underlying transition and separation agreement otherwise remains unchanged, and Skillz continues its search for a permanent CFO.
Skillz Inc. reported that its Board of Directors appointed Shannon Demus as a director effective February 13, 2026. She is currently Chief Financial Officer – Americas at Light & Wonder and has previously held senior finance roles at major gaming and hospitality companies.
The Board also appointed Ms. Demus to the Audit Committee, effective immediately. The Board determined that she is an independent director under New York Stock Exchange rules and meets all requirements for Audit Committee membership, strengthening Skillz’s financial oversight and governance capabilities.
Skillz Inc. reported the results of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on December 29, 2025. Stockholders voted on the election of directors, the ratification of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.
Director nominees, including Andrew Paradise, Anthony Cabot, Casey Chafkin, Henry Hoffman, Alexander Mandel, Kent Wakeford, and Gary Vecchiarelli, each received around 69–70 million shares voted "for"; for example, Andrew Paradise received 69,440,096 shares voted for and 983,524 against. The ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2025 received 70,313,859 shares voted for, 111,987 against, and 1,805 abstentions. The advisory vote on the Company’s executive compensation received 69,968,814 shares voted for, 432,733 against, and 26,104 abstentions.
Skillz Inc. disclosed that Michael Darwal, who had been appointed to become Chief Financial Officer effective January 12, 2026, has withdrawn his acceptance of the role, effective immediately, and will not assume the position. To maintain continuity, the company entered into a side letter with current CFO Gaetano Franceschi, extending his termination date under a prior transition and separation agreement to March 31, 2026, with an option for Skillz to extend this to June 30, 2026. Mr. Franceschi will remain Chief Financial Officer until a permanent successor is appointed, continue to receive his existing base salary and benefits, and be eligible for a prorated 2026 annual bonus based on the company’s actual performance. Skillz is conducting an ongoing search for a permanent CFO and plans to announce a successor once that process concludes.
Skillz Inc. disclosed that, after delays in filing its 2024 annual report and 2025 quarterly reports, it granted its ordinary course 2025 long‑term equity awards to employees on December 19, 2025. On the same date, the Board, following a recommendation from a special committee of independent directors, approved new equity awards for CEO and controlling stockholder Andrew Paradise under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
The CEO package includes a 2025 long‑term incentive award of RSUs with a grant date fair value of $1.5 million and PSUs with a grant date fair value of $1.5 million, plus a special one‑time PSU award with a grant date fair value of $3.0 million. RSUs vest in 12 quarterly installments over three years starting January 1, 2025, while PSUs are earned over a three‑year performance period based on annual goals such as Adjusted EBITDA and net gaming revenue.
The special PSUs can be earned over four years if stock price milestones between $9.00 and $19.00 are met, with up to 200% of target shares possible. The filing outlines pro‑rata vesting rules and forfeiture if Mr. Paradise is terminated for “Cause” or resigns without “Good Reason,” as well as treatment of the awards upon a Change in Control.
Skillz Inc. reported a planned CFO transition. Gaetano Franceschi’s employment as Chief Financial Officer will end without cause on January 12, 2026, with continued employment through January 31, 2026 to provide transition services. The company states his departure is not related to its financial or operating results or to any disagreements about financial reporting.
Under a transition and separation agreement, Franceschi will continue to receive his $400,000 annual base salary through the termination date and is scheduled to receive 2025 time-based and performance-based RSU awards, each with a grant date value of $400,000, plus severance benefits under the non‑change‑in‑control severance plan and eligibility for an earned 2025 bonus. Effective January 12, 2026, Skillz will appoint Michael Darwal as its new CFO, with a $400,000 base salary, a $400,000 target annual incentive, and 2026 equity awards totaling $400,000 in RSUs and performance stock units that vest over a three-year period.
Skillz Inc. filed an amended current report to correct a missing Item 4.01 tag, without changing any underlying disclosures. Effective December 11, 2025, the Audit Committee dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm and approved Deloitte & Touche LLP as the new independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
Grant Thornton’s audit reports for fiscal 2024 and 2023 contained no adverse or qualified opinions, apart from an explanatory note on adoption of ASU 2023-07 on segment reporting. Skillz describes ongoing material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting relating to risk assessment, information technology general controls, and design and documentation of key financial reporting and complex accounting processes. These issues were discussed between the Audit Committee and Grant Thornton, and Grant Thornton has been authorized to discuss them with Deloitte.
Skillz Inc. disclosed that its audit committee dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm effective December 11, 2025, and approved Deloitte & Touche LLP as the new auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
Grant Thornton’s audit reports on the company’s 2023 and 2024 financial statements were unqualified, apart from an explanatory note about the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2023-07 on segment reporting, and there were no disagreements on accounting principles, disclosures, or audit procedures. The company continues to report material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, including risk assessment, information technology general controls, and the design, documentation, and review of key reconciliations and complex accounting judgments.
These control issues were discussed between the audit committee and Grant Thornton, which has been authorized to cooperate fully with Deloitte. Skillz obtained a letter from Grant Thornton to the SEC confirming its agreement with the company’s description of the auditor change and related matters.
Skillz Inc. furnished a Form 8-K to announce preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company issued a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, outlining initial Q3 performance. The materials are being furnished under the Exchange Act and are not deemed filed, except as specifically incorporated by reference.
Skillz Inc. received an extension from the New York Stock Exchange to remain listed while it catches up on overdue SEC reports. The NYSE had previously notified Skillz on April 2, 2025 that it was out of compliance for failing to timely file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. After Skillz submitted a compliance plan, the NYSE granted an additional cure period through December 17, 2025, allowing the stock to continue trading during this time.
The company must file its 2024 Form 10-K, its Form 10-Qs for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, and any other delayed quarterly reports by that date to regain compliance. Skillz states it is working diligently and expects to complete these delayed filings before the NYSE deadline, while also highlighting ongoing risks such as revenue pressures, competition, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and previously identified material weaknesses in internal controls.
Skillz received a notice from Tether terminating their revenue‑sharing agreements, effective September 28, 2025, while also asserting grounds for termination for cause. Under those agreements Skillz licensed its Software Development Kit to Tether and the parties shared entry‑fee revenue; some agreements restrict removal of two games (Solitaire Cube and 21 Blitz) for at least 18 months after termination, and Skillz may host paid competitions for those games during that period. On September 1, 2025 Skillz filed suit in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking injunctive and declaratory relief and disputing Tether’s asserted grounds. Skillz intends to defend the claim but states it cannot assure the outcome or its business impact.