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ALIT · Current Report (Form 8-K) · Filed May 5, 2026

Alight Inc — Current Report (Form 8-K)

Form
8-K
Filed
May 5, 2026
Period
Apr 30, 2026
Ticker
ALIT
Accession
0001628280-26-030531
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Susan D. Davies named Interim Chief Financial Officer effective May 8, 2026 as Alight continues search for a permanent CFO.

About Alight Inc
Market cap
$444M
1Y TSR
−83.9%
3Y TSR
−53.7%
Board grade
C-
Sector
Technology
CEO
Rohit Verma
Last annual meeting: Jun 10, 2026 · View full Alight Inc profile →
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2026
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Alight, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
__________________________________________
Delaware001-3929986-1849232
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
   
320 South Canal Street,
 
50th Floor, Suite 5000, Chicago, IL
 
60606
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (224)737-7000
(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:
o    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o    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
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
ALIT
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 (§ 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 o
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. o



Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 5, 2026, Alight, Inc. (“Alight” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”) and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Report, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section and will not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 27, 2026, the Company announced that Gregory P. Giometti, the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, would depart the Company on May 8, 2026 or such earlier date on which a permanent Chief Financial Officer was appointed. The Company continues to conduct a comprehensive search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer.
In light of Mr. Giometti’s departure, on April 30, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Susan D. Davies, who currently serves as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and Global Controller, to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective as of May 8, 2026. Ms. Davies will serve as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer for purposes of the Exchange Act during her term as interim Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Davies will also continue to serve in her current role and retain her responsibilities while serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
Ms. Davies, age 57, has served as Chief Accounting Officer and Global Controller of Alight since May 2021. She previously served as Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of Willis Towers Watson from November 2015 through May 2021 and held various leadership positions in Internal Audit, most recently as the Global Head of Internal Audit from 2009 to 2015.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Davies and any other person pursuant to which she was appointed as the Company’s Interim CFO. Ms. Davies does not have any family relationship with any director or other executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions in which Ms. Davies has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act.
In connection with Ms. Davies’ appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer, the Company will provide her with the following additional compensation that is commensurate with her additional duties as Interim Chief Financial Officer: a cash payment of $20,000 per month for each month Ms. Davies serves in this capacity and one month thereafter.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 1, 2026, the Company issued a press release, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto, announcing the matters described in Item 5.02 above.
The information in this Item 7.01, including the exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such disclosure in this Form 8-K in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits.
99.1
99.2
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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.
ALIGHT, INC.
Date:May 5, 2026By: /s/ Martin Felli
Martin Felli, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

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When did Alight Inc file this 8-K?
Alight Inc (ALIT) filed this Current Report (Form 8-K) with the SEC on May 5, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001628280-26-030531.
What does an 8-K disclose?
Form 8-K is the SEC's current-report form, used to disclose material events between periodic reports (10-K / 10-Q). Triggers include CEO/CFO departures, acquisitions, bankruptcies, earnings releases, auditor changes, changes in fiscal year, and amendments to corporate governance. Each 8-K is keyed to one or more Item numbers (1.01 through 9.01).
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Susan D. Davies named Interim Chief Financial Officer effective May 8, 2026 as Alight continues search for a permanent CFO. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the current report; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
What Item codes does an 8-K cover?
An 8-K's Item codes (1.01 through 9.01) specify what kind of event is being disclosed — e.g. Item 1.01 for entering a material agreement, Item 5.02 for departure/election of directors and executive officers, Item 8.01 for other events. The Item codes for this 8-K appear in the filing text above.
Where can I find Alight Inc's prior current reports on EDGAR?
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