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Adobe Appoints Anil Chakravarthy as Chief Executive Officer

Adobe has named Anil Chakravarthy as its new chief executive officer and board member, effective December 1, 2026.

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Adobe Plans Executive Transition for December

Adobe disclosed a major shift in its executive leadership, appointing Anil Chakravarthy as president, chief executive officer, and a member of the board, effective December 1, 2026. On the same date, current CEO Shantanu Narayen will retire from his role and assume the position of executive chair of the board. The company stated that these appointments were not made pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with other persons, and there are no family relationships between the incoming and outgoing executives and any other Adobe director or officer.[1][2][3][4]

Earlier in the autumn, David Wadhwani will step down from his position as president of the creativity and productivity business, effective September 27, 2026. Wadhwani will remain with Adobe as a senior advisor during a transition period. Adobe intends to file an amendment to its regulatory disclosure within four business days to provide further details required under Item 5.02(c)(3).[5][6][7]

GameStop Retires Debt and Raises EBITDA Outlook

GameStop reported record second quarter operating income of $160.2 million, even as net sales fell to $790.2 million from $972.2 million in the prior year. The operating performance was helped by a reduction in selling, general, and administrative expenses, which decreased to $187.1 million from $218.8 million in the prior year. Collectibles net sales provided a bright spot, growing 57% year over year to $356.3 million.[8][9][10][11]

The company adjusted its full-year outlook, raising its fiscal year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to in excess of $650 million. For the second quarter, Adjusted EBITDA reached $174.0 million, up from $75.7 million in the same period last year. On the balance sheet, GameStop retired approximately $1.4 billion in long-term debt on September 3, 2026, and continues to hold approximately 43.4 million shares of eBay common stock with a fair value of $4.9 billion.[12][13][14][15]

United Natural Foods Expands Margins and Outlines Growth

United Natural Foods reported a 0.7% decrease in Q4 net sales to $7.6 billion compared to the prior year's fourth quarter, while full-year fiscal 2026 net sales fell 2.0% to $31.2 billion. Despite the lower sales, the distributor posted Q4 net income of $35 million and grew its Q4 Adjusted EBITDA by 48.3% to $172 million. For the full year, Adjusted EBITDA rose 27.0% to $701 million.[16][17][18][19][20]

The distributor achieved a year-end net leverage ratio of 2.2x as of August 1, 2026, and completed the initial deployment phase of its Lean daily management system to 44 distribution centers. Looking ahead, management issued fiscal 2027 guidance that projects high single-digit growth for Adjusted EBITDA.[21][22][23]

Key takeaways

  • Reduced long-term debt to approximately $2.8 billion following the retirement of $1.4 billion in convertible notes. 1 source
  • Maintains $5.4 billion in cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, and digital assets, alongside a $4.9 billion investment in eBay common stock. 1 source
  • Q4 net sales were $7.6 billion, a 0.7% decrease YoY, while full-year net sales were $31.2 billion, a 2.0% decrease. 1 source
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 48.3% to $172 million in Q4 and 27.0% to $701 million for the full year. 1 source
  • The company reduced total net debt by $295 million during fiscal 2026, achieving a year-end net leverage ratio of 2.2x. 1 source
  • Fiscal 2027 guidance reflects high single-digit growth for Adjusted EBITDA, with the midpoint $25 million higher than previous projections. 1 source

Notable quotes

“HARBOR did not meet its primary endpoint of vHOT in DM1”

What’s unresolved

  • Specific compensation details for the new CEO and Executive Chair roles are pending.
  • Specific breakdown of the $0.3 billion in digital assets and related receivables.
  • Future strategic plans for the $4.9 billion eBay equity investment.
  • Future development path for del-desiran

Citations

  1. [1] Adobe files 8-K: CEO transition and executive leadership changes Adobe appointed Anil Chakravarthy as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective December 1, 2026. Manifest ID 1788900081617332104 - Adobe SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  2. [2] Adobe files 8-K: CEO transition and executive leadership changes Shantanu Narayen will retire as Chief Executive Officer and assume the position of Executive Chair of the Board, effective December 1, 2026. Manifest ID 1788900081617332104 - Adobe SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  3. [3] Adobe files 8-K: CEO transition and executive leadership changes The appointments of Mr. Chakravarthy and Mr. Narayen were not pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with respect to any other person. Manifest ID 1788900081617332104 - Adobe SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  4. [4] Adobe files 8-K: CEO transition and executive leadership changes There are no family relationships between Mr. Chakravarthy or Mr. Narayen and any director or executive officer of Adobe. Manifest ID 1788900081617332104 - Adobe SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  5. [5] Adobe files 8-K: CEO transition and executive leadership changes David Wadhwani will step down from his position as President, Creativity & Productivity Business, effective September 27, 2026. Manifest ID 1788900081617332104 - Adobe SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  6. [6] Adobe files 8-K: CEO transition and executive leadership changes David Wadhwani will remain with Adobe as a senior advisor for a transition period. Manifest ID 1788900081617332104 - Adobe SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  7. [7] Adobe files 8-K: CEO transition and executive leadership changes Adobe intends to file an amendment to this 8-K containing information required by Item 5.02(c)(3) within four business days. Manifest ID 1788900081617332104 - Adobe SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  8. [8] GameStop files 8-K: Q2 2026 operating income of $160.2M, raises FY26 EBITDA outlook GameStop reported record second quarter operating income of $160.2 million. Manifest ID 1788890096582939911 - GameStop SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  9. [9] GameStop files 8-K: Q2 2026 operating income of $160.2M, raises FY26 EBITDA outlook Net sales for the second quarter were $790.2 million, compared to $972.2 million in the prior year. Manifest ID 1788890096582939911 - GameStop SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  10. [10] GameStop files 8-K: Q2 2026 operating income of $160.2M, raises FY26 EBITDA outlook Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $187.1 million from $218.8 million in the prior year. Manifest ID 1788890096582939911 - GameStop SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  11. [11] GameStop files 8-K: Q2 2026 operating income of $160.2M, raises FY26 EBITDA outlook Collectibles net sales grew 57% year over year to $356.3 million. Manifest ID 1788890096582939911 - GameStop SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  12. [12] GameStop files 8-K: Q2 2026 operating income of $160.2M, raises FY26 EBITDA outlook GameStop raised its fiscal year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook to in excess of $650 million. Manifest ID 1788890096582939911 - GameStop SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  13. [13] GameStop files 8-K: Q2 2026 operating income of $160.2M, raises FY26 EBITDA outlook Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $174.0 million, compared to $75.7 million in the prior year. Manifest ID 1788890096582939911 - GameStop SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  14. [14] GameStop files 8-K: Q2 2026 operating income of $160.2M, raises FY26 EBITDA outlook GameStop retired approximately $1.4 billion in long-term debt on September 3, 2026. Manifest ID 1788890096582939911 - GameStop SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  15. [15] GameStop files 8-K: Q2 2026 operating income of $160.2M, raises FY26 EBITDA outlook GameStop holds approximately 43.4 million shares of eBay common stock with a fair value of $4.9 billion. Manifest ID 1788890096582939911 - GameStop SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  16. [16] United Natural Foods files 8-K: Q4 and Full Year Fiscal 2026 financial results United Natural Foods reported Q4 fiscal 2026 net sales of $7.6 billion, a 0.7% decrease compared to Q4 fiscal 2025. Manifest ID 1788902004737056158 - United Natural Foods Unfi SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  17. [17] United Natural Foods files 8-K: Q4 and Full Year Fiscal 2026 financial results United Natural Foods reported full-year fiscal 2026 net sales of $31.2 billion, a 2.0% decrease compared to fiscal 2025. Manifest ID 1788902004737056158 - United Natural Foods Unfi SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  18. [18] United Natural Foods files 8-K: Q4 and Full Year Fiscal 2026 financial results United Natural Foods reported Q4 fiscal 2026 net income of $35 million. Manifest ID 1788902004737056158 - United Natural Foods Unfi SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  19. [19] United Natural Foods files 8-K: Q4 and Full Year Fiscal 2026 financial results United Natural Foods reported Q4 fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $172 million, an increase of 48.3% YoY. Manifest ID 1788902004737056158 - United Natural Foods Unfi SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  20. [20] United Natural Foods files 8-K: Q4 and Full Year Fiscal 2026 financial results United Natural Foods reported full-year fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $701 million, an increase of 27.0% YoY. Manifest ID 1788902004737056158 - United Natural Foods Unfi SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  21. [21] United Natural Foods files 8-K: Q4 and Full Year Fiscal 2026 financial results United Natural Foods achieved a year-end net leverage ratio of 2.2x as of August 1, 2026. Manifest ID 1788902004737056158 - United Natural Foods Unfi SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  22. [22] United Natural Foods files 8-K: Q4 and Full Year Fiscal 2026 financial results United Natural Foods completed the initial deployment phase of Lean daily management to 44 distribution centers. Manifest ID 1788902004737056158 - United Natural Foods Unfi SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP
  23. [23] United Natural Foods files 8-K: Q4 and Full Year Fiscal 2026 financial results United Natural Foods provided fiscal 2027 guidance reflecting high single-digit growth for Adjusted EBITDA. Manifest ID 1788902004737056158 - United Natural Foods Unfi SEC Filings - interrogate via MCP