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accession: "0000046080-26-000047"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HAS"
cik: "0000046080"
company_name: "HASBRO, INC."
filed_at: "2026-07-27T21:04:38+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-27T21:06:10.179689+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hasbro President of Wizards of the Coast John Hight to step down Sept 1, 2026, serve as Advisor through Sept 2027

## Summary
- John Hight will cease as President of Wizards of the Coast on Sept 1, 2026, and become Advisor reporting to CEO through Sept 2, 2027.
- Base salary remains $800,000; eligible for 2026 bonus but not 2027 bonus; no new equity grants.
- Outstanding equity awards continue to vest through earlier of Retirement Date or termination.
- Transition agreement provides for orderly succession and onboarding of new Wizards of the Coast president.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000046080-26-000047
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HAS
- cik: 0000046080
- company_name: HASBRO, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-07-27T21:04:38+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/46080/000004608026000047/0000046080-26-000047-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/46080/000004608026000047/has-20260727.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000046080-26-000047.txt

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