---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001206774-26-000392"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MAYS"
cik: "0000054187"
company_name: "MAYS J W INC"
filed_at: "2026-07-30T22:02:56+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-31T10:05:47.684869+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CFO Ward Lyke Jr. to step down Sept 25, 2026; Controller Kevin Guptar to succeed

## Summary
- Ward Lyke Jr. will remain CFO through Sept 25, 2026, then resign; departure not due to disagreements.
- Base salary of $316,000 continued through separation date.
- Separation benefits: 6 weeks salary ($36,461.54), company-owned 2021 Ford Escape, and company cellphone.
- Kevin Guptar, current Controller, becomes Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer upon Lyke's separation.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001206774-26-000392
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MAYS
- cik: 0000054187
- company_name: MAYS J W INC
- filed_at: 2026-07-30T22:02:56+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/54187/000120677426000392/0001206774-26-000392-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/54187/000120677426000392/mays4670361-8k.htm

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