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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001632127-26-000018"
form_type: "8-K/A"
ticker: "CABO"
cik: "0001632127"
company_name: "Cable One, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-04-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T04:34:32.063055+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cable One COO Kenneth E. Johnson to step down May 1; remains as senior advisor until Jan 2027

## Summary
- COO Kenneth E. Johnson transitions to senior advisor role from May 1, 2026 through Jan 3, 2027.
- Base salary drops from $492,000 to $246,000 during advisory period; severance includes 18-month salary lump sum.
- Accelerated vesting of pre-2026 equity awards; 2026 target bonus at current base salary to be paid.
- Departure not due to any disagreement with company operations, policies, or financial matters.
- Transition Agreement also requires compliance with Clawback Policy and other restrictive covenants.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001632127-26-000018
- form_type: 8-K/A
- ticker: CABO
- cik: 0001632127
- company_name: Cable One, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-04-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1632127/000163212726000018/0001632127-26-000018-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1632127/000163212726000018/cabo-20260420.htm

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