01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 28, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on July 28, 2026, under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers).
The filing discloses that Eric Nitcher, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, notified the Board of Directors on July 27, 2026, that he is retiring from his executive officer role, effective July 31, 2026. Mr. Nitcher is expected to remain an employee of the Corporation through the end of 2026 to facilitate an orderly transition and to assist the Corporation in an advisory capacity. The Corporation has not yet named a successor, and the filing states that a successor will be named at a later date.
The filing also states that Mr. Nitcher's decision to retire was not the result of any disagreement with the Corporation or its Board. For investors, the key takeaways are the leadership change in the General Counsel role and the transition timeline: the executive officer role ends July 31, 2026, while the transition period runs through year-end 2026. The filing contains no financial results or other operational information.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Eric Nitcher, EVP and General Counsel, is retiring from his executive officer role effective July 31, 2026.
- Mr. Nitcher notified the Board of Directors of his retirement on July 27, 2026.
- Mr. Nitcher is expected to remain an employee through the end of 2026 to support an orderly transition and serve in an advisory capacity.
- A successor General Counsel has not been named; the Corporation states a successor will be named at a later date.
- The filing states Mr. Nitcher's retirement was not the result of any disagreement with the Corporation or its Board.
- The filing is limited to Item 5.02 and does not include financial results or other operating information.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leaving HF Sinclair's executive team?
Eric Nitcher, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of HF Sinclair Corporation, is retiring from his executive officer role effective July 31, 2026.
Is Mr. Nitcher leaving the company entirely?
No. The filing states he is expected to remain an employee of the Corporation through the end of 2026 to facilitate an orderly transition and assist in an advisory capacity.
Who will replace Mr. Nitcher as General Counsel?
The filing does not name a successor. It states that a successor will be named at a later date.
Was the retirement related to a dispute with the company or its board?
The filing states that Mr. Nitcher's decision to retire was not the result of any disagreement with the Corporation or its Board.
When did the company learn of the retirement?
Mr. Nitcher notified the Board of Directors of his retirement on July 27, 2026, one day before the filing date of July 28, 2026.
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