COO Kenneth Johnson to Transition Out, Receive Substantial Severance Package Amidst Company Losses

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Cable One's COO, Kenneth E. Johnson, will transition out of his role and receive a severance package including 18 months of base salary and accelerated equity vesting.

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• COO Transition Announced

  Kenneth E. Johnson will cease to be Chief Operating Officer on May 1, 2026, and will serve as a Senior Advisor until his employment terminates on January 3, 2027.

• Significant Severance Package

  Mr. Johnson will receive a lump sum cash payment equal to 18 months of his current base salary ($492,000 annually), accelerated vesting of pre-2026 equity awards, his target 2026 annual cash incentive, and 18 months of COBRA premiums.

• Departure Not Due to Disagreement

  The company stated that Mr. Johnson's departure is not a result of any disagreement regarding operations, policies, practices, controls, or financial/accounting matters.

• Context of Financial Performance

  This executive change occurs after the company reported a significant net loss of $356.5 million in 2025 and suspended its quarterly dividend, highlighting a challenging financial environment.

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This filing details the transition and severance agreement for Chief Operating Officer Kenneth E. Johnson, who will step down from his COO role on May 1, 2026, and fully separate from the company on January 3, 2027. While the company states his departure is not due to disagreements, the substantial severance package, including 18 months of his current base salary and accelerated equity vesting, represents a notable expense for a company that recently reported a significant net loss and suspended its dividend. The managed transition to a senior advisor role until early 2027 suggests an amicable but significant leadership change during a challenging period for the company.