HF Sinclair Finalizes CEO Timothy Go's Departure Terms, Including $4.7M Severance

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HF Sinclair has finalized the separation terms for former CEO Timothy Go, including a $4.7 million severance package and partial equity vesting, while discussions for CFO Atanas Atanasov's separation are ongoing.

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• CEO Separation Finalized

  Timothy Go's employment as CEO and President officially ended on May 11, 2026, with a mutually agreed Separation and Release Agreement. He also resigned from the Board.

• Severance Package Details

  Mr. Go will receive a separation payment of $4,735,000, paid in 12 monthly installments, and will be permitted to continue group health plan participation at active employee rates for 12 months.

• Equity Award Vesting

  A portion of Mr. Go's outstanding equity awards will vest, including 29,616 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and 163,609 Performance Share Units (PSUs), with PSUs remaining subject to original performance criteria.

• CFO Status Remains Unresolved

  The company has not yet reached a mutually agreeable separation agreement with Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Atanas Atanasov, who remains on leave.

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This filing provides the definitive financial terms for the separation of former CEO and President Timothy Go, whose departure was previously announced. While the market had already anticipated his exit, the specific severance package of $4.735 million and the vesting of a portion of his equity awards are new details. The company also noted that a separation agreement with CFO Atanas Atanasov has not yet been reached, indicating continued executive uncertainty in that role. This resolution comes as the company's stock is trading near its 52-week high, suggesting the market has largely absorbed the executive changes amidst strong operational performance.