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Repay Holdings Corporation announced the appointment of Robert S. Houser as Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2025, replacing the companys Interim CFO who will resume his prior accounting role. Mr. Houser joins from Conduent and has prior payments and fintech experience at Fiserv and other corporations.

The Employment Agreement sets a minimum annual base salary of $400,000, a target annual cash bonus of 60% of base salary, one-time cash signing bonuses totaling $250,000, and a one-time restricted stock award valued at $700,000 that vests over four years. The agreement provides an 18-month severance period (extended to 30 months around a change in control) and customary confidentiality, non-solicit and non-compete restrictions.

Repay Holdings Corporation ha annunciato la nomina di Robert S. Houser a Chief Financial Officer, con efficacia dall'8 settembre 2025, in sostituzione del CFO ad interim della società, che tornerà al suo precedente ruolo contabile. Il sig. Houser proviene da Conduent e vanta esperienza nei pagamenti e nel settore fintech, avendo lavorato in Fiserv e in altre aziende.

Il contratto di lavoro prevede un salario base minimo annuo di $400,000, un bonus in denaro annuale target pari al 60% del salario base, bonus di firma in contanti una tantum per un totale di $250,000 e una concessione una tantum di azioni vincolate del valore di $700,000 che matura in quattro anni. L'accordo contempla un periodo di indennità pari a 18 mesi (estendibile a 30 mesi in caso di cambiamento di controllo) e le consuete clausole di riservatezza, non-solicitazione e non-concorrenza.

Repay Holdings Corporation anunció el nombramiento de Robert S. Houser como Director Financiero (CFO), con efecto a partir del 8 de septiembre de 2025, en sustitución del CFO interino de la compañía, que retomará su puesto contable anterior. El Sr. Houser procede de Conduent y cuenta con experiencia en pagos y fintech, habiendo trabajado en Fiserv y otras empresas.

El contrato de trabajo establece un salario base anual mínimo de $400,000, un bono anual en efectivo objetivo equivalente al 60% del salario base, bonos de firma únicos en efectivo por un total de $250,000 y una adjudicación única de acciones restringidas valorada en $700,000 que se consolida en cuatro años. El acuerdo prevé un periodo de indemnización por despido de 18 meses (ampliable a 30 meses en caso de cambio de control) y las habituales cláusulas de confidencialidad, no solicitación y no competencia.

Repay Holdings Corporation은(�) Robert S. Houser� 2025� 9� 8일부� 최고재무책임�(CFO)� 임명했다� 발표했습니다. 그는 회사� 임시 CFO� 대신하�, 해당 임시 CFO� 이전� 회계 업무� 복귀� 예정입니�. Houser 씨는 Conduent에서 합류했으� Fiserv 등에� 결제 � 핀테크 관� 경험� 보유하고 있습니다.

근로계약서에 따르� 최소 연봉은 $400,000이며, 연간 현금 목표 보너스는 기본급의 60%입니�. 일회� 현금 서명 보너� 총액은 $250,000이고, 4년에 걸쳐 베스팅되� 일회� 제한주식 수여� $700,000 가치입니다. 계약에는 해고 � 18갵ӛ� 퇴직급여 기간� 규정되어 있으�(경영� 변� 시에� 30갵ӛ� 연장), 통상적인 기밀유지·비유인·경업금지 조항� 포함됩니�.

Repay Holdings Corporation a annoncé la nomination de Robert S. Houser au poste de directeur financier (CFO), à compter du 8 septembre 2025, en remplacement du CFO par intérim de la société, qui retrouvera son précédent poste en comptabilité. M. Houser rejoint l'entreprise en provenance de Conduent et possède une expérience des paiements et du secteur fintech, notamment chez Fiserv et d'autres sociétés.

Le contrat de travail prévoit un salaire de base annuel minimum de $400,000, une prime annuelle en espèces cible équivalente à 60% du salaire de base, des primes de signature en espèces uniques totalisant $250,000 et une attribution unique d'actions restreintes d'une valeur de $700,000 qui se débloque sur quatre ans. L'accord prévoit une période d'indemnisation de 18 mois (étendue à 30 mois en cas de changement de contrôle) ainsi que les clauses habituelles de confidentialité, de non-sollicitation et de non-concurrence.

Repay Holdings Corporation gab die Ernennung von Robert S. Houser zum Chief Financial Officer bekannt, wirksam ab dem 8. September 2025. Er ersetzt den Interims-CFO des Unternehmens, der in seine frühere Buchhaltungsfunktion zurückkehren wird. Herr Houser kommt von Conduent und verfügt über Erfahrungen im Zahlungsverkehr und im Fintech-Bereich, unter anderem bei Fiserv.

Der Anstellungsvertrag sieht ein minimales jährliches Grundgehalt von $400,000, eine zielorientierte jährliche Barprämie in Höhe von 60% des Grundgehalts, einmalige Unterzeichnungsboni in bar insgesamt in Höhe von $250,000 sowie eine einmalige Zuweisung von Restricted Stock im Wert von $700,000 vor, die über vier Jahre vestet. Der Vertrag gewährt eine Abfindungsdauer von 18 Monaten (bei Kontrollwechsel auf 30 Monate verlängert) sowie die üblichen Vertraulichkeits-, Abwerbe- und Wettbewerbsverbote.

Positive
  • Appointment of an experienced payments executive: Robert S. Houser has direct fintech and payments experience at Conduent and Fiserv, relevant to Repays business.
  • Equity-focused compensation: a one-time restricted stock award with a grant date value of $700,000 vests over four years, aligning long-term interests.
  • Clear retention incentives: signing bonuses totaling $250,000 and multi-year severance terms provide retention and continuity incentive.
Negative
  • Potential cash and post-termination exposure: one-time signing bonuses of $150,000 and $100,000 plus severance equal to salary and target bonus for 18 months (or 30 months around a change in control) could be sizable if triggered.
  • Restrictive covenants duration: 24-month non-solicit and non-compete provisions may limit the executives mobility and could carry enforcement risk.

Insights

TL;DR: Experienced payments executive hired as CFO with a compensation package emphasizing equity and multi-month severance, signaling continuity and retention focus.

The appointment brings a CFO with direct payments and fintech background, notably roles at Conduent and Fiserv, which aligns with Repays payments business. The cash and equity componentsa $400,000 base, 60% target bonus, $250,000 in signing cash, and a $700,000 restricted stock awardbalance near-term cash costs with long-term equity incentives. The severance terms (18 months, 30 months around a change in control) increase potential post-termination cash exposure and emphasize retention through potential corporate events.

TL;DR: Governance package is comprehensive and standard for senior finance hires, with typical release, clawback-like repayment provisions and restrictive covenants.

The Employment Agreement includes customary protections: repayment of signing bonuses if the executive resigns without good reason within 24 months, requirement to sign a release for severance payments, confidentiality obligations, a 24-month non-solicit and non-compete period, and time-based equity vesting over four years. Portions of the employment exhibit are redacted as permitted; the filing states redactions are non-material and treated as confidential.

Repay Holdings Corporation ha annunciato la nomina di Robert S. Houser a Chief Financial Officer, con efficacia dall'8 settembre 2025, in sostituzione del CFO ad interim della società, che tornerà al suo precedente ruolo contabile. Il sig. Houser proviene da Conduent e vanta esperienza nei pagamenti e nel settore fintech, avendo lavorato in Fiserv e in altre aziende.

Il contratto di lavoro prevede un salario base minimo annuo di $400,000, un bonus in denaro annuale target pari al 60% del salario base, bonus di firma in contanti una tantum per un totale di $250,000 e una concessione una tantum di azioni vincolate del valore di $700,000 che matura in quattro anni. L'accordo contempla un periodo di indennità pari a 18 mesi (estendibile a 30 mesi in caso di cambiamento di controllo) e le consuete clausole di riservatezza, non-solicitazione e non-concorrenza.

Repay Holdings Corporation anunció el nombramiento de Robert S. Houser como Director Financiero (CFO), con efecto a partir del 8 de septiembre de 2025, en sustitución del CFO interino de la compañía, que retomará su puesto contable anterior. El Sr. Houser procede de Conduent y cuenta con experiencia en pagos y fintech, habiendo trabajado en Fiserv y otras empresas.

El contrato de trabajo establece un salario base anual mínimo de $400,000, un bono anual en efectivo objetivo equivalente al 60% del salario base, bonos de firma únicos en efectivo por un total de $250,000 y una adjudicación única de acciones restringidas valorada en $700,000 que se consolida en cuatro años. El acuerdo prevé un periodo de indemnización por despido de 18 meses (ampliable a 30 meses en caso de cambio de control) y las habituales cláusulas de confidencialidad, no solicitación y no competencia.

Repay Holdings Corporation은(�) Robert S. Houser� 2025� 9� 8일부� 최고재무책임�(CFO)� 임명했다� 발표했습니다. 그는 회사� 임시 CFO� 대신하�, 해당 임시 CFO� 이전� 회계 업무� 복귀� 예정입니�. Houser 씨는 Conduent에서 합류했으� Fiserv 등에� 결제 � 핀테크 관� 경험� 보유하고 있습니다.

근로계약서에 따르� 최소 연봉은 $400,000이며, 연간 현금 목표 보너스는 기본급의 60%입니�. 일회� 현금 서명 보너� 총액은 $250,000이고, 4년에 걸쳐 베스팅되� 일회� 제한주식 수여� $700,000 가치입니다. 계약에는 해고 � 18갵ӛ� 퇴직급여 기간� 규정되어 있으�(경영� 변� 시에� 30갵ӛ� 연장), 통상적인 기밀유지·비유인·경업금지 조항� 포함됩니�.

Repay Holdings Corporation a annoncé la nomination de Robert S. Houser au poste de directeur financier (CFO), à compter du 8 septembre 2025, en remplacement du CFO par intérim de la société, qui retrouvera son précédent poste en comptabilité. M. Houser rejoint l'entreprise en provenance de Conduent et possède une expérience des paiements et du secteur fintech, notamment chez Fiserv et d'autres sociétés.

Le contrat de travail prévoit un salaire de base annuel minimum de $400,000, une prime annuelle en espèces cible équivalente à 60% du salaire de base, des primes de signature en espèces uniques totalisant $250,000 et une attribution unique d'actions restreintes d'une valeur de $700,000 qui se débloque sur quatre ans. L'accord prévoit une période d'indemnisation de 18 mois (étendue à 30 mois en cas de changement de contrôle) ainsi que les clauses habituelles de confidentialité, de non-sollicitation et de non-concurrence.

Repay Holdings Corporation gab die Ernennung von Robert S. Houser zum Chief Financial Officer bekannt, wirksam ab dem 8. September 2025. Er ersetzt den Interims-CFO des Unternehmens, der in seine frühere Buchhaltungsfunktion zurückkehren wird. Herr Houser kommt von Conduent und verfügt über Erfahrungen im Zahlungsverkehr und im Fintech-Bereich, unter anderem bei Fiserv.

Der Anstellungsvertrag sieht ein minimales jährliches Grundgehalt von $400,000, eine zielorientierte jährliche Barprämie in Höhe von 60% des Grundgehalts, einmalige Unterzeichnungsboni in bar insgesamt in Höhe von $250,000 sowie eine einmalige Zuweisung von Restricted Stock im Wert von $700,000 vor, die über vier Jahre vestet. Der Vertrag gewährt eine Abfindungsdauer von 18 Monaten (bei Kontrollwechsel auf 30 Monate verlängert) sowie die üblichen Vertraulichkeits-, Abwerbe- und Wettbewerbsverbote.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 07, 2025

 

 

REPAY HOLDINGS CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-38531

98-1496050

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

3060 Peachtree Road NW

Suite 1100

 

Atlanta, Georgia

 

30305

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 404 504-7472

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share

 

RPAY

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 11, 2025, Repay Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the results of the Company’s operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

 

A copy of the Company’s earnings press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02. As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information and exhibits contained in this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

Appointment of Robert S. Houser as Chief Financial Officer

 

On August 7, 2025, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Repay Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Robert S. Houser, age 50, to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of September 8, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). Upon the Effective Date, Thomas E. Sullivan will cease to serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer and will return to his full-time role as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer.

 

Mr. Houser will join the Company from Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT) (“Conduent”), a business process services company that provides digital platforms and solutions to commercial and government clients, which he joined in July 2021. Most recently, he has served as Group CFO for Conduent’s Public Sector business and Advisor to CEO since January 2025, and he previously served as Conduent’s Global Head of Strategy, Corporate Development and Advisor to CEO from July 2021 to January 2025. Prior to Conduent, Mr. Houser held several senior positions at Fiserv Inc. (NYSE: FI) (“Fiserv”), a global fintech and payments company, from September 2014 to July 2021, including as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Fiserv’s Bill Pay Solutions business unit and as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fiserv’s Biller and Payments group. Prior to Fiserv, he was the Global Head of FP&A and Investor Relations at Integra Lifesciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IART). He previously held various finance, accounting, and strategy roles at Firmenich, Inc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE: NMY), and Merck & Co Inc. (NYSE:MRK). Mr. Houser began his career as an auditor for KPMG LLP, and he earned his MBA and bachelor’s degree in accounting from Rider University.

 

There are no family relationships between Mr. Houser and any director or executive officer of the Company, and no related party transactions are required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

Employment Agreement with Robert S. Houser

 

In connection with Mr. Houser’s employment, on August 7, 2025, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) with Mr. Houser pursuant to which Mr. Houser will serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The term of the Employment Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and will continue until Mr. Houser’s employment relationship is terminated under the terms of the Employment Agreement or as otherwise agreed by the Company and Mr. Houser.

 

Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Houser will receive an annual base salary of at least $400,000 and will be eligible for an annual performance-based cash bonus with a target amount of 60% of his base salary for the applicable bonus period based on the achievement of certain performance objectives established by the compensation committee (the “Compensation Committee”) of the Board. Mr. Houser will also have the opportunity to participate in the Company’s other employee benefit plans. Beginning in 2026, Mr. Houser will be eligible to participate in the Company’s equity incentive plan on such basis as the Compensation Committee may determine.

 

Mr. Houser will receive a one-time cash signing bonus of $150,000 within 30 days after the Effective Date and an additional one-time cash bonus of $100,000 by no later than March 15, 2026. If, within 24 months after the Effective Date, Mr. Houser resigns from his employment with the Company other than for “good reason” (as defined in the Employment Agreement) or his employment is terminated by the Company for “cause” (as defined in the Employment Agreement), then Mr. Houser will be required to repay a pro rata portion of these one-time cash bonuses. Additionally, Mr. Houser will receive a one-time new hire restricted stock award with a grant date value of $700,000, which will be subject to time-based vesting in equal annual installments over a four-year period.

Pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement, in the event of a termination of Mr. Houser’s employment by the Company without “cause” or by Mr. Houser for “good reason,” Mr. Houser will be entitled to receive the following payments and benefits:

an amount equal to the sum of his then current base salary and target annual bonus, payable in installments over the “severance period” (as defined below);
immediate vesting of all time-based equity awards that would have vested through the severance period;

all performance-based equity awards remain outstanding and eligible to vest based on achievement of performance objectives through the severance period; and
outstanding stock options remain outstanding until the earlier of (i) the expiration of the severance period and (ii) the original expiration of the stock option.

The “severance period” is 18 months; provided that in the event such termination is on or within 24 months following a change in control or prior to and in anticipation of a change in control, the “severance period” is 30 months. Such severance payments and benefits are subject to execution and non-revocation of a release of claims.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement, in the event of a termination due to death or incapacity, Mr. Houser will be entitled to the annual bonus that would have been paid had he remained employed until the end of the applicable bonus period.

 

Mr. Houser will be prohibited, pursuant to the Employment Agreements, from soliciting the Company’s clients or vendors, or recruiting the Company’s employees, for a period of 24 months following the separation date. In addition, Mr. Houser has agreed to not compete directly with the Company within the “restricted territory” (as defined in the Employment Agreement) for a period of 24 months. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Houser will also be prohibited from divulging or making use of any “confidential information” or “trade secrets” (each as defined in the Employment Agreement) during his employment and following cessation of employment with the Company for any reason.

 

Throughout the foregoing summary of the Employment Agreement, unless otherwise noted or unless the context otherwise requires, the term “Company” refers to Repay Holdings Corporation and/or one or more of its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

The foregoing summary of the Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Employment Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On August 11, 2025, the Company provided supplemental information regarding its business and operations in an earnings supplement and investor presentation that will be made available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website. In addition, on August 11, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Robert S. Houser as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.

 

Copies of the earnings supplement, the investor presentation and the Chief Financial Officer press release are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.2, 99.3 and 99.4, respectively, and are hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 7.01. As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information and exhibits contained in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

10.1#

 

Employment Agreement, dated August 7, 2025, by and between Repay Management Services LLC and Robert S. Houser

99.1

Press release issued August 11, 2025 by Repay Holdings Corporation

99.2

 

Earnings Supplement, dated August 2025

99.3

 

Investor Presentation, dated August 2025

99.4

 

Press Release issued August 11, 2025 by Repay Holdings Corporation

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

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Certain portions of this exhibit, marked by “[***]”, have been redacted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K. Such redacted information (i) is not material and (ii) is the type of information that the Company treats as private or confidential. An unredacted copy of this exhibit will be provided to the SEC upon its request.

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Repay Holdings Corporation

Dated: August 11, 2025

By:

/s/ Thomas E. Sullivan

Thomas E. Sullivan

Interim Chief Financial Officer

 


FAQ

What is RPAYs new CFO compensation package?

Robert S. Houser will receive a minimum annual base salary of $400,000, a target cash bonus of 60% of base salary, one-time signing bonuses totaling $250,000, and a one-time restricted stock award valued at $700,000 vesting over four years.

When does the new CFO take effect at RPAY?

The Company appointed Mr. Houser to serve as Chief Financial Officer effective September 8, 2025.

What severance protections does the RPAY employment agreement include?

If terminated without cause or for good reason, Mr. Houser is entitled to severance equal to his then-current base salary plus target annual bonus payable over an 18-month severance period, which becomes 30 months around a change in control.

Are there conditions on the signing bonuses for RPAYs CFO?

Yes, the one-time cash signing bonuses ($150,000 and $100,000) must be repaid on a pro rata basis if Mr. Houser resigns within 24 months other than for "good reason" or is terminated for "cause."

Did RPAY provide additional investor materials with this filing?

The filing incorporates by reference an earnings press release for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an earnings supplement, an investor presentation, and a CFO press release as exhibits.
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