Freedom Holding Corp. 8-K

What Happened Freedom Holding Corp. announced on June 29, 2026 (via an 8-K) that Evgeny Ler resigned as Chief Financial Officer effective June 25, 2026 and will serve as a special advisor to CEO Timur Turlov on financing and M&A. The company appointed Valeriy Kim as its new CFO effective June 25, 2026.

Key Details

• Resignation and appointment dates: Evgeny Ler resigned and Valeriy Kim’s CFO appointment both effective June 25, 2026; 8-K filed June 29, 2026.
• Background: Mr. Kim (age 37) has been Vice President of Finance of the company and CEO of Freedom Holding Operations LLP since 2024; he was CFO of Freedom Finance Global PLC from 2020–2024.
• Compensation approved by the Board: annual base salary $1,132,692; annual cash bonus $1,000,000 (subject to existing program terms); annual equity award of 15,000 common shares with an estimated grant value of $2,155,500 based on the market price at the Board’s resolution.
• Governance / disclosure: No family relationships, no special arrangements or related-party transactions requiring Item 404 disclosure were reported.

Why It Matters A CFO change can affect investor views on financial strategy, reporting continuity and deal execution. The filing shows the company kept the transition internal (promoting an existing executive) and approved a sizable cash-plus-equity compensation package for the new CFO, signaling the role’s importance for financing and M&A activity. Retail investors should note the timing, the advisor role for the former CFO, and the material compensation figures disclosed.