Southland Holdings, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
On December 17, 2025 (disclosed in a Form 8-K filed December 23, 2025), Southland Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Nick Campbell as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) under an engagement letter with Meru, LLC. Mr. Campbell will provide strategic guidance on the company’s review of financial and operational alternatives to improve its financial position and create long-term value, including advice on asset sales, executive compensation, strategic/financial alternatives, and cash management.

Key Details

• Appointment date and filing: engagement letter dated December 17, 2025; 8-K filed December 23, 2025.
• Role and duties: CTO to advise on material/non‑ordinary course asset sales, executive compensation matters, strategic and financial alternatives, and assist with cash management strategies.
• Compensation: Mr. Campbell will not be paid directly by Southland; the company will pay Meru an hourly rate plus a mutually agreed incentive fee to Meru, LLC.
• Background and conflicts: Mr. Campbell is a founder and Managing Partner of Meru (formed January 2017). No family relationships or other reportable related‑party transactions were disclosed aside from his ownership interest in Meru.

Why It Matters
This is an executive change focused on restructuring and financial strategy — signals the company is actively evaluating operational and financial alternatives (including potential asset sales or other strategic moves). Investors should note Southland will incur fees to Meru for these services and that the engagement places an experienced advisor in a role to shape major decisions affecting the company’s financial position.