{"url_path":"/sec/crvl/8-k/2026-06-01/item-5-02","section_key":"item-5-02","section_title":"Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-06-01","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/874866/0001193125-26-251709-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-251709","cik":"0000874866","ticker":"CRVL","issuer_name":"CORVEL CORP","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/874866/0001193125-26-251709-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000874866","primary_entity_name":"CORVEL CORP"},"word_count":594,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 5.02\n\nDeparture of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.\n\nTransition of Chief Executive Officer and President; Appointment as Executive Chair\n\nMichael G. Combs, the Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CorVel Corporation (the “Company”) is transitioning from his role as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, effective July 1, 2026, and has been appointed by the Board to serve as Executive Chair, effective as of the same date. In this role, Mr. Combs’ primary responsibilities will include (i) advising and supporting the inbound Chief Executive Officer and President during the leadership transition; (ii) assisting with the maintenance and growth of customer and strategic partner relationships; (iii) providing historical and operational context on key initiatives and decisions; and (iv) supporting long-range strategic planning. As consideration for serving as Executive Chair, Mr. Combs will receive a base salary of $25,000 per month and the continuation of health insurance benefits under the Company’s standard benefit plans.\n\nThe Board wishes to express its appreciation to Mr. Combs for his many contributions over 34 years of dedicated service to the Company.\n\nAppointment of New Chief Executive Officer and President\n\nIn connection with the leadership transition, the Board appointed Sarah Scott to serve as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, effective July 1, 2026. In this role, Ms. Scott will serve as the Company’s principal executive officer.\n\nMs. Scott, age 49, has been with the Company for more than 26 years, joining the Company in 1999. Most recently, she served as Executive Vice President, Product and Corporate Services since September 2025. Prior to that, she served as Executive Vice President, Product from January 2025 to September 2025, Vice President, Network Solutions from July 2022 to January 2025, and Vice President, National Account Management from July 2017 to July 2022. Her prior positions with the Company include leadership roles in account management, network solutions, product development, and corporate services.\n\nIn connection with her promotion to Chief Executive Officer and President, Ms. Scott’s annual base salary will be increased to $600,000. She will also be eligible for an annual cash bonus with a target of 75% of her base salary, and an opportunity to receive up to 100% of her base salary, based on the achievement of performance objectives established by the Compensation Committee. 75% of the bonus opportunity will be tied to the achievement of Company performance, while 25% will be tied to the achievement of individual MBOs. The bonus opportunity for fiscal year 2027 will be prorated based on the number of months for which she serves as Chief Executive Officer and President. Ms. Scott will also receive 25,000 stock options pursuant to the 2025 Stock Incentive Plan, which shall vest as to 25% of the underlying shares one year following the grant date, and as to the remaining 75% of the underlying shares in equal installments over the following 36 months. She will also continue to be eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit plans.\n\nThere are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Scott and any other person pursuant to which she was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and President. There are no family relationships between Ms. Scott and any director or executive officer of the Company. Except for her existing employment relationship with the Company, and the compensation arrangements arising in connection therewith, there are no relationships involving Ms. Scott that are required to be reported pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K."}