Guidewire Software, Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on September 3, 2026, disclosing its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended July 31, 2026, and announcing the planned retirement of its Chief Accounting Officer.

Key Highlights

  • Fiscal results announced: Guidewire issued a press release on September 3, 2026, covering financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended July 31, 2026.
  • CAO retirement: David Peterson, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, notified the company on September 1, 2026, of his intention to retire, effective November 4, 2026.
  • No disagreement cited: According to the filing, Peterson's retirement "is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices."
  • CFO to assume CAO duties: The company disclosed it expects Jeff Cooper, the current Chief Financial Officer, to assume the duties of principal accounting officer upon Peterson's retirement, subject to formal board appointment.
  • Exchange listing: Guidewire's common stock ($0.0001 par value) trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:GWRE.

Guidewire Software Discloses Fiscal Year 2026 Results and Accounting Officer Transition

Guidewire Software, Inc., headquartered at 970 Park Pl, Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94403, filed a current report on September 3, 2026, covering two separate items. Under Item 2.02, the company reported that it issued a press release on September 3, 2026, announcing financial results for the fiscal quarter and full year ended July 31, 2026. The press release is attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1. The filing notes that the information furnished under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section.

Under Item 5.02, the company disclosed a leadership change in its accounting function. David Peterson, the company's Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, serving as the principal accounting officer, notified Guidewire on September 1, 2026, of his plan to retire from that role effective November 4, 2026. The filing states explicitly that his departure is not connected to any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

According to the filing, the company expects Chief Financial Officer Jeff Cooper to take on the responsibilities of principal accounting officer once Peterson's retirement takes effect, pending formal appointment by the board of directors. The 8-K was signed by Jeff Cooper in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer on September 3, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

Guidewire Software filed an 8-K on September 3, 2026, reporting fiscal quarter and full-year results through July 31, 2026, and disclosing that Chief Accounting Officer David Peterson will retire on November 4, 2026, with CFO Jeff Cooper expected to assume principal accounting officer duties thereafter.