Sprout Social (SPT) CEO Ryan Barretto named interim principal financial officer

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Sprout Social, Inc. named its Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Barretto, as interim principal financial officer and interim principal accounting officer, effective March 11, 2026. He fills these roles following the previously announced resignation of Joe Del Preto as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on the same date.

The company states there are no special arrangements or understandings behind Barretto’s selection, and no family relationships or related-party transactions that must be disclosed. Barretto will rely on his existing leadership position and will not receive additional compensation for taking on the interim finance responsibilities until a permanent replacement is named.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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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): March 11, 2026

Sprout Social, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware			001-39156			27-2404165
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

131 South Dearborn St., Suite 700									60603
Chicago			,			Illinois
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)									(Zip Code)

(866) 878-3231

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

(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:

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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, $0.0001 par value per share			SPT			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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain

Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Interim Principal Financial Officer and Interim Principal Accounting Officer

On March 11, 2026, the Board of Directors of Sprout Social, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Ryan Barretto, the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), to serve as the Company's interim principal financial officer and interim principal accounting officer, effective as of March 11, 2026 until such time as a replacement is named. Mr. Barretto is assuming these roles from Joe Del Preto, who, as previously announced, has resigned as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective March 11, 2026.

Mr. Barretto’s biographical information is set forth in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 8, 2025, and is incorporated by reference herein.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Barretto and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Barretto was selected as the Company's interim principal financial officer and interim principal accounting officer. Mr. Barretto does not have any family relationship with any of the Company's other directors or executive officers or any persons nominated or chosen by the Company to be a director or executive officer. Mr. Barretto does not have any direct or indirect interest in any transaction or proposed transaction required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr. Barretto will not receive any additional compensation in connection with serving as the Company's interim principal financial officer and interim principal accounting officer.

SIGNATURE

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.

SPROUT SOCIAL, INC.
By:			/s/ Heidi Jonas
Name:			Heidi Jonas
Title:			General Counsel and Secretary

Date: March 12, 2026

FAQ

What leadership change did Sprout Social (SPT) disclose in this 8-K?

Sprout Social disclosed that CEO Ryan Barretto has been appointed interim principal financial officer and interim principal accounting officer, effective March 11, 2026. He assumes these finance roles after the previously announced resignation of CFO and Treasurer Joe Del Preto became effective the same day.

Why is Sprout Social (SPT) CEO Ryan Barretto also serving as interim finance chief?

The Board appointed CEO Ryan Barretto to serve as interim principal financial officer and principal accounting officer starting March 11, 2026. He is temporarily filling these positions following CFO and Treasurer Joe Del Preto’s resignation, and will serve until the company names a replacement.

Will Sprout Social (SPT) CEO Ryan Barretto receive extra pay for the interim finance roles?

No, the company states that Ryan Barretto will not receive any additional compensation for serving as interim principal financial officer and interim principal accounting officer. He continues in his role as CEO while temporarily handling these added finance responsibilities without extra pay.

Did Sprout Social (SPT) disclose any related-party issues involving Ryan Barretto?

Sprout Social reports that Ryan Barretto has no family relationships with other directors or executive officers and no interests in transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The company also notes there are no special arrangements or understandings tied to his interim finance appointment.

Where can investors find Ryan Barretto’s background information for Sprout Social (SPT)?

The company states that Ryan Barretto’s biographical information is included in Sprout Social’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC on April 8, 2025. That proxy statement is incorporated by reference for details on his experience and background.

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