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NELNET INC (NNI) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 16, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Board expanded from 8 to 10 directors, adding Angela Klein and Edward Pallesen.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Board expanded from 8 to 10 directors, adding Angela Klein and Edward Pallesen
- Klein and Pallesen designated independent under NYSE governance standards
- Klein’s Class III term runs through 2029; Pallesen’s Class II term runs through 2028
- Committee assignments add expertise across governance, compensation, compliance, risk, and finance
- Stock-based retainers approximately $141,000 for Klein and $133,000 for Pallesen through the 2027 annual meeting
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Nelnet furnished a September 16, 2026 press release announcing two new board appointments
- Board expansion may affect governance, oversight, and strategic direction
- Appointment details and director backgrounds are provided in Exhibit 99.1
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