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Xcel Energy (XEL) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 29, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Peter Carter elected independent director, effective July 29, 2026, for a term ending at Xcel’s 2027 annual meeting.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Peter Carter elected independent director, effective July 29, 2026, for a term ending at Xcel’s 2027 annual meeting
- Board expanded from 10 to 11 directors, increasing oversight capacity
- Carter appointed to Audit and Governance, Compensation and Nominating committees
- Delta Air Lines president brings legal, regulatory, and corporate-affairs experience
- Compensation aligned with other non-employee directors and prorated through the 2027 annual meeting
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Peter Carter elected to Xcel Energy board effective July 29, 2026
- Delta Air Lines president adds enterprise strategy, policy and legal expertise
- Audit and Governance, Compensation and Nominating committee assignments
- Board expands to 11 members, strengthening oversight during energy-transition execution
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