ONEOK INC /NEW/ 8-K

What Happened
ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) filed an 8‑K reporting that two directors will retire and will not stand for re‑election at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for May 20, 2026. Pattye L. Moore informed the Board on March 20, 2026 that she will retire at the end of her current term and not seek re‑election. On March 25, 2026 ONEOK announced that Gerald B. Smith will not stand for re‑election due to the company’s mandatory director retirement policy.

Key Details

• Pattye L. Moore notified the Board of her retirement decision on March 20, 2026; her term expires at the May 20, 2026 annual meeting.
• Gerald B. Smith will not stand for re‑election per ONEOK’s mandatory age retirement policy (directors retire no later than immediately prior to the annual meeting following their 75th birthday); his term also expires at the May 20, 2026 annual meeting.
• Both departures were reported as not resulting from any disagreement with ONEOK on operations, policies or practices.
• The company filed the 8‑K on March 25, 2026.

Why It Matters
These departures create two board vacancies that will be resolved at or after the 2026 annual meeting; changes to board composition can affect corporate governance and oversight. Investors should watch ONEOK’s proxy materials and subsequent filings for information on board nominees, committee assignments, and any statements about board succession or governance plans. No operational or financial changes were reported in the 8‑K.