SHENANDOAH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO/VA/ 8-K

What Happened
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (SHEN) filed an 8-K on January 22, 2026 reporting that two members of its Board of Directors will not stand for reelection at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting on April 21, 2026. Dr. Tracy Fitzsimmons informed the company on January 20, 2026 that she will not seek reelection but will serve the remainder of her term. John W. Flora will retire at the end of his current term in accordance with the company’s director retirement policy. The company states neither decision resulted from any disagreement with Shenandoah on its operations, policies, or practices.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8-K filed January 22, 2026 (Item 5.02).
• Directors: Tracy Fitzsimmons (informed 1/20/2026) and John W. Flora (retirement per policy).
• Annual Meeting: Both will not stand for reelection at the April 21, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
• Cause: Company reports no disagreements with either director regarding operations, policies, or practices.

Why It Matters
Board departures change the composition and experience mix of the board and create open seats that will be filled at the upcoming annual meeting. For investors, this is a governance update to monitor—watch the company’s proxy materials for nominees, any changes to committee assignments, and disclosures about new director candidates. The filing indicates an orderly transition (not dispute-driven), which suggests these are planned governance changes rather than signs of internal conflict.