WEC ENERGY GROUP, INC. 8-K

What Happened WEC Energy Group (WEC) filed a Form 8‑K dated May 8, 2026 (Item 5.02) reporting that Gale Klappa, having reached the retirement age in the company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, completed his service as Chairman of the Board on May 7, 2026. On May 4, 2026 the Compensation Committee approved acceleration of the vesting of Mr. Klappa’s unvested restricted stock, consisting of approximately 1,616 shares, effective May 7, 2026. The filing was signed by William J. Guc, Vice President and Controller.

Key Details

• Event reported under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers).
• Chairman: Gale Klappa completed service effective May 7, 2026.
• Compensation Committee approved acceleration on May 4, 2026; approximately 1,616 restricted shares vested effective May 7, 2026.
• Form 8‑K was filed May 8, 2026 and signed by William J. Guc.

Why It Matters This is a governance and personnel update: the company recorded the completion of its chairman’s service and accelerated vesting of his restricted stock as recognition for his service. The filing does not disclose any financial impact, replacement appointment, or changes to other executive roles. Investors monitoring board composition, executive transitions, or compensation-related share vesting should note this discrete governance action.