Encompass Health Corp 8-K

What Happened

• Encompass Health Corporation announced that its Board of Directors elected Cain A. Hayes as a director, effective January 30, 2026. The Board has determined Mr. Hayes is independent under NYSE listing standards and the company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines. A press release announcing the appointment was issued February 2, 2026.

Key Details

• Director elected: Cain A. Hayes; election date: January 30, 2026.
• Independence: Board determined Mr. Hayes is independent for NYSE and company governance purposes.
• Compensation: He will be paid under the company’s standard nonemployee director compensation, as described in Encompass Health’s April 1, 2025 proxy statement.
• No related-party arrangements: Company reported no arrangements or understandings related to his selection and no reportable related-party transactions.
• Committee assignment: Not yet appointed to any Board committee.

Why It Matters

• Board composition and independence affect corporate governance and oversight. Investors should note a new independent director has been added, with no disclosed conflicts or related-party issues. There are no indications in the filing of changes to executive management or financial results tied to this appointment.