OGLETHORPE POWER CORP 8-K

What Happened
Oglethorpe Power Corp filed an 8-K reporting that, at its annual meeting on March 30, 2026, members nominated and elected five directors by acclimation. The newly elected directors are Ernest A. “Chip” Jakins III (member group 5), Marshall S. Millwood (member group 3), Danny L. Nichols (member group 2), Horace H. Weathersby III (member at-large), and James I. White (member group 1). Each was elected to a term expiring in March 2029.

Key Details

• Election date: March 30, 2026 (reported in 8-K filed March 31, 2026).
• Directors elected: Ernest A. “Chip” Jakins III; Marshall S. Millwood; Danny L. Nichols; Horace H. Weathersby III; James I. White.
• Method: Elected by acclimation under company bylaws (uncontested).
• Term length: Each director’s term expires March 2029.
• For more board background and election procedures, see “Item 10—Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance” in Oglethorpe’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Why It Matters
Board elections affect company governance and oversight, which can influence strategic decisions and management accountability. The filing confirms the board’s composition and stability through March 2029; investors who follow governance or voting group representation may want to review the directors’ backgrounds and the company’s 2025 Form 10-K Item 10 for details on experience and committee roles.