EVERSOURCE ENERGY 8-K

What Happened
Eversource Energy announced an Amended and Restated Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, effective January 27, 2026. The Board of Trustees of Eversource Energy and the Boards of Directors of The Connecticut Light and Power Company, NSTAR Electric Company and Public Service Company of New Hampshire each approved and adopted the revised Code, which updates how auditor oversight and compliance programs are described and formalizes ongoing oversight by the Audit Committee.

Key Details

• Effective date: January 27, 2026.
• Approving bodies: Board of Trustees of Eversource Energy and the boards of its utility subsidiaries (CT Light & Power, NSTAR Electric, Public Service Company of New Hampshire).
• Revisions: clarifying, stylistic, and non‑substantive edits; updated language on auditor oversight and compliance programs; Audit Committee identified as having ongoing oversight.
• No material change: The amendment does not materially change prior responsibilities or create any waivers of the previous Code.
• Access: Full text posted at www.eversource.com under Investor Relations → Corporate Governance → Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers (not incorporated by reference in the filing).

Why It Matters
For investors, this is a governance update that clarifies oversight roles—particularly assigning ongoing responsibility to the Audit Committee—without altering senior financial officers’ duties or creating policy waivers. It signals routine governance maintenance and transparency about auditor oversight and compliance practices, but does not affect the company’s financial results or executive obligations.