SPIRE INC 8-K

What Happened Spire Inc. (SR) filed a Form 8-K (Item 1.01) on May 1, 2026 disclosing that its Board approved an updated form of indemnification agreement on April 29, 2026 and intends to enter into the agreement with each director and officer. The Indemnification Agreement promises to indemnify Indemnitees to the fullest extent permitted by Missouri law and provides for advancement of legal fees and expenses subject to certain conditions. The full form of the agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1.

Key Details

• Board approval date: April 29, 2026; 8-K filed: May 1, 2026.
• Agreement covers directors and officers (each an “Indemnitee”) and provides indemnification to the fullest extent permitted by Missouri law.
• Includes advancement of legal fees and expenses subject to conditions and procedures for seeking indemnification/advancement.
• Confirms continued coverage under the company’s directors’ and officers’ insurance policies; full text is Exhibit 10.1 to the 8-K.

Why It Matters This filing documents Spire’s formal commitment to protect its directors and officers from certain liabilities and to advance legal costs, consistent with standard corporate governance practices. The 8-K does not disclose any immediate financial impact or changes to existing insurance limits; it primarily clarifies the company’s indemnification and expense-advancement procedures for management and board members.