Twenty One Capital, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Twenty One Capital, Inc. announced on June 8, 2026 (via Form 8‑K) that the Board appointed Paul Lalljie to the Company’s Board of Directors and to the Audit Committee, effective June 5, 2026. His board term runs until the 2027 annual general meeting or earlier resignation/removal. The company also filed an Independent Director Agreement relating to his appointment.

Key Details

• Appointment date: June 5, 2026; filing date: June 8, 2026.
• Compensation: $150,000 annual cash retainer plus $150,000 per year in Class A stock awards; reasonable travel and out‑of‑pocket expenses reimbursed.
• Governance: Lalljie’s appointment restored compliance with NYSE Listed Company Manual Section 303A.07(a), which requires at least two independent members on the audit committee during the post‑listing transition period.
• Documents: Independent Director Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1; press release issued June 8, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).

Why It Matters
The appointment strengthens Twenty One Capital’s board and audit committee and brings the company back into compliance with NYSE audit committee independence requirements—an important governance standard for listed companies. For investors, the appointment signals the company’s attention to board composition and regulatory compliance; the disclosed compensation ($300,000 aggregate value per year in cash and stock, plus expenses) is a concrete near‑term governance cost to monitor.