New Mountain Finance Corp 8-K

What Happened
New Mountain Finance Corporation filed an 8‑K reporting that long‑time director Alfred F. Hurley, Jr. notified the board of his retirement effective January 15, 2026; the Company posted a statement on its website on January 16, 2026. To fill the vacancy, the board appointed John P. Malfettone as a director effective January 15, 2026. Mr. Malfettone will also join the Audit Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, Compensation Committee, and Valuation Committee.

Key Details

• Alfred F. Hurley, Jr. served on NMFC’s board since 2010; his retirement is not due to any disagreement with the company.
• John P. Malfettone (age 70) was appointed effective January 15, 2026; he has served as a director of NMF SLF I, Inc. since 2019 and trustee of New Mountain Private Credit Fund since 2024 (both affiliates).
• Professional background: Senior Advisor at Alvarez & Marsal (since 2020); formerly Senior Managing Director at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, Partner/COO at Oak Hill Capital Partners, multiple leadership roles at GE, and KPMG partner. CPA since 1978; B.S. in Accounting, magna cum laude, University of Connecticut.
• The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings related to his selection, no family relationships with company officers/directors, and no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K.

Why It Matters
Board composition and committee membership affect corporate oversight, financial controls and valuation review. Investors should note NMFC replaced a long‑serving director with a seasoned finance and compliance executive who will immediately join key governance committees (including Audit). The filing indicates a routine, non‑disruptive transition with no disclosed conflicts or related‑party transactions.