Black Stone Minerals, L.P. 8-K

What Happened

• Black Stone Minerals, L.P. (filed 8-K Feb 10, 2026) announced that on February 4, 2026 the Board of Black Stone Minerals GP, L.L.C. (the Partnership’s general partner) appointed Anne Hamman as a member of the Board and as a member of the Audit Committee, effective immediately.
• The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings connected to her appointment, no family relationships with other directors or executive officers, and no reportable transactions between Ms. Hamman and the General Partner or Partnership in the last fiscal year.

Key Details

• Appointment effective date: February 4, 2026.
• Role: Member of the General Partner’s Board and Audit Committee.
• Compensation: Ms. Hamman will receive the standard non‑employee director compensation disclosed in the Partnership’s proxy statement filed April 30, 2025.
• Disclosure: No related-party transactions requiring Item 404(a) disclosure; no special arrangements for appointment.

Why It Matters

• Board and audit committee memberships affect corporate oversight and financial governance. Investors should note a new independent director has joined the General Partner’s board and audit committee, which may influence oversight of accounting, controls and financial reporting.
• The filing confirms standard pay and no related-party issues, which reduces governance concerns tied to the appointment.