Cipher Mining Inc. 8-K

What Happened Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR) filed an 8‑K on February 11, 2026, announcing that its Board increased from seven to eight directors and elected Thomas Duda as a director, effective immediately. Mr. Duda will serve on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Company furnished a press release about the appointment as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Board size increased from seven to eight directors; Thomas Duda appointed effective February 11, 2026.
• Mr. Duda will serve on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
• His pay will follow the Company’s amended and restated non‑employee director compensation practices described in the Company’s April 21, 2025 Proxy Statement.
• The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee recommended Mr. Duda; there are no family relationships, arrangements, or disclosed related‑party transactions involving him.

Why It Matters Board appointments change the group responsible for overseeing management, strategy and governance. Investors should note the addition of a director with committee roles tied to executive pay and governance oversight, and that his compensation follows the company’s established non‑employee director policy. The filing also includes a press release disclosure (Exhibit 99.1), provided under Regulation FD.