Coupang, Inc. 8-K

What Happened Coupang, Inc. (CPNG) filed an 8-K reporting that board member Kevin M. Warsh told the company on February 3, 2026 that he would resign as a director if he is confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate Mr. Warsh on January 30, 2026. The filing states Mr. Warsh’s potential resignation is not due to any disagreement with the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Key Details

• Kevin M. Warsh is currently a member of Coupang’s Board of Directors.
• January 30, 2026: President announced intent to nominate Warsh as Fed Chair.
• February 3, 2026: Warsh informed Coupang he would resign upon Senate confirmation.
• Filing: Form 8-K under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers).

Why It Matters A confirmed resignation would create a board vacancy and may trigger governance actions such as a director replacement or committee reassignments. There is no indication in the filing of any disagreement or operational impact at Coupang, and the resignation is contingent on a separate political confirmation process, so it is not an immediate change. Investors should monitor future filings for a formal resignation notice or disclosures about any board changes.