ONEOK, Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by ONEOK, Inc. on March 25, 2026, reporting events occurring on March 20, 2026, and March 25, 2026. The filing addresses changes to the Board of Directors ahead of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 20, 2026.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance matters and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the departure of two directors from the Board of Directors:
- Pattye L. Moore: Informed the Board on March 20, 2026, of her decision to retire at the end of her current term and not stand for re-election. Her term expires at the Annual Meeting.
- Gerald B. Smith: Announced on March 25, 2026, that he will not stand for re-election due to the Company's mandatory age retirement policy (retirement required prior to the annual meeting following a director's 75th birthday). His term expires at the Annual Meeting.
Both departures are explicitly stated as not resulting from any disagreement with ONEOK regarding its operations, policies, or practices.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The only unusual item noted is the scheduled retirement of two directors, which is a routine governance event.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (May 20, 2026) to confirm the exact timing of the director term expirations.
- Confirm whether ONEOK has nominated replacement candidates for the Board vacancies created by Ms. Moore and Mr. Smith.
- Review the Company's proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting for details on the composition of the Board and any new director nominees.