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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NINE)

Nine Energy Service names Heather Schmidt permanent Chief Financial Officer

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Nine Energy Service, Inc. appointed Heather Schmidt as its permanent Chief Financial Officer effective May 22, 2026, after she served as interim CFO since May 11, 2026. The company also entered an amended employment agreement with her setting a $425,000 base salary, a 75% target bonus and $600,000 in incremental long-term incentive awards, which matters to shareholders because it fixes the leadership of the finance function and the pay terms tied to it.

Key points

  • Heather Schmidt, age 42, was appointed permanent CFO effective May 22, 2026, having been interim CFO since May 11, 2026.
  • Her employment agreement sets a base salary of $425,000 and a target annual bonus of 75% of base salary.
  • She received incremental long-term awards with a $300,000 target value in time-based restricted stock units and a $300,000 target performance-based cash award; the performance award's maximum is 200% of target.
  • If her employment is terminated without cause or for good reason, she may receive severance equal to one times base salary plus target bonus, or two times after a change in control within 24 months.

The filing

CompanyNine Energy Service, Inc. (NINE)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMay 22, 2026, 4:01 PM ET
Accession number0001213900-26-060546

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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