SPS Commerce adds two directors under Anson deal and raises buyback to $300 million

SPS Commerce appointed Michael McConnell and Fumbi Chima to its board under a cooperation agreement with Anson Funds Management LP, which expanded the board to ten members. The company also said its share repurchase authorization was increased to $300 million, and director Sven Wehrwein will not stand for reelection at the 2026 annual meeting. The filing contains no financial results, and Anson agreed to standstill terms, including a limit on buying more than 9.9% of the company's common stock.

Key points

• Board increased to ten; McConnell and Chima appointed effective February 12, 2026, with McConnell joining the Finance & Strategy Committee and Chima joining the Audit Committee.
• Anson agreed to vote for the company's director nominees at the 2026 annual meeting and to customary standstill terms, including not purchasing more than 9.9% of outstanding common stock.
• Sven Wehrwein, a director since 2008, will not stand for reelection at the 2026 annual meeting under the company's age limit.
• CEO Chad Collins said the share repurchase authorization was increased to $300 million.

The filing

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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