Ruchit Shah joins Bain Capital GSS (NYSE: BCSS) board and key committees

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Bain Capital GSS Investment Corp. appointed Ruchit Shah as an independent director to its board, effective February 11, 2026. He will also serve on the Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees.

Shah, 42, is CEO and CIO of Council Oaks Partners and previously oversaw approximately $90 billion at Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company. He owns 30,000 Class B ordinary shares of the company. The board determined he is independent and not involved in related party transactions requiring disclosure.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

February 12, 2026 (February 11, 2026)

Bain Capital GSS Investment Corp.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Cayman Islands		001-42874		98-1853296
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

200 Clarendon Street Boston, Massachusetts		02116
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

+1 (617) 516-2000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share, $0.0001 par value, and one-fifth of one redeemable warrant		BCSS.U		New York Stock Exchange
Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units		BCSS		New York Stock Exchange
Redeemable warrants included as part of the units, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50		BCSS.W		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 11, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Bain Capital GSS Investment Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Ruchit Shah to the Board to serve as an independent director of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Shah will also serve on the Company’s Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating Committee of the Board.

Mr. Shah, 42, is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Council Oaks Partners, a boutique investment firm that focuses on private equity and special situations investing. Prior to launching Council Oaks Partners, Mr. Shah was a Senior Managing Director for M-Cor Capital. Prior to M-Cor, Mr. Shah was Chief Investment Officer for Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company, where he managed approximately $90 billion across multiple pools of capital. Mr. Shah began his career as a Litigator with Baker Botts LLP. Mr. Shah holds a J.D., with Honors from the University of Texas School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin.

Mr. Shah owns 30,000 Class B ordinary shares of the Company.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Shah and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Shah was selected as a director. The Board has determined that Mr. Shah is independent and has no material direct or indirect interest in a related party transaction, which requires disclosure pursuant to Rule 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 12, 2026		BAIN CAPITAL GSS INVESTMENT CORP
				By:		/s/ Patrick Dury
				Name:		Patrick Dury
				Title:		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Bain Capital GSS Investment Corp. (BCSS) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Bain Capital GSS Investment Corp. disclosed the appointment of Ruchit Shah as an independent director, effective February 11, 2026. He also joins the Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees, strengthening the company’s governance and oversight structure with additional investment and legal expertise.

Who is Ruchit Shah, the new director of Bain Capital GSS Investment Corp. (BCSS)?

Ruchit Shah is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Council Oaks Partners, a boutique investment firm. He previously was Senior Managing Director at M-Cor Capital and Chief Investment Officer for Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company, where he managed approximately $90 billion across multiple capital pools.

Which board committees will Ruchit Shah serve on at Bain Capital GSS Investment Corp. (BCSS)?

Ruchit Shah will serve on the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating Committee. These roles give him direct involvement in financial oversight, executive pay decisions and board nomination processes, key areas for corporate governance and shareholder interests.

Is Ruchit Shah considered an independent director at Bain Capital GSS Investment Corp. (BCSS)?

Yes, the board determined that Ruchit Shah is independent. The company states he has no material direct or indirect interest in any related party transaction requiring disclosure under Rule 404(a) of Regulation S-K, supporting his status as an independent board member.

How many shares of Bain Capital GSS Investment Corp. (BCSS) does Ruchit Shah own?

Ruchit Shah owns 30,000 Class B ordinary shares of Bain Capital GSS Investment Corp. This ownership stake aligns his interests with shareholders while the board still classifies him as independent, indicating his holdings are not viewed as compromising his independent judgment.

What is Ruchit Shah’s professional and educational background relevant to his BCSS board role?

Ruchit Shah has experience in private equity and special situations investing, treasury asset management and litigation. He holds a J.D., with Honors, from the University of Texas School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, combining legal and investment expertise.

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