Confluent (CFLT) Chief Accounting Officer to resign with no accounting disputes cited

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Confluent, Inc. reported that its Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, Kong Phan, has notified the company that he will resign, effective on or about April 13, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. The company stated that his resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding Confluent’s accounting practices, operations, or policies, indicating an orderly transition rather than a dispute-driven departure.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 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 23, 2026

CONFLUENT, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-40526		47-1824387
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

899 W. Evelyn Avenue Mountain View, California		94041
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (800) 439-3207

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:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share		CFLT		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Global Select Market)

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; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 23, 2026, Kong Phan, the Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer of Confluent, Inc. (“Confluent”), informed Confluent that he will be resigning from Confluent, effective on or about April 13, 2026, to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Phan’s resignation was not a result of any disagreement on any matter relating to Confluent’s accounting practices, operations or policies.

SIGNATURES

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

		Confluent, Inc.
Dated:   February 25, 2026	By:	/s/ Rohan Sivaram
		Rohan Sivaram Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Confluent (CFLT) disclose in this Form 8-K?

Confluent disclosed that its Chief Accounting Officer, Kong Phan, has decided to resign effective on or about April 13, 2026. The company emphasized that his resignation is not due to any disagreement with Confluent’s accounting practices, operations, or policies, suggesting a routine leadership transition.

Who is resigning from Confluent (CFLT) and what is his role?

Confluent’s Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, Kong Phan, is resigning. He holds responsibility for the company’s accounting function. His departure, effective on or about April 13, 2026, is described as being to pursue another opportunity and not linked to any accounting-related disagreements.

When will the Confluent (CFLT) Chief Accounting Officer’s resignation be effective?

Kong Phan’s resignation from Confluent will be effective on or about April 13, 2026. Until that date he is expected to continue in his role as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer while the company manages the transition in its senior finance leadership.

Did Confluent (CFLT) report any accounting disagreements related to this resignation?

Confluent explicitly stated that Chief Accounting Officer Kong Phan’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement. This includes no disputes over the company’s accounting practices, operations, or policies, which helps reassure investors about the integrity and continuity of its financial reporting.

Why is Confluent’s Chief Accounting Officer leaving the company?

Confluent reported that Chief Accounting Officer Kong Phan is resigning to pursue another opportunity. The filing does not provide further details on that opportunity but clarifies that the decision is unrelated to any disagreements regarding Confluent’s accounting, operational, or policy matters.

What SEC item does this Confluent (CFLT) 8-K relate to?

This disclosure falls under Item 5.02, which covers the departure of directors or certain officers and related compensatory arrangements. In this case, Confluent reported the planned resignation of its Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, focusing on leadership changes in the finance function.

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