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Two CKX Lands (NYSE American: CKX) directors plan to retire at 2026 annual meeting

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CKX Lands, Inc. reported that directors Keith Duplechin and Daniel J. Englander have each notified the company that they will retire from the board and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. They will continue to serve as directors until that 2026 annual meeting, when their current terms expire. The company stated that their decisions to retire were not the result of any disagreement with CKX Lands’ operations, policies or practices.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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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): March 5, 2026
 

 
CKX LANDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 

 
 
       
Louisiana
1-31905
 
72-0144530
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
2417 Shell Beach Drive
Lake Charles, Louisiana
 
70601
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
(337) 493-2399
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
 
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
 
Check the appropriate box 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):
 
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
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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
Common stock with no par value
CKX
NYSE American
 
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.  ☐
 
 

 
Section 5 Corporate Governance and Management
 
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
 
On March 5, 2026, each of Keith Duplechin and Daniel J. Englander notified CKX Lands, Inc. (the “Registrant”) that he would retire from his position as a member of the Registrant’s board of directors and thus will not stand for re-election at the Registrant’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Messrs. Duplechin and Englander will continue to serve on the board of directors until the 2026 annual meeting, when their current terms will expire. Mr. Duplechin’s and Mr. Englander’s decisions to retire were not the result of any disagreement with the Registrant’s operations, policies or practices.
 
 

 
 
SIGNATURES
 
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.
 
CKX LANDS, INC.
(Registrant)
       
       
Date: March 6, 2026
     
By:
 
/s/ William Gray Stream
           
William Gray Stream
President
 
 

FAQ

What board changes did CKX (CKX Lands, Inc.) announce on March 5, 2026?

CKX Lands, Inc. announced that directors Keith Duplechin and Daniel J. Englander plan to retire from the board and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 annual meeting. Both will continue serving as directors until their current terms expire at that meeting.

When will CKX directors Keith Duplechin and Daniel J. Englander leave the board?

Both directors will continue serving on the CKX Lands, Inc. board until the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. At that meeting, their current terms will expire, and they will not stand for re-election, consistent with their retirement notices to the company.

What SEC form did CKX Lands, Inc. use to disclose the director retirements?

CKX Lands, Inc. disclosed the planned retirements of Keith Duplechin and Daniel J. Englander in a Form 8-K filed under corporate governance and management. This form is used to report significant company events to investors and the broader market.

Who signed the CKX Lands, Inc. report announcing the board retirements?

The report announcing the planned board retirements was signed on behalf of CKX Lands, Inc. by William Gray Stream, identified as President. His signature indicates the disclosure was authorized at the executive level in accordance with Exchange Act reporting requirements.

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