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Highwater Ethanol names Stein to board, committees

HIGHWATER ETHANOL LLC (HEOL) reported a governance change.

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HIGHWATER ETHANOL LLC (HEOL) reported a governance change. On August 19, 2026, the board of governors appointed Michael D. Stein to fill a vacancy on the board. He will serve for the unexpired term of his predecessor, ending in 2029.

Stein has been assigned to the board’s risk management, audit, and fixed assets committees, indicating involvement in oversight of the company’s financial reporting, risk oversight and asset management.

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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.
Board appointment date August 19, 2026 Date Michael D. Stein was appointed to the board of governors
Board term end year 2029 Year through which Stein will serve the unexpired term of his predecessor
Committees assigned 3 Risk management, audit and fixed assets committees for Michael D. Stein
risk management financial
"Mr. Stein has been appointed to serve on the risk management, audit and fixed assets committees"
Risk management is the ongoing process of identifying potential events or conditions that could reduce an investment’s value, measuring how likely and how severe those losses could be, and putting controls in place to limit harm—like spreading money across different assets, setting loss limits, or buying insurance. For investors it matters because it turns uncertainty into a manageable plan, helping preserve capital and steady returns much like a seatbelt or a spare tire reduces the downside of unexpected problems.
audit financial
"Mr. Stein has been appointed to serve on the risk management, audit and fixed assets committees"
fixed assets financial
"Mr. Stein has been appointed to serve on the risk management, audit and fixed assets committees"
Tangible long-term resources a company owns and uses to run its business, such as buildings, machinery, vehicles and equipment, that are not intended for immediate sale. They appear on the balance sheet as noncurrent assets and are tracked over time through depreciation, so they show how much cash and productive capacity is tied up in the business; investors use this to assess capital intensity, maintenance needs and borrowing collateral.
emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company o Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

FAQ

What board change did HIGHWATER ETHANOL LLC (HEOL) disclose on August 19, 2026?

HIGHWATER ETHANOL LLC disclosed that Michael D. Stein was appointed to its board of governors. He fills an existing vacancy and will serve the unexpired term of his predecessor, which runs until 2029.

What is the term of the new HIGHWATER ETHANOL (HEOL) board member Michael D. Stein?

Michael D. Stein will serve the unexpired term of his predecessor, continuing until 2029. This appointment provides continuity on the board through that year, subject to any future governance changes or resignations.

Which committees will Michael D. Stein serve on at HIGHWATER ETHANOL LLC (HEOL)?

Michael D. Stein has been appointed to the risk management, audit, and fixed assets committees. These roles involve oversight of risk practices, financial reporting processes, and management of key physical and capital assets.

What is the main purpose of HIGHWATER ETHANOL LLC’s latest 8-K filing for HEOL?

The filing reports a board appointment under Item 5.02. It formally records the selection of Michael D. Stein to fill a board vacancy and details his committee assignments and term through 2029.

Did HIGHWATER ETHANOL LLC (HEOL) report any financial results in this 8-K?

No, this 8-K focuses on a governance event, specifically the appointment of a new board member. It does not present earnings, revenue, or other financial performance data for the company.

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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): August 19, 2026

HIGHWATER ETHANOL, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota333-13748220-4798531
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

24500 US HWY 14, PO Box 96, Lamberton, MN, 56152
(Address of principal executive offices)

(507) 752-6160
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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: None
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered

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. o





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

On August 19, 2026, the board of governors of Highwater Ethanol, LLC (the "Board") appointed Michael D. Stein to fill a vacancy on the Board. Mr. Stein will serve for the unexpired term of his predecessor or until 2029. Mr. Stein has been appointed to serve on the risk management, audit and fixed assets committees.


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.

HIGHWATER ETHANOL, LLC
Date: August 20, 2026/s/ Brian Kletscher
Brian Kletscher, Chief Executive Officer




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