[8-K] IBEX Ltd Reports Material Event
Ibex Limited (IBEX) reported that its Board of Directors has created a formal Nominating Committee made up entirely of independent directors. Previously, nominating duties were handled by the independent members of the full Board, a structure that the company notes already complied with Nasdaq rules requiring that director nominations be made solely by independent directors.
The new Nominating Committee will identify and evaluate director candidates, recommend nominees each year, and set criteria for board and committee membership, as outlined in its charter on the company’s website. The Board appointed Daniella Ballou-Aares as Chair, along with Karen Batungbacal, Fiona Beck, Patrick McGinnis, and Mingzhe (JJ) Zhuang, each determined to be independent under Nasdaq and SEC standards.
Upon formation, the Committee ratified prior actions of the independent directors and re-nominated the existing slate of director candidates for election at the annual meeting scheduled for December 5, 2025. These steps were taken in response to concerns raised by proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis about the nominating process, and the company believes the changes fully resolve those issues.
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FAQ
What corporate governance change did IBEX (IBEX) announce in this 8-K?
Ibex Limited disclosed that its Board has established a formal Nominating Committee composed entirely of independent directors. This committee will now handle identifying, evaluating, and recommending candidates for election to the Board, formalizing functions that were previously performed by independent members of the full Board.
Who serves on IBEX’s new Nominating Committee?
The Nominating Committee includes independent directors Daniella Ballou-Aares (Chair), Karen Batungbacal, Fiona Beck, Patrick McGinnis, and Mingzhe (JJ) Zhuang. The Board has determined that each member meets the independence requirements of Nasdaq listing standards and applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules.
How does IBEX’s new Nominating Committee relate to Nasdaq requirements?
Ibex states that both its prior approach, where independent Board members performed nominating functions, and the new formal Nominating Committee structure are fully compliant with Nasdaq Global Market rules. Those rules require that director nominations be handled solely by independent board members, regardless of whether they act as a separate committee or as a subset of the Board.
Why did IBEX form the Nominating Committee at this time?
The company explains that the changes were made to address perceived deficiencies in the nominating process that were identified by proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. and Glass Lewis & Co., LLC in their proxy vote recommendations. Ibex believes that establishing the formal Nominating Committee fully rectifies those concerns.
What actions did the new Nominating Committee take regarding IBEX’s director slate?
Upon its formation on November 20, 2025, the Nominating Committee ratified prior actions taken by the independent board members during the prior year and re-nominated the slate of director candidates. These nominees are being presented for election at the upcoming annual meeting of the company on December 5, 2025.
What is the Board’s recommendation for the upcoming IBEX annual meeting?
The newly formed Nominating Committee and the full Board unanimously recommend a vote “FOR” each of the director nominees presented for election at the annual meeting scheduled for December 5, 2025. The company notes that shareholders who have already submitted a proxy may change their vote by sending in a new proxy, which would supersede the prior one.