NEXT names Michael Mott interim CFO as Brent Wahl to resign Oct 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NextDecade Corporation disclosed that its Chief Financial Officer, Brent Wahl, informed the company on October 6, 2025 that he will resign effective October 20, 2025. The company and Mr. Wahl intend to enter a consulting arrangement covering the period through December 31, 2025 to support a smooth transition. The company named Michael Mott, age 65, as interim principal financial officer while a search for a permanent CFO is conducted. Mr. Mott joined NextDecade in June 2021 and has served in several senior roles including Senior Vice President, Enterprise Transformation (appointed July 2024) and Senior Vice President, Carbon Solutions (since February 2022), and previously held CFO and senior finance roles at other energy companies.

Positive

• Planned transition with consulting support through December 31, 2025 to aid continuity
• Experienced interim CFO appointment: Michael Mott has prior CFO and senior finance roles in the energy sector

Negative

• CFO resignation effective October 20, 2025 creates short-term leadership change in finance
• Permanent CFO not yet identified, leaving uncertainty about long-term financial leadership and strategy

Insights

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: A planned CFO departure with a short consulting overlap reduces disruption risk.

The company reports a voluntary resignation by the CFO effective October 20, 2025 with a consulting arrangement through December 31, 2025, which preserves continuity for financial reporting and close processes. Naming an internal interim officer avoids an immediate external hire while the search proceeds.

The interim CFO, Michael Mott, has prior executive finance experience including a CFO role at LNG Limited and long tenure in energy-sector finance; this background mitigates near-term execution risk for reporting and treasury functions. Investors should track the timeline and profile of the permanent CFO search over the next quarters.

Finance Succession Analyst

TL;DR: Interim appointment is experienced but temporary; key risks are continuity and disclosure timing.

Mr. Mott's background includes CFO duties at LNG Limited and senior finance and strategy roles at BG Group and Dynegy, supporting his capability to act as interim principal financial officer. The consulting arrangement with the departing CFO through December 31, 2025 provides overlap for handoff of responsibilities.

Material items to watch in the near term include any changes in financial controls or reporting responsibilities disclosed before the next quarterly report and the eventual appointment of a permanent CFO, which could influence investors' view of financial leadership stability within the next 3-6 months.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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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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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): October 6, 2025

NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware			001-36842			46-5723951
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 3300
Houston, Texas						77002
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 6, 2025, Brent Wahl notified NextDecade Corporation (the “Company”) that he intended to resign, effective October 20, 2025, to pursue a professional opportunity in the digital infrastructure industry. Mr. Wahl’s departure is not the result of any issues or disagreements with the Company relating to the Company’s financial disclosures, accounting matters, operations, policies or practices. Mr. Wahl and the Company intend to enter into a consulting arrangement for the period following his departure through December 31, 2025 to ensure a smooth transition of his current responsibilities.

Michael Mott, age 65, will serve as the Company’s interim principal financial officer while the Company is conducting its search for a new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Mott was appointed Senior Vice President, Enterprise Transformation in July 2024. He joined the Company in June 2021 as Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, and most recently served as Senior Vice President, Carbon Solutions, since February 2022. Prior to joining the Company, his previous roles included leadership positions working in start-up, scaled growth, and mature stage businesses in both domestic and international marketplaces. Most recently, he worked as Chief Financial Officer of LNG Limited from October 2014 to May 2020 and as an independent business consultant from May 2020 to June 2021. Prior to his position at LNG Limited, he was employed by BG Group where he held a number of senior strategy, finance and operations roles leading business execution in BG’s Global LNG business in upstream, midstream and downstream businesses in the American hemisphere, and as Senior Vice President – Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) with responsibility for BG Group’s global workforce. From 1995 to 2003, he held progressively senior risk management and accounting roles for Dynegy Inc., becoming Senior Vice President – Chief Accounting Officer and Controller from 2001 to 2003. He spent 13 years with Price Waterhouse LLP before joining Dynegy with a focus on multi-national energy majors as well as North American upstream independents. He earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Oklahoma.

Mr. Mott’s appointment was not made pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with respect to any other person. In addition, there are no family relationships between Mr. Mott and any director or other executive officer of the Company. Mr. Mott has no direct or indirect material interest in any transactions required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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: October 8, 2025

			NEXTDECADE CORPORATION
			By:			/s/ Vera de Gyarfas
						Name: Vera de Gyarfas
						Title: General Counsel

FAQ

What did NextDecade (NEXT) disclose about its CFO on Oct 6, 2025?

The company disclosed that CFO Brent Wahl notified NextDecade of his intent to resign, effective October 20, 2025.

Who will serve as interim CFO at NextDecade (NEXT)?

Michael Mott, age 65, will serve as interim principal financial officer while the company searches for a new CFO.

Will the departing CFO continue to assist NextDecade (NEXT)?

Yes. Mr. Wahl and the company intend to enter a consulting arrangement through December 31, 2025 to support the transition.

What is Michael Mott's relevant experience for the interim CFO role at NextDecade (NEXT)?

Mr. Mott joined the company in June 2021 and has held senior roles; he was previously CFO of LNG Limited (Oct 2014–May 2020) and held senior finance roles at BG Group and Dynegy.

Does Michael Mott have any disclosed conflicts or related-party interests?

The company states Mr. Mott's appointment was not made pursuant to any arrangement with another person, no family relationships exist with company officers or directors, and he has no material interests requiring Item 404(a) disclosure.