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New Fortress Energy (NASDAQ: NFE) CFO sets resignation date

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New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) disclosed that its Chief Financial Officer, Christopher S. Guinta, has notified the company that he will resign from his role, effective August 21, 2026. The company stated that it intends to begin a search process, considering both internal and external candidates, to identify a new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • CFO resignation effective August 21, 2026 may create leadership transition risk in the finance function until a new Chief Financial Officer is identified and fully integrated.
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.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
CFO resignation effective date August 21, 2026 Effective date of Christopher S. Guinta’s resignation as Chief Financial Officer
Resignation notice date August 17, 2026 Date on which Christopher S. Guinta notified the company of his resignation
Trading symbol NFE Symbol for Class A Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market
Par value per share $0.01 per share Par value of Class A Common Stock
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FAQ

What leadership change did New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) announce in this 8-K?
New Fortress Energy Inc. reported that its Chief Financial Officer, Christopher S. Guinta, notified the company he will resign from his role, with the resignation effective on August 21, 2026.

When is the NFE Chief Financial Officer resignation effective?
The resignation of New Fortress Energy Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer, Christopher S. Guinta, is effective on August 21, 2026, following his notice to the company dated August 17, 2026.

Is New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) planning to replace the departing CFO?
Yes. New Fortress Energy Inc. stated that it intends to commence a search process, including both internal and external candidates, to identify a new Chief Financial Officer.

Who signed the New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) 8-K reporting the CFO resignation?
The 8-K was signed on behalf of New Fortress Energy Inc. by Frederick W. Hundt, who is identified in the filing as the company’s Chief Accounting Officer.

On which market is New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) common stock listed?
New Fortress Energy Inc.’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, trades under the symbol “NFE” on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

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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): August 17, 2026

New Fortress Energy Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3879083-1482060
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

111 W. 19th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY
10011
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (516) 268-7400


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)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
“NFE”

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 August 17, 2026, Christopher S. Guinta announced to New Fortress Energy Inc. (the “Company”) that he will resign from his role as Chief Financial Officer effective August 21, 2026. The Company intends to commence a search process, including both internal and external candidates, to identify a new Chief Financial Officer.



Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.Description
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)




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.

NEW FORTRESS ENERGY INC.
Date: August 21, 2026By:/s/ Frederick W. Hundt
Name:Frederick W. Hundt
Title:Chief Accounting Officer



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