ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS) appoints Michael Portegello to board and key committees

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ePlus inc. reported that its Board of Directors has increased in size from seven to eight members and appointed Michael J. Portegello, 61, to fill the new seat. His term will run until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until a successor is elected and qualified.

Portegello has also been appointed to the Board’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. The Board determined that he qualifies as an independent director under applicable Nasdaq Marketplace Rules. He will receive compensation under ePlus’s existing program for independent directors, including a pro‑rata restricted stock grant under the ePlus 2024 Non-Employee Director Long-Term Incentive Plan, reflecting his initial partial-year service.

The company noted there are no family relationships between Portegello and existing directors or executive officers, and no transactions involving him that require related‑party disclosure. ePlus also attached a press release announcing his appointment as an exhibit to the report.

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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): January 6, 2026

ePlus inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-34167		54-1817218
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

13595 Dulles Technology Drive

Herndon, Virginia 20171-3413

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(703) 984-8400

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value	PLUS	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):

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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.

(d) On January 6, 2026, pursuant to Article III of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of ePlus inc. (the “Company”), the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company increased the size of the Board from seven to eight directors and appointed Michael J. Portegello, 61, to the Board, filling the vacancy.  Mr. Portegello's term will continue until the Company's next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his successor is elected and qualified.  Mr. Portegello was also appointed to the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board. There are no family relationships between Mr. Portegello and any director or executive officer of the Company and there are no transactions in which Mr. Portegello has a direct or indirect material interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.  

The Board further affirmatively determined that Mr. Portegello is an independent director within the meaning of the applicable Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.  Mr. Portegello will be compensated for his service as a director in accordance with the Company’s current compensation program for independent members of the Board, with a pro-rata adjustment for his initial partial-year service on the Board, including a pro-rata restricted stock grant pursuant to the ePlus 2024 Non-Employee Director Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such compensation program is described in more detail in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on July 28, 2025, under the heading “Director Compensation.”

A copy of the press release issued by the Company on January 6, 2026, announcing the appointment of Mr. Portegello is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated January 6, 2026, issued by ePlus inc.
104	Cover Page Interactive Date 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.

ePlus inc.

By: /s/ Elaine D. Marion

Elaine D. Marion

Chief Financial Officer

Date: January 8, 2026

FAQ

What did ePlus (PLUS) announce in this Form 8-K?

ePlus inc. disclosed that its Board of Directors expanded from seven to eight members and appointed Michael J. Portegello as a new director, with his term lasting until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his successor is elected and qualified.

What board committees will Michael J. Portegello serve on at ePlus (PLUS)?

Michael J. Portegello has been appointed to the ePlus inc. Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, according to the filing.

Is Michael J. Portegello considered an independent director at ePlus (PLUS)?

Yes. The Board of Directors affirmatively determined that Michael J. Portegello is an independent director under the applicable Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.

How will Michael J. Portegello be compensated for his role on the ePlus (PLUS) board?

Portegello will be compensated in line with ePlus inc.’s existing compensation program for independent directors, with a pro‑rata adjustment for his initial partial-year service, including a pro‑rata restricted stock grant under the ePlus 2024 Non-Employee Director Long-Term Incentive Plan.

Are there any related-party transactions involving Michael J. Portegello at ePlus (PLUS)?

The company stated there are no family relationships between Michael J. Portegello and any director or executive officer and no transactions in which he has a direct or indirect material interest that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Did ePlus (PLUS) issue a press release about Michael J. Portegello’s appointment?

Yes. ePlus inc. attached as Exhibit 99.1 a press release dated January 6, 2026, announcing the appointment of Michael J. Portegello to the Board of Directors.