---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000071829-26-000036"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NPKI"
cik: "0000071829"
company_name: "NPK International Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-28T20:25:11+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-28T20:26:06.460177+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NPK International appoints Kristen J. Pederson to board of directors

## Summary
- Board increased from 7 to 8 directors; Pederson appointed effective July 28, 2026.
- Pederson brings 30+ years experience; former EY partner, current director at SOBR and EGBN.
- She will serve on Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees.
- Board determined Pederson is independent under NYSE listing standards.
- She receives pro-rated annual cash and equity retainers consistent with other non-employee directors.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000071829-26-000036
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NPKI
- cik: 0000071829
- company_name: NPK International Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-28T20:25:11+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/71829/000007182926000036/0000071829-26-000036-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/71829/000007182926000036/nr-20260728.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000071829-26-000036.txt

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