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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001022408-26-000009"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PLUS"
cik: "0001022408"
company_name: "EPLUS INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:09:31.829747+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ePlus appoints Michael Portegello to Board of Directors, expands to 8 members

## Summary
- Michael J. Portegello, 61, appointed to ePlus Board effective Jan 6, 2026; board size increased from 7 to 8.
- Portegello named to Audit and Compensation Committees; determined independent under Nasdaq rules.
- Portegello is a CPA with 37 years at Ernst & Young, serving as Global Client Service Partner.
- He will receive standard director compensation with pro-rata adjustment and restricted stock grant under 2024 Non-Employee Director LTIP.
- No family relationships or reportable transactions with ePlus executives per Item 404(a).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001022408-26-000009
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PLUS
- cik: 0001022408
- company_name: EPLUS INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-08T23:59:59+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/1022408/000102240826000009/0001022408-26-000009-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1022408/000102240826000009/form8-k.htm

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