---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-030908"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JCAP"
cik: "0002046042"
company_name: "Jefferson Capital, Inc. / DE"
filed_at: "2026-03-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:58:43.803690+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Jefferson Capital director resigns; two new directors appointed

## Summary
- Christopher Giles resigned as Class II director effective March 18, 2026, to focus on other commitments; no disagreement with company.
- Susan Atkins appointed as Class II director and James Pierce as Class III director, effective March 18, 2026.
- Each new director granted option to purchase 50,000 shares; exercise price based on fair market value plus $14.00 for half.
- Options vest in equal annual installments over three years subject to continued service.
- No arrangements or family relationships exist between Atkins/Pierce and other directors or executive officers.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-030908
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JCAP
- cik: 0002046042
- company_name: Jefferson Capital, Inc. / DE
- filed_at: 2026-03-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2046042/000110465926030908/0001104659-26-030908-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2046042/000110465926030908/tm269277d1_8k.htm

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