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accession: "0001193125-26-024422"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DTI"
cik: "0001884516"
company_name: "Drilling Tools International Corp"
filed_at: "2026-01-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T07:37:08.290271+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DTI board refresh: Green appointed, Prejean named Chairman/CEO, Furst lead director

## Summary
- Ira H. Green, former Piper Sandler MD, appointed to board effective immediately; brings over 30 yrs energy capital markets experience.
- C. Richard Vermillion to step down at next annual meeting; no disagreement with company.
- Board appoints Wayne Prejean as Chairman & CEO (currently interim) effective at next annual meeting; compensation unchanged.
- Jack Furst appointed lead independent director effective at next annual meeting.
- Board refreshment and succession planning ongoing; further governance changes expected ahead of 2026 annual meeting.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-024422
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DTI
- cik: 0001884516
- company_name: Drilling Tools International Corp
- filed_at: 2026-01-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884516/000119312526024422/0001193125-26-024422-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1884516/000119312526024422/d66516d8k.htm

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