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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-25-023672"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NXRT"
cik: "0001620393"
company_name: "NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-07-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T00:16:43.265507+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NexPoint Residential Trust Board Rejects James Dondero's Resignation; Director Remains

## Summary
- James Dondero received more votes 'withheld' than 'for' at the 2025 annual meeting and tendered resignation.
- On July 28, 2025, the Board rejected the resignation on NCG Committee recommendation, citing Dondero's expertise and attendance record.
- Factors included his roles as Chairman and President, and that proxy advisory firm concerns were about attendance, which he has improved in 2025.
- Dondero will continue serving as a director until the 2026 annual meeting or until a successor is elected.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-25-023672
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NXRT
- cik: 0001620393
- company_name: NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-07-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1620393/000143774925023672/0001437749-25-023672-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1620393/000143774925023672/nxrt20250724_8k.htm

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