01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 13, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and LSE: SUNB) filed this Form 8-K on July 13, 2026 to report a board change.
Effective August 1, 2026, the Board of Directors increased its size from nine to ten directors and elected Ms. Ekta Singh-Bushell to fill the resulting vacancy. The Board also appointed her to the Audit Committee. The filing states she will receive customary compensation for non-employee directors under the Company's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, as described in the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10.
The filing reports no transactions between Ms. Singh-Bushell and the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and no arrangements or understandings with other persons under which she was selected. The announcement is a governance and board-composition development rather than a financial disclosure, and the filing contains no financial results or guidance. According to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), Ms. Singh-Bushell brings experience in finance, audit, technology, business transformation and cybersecurity.
Her most recent role was chief operating officer of Dragos Inc., and she is a certified public accountant. The company describes her as currently serving on the boards of ChargePoint, Inc. and Lesaka Technologies Inc. Chairman Paul Walker said her experience will complement the Board's existing strengths and support the company's focus on long-term growth.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Board expanded from nine to ten directors, effective August 1, 2026, with Ms. Ekta Singh-Bushell elected to fill the new seat.
- Ms. Singh-Bushell was appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board, effective with her board appointment.
- She will receive customary non-employee director compensation under the Company's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, as described in the Company's Form 10 Registration Statement.
- The filing reports no Item 404(a) related-person transactions and no arrangements or understandings under which she was selected.
- Her background includes serving as chief operating officer of Dragos Inc., prior roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Ernst & Young, and certification as a certified public accountant.
- Current public board roles cited in the press release include ChargePoint, Inc. and Lesaka Technologies Inc.; she previously served on boards including Cisco Systems, Inc. and TTEC Holdings, Inc.
- The filing contains no financial results, guidance or financial statements; the only exhibits are the press release and the cover page XBRL file.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What change did Sunbelt Rentals announce in this 8-K?
The Board increased its size from nine to ten directors, effective August 1, 2026, and elected Ms. Ekta Singh-Bushell to fill the resulting vacancy. The Board also appointed her to the Audit Committee.
Who is Ekta Singh-Bushell?
According to the press release, she is a non-executive director nominee with experience in finance, audit, technology, business transformation and cybersecurity. She was most recently chief operating officer of Dragos Inc., a privately held cybersecurity company, and previously held roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Ernst & Young, including chief information security officer. She is a certified public accountant.
How will Ms. Singh-Bushell be compensated?
The filing states she will receive customary compensation for serving as a non-employee director, in accordance with the Company's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy as described in the Company's Registration Statement on Form 10. The filing does not provide specific compensation amounts.
Are there any related-party transactions or conflicts involving the new director?
The filing states there are no transactions between Ms. Singh-Bushell and the Company that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. It also states there are no arrangements or understandings with other persons pursuant to which she was selected.
Does this filing include any financial results?
No. The filing addresses a board appointment. Its listed exhibits are the press release dated July 13, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1) and the cover page Interactive Data File (Exhibit 104). The press release announces the appointment and describes the director's background.
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