Board of Directors

Republic Technologies (CSE:DOCT) held its Annual General and Special Meeting on August 19, 2025. Shareholders approved all resolutions, including electing Daniel Liu, Hongming Luo, Tianrui Zhang, and Litong Cao to the board. Charlton & Company, CPA, was appointed auditor. A new 20% rolling long-term incentive plan was approved, and updated Articles of Association were endorsed. The updated Company Articles are available on SEDAR+.

Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) appointed Mary Ellen Adcock to its board of directors, effective immediately. Adcock, currently an executive at Kroger, brings extensive retail and marketing expertise. She will serve on the corporate governance and audit committees. CEO Marc Bitzer highlighted Adcock’s consumer behavior insights as invaluable for Whirlpool’s innovation and consumer experience enhancement efforts. Adcock’s background includes leadership roles at Kroger and an MBA, which will complement her real-world experience on the board.

H World Group (HTHT) announced Board of Directors changes effective August 15, 2025. Justin Martin Leverenz, ex-CIO at Invesco Developing Markets Fund, joins as a director. Yi Zhang (Bonnie Yi Zhang), SINA Corporation’s CFO, becomes an independent director and Audit Committee chairwoman. Lei Cao joins the Compensation Committee. Tong Tong Zhao transitions to Board observer. Jian Shang departs from independent director and committee roles. These changes aim to bolster H World’s strategic growth with diverse financial and emerging market expertise.

LZG International (OTC: LZGI) will hold a special shareholder meeting on August 18, 2025, in Miami and virtually, initiated by shareholders representing over 10% of shares. Key agenda items include electing a new Board of Directors, evaluating audit candidates, and securing corporate assets and data systems. Shareholders must display name and share count for access; proxy voting is available. The meeting signals potential governance concerns and a push for change.

Nordicus Partners (OTCQB: NORD) expanded its Board of Directors from three to five members. Henrik Keller resigned, and Torben Jensen, Kim T. Mücke, and Andrew J. Ritter were appointed. These appointments align with Nordicus’s strategy to acquire majority stakes in Nordic and U.S. life sciences companies. The new directors bring expertise in funding, accounting, and strategic relationships, supporting Nordicus’s goal to bridge Nordic innovation with the U.S. market.

Borr Drilling Limited (NYSE: BORR) announced that shareholders approved key resolutions at a special general meeting on August 6, 2025. These include setting the maximum number of directors at eight, electing Thiago Mordehachvili as a director, and increasing authorized share capital from US$31,500,000 to US$36,500,000 through the authorization of 50,000,000 additional common shares. The capital injection will allow Borr Drilling to pursue strategic investments and growth opportunities.

Tamboran Resources Corporation announced Dick Stoneburner as interim CEO, succeeding Joel Riddle, and the appointment of Scott Sheffield and Phillip Pace as Non-Executive Directors, replacing John Bell Sr. These changes maintain a nine-member board. Sheffield and Pace bring extensive energy expertise. The company entered an agreement with Sheffield Holdings, its major stockholder. Tamboran reaffirms its commitment to the Beetaloo Basin development and thanked Riddle and Bell for their service.

First Northern Community Bancorp appoints Richard A. Bedoya to its Board of Directors, effective July 17, 2025, replacing Foy McNaughton. Bedoya brings 30+ years of experience in automotive and agriculture, including roles at DuPratt Ford Auburn and Dixon Bee Company. President Jeremiah Smith cites Bedoya’s business acumen and community ties as ideal assets. Bedoya expresses enthusiasm to contribute to the bank’s growth. First Northern Bank, operating since 1910 with 14 branches, is known for personalized banking and expertise in various types of lending.

Golden Goliath Resources Ltd. announced the immediate resignation of Mr. Daniel Nofrietta Fernandez from its Board of Directors. The company expressed gratitude for his contributions and is actively seeking replacements as part of a strategic review to enhance shareholder value and guide future growth.

SINOVAC Biotech is urging shareholders to vote against proposals to replace the board, citing its efforts to restore shareholder value, including dividend payments and a strategic realignment. The company launched www.VoteSinovac.com and filed an investor presentation with the SEC, highlighting the board’s commitment to maximize shareholder investment, defend against litigation from a dissenting investor group, and potentially relist on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.