Skillsoft Corp. Reports Executive and Director Changes
Ticker: SKILW · Form: 8-K · Filed: Nov 17, 2025 · CIK: 1774675
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Skillsoft Corp. (SKILW) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 4 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.0001 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: management-change, corporate-governance
TL;DR
Skillsoft's board and execs are changing, effective Nov 10.
AI Summary
Skillsoft Corp. filed an 8-K on November 17, 2025, reporting changes effective November 10, 2025. The filing pertains to the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements for certain officers. Specific details regarding these changes were not provided in the excerpt.
Why It Matters
Changes in a company's board of directors or executive officers can signal shifts in strategy, governance, or operational focus.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in key leadership roles can introduce uncertainty and impact strategic direction.
Key Numbers
- 001-38960 — SEC File Number (Identifies the company's filings with the SEC)
- 83-4388331 — EIN (Employer Identification Number for tax purposes)
Key Players & Entities
- Skillsoft Corp. (company) — Registrant
- November 10, 2025 (date) — Effective date of reported changes
- November 17, 2025 (date) — Filing date of the 8-K
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- Churchill Capital Corp II (company) — Former company name
- Hornblower Acquisition Corp (company) — Former company name
FAQ
What specific changes were made regarding directors or officers?
The filing indicates changes related to the 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers,' but the specific details of these changes are not provided in the excerpt.
What is the effective date of the reported changes?
The earliest event reported is dated November 10, 2025.
When was this 8-K filing submitted to the SEC?
The filing was submitted on November 17, 2025.
What is Skillsoft Corp.'s state of incorporation?
Skillsoft Corp. is incorporated in Delaware.
What were Skillsoft Corp.'s previous names?
Skillsoft Corp. was formerly known as Churchill Capital Corp II and Hornblower Acquisition Corp.
Filing Stats: 1,100 words · 4 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 11.2 · Accepted 2025-11-17 17:02:38
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — h registered Class A common stock , $0.0001 par value per share SKIL New York St
Filing Documents
- skil20251112_8k.htm (8-K) — 28KB
- 0001437749-25-035454.txt ( ) — 157KB
- skil-20251110.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- skil-20251110_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 11KB
- skil-20251110_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 15KB
- skil-20251110_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 11KB
- skil20251112_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On November 10, 2025, Fahd Beg notified Skillsoft Corp. ("Skillsoft" or the "Company") of his intent to resign from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") and all committees of the Board of which he is a member, effective on the date of, and contingent on, the approval of a replacement designated by MIH Learning B.V. ("MIH") pursuant to its director designation rights (described below). Mr. Beg has been a director since July 2024. Mr. Beg's intent to resign did not result from any disagreement with the Company or its management on any matter relating to the Company's financials, operations, policies or practices, and such action is in line with MIH's customary process to refresh director nominees based on a designee's aggregate responsibilities. On November 15, 2025, the Board appointed Mr. Denis Nikolaev as a Class II director, effective immediately, to fill the vacancy created by the concurrent resignation of Mr. Beg. Mr. Nikolaev will serve as a director until the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or until his successor has been duly elected and qualified, or upon his earlier resignation, retirement or other termination of service. Mr. Nikolaev was appointed to the Board as the designee of MIH, pursuant to the terms of the previously disclosed Subscription Agreement dated October 12, 2022, by and among the Company, Churchill Sponsor II LLC, and MIH (the "MIH Subscription Agreement"), and upon the recommendation of the Company's Nominating and Governance Committee. Under the MIH Subscription Agreement, MIH currently has the right to nominate a number of directors to the Board proportionate to its beneficial ownership of the Company's common stock ("MIH Designees"). The MIH Subscription Agreement also provides that in the event of the resignation of an MIH Designee, MIH is entitled to