Borealis Foods Appoints Lender's Director to Board Following Debt Refinancing

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Borealis Foods Inc. announced board changes, including the resignation of a director and the appointment of two new directors, one of whom represents its new lender, Oxus Capital, as a condition of its recent debt refinancing.

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• Director Resignation

  Mr. Shiv Khemka resigned from the Board of Directors and all committee positions on May 11, 2026. The company stated his resignation was not due to any disagreement.

• Board Expansion and New Appointments

  The Board increased its size from seven to eight directors and appointed Zaure Algaziyeva and Pavel Mynzhanov as new directors on May 11, 2026.

• Lender Representation on Board

  Pavel Mynzhanov is a Director of Oxus Capital PTE Ltd., the company's new lender and a significant shareholder, and does not qualify as an independent director.

• Appointments Tied to Debt Refinancing

  These appointments were made pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement with Oxus Capital, which was previously disclosed on May 1, 2026, following the company's debt default and refinancing.

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This filing details significant changes to Borealis Foods' Board of Directors, directly stemming from its recent critical debt refinancing with Oxus Capital. The appointment of Pavel Mynzhanov, a director of the lender, to the board signifies increased oversight and influence from Oxus Capital. While the resignation of Mr. Khemka was not due to disagreements, the overall board restructuring reflects the company's reliance on its new financing partner amidst ongoing financial challenges and Nasdaq compliance issues.