Twenty One Capital, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on September 9, 2026, disclosing the appointment of David J. Goldschmidt to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, effective September 8, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New director appointed: David J. Goldschmidt joined the Board of Directors of Twenty One Capital, Inc., effective September 8, 2026.
  • Audit Committee seat: Goldschmidt was also appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board, effective September 8, 2026.
  • Annual cash retainer: Under the Independent Director Agreement, Goldschmidt will receive an annual cash retainer of $150,000.
  • Annual equity award: Goldschmidt will also receive an annual award of Class A Stock valued at $150,000 per annum.
  • Audit Committee fee: Goldschmidt will receive $20,000 per annum for Audit Committee service, paid in cash in equal monthly installments and prorated for any partial year.
  • Term length: His term will expire at the 2027 annual general meeting of shareholders, or upon earlier death, resignation, disqualification, or removal.

Goldschmidt Compensation Terms and Board Role at Twenty One Capital

According to the filing, the Board of Directors of Twenty One Capital, Inc. (NYSE:XXI) appointed David J. Goldschmidt as a director on September 8, 2026. The company disclosed that his term will expire at the 2027 annual general meeting of shareholders at which members of the Board are elected, or upon his earlier death, resignation, disqualification, or removal. Simultaneously, the Board appointed him to the Audit Committee, also effective September 8, 2026.

In connection with the appointment, the filing states that Goldschmidt entered into an Independent Director Agreement dated September 8, 2026. Under that agreement, the company disclosed he will receive an annual cash retainer of $150,000 and an annual award of Class A Stock of $150,000 per annum. The company will also reimburse him for all reasonable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with rendering services, according to the filing. The filing notes that the description of the agreement "is a summary and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such exhibit."

The filing further disclosed that, in accordance with the company's compensation policy for Board committee members as described in a prior Form 8-K filed July 21, 2026, Goldschmidt will receive $20,000 per annum for serving on the Audit Committee. That amount is to be paid in cash in equal monthly installments and prorated for any partial year of service. The company is identified in the filing as an emerging growth company incorporated in Texas, with principal offices at 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78701.

What Was Disclosed

Twenty One Capital, Inc. disclosed the appointment of David J. Goldschmidt to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, along with the compensation terms of his Independent Director Agreement, including a $150,000 annual cash retainer, a $150,000 annual Class A Stock award, and a $20,000 annual Audit Committee fee.