lng-20260714 0000003570 false 0000003570 2026-07-14 2026-07-14 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 14, 2026 CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-16383 95-4352386 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 845 Texas Avenue , Suite 1250 Houston , Texas 77002 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) ( 713 ) 375-5000 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.003 par value LNG NYSE Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ Item 5.02       Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On July 14, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board to ten members and appointed Mr. Britt Vitalone to serve as a member of the Board. Mr. Vitalone was appointed to the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board. Mr. Vitalone is considered an independent director and satisfies the applicable requirements for service on both Board committees under the NYSE corporate governance listing standards. Mr. Vitalone will receive the same compensation as the Company’s other non-employee directors, pro-rated from the date of his appointment, as described in the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2026 (the “Proxy Statement”). In connection with his appointment, Mr. Vitalone has entered into the Company’s standard form of Indemnification Agreement, as described in the Company’s Proxy Statement. There are no transactions between Mr. Vitalone and the Company that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Item 7.01       Regulation FD Disclosure. The Company’s press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Vitalone to the Board is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01. The information included in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the attached Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Item 9.01       Financial Statements and Exhibits. d)  Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1* Press Release, dated July 14, 2026 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) *  Furnished herewith. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. Date: July 14, 2026 By: /s/ Zach Davis Name: Zach Davis Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Cheniere Energy appointed Britt Vitalone as an independent director on July 14, 2026, expanding the Board and strengthening governance oversight through his service on the Audit and Compensation Committees.

On July 14, 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors to include Mr. Britt Vitalone, who was appointed as an independent director. He will serve on both the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee, meeting the independence criteria required by NYSE standards. Mr. Vitalone's compensation will be equal to that of the other non-employee directors, adjusted from the date of appointment, as outlined in a prior Proxy Statement filed on April 7, 2026. This appointment potentially strengthens the Board's oversight capabilities and governance structure.

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