FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE) audit committee chair Anna Sedgley to step down

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FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. reported that Board member Anna Sedgley has decided to resign as a director effective March 19, 2026. She is leaving to focus on other professional commitments and the company states her resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies or practices.

Ms. Sedgley joined the Board in February 2021 and currently serves as Chair of the Audit Committee. The company acknowledges and thanks her for the critical guidance she has provided during her tenure on the Board.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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03/19/2026 - 04:42 PM

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): March 15, 2026

FISCALNOTE HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-39672	88-3772307
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 6th Floor,

Washington, D.C. 20004

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (202)793-5300

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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)

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☐	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(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share	NOTE	NYSE
Warrants to purchase 0.131 shares of Class A common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per warrant	NOTE.WS	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). ☐

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 March 15, 2026, Anna Sedgley, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of her decision to resign as a director effective on March 19, 2026. She has decided to resign in order to focus on other professional commitments, and not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. Ms. Sedgley joined the Board in February 2021 and currently serves as Chair of the Audit Committee. The Company is grateful to Ms. Sedgley for the critical guidance she has provided throughout her service as a director.

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit Number		Description

104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

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.


FISCALNOTE HOLDINGS, INC.

By:		/s/ Todd Aman
Name:		Todd Aman
Title:		Chief Legal & Administrative Officer

Date: March 19, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

Why did Anna Sedgley resign from FiscalNote (NOTE)'s Board?

Anna Sedgley resigned from FiscalNote’s Board to focus on other professional commitments. The company states her decision is not related to any disagreement about its operations, policies, or practices, indicating a voluntary and non-adversarial departure from her director role.

When will Anna Sedgley’s resignation from FiscalNote (NOTE) be effective?

Anna Sedgley’s resignation as a director of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. will be effective on March 19, 2026. She notified the company of her decision on March 15, 2026, providing several days between notice and effectiveness of her departure from the Board.

What roles did Anna Sedgley hold at FiscalNote (NOTE) before resigning?

Before resigning, Anna Sedgley served as a member of FiscalNote’s Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit Committee. She joined the Board in February 2021 and provided what the company describes as critical guidance during her period of service.

Did Anna Sedgley cite any disagreements with FiscalNote (NOTE) in her resignation?

No, FiscalNote states that Anna Sedgley’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company. This includes no disagreements regarding its operations, policies, or practices, suggesting her departure is based solely on her other professional commitments.

How long did Anna Sedgley serve on FiscalNote (NOTE)’s Board of Directors?

Anna Sedgley joined FiscalNote’s Board of Directors in February 2021 and decided to resign effective March 19, 2026. This indicates she served approximately five years, including her role as Chair of the Audit Committee during her tenure.

Who signed the report regarding the Board change at FiscalNote (NOTE)?

The report describing Anna Sedgley’s resignation was signed on behalf of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. by Todd Aman. He is identified as the company’s Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, acting as the authorized signatory for this disclosure.

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