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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 4, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Two new independent directors appointed Feb 26, 2026: Michelle T. Collins and Mark R. Widmar.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Two new independent directors appointed Feb 26, 2026: Michelle T. Collins and Mark R. Widmar
- Collins joins Audit & Finance + Governance committees; Widmar joins Exec Compensation + Safety/Operations committees
- Each receives $120,000 annual cash retainer (paid quarterly, pro-rated) plus $170,000 annual restricted stock grant
- No disclosed conflicts of interest or related-party transactions for either appointee
- Board additions signal governance refresh at Albemarle amid ongoing lithium market pressures
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Press release announcing executive appointments issued March 2, 2026, furnished as Exhibit 99.1
- Reg FD disclosure ensures simultaneous public access to leadership change information: material for investors tracking management transitions at ALB
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