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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 23, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Eduardo De Salles Bartolomeo appointed independent director effective July 21, 2026.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Eduardo De Salles Bartolomeo appointed independent director effective July 21, 2026
- Board committee assignments: Audit and Finance; Safety, Sustainability, Operations & Capital
- Annual compensation: $120,000 cash retainer plus $170,000 restricted-stock grant
- Compensation pro-rated for his partial appointment year
- No disclosed selection arrangements or related-party transactions needing Item 404(a) disclosure
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- July 23, 2026 press release announced an appointment
- Appointment details furnished in Exhibit 99.1, the key source for evaluating leadership implications
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