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Dow Inc. (DOW) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 14, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 5.07 (Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.2). Karen S. Carter becomes CEO July 1, 2026, succeeding Jim Fitterling.
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AI summary of each reported item and its exhibits
Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Karen S. Carter becomes CEO July 1, 2026, succeeding Jim Fitterling
- Fitterling transitions to Executive Chair, retaining board leadership through the 2027 Annual Meeting
- Internal succession preserves continuity; Carter brings more than 30 years at Dow and served as COO since December 2024
- Board expands from 12 to 13 directors, with Carter serving as a non-independent director
- Carter receives no additional compensation for board service; incentive-plan amendment details appear in the filing exhibit
Item 5.07 · Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- 82.61% shareholder participation; quorum established with 594.5 million shares voted
- All 12 director nominees elected with 93–97% support, indicating strong board continuity
- Executive compensation approved with 91% support; annual say-on-pay votes endorsed by 97%
- 2019 Stock Incentive Plan amendment approved with 76% support, expanding compensation-plan flexibility
- Deloitte & Touche ratified for 2026 with 94% support; no auditor change risk indicated
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- April 9, 2026 press release disclosed preliminary results from Dow’s 2026 annual meeting
- April 14, 2026 press release announced the executive leadership transition described in Section 5
- Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 contain the substantive meeting results and leadership-transition details
- Disclosures furnished under Regulation FD, not filed under Exchange Act Section 18 liability provisions
Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Richard K. Davis appointed independent Lead Director effective April 9, 2026 through the 2027 annual meeting
- Board committee leadership reset across Audit, Compensation, Governance, and Environment, Health, Safety & Technology committees
- Debra L. Dial named Audit Committee Chair, strengthening oversight of financial reporting and controls
- Jeff M. Fettig appointed Compensation Committee Chair, while Samuel R. Allen and Wesley G. Bush lead Governance and EHS&T committees
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.2
- All 12 director nominees re-elected for one-year terms, preserving board continuity
- Stockholders approved executive compensation, annual say-on-pay voting, and expanded 2019 Stock Incentive Plan share availability
- Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified as independent auditor for 2026
- Quarterly dividend maintained at $0.35 per share, payable June 12, 2026, to shareholders of record May 29
- Dividend marks 459 consecutive payments by Dow or affiliates since 1912
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