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Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 24, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Laurie Bergman appointed CFO and Treasurer effective August 24, 2026, replacing Michael Feehan.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Laurie Bergman appointed CFO and Treasurer effective August 24, 2026, replacing Michael Feehan
- Feehan expected to remain through September 30, 2026, supporting an orderly finance leadership transition
- Feehan eligible for two years of base salary and target bonus, 24 months’ subsidized COBRA, and pro rata annual bonus
- Bergman compensation includes $470,000 salary, 70% target bonus, $600,000-$650,000 annual equity target, and $250,000 sign-on payment
- Bergman receives $450,000 restricted-stock award vesting after three years, increasing near-term retention incentives
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Executive leadership changes announced August 24, 2026, creating potential succession and execution implications
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the substantive leadership details and should be reviewed for roles, effective dates, and transition terms
- Disclosure furnished under Regulation FD, limiting its status as a filed report and incorporation into other filings
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