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Otis Worldwide (OTIS) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 15, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Judith F. Marks retiring as Chair, CEO and President by July 31, 2027, or earlier successor start.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Judith F. Marks retiring as Chair, CEO and President by July 31, 2027, or earlier successor start
- Board-led CEO search evaluating internal and external candidates with Spencer Stuart advising
- Marks resigning from the Board and all company positions on the Transition Date
- Potential interim advisory role through July 31, 2027, without cash compensation
- Outstanding equity awards continue vesting during advisory period; 2026 bonus remains performance-based and may be prorated
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Website information excluded from Section 18 Exchange Act filing liabilities
- Disclosure not incorporated by reference into Securities Act or Exchange Act filings
- Investors should rely on formal SEC filings for legally incorporated information
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Judy Marks to retire as Chair, CEO and President upon successor appointment, expected in first half of 2027
- Marks remains in role through July 31, 2027, supporting transition as senior advisor if replaced earlier
- Independent director committee and Spencer Stuart conducting internal and external CEO search
- Succession creates execution risk for Otis’ service-led strategy, which expanded its portfolio to approximately 2.5 million units
- Marks’ tenure included $8.4B returned to shareholders, comprising $3.4B dividends and $5B buybacks
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