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TENNANT CO (TNC) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on June 17, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Richard H. “Rusty” Zay appointed COO effective July 1, 2026.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Richard H. “Rusty” Zay appointed COO effective July 1, 2026
- Internal promotion from Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, supporting leadership continuity
- $400,000 incremental equity award tied to expanded responsibilities and retention
- Award split 50% restricted stock units and 50% performance-based restricted stock units
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Richard H. Zay appointed Chief Operating Officer effective July 1, 2026
- Expanded remit covering customer-facing units, supply chain, manufacturing, R&D, and marketing
- Internal succession from Chief Commercial Officer, with Tennant leadership experience since 2010
- Strategic focus on execution, efficiency, technology adoption, and value creation
- Tennant reported $1.20 billion in 2025 sales and approximately 4,500 employees
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