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Waste Management (WM) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 26, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). CEO James C. Fish Jr. retiring and resigning from the Board effective January 4, 2027, after more than 25 years with Waste Management.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- CEO James C. Fish Jr. retiring and resigning from the Board effective January 4, 2027, after more than 25 years with Waste Management
- President John J. Morris Jr. appointed successor CEO and director effective January 4, 2027
- Morris, age 57, brings operating continuity after serving as President since May 2025 and COO since January 2019
- Fish expected to remain an advisor until mid-February 2027, supporting leadership transition continuity
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Executive transition press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1
- Investor impact depends on the executive role, successor, and transition terms disclosed in the exhibit
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