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Xylem Inc. (XYL) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 13, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Board expanded from 9 to 10 directors with immediate appointment of D. Christian Koch.
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Board expanded from 9 to 10 directors with immediate appointment of D. Christian Koch
- Koch brings current Chairman, President and CEO experience from Carlisle Companies
- Independent under Xylem, NYSE and SEC standards, supporting governance compliance
- Committee assignments: Leadership Development and Compensation, plus Nominating and Governance
- Standard non-employee director compensation, prorated for the current term
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- D. Christian Koch appointed to Xylem’s Board on August 13, 2026
- Adds 30-plus years of industrial operations, manufacturing, strategy and transformation experience
- Current Carlisle Companies Chair, President and CEO, overseeing a company with approximately $5 billion annual revenue
- Board addition may strengthen Xylem’s industrial leadership and strategic execution as it scales its water-solutions business
- Xylem reported $9 billion revenue and 22,000 employees in 2025
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