Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Ingredion Incorporated on August 19, 2026. The filing discloses the election of a new Chief Financial Officer and the transition of the interim CFO role, effective October 1, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It focuses exclusively on executive compensation and personnel changes.
Material Changes
- Leadership Transition: Diego Reynoso was elected Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 1, 2026.
- Role Change: Jason Payant will cease serving as Interim CFO and Principal Financial Officer on October 1, 2026, transitioning to Vice President, Finance, Global Texture & Healthful Solutions.
- Background: Mr. Reynoso joins from The Boston Beer Company, Inc., where he served as CFO from September 2023 to September 2026. He previously held CFO roles at Tyson Foods and Constellation Brands.
Compensation and Arrangements
Mr. Reynoso's compensation package includes the following elements:
- Base Salary: $725,000 annually.
- Annual Cash Incentive: Target award opportunity equal to 90% of base salary.
- Sign-on Cash Award: $770,000 total, paid in installments ($200,000 post-start, $200,000 Jan 15, 2027, $370,000 Mar 15, 2027), subject to repayment clauses if employment terminates within the first two years.
- Sign-on Equity Awards (Grant Date Oct 15, 2026):
- Pro-rated 2026 grant valued at $1,300,000 (60% Performance Share Units, 40% Restricted Stock Units).
- Additional Restricted Stock Units valued at $700,000 (vesting 50% on 2nd anniversary, 50% on 3rd anniversary).
- Future Annual Equity: Commencing Q1 2027, target grant value of $1,600,000 annually.
- Severance: Participation in Executive Severance and Change in Control plans; pro-rata vesting of unvested equity upon involuntary termination without cause.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact start date of Diego Reynoso's tenure (October 1, 2026) and the corresponding end date of Jason Payant's interim role.
- Review the repayment terms for the $770,000 sign-on cash award in the event of early termination.
- Confirm the vesting schedules and performance metrics for the $2,000,000 total sign-on equity value.
- Check the Company's Schedule 14A filed on April 8, 2026, for details on the Executive Severance and Change in Control plans referenced in the filing.