Rogers Corporation Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Rogers Corporation on May 19, 2026. The filing reports the permanent appointment of Ali El-Haj as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. El-Haj previously served as Interim President and CEO from July 12, 2025, to May 18, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on executive compensation and corporate governance changes.
Material Changes
The primary material change is the transition of Ali El-Haj from an interim to a permanent executive role following an extensive search. No material changes to financial operations or strategy are disclosed in this specific report.
Compensation and Management Commentary
Mr. El-Haj's compensation package includes:
- Base Salary: $750,000 annually.
- Annual Incentive: Target of 100% of base salary under the Annual Incentive Compensation Plan (AICP) for calendar year 2026.
- Long-Term Incentive: Total value of $5,000,000 in equity grants, consisting of:
- $3,200,000 in time-based restricted stock units (vesting 44% on the first two anniversaries of May 28, 2026, and 12% on the third anniversary).
- $1,800,000 in performance-based restricted stock units.
- Severance: Eligibility to participate in the Rogers Corporation Executive Severance Plan.
Mr. El-Haj brings prior executive experience from Techniplas (CEO, 2020-2024), Cap-Con Automotive (CEO, 2007-2017), and Casco Products (President, 2001-2007).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the full text of the Offer Letter (Exhibit 10.1) for specific vesting conditions and performance metrics not detailed in the summary.
- Verify the terms of the Executive Severance Plan referenced in the filing.
- Check the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A (filed March 24, 2026) for additional biographical and related party transaction disclosures.
- Monitor future filings for the first full quarter of financial results under Mr. El-Haj's permanent leadership.