Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Valhi, Inc. on December 9, 2025. The filing addresses Item 5.02 regarding the departure of a certain officer and the election of a new officer. Valhi, Inc. is a Delaware corporation with its principal executive offices in Dallas, Texas, and its common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol VHI.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data. There are no disclosures regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
The filing reports the following personnel changes:
- Departure: Patty S. Brinda, Vice President and Controller, notified the registrant of her retirement effective December 31, 2025. She is also an employee of Contran Corporation, the privately-held parent corporation.
- Appointment: The Board of Directors elected Edward R. Moore as Vice President and Controller, effective January 1, 2026. Upon this date, Mr. Moore will serve as the registrant's principal accounting officer.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Background of New Officer: Edward R. Moore, age 37, has served as Director of Reporting and Control for Valhi and Contran since 2024. Previously, from 2011 to 2024, he was employed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (the registrant's independent auditor), most recently as an assurance director.
Corporate Relationships: Mr. Moore is an employee of Contran and provides services to Valhi under an intercorporate services agreement. The filing references the 2025 proxy statement for details on this agreement and potential conflicts of interest regarding officers serving multiple corporations.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the transition timeline for the Controller role between December 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
- Review the "Certain Relationships and Transactions" section of the 2025 proxy statement for details on the intercorporate services agreement with Contran Corporation.
- Confirm the independence of the new principal accounting officer given his prior employment with the company's auditor (PwC) and current employment with the parent company.