Filing Summary
H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) filed this Form 8-K regarding board changes. The reported events occurred on September 23, 2026; the report was signed September 28, 2026.
Board changes
- Director Ruth S. Kimmelshue resigned effective September 23, 2026. The company stated her departure was not due to any disagreement about its operations, policies, or practices.
- The Board elected R. Jeffrey Bailly as a Class I director, effective September 23, 2026, for a term ending at the 2027 annual meeting. He was also appointed to the Audit and Compensation Committees.
- Bailly has served as Executive Chairman of UFP Technologies since June 2026 and was its CEO from 1995 to 2026. The filing cites his experience in manufacturing, acquisitions, business transformation, and medical technology.
Director compensation and related matters
Bailly will receive an annual cash retainer of $100,000 and an initial grant of 1,300 restricted stock units. Directors are also eligible for an annual discretionary grant of deferred phantom stock units valued at $165,000. The company reported no director-selection arrangements or reportable transactions between Bailly and the company.
Financial performance and outlook
This filing reports no revenue, earnings, cash flow, margin, debt, liquidity, guidance, or other operating results. It provides no financial comparison with a prior period.
Investor verification points
- Confirm the appointments, committee assignments, and term details in subsequent proxy materials.
- Review the attached September 28, 2026 press release for any additional information about Bailly’s election.
- Check future filings for any updates to board composition or director compensation.