Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. on February 12, 2026. The filing discloses a corporate governance event regarding the appointment of a new director to the Board of Directors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the appointment of Matthew Farrell as a Class I director, effective February 12, 2026. Mr. Farrell will stand for election at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
Management Commentary and Background
- Director Background: Mr. Farrell previously served as CEO of Church & Dwight Co. Inc. (2016–2025) and held various senior financial roles at Alpharma Inc., Ingersoll-Rand Ltd., and AlliedSignal Inc. He began his career as an audit partner at KPMG LLP.
- Current Board Service: He currently serves on the boards of Trinseo PLC, Morton Salt, and Novanta.
- Compensation: Mr. Farrell will receive compensation consistent with the Company's arrangements for other non-employee directors. A standard indemnification agreement is expected.
- Related Party Transactions: The filing states there were no arrangements or understandings regarding his appointment and no related party transactions involving Mr. Farrell.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the exact terms of the director compensation package in the Company's proxy statement.
- Verify the date and agenda of the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders where Mr. Farrell will stand for election.
- Review the Company's standard form of indemnification agreement to understand liability protections.