AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · H.B. Fuller (FUL)

H.B. Fuller names Teresa Rasmussen board chair as Lee Mitau retires

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

H.B. Fuller said Chair Lee R. Mitau notified the company on October 15, 2024, that he will retire as chair effective January 21, 2025, and as a director effective January 23, 2025. The Board appointed director Teresa J. Rasmussen as chair effective January 22, 2025, and the filing says his retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the company. The change is a board leadership transition; the filing contains no financial results or guidance.

Key points

  • Lee R. Mitau notified the company on October 15, 2024, of his retirement as chair, effective January 21, 2025, and as a director, effective January 23, 2025.
  • Teresa J. Rasmussen was appointed Board chair effective January 22, 2025; she joined the Board in 2020.
  • The filing states Mitau's retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the company on its operations, policies or practices.
  • The October 21, 2024 press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1, states CEO Celeste Mastin thanked Mitau and said Rasmussen will bring global perspective and financial services experience to the role.

The filing

CompanyH.B. Fuller (FUL)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 21, 2024, 9:21 AM ET
Accession number0001437749-24-031581

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure8.01 Other Events

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