Nature's Sunshine CFO L. Shane Jones resigns effective June 5, 2026
Nature's Sunshine Products said Chief Financial Officer L. Shane Jones resigned effective June 5, 2026, and that his resignation was not related to any disagreement on financial reporting or accounting. Jonathan D. Lanoy, the company's Chief Accounting Officer, was named interim Principal Financial Officer. The change in the top finance role is significant for shareholders, though the filing gives no reason for the departure beyond the absence of an accounting disagreement.
Key points
- L. Shane Jones notified the company on May 8, 2026 that he is resigning as CFO, effective June 5, 2026.
- Jonathan D. Lanoy, 51, was appointed interim Principal Financial Officer on May 8, 2026, while continuing as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
- Lanoy's employment agreement sets an annual base salary of $301,551 and a target bonus of 50 percent of base salary.
- Severance for termination without cause, resignation for good reason, death or incapacity includes 12 months of base salary and 12 months of COBRA coverage, subject to a release and a 12-month non-compete.
The filing
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