AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Tennant (TNC)

Tennant CFO Fay West to retire no earlier than April 2, 2027; search underway

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Tennant Company said Chief Financial Officer Fay West has given notice she will retire after a successor is hired and a transition period occurs, with retirement expected in the second quarter of 2027 and no earlier than April 2, 2027. The company has started searching for a successor and aims to name one by the first quarter of 2027, so shareholders get a long runway for the handover.

Key points

  • Fay West gave notice on July 27, 2026, of her intention to retire as SVP and Chief Financial Officer
  • Retirement expected in the second quarter of 2027, no earlier than April 2, 2027
  • Company aims to name a successor by the first quarter of 2027
  • CEO Dave Huml thanked West for her role in financial discipline and the company's growth strategy

The filing

CompanyTennant (TNC)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 30, 2026, 9:15 AM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-088498

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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