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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Dentsply Sirona (XRAY)

Dentsply Sirona adds two directors; Willie Deese will not seek reelection

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Dentsply Sirona's board increased its size from 11 to 13 seats and appointed James D. Forbes and Brian P. McKeon as directors, effective February 27, 2026. Director Willie A. Deese notified the board he will not seek reelection at the 2026 annual meeting, and the filing states this is not the result of any disagreement with the company. The changes are board governance updates with no financial figures disclosed.

Key points

  • Board size increased from 11 to 13 directors on February 23, 2026
  • James D. Forbes joins the Compensation & Human Capital Committee; Brian P. McKeon joins the Audit and Finance and Science and Technology committees
  • Willie A. Deese will not stand for reelection at the 2026 annual meeting, after about 15 years of service per the press release

The filing

CompanyDentsply Sirona (XRAY)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECFeb 24, 2026, 4:35 PM ET
Accession number0000818479-26-000058

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 1:54 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on February 24, 2026.

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