RPM International Appoints New CFO

TL;DR

RPM International names Michael J. Collins, ex-Aptiv CFO, as new CFO effective Jan 17.

AI Summary

RPM International Inc. announced on January 13, 2025, the appointment of Michael J. Collins as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 17, 2025. Collins will also serve as an Executive Vice President. He previously held the CFO position at Aptiv PLC, a global automotive technology company.

Why It Matters

The appointment of a new CFO is a significant leadership change that can impact financial strategy and investor confidence.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns a routine executive appointment and does not indicate any significant financial distress or operational issues.

Key Players & Entities

• RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. (company) — Registrant
• Michael J. Collins (person) — Appointed Chief Financial Officer
• January 13, 2025 (date) — Date of Report
• January 17, 2025 (date) — Effective date of appointment
• Aptiv PLC (company) — Previous employer of new CFO

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 RPM New York Stock Exchange Indica

Filing Documents

• d853185d8k.htm (8-K) — 36KB
• d853185dex991.htm (EX-99.1) — 9KB
• g853185g09w65.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 23KB
• 0001193125-25-008451.txt ( ) — 205KB
• rpm-20250113.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
• rpm-20250113_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 18KB
• rpm-20250113_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 11KB
• d853185d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB

From the Filing

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 13, 2025 RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-14187 02-0642224 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 2628 Pearl Road , P.O. Box 777 , Medina , Ohio 44258 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 273-5090 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 RPM New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Craig S. Morford, Christopher L. Mapes and Julie A. Beck Appointed to the Board of Directors On January 13, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of RPM International Inc. (the "Company") appointed Craig S. Morford, Christopher L. Mapes and Julie A. Beck to the Board. The appointments of Mr. Morford and Mr. Mapes are effective immediately. Ms. Beck's term will commence on April 7, 2025. Craig S. Morford Mr. Morford rejoins the Board after previously serving as a member from 2013 to 2019. With a distinguished career spanning more than four decades, Mr. Morford recently retired as general counsel and corporate secretary at ExxonMobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM), where he led high-impact legal and compliance functions, including litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and environmental and regulatory affairs. Prior to ExxonMobil, Mr. Morford served as chief legal and compliance officer for Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH). In 2007, Mr. Morford was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as acting deputy attorney general, the culmination of a distinguished 20-year career with the U.S. Department of Justice, including service as U.S. attorney in Detroit, Michigan and Nashville, Tennessee. His leadership and breadth of experience in compliance, governance and risk management will provide valuable oversight as the Company continues to grow its global operations. Mr. Morford earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Hope College and a J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law. Christopher L. Mapes Mr. Mapes is the former executive chair of Lincoln Electric (Nasdaq: LECO), a position he held from January 2024 until his retirement in December 2024. Prior to this, he served as chairman, president and CEO of Lincoln Electric where he drove record performance and positioned the company as an industry leader in automation and manufacturing innovation. Prior to Lincoln Electric, Mr. Mapes served as an executive vice president of A.O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS). With over 30 years of experience in industrial manufacturing and global growth initiatives, Mr. Mapes brings exceptional leadership and operational insight to the Board. He also serves on the boards of The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR), Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) and A.O. Smith Corporation. His strong operational acumen, coupled with his understanding of the challenges and opportunities in complex manufacturing environments, will be instrumental to the Company's MAP (Margin Achievement Plan) initiatives. Mr. Mapes holds a bachelor's degree from Ball State University, a J.D. from University of Toledo, and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Julie A. Beck Ms. Beck, who has been the senior vice president and chief financial officer of

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