8-K filed June 11, 2024, 7:59 PM ET ticker FMC CIK 0000037785

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FMC appoints Pierre Brondeau as CEO; Mark Douglas steps down, guidance reaffirmed

FMC CORP

Pierre Brondeau appointed CEO and Chairman, effective June 11, 2024; succeeds Mark Douglas who resigned as President and CEO.
Ronaldo Pereira appointed President, effective immediately; previously EVP and President of Americas.
Brondeau receives $1.3M base salary, 135% target bonus, and $8.5M sign-on equity award (50% RSUs, 50% options) vesting June 2026.
Douglas eligible for severance: 2x base salary and target bonus, prorated 2024 bonus, plus continued equity vesting through Sept 1, 2024.
Company reaffirms Q2 2024 revenue and earnings guidance ranges.

item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

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Departed

Mark A. Douglas

President and Chief Executive Officer

FMC · FMC CORP

Effective: 2024-06-11
Successor: Pierre R. Brondeau
Filed: June 11, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

He succeeds Mark A. Douglas, who has stepped down from his roles as President and Chief Executive Officer and resigned as a member of the Board.

Role change

Pierre R. Brondeau

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

FMC · FMC CORP

Effective: 2024-06-11
Successor: Mark A. Douglas
Filed: June 11, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FMC Corporation (the “Company”) has appointed Pierre R. Brondeau as Chief Executive Officer in addition to his role as Chairman of the Board.

Role change

Ronaldo Pereira

President

FMC · FMC CORP

Effective: 2024-06-11
Successor: Mark A. Douglas
Filed: June 11, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

In addition, the Board has appointed Ronaldo Pereira to the role of President of the Company.

Source-grounded claims

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Mark A. Douglas resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer at FMC CORP.

He succeeds Mark A. Douglas, who has stepped down from his roles as President and Chief Executive Officer and resigned as a member of the Board.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Pierre R. Brondeau was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman at FMC CORP.

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FMC Corporation (the “Company”) has appointed Pierre R. Brondeau as Chief Executive Officer in addition to his role as Chairman of the Board.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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Ronaldo Pereira was appointed as President at FMC CORP.

In addition, the Board has appointed Ronaldo Pereira to the role of President of the Company.

SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95 SEC evidence

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