A. O. Smith appoints Carrie Anderson as CFO effective July 1, 2026; Lauber retiring

SMITH A O CORP

Carrie Anderson will succeed Charles T. Lauber as EVP and CFO, effective July 1, 2026; Lauber to assist transition until retirement.
Anderson most recently served as EVP and CFO of The Campbell's Company (Jan 2023-Oct 2025); prior CFO at Integra LifeSciences.
She will receive a restricted stock unit award valued at $1,500,000 vesting in three years, plus relocation assistance including two months salary.
Compensation includes base salary, annual Executive Bonus Plan, equity awards, and eligibility for executive benefit plans and severance.

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Departed

Charles T. Lauber

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

AOS · SMITH A O CORP

Successor: Carrie Anderson
Filed: May 19, 2026, 4:17 PM ET

She will succeed Charles T. Lauber, who has decided to retire from the Company.

Appointed

Carrie Anderson

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

AOS · SMITH A O CORP

Effective: 2026-07-01
Filed: May 19, 2026, 4:17 PM ET

On May 19, 2026, A. O. Smith Corporation (the “Company") disclosed that it has selected Carrie Anderson as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Charles T. Lauber departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at SMITH A O CORP.

Action: retire
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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She will succeed Charles T. Lauber, who has decided to retire from the Company.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Carrie Anderson was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at SMITH A O CORP.

Action: appointed
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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On May 19, 2026, A. O. Smith Corporation (the “Company") disclosed that it has selected Carrie Anderson as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2026.

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