Gregory Sandfort to retire as WD-40 chair; Eric Etchart to succeed at Dec 2024 annual meeting

WD 40 CO

Sandfort will retire as director and non-executive chair effective Dec 12, 2024; no disagreement.
Board intends to appoint independent director Eric P. Etchart as new non-executive chair.
Board size will reduce from 11 to 10 directors upon Sandfort's retirement.
Bylaws amended: shortened response time for director nominations, clarified definitions, forum provisions.
Etchart brings international experience; previously SVP at Manitowoc and holds NACD certifications.

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Departed

Gregory A. Sandfort

Non-Executive Chair of the Board

WDFC · WD 40 CO

Effective: 2024-12-12
Filed: June 20, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On June 17, 2024, Gregory A. Sandfort, the non-executive Chair of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of WD-40 Company (the “Company”), notified the Board of his decision to retire from the Company’s Board, effective as of the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”), which is currently scheduled for December 12, 2024.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Gregory A. Sandfort departed as Non-Executive Chair of the Board at WD 40 CO.

Action: retire
Role: Non-Executive Chair of the Board

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On June 17, 2024, Gregory A. Sandfort, the non-executive Chair of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of WD-40 Company (the “Company”), notified the Board of his decision to retire from the Company’s Board, effective as of the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”), which is currently scheduled for December 12, 2024.

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