---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000916789-26-000056"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HELE"
cik: "0000916789"
company_name: "HELEN OF TROY LTD"
filed_at: "2026-05-19T20:30:17+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-19T20:59:40.370070+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Helen of Troy amends annual incentive plan with administrative and technical updates

## Summary
- Board approved amended plan on May 13, 2026; removes references to Section 162(m) of Internal Revenue Code.
- Aligns administrative provisions with the 2025 Stock Incentive Plan approved by shareholders.
- Clarifies delegation authority to officers for setting awards for non-Named Executive Officers.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000916789-26-000056
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HELE
- cik: 0000916789
- company_name: HELEN OF TROY LTD
- filed_at: 2026-05-19T20:30:17+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.2
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/916789/000091678926000056/0000916789-26-000056-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/916789/000091678926000056/hele-20260513.htm

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