Neogen CEO John Adent to step down; board forms search committee

NEOGEN CORP

John Adent will remain CEO/President until successor appointed; then serve as Special Advisor through Oct 31, 2025.
Transition agreement provides base salary, 2025 annual bonus, and pro-rata 2026 bonus; no new equity grants.
Special committee (Jim Borel, Thierry Bernard, Jeff Capello) leading CEO search with global executive search firm.
Outstanding equity awards treated per terms; vested stock options exercisable for 3 years post-separation.

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John Adent

CEO and President

NEOG · NEOGEN CORP

Filed: April 9, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On April 9, 2025 Neogen Corporation (the “Company”) announced that John Adent, the Company’s CEO and President, will be stepping down.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

John Adent departed as CEO and President at NEOGEN CORP.

Action: stepped down
Role: CEO and President

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On April 9, 2025 Neogen Corporation (the “Company”) announced that John Adent, the Company’s CEO and President, will be stepping down.

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