Whole Earth Brands CEO resigns; Ohri and Robinson appointed Co-CEOs

Whole Earth Brands, Inc.

CEO Michael Franklin resigned effective Oct 6, 2023; had been on leave since July amid Sababa acquisition evaluation.
Rajnish Ohri and Jeffrey Robinson appointed Co-CEOs effective Oct 9, 2023.
Ohri base salary $500k; Robinson base salary $600k; additional compensation TBD by board.
Ohri was VP & Managing Director IMEA; Robinson was President of Mafco subsidiary.
Leadership change occurs as company evaluates Sababa's proposal to acquire outstanding shares.

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Appointed

Jeffrey Robinson

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Whole Earth Brands, Inc.

Effective: 2023-10-09
Filed: October 11, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On October 9, 2023, Mr. Ohri and Mr. Robinson were appointed as the Company’s Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective immediately.

Departed

Michael Franklin

Chief Executive Officer

Whole Earth Brands, Inc.

Effective: 2023-10-06
Successor: Rajnish Ohri, Jeffrey Robinson
Filed: October 11, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On October 6, 2023, Mr. Michael Franklin, Chief Executive Officer of Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”), resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

Appointed

Rajnish Ohri

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Whole Earth Brands, Inc.

Effective: 2023-10-09
Filed: October 11, 2023, 7:59 PM ET

On October 9, 2023, Mr. Ohri and Mr. Robinson were appointed as the Company’s Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jeffrey Robinson was appointed as Co-Chief Executive Officer at Whole Earth Brands, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Co-Chief Executive Officer

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On October 9, 2023, Mr. Ohri and Mr. Robinson were appointed as the Company’s Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Michael Franklin resigned as Chief Executive Officer at Whole Earth Brands, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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On October 6, 2023, Mr. Michael Franklin, Chief Executive Officer of Whole Earth Brands, Inc. (the “Company”), resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Rajnish Ohri was appointed as Co-Chief Executive Officer at Whole Earth Brands, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Co-Chief Executive Officer

Exact text from the filing

On October 9, 2023, Mr. Ohri and Mr. Robinson were appointed as the Company’s Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective immediately.

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