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accession: "0001140361-26-007728"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HXL"
cik: "0000717605"
company_name: "HEXCEL CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2026-03-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T21:54:52.857966+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hexcel enters cooperation deal with Vision One Fund; appoints Neal Keating to Board

## Summary
- Appointed Neal J. Keating to Board and Audit Committee effective March 3, 2026.
- Vision One Fund withdrew its director nominations for the 2026 annual meeting.
- Board size capped at 10 directors until 2026 annual meeting, then 9 until early 2027.
- Vision One parties agreed to standstill, voting commitments, and mutual non-disparagement until the Expiration Date.
- Audit Committee charter expanded to oversee capital allocation and margin improvement efforts.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-007728
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HXL
- cik: 0000717605
- company_name: HEXCEL CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2026-03-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717605/000114036126007728/0001140361-26-007728-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/717605/000114036126007728/ef20067114_8k.htm

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