---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-24-252550"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DCO"
cik: "0000030305"
company_name: "DUCOMMUN INC /DE/"
filed_at: "2024-11-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T04:00:24.726926+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ducommun appoints two new independent directors; two incumbents retiring under age policy

## Summary
- Daniel G. Korte (former Boeing/PPG exec) and Daniel L. Boehle (CFO of TTM Technologies) joined board effective Nov 5, 2024 as Class I and III directors.
- Korte will serve on Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee; Boehle on Audit Committee.
- Bylaws amended to set authorized board size at 6–10 directors (unchanged from prior range? The amendment is noted).
- Robert C. Ducommun and Dean M. Flatt will not stand for reelection at 2025 annual meeting per mandatory retirement age policy.
- Board will have 10 members until 2025 annual meeting, then revert to 8 directors.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-24-252550
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DCO
- cik: 0000030305
- company_name: DUCOMMUN INC /DE/
- filed_at: 2024-11-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30305/000119312524252550/0001193125-24-252550-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30305/000119312524252550/d909563d8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Daniel G. Korte was appointed as Class I Director at DUCOMMUN INC /DE/.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Class I Director
  source text: On November 5, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Daniel G. Korte as a Class I Director, effective immediately
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30305/000119312524252550/0001193125-24-252550-index.htm
- Executive change
  Daniel L. Boehle was appointed as Class III Director at DUCOMMUN INC /DE/.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Class III Director
  source text: Also on November 5, 2024, the Board appointed Daniel L. Boehle as a Class III Director, effective immediately
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30305/000119312524252550/0001193125-24-252550-index.htm
- Governance Changes
  DUCOMMUN INC /DE/: Changed the authorized number of directors to be between six and ten (effective 2024-11-05).
  - Change: bylaw amendment
  - Effective: 2024-11-05
  source text: On November 5, 2024, the Board of Directors of Ducommun Incorporated (the “Company”) amended and restated its bylaws (as so amended and restated, the “Bylaws”) to change the authorized number of directors to be not less than six (6) nor more than ten (10) until changed by an amendment to such Bylaws.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30305/000119312524252550/0001193125-24-252550-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.