---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-015387"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CULP"
cik: "0000723603"
company_name: "CULP INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T10:00:38.001802+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Culp CFO Kenneth Bowling to retire by end of 2026; principal accounting officer Chandler resigns

## Summary
- Kenneth R. Bowling, Culp's EVP, CFO and Treasurer, notified plan to retire at end of 2026 after ~30 years; will assist transition.
- Ronald S. Chandler resigned as VP, Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, effective February 13, 2026.
- Bowling will assume interim principal accounting officer role after Chandler's departure.
- Company initiated external search for Bowling's successor; Bowling continues with current compensation through Dec 31, 2026.
- Both departures are not due to any disagreement with the company on operations, policies, or practices.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-015387
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CULP
- cik: 0000723603
- company_name: CULP INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/723603/000119312526015387/0001193125-26-015387-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/723603/000119312526015387/culp-20260112.htm

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