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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-130512"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MTW"
cik: "0000061986"
company_name: "MANITOWOC CO INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T08:28:59.849240+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Manitowoc EVP HR James Cook resigns, separation agreement with transition through June 19, 2026

## Summary
- James S. Cook resigned as EVP Human Resources effective March 29, 2026; transitional employment until June 19, 2026.
- During transition, Cook receives base salary and health benefits but no additional equity or incentive compensation.
- Company will pay employer COBRA costs through Sep 30, 2026, contingent on release of claims and compliance.
- Cook released from certain non-compete and non-solicitation obligations after the Separation Date.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-130512
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MTW
- cik: 0000061986
- company_name: MANITOWOC CO INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/61986/000119312526130512/0001193125-26-130512-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/61986/000119312526130512/mtw-20260327.htm

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