---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-153769"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DOW"
cik: "0001751788"
company_name: "DOW INC."
filed_at: "2026-04-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T06:24:21.688367+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Dow names Karen S. Carter CEO effective July 1, 2026; Fitterling becomes Executive Chair

## Summary
- Jim Fitterling transitions from CEO to Executive Chair of the Board; Carter appointed CEO effective July 1, 2026.
- Carter, currently COO, has 30+ years at Dow; will also join Board on July 1.
- Stockholders approved amendment to 2019 Stock Incentive Plan, increasing shares from 125M to 185M.
- Board declared quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share, payable June 12 to holders of record May 29.
- All 12 director nominees re-elected with 93-97% support; 91% approved say-on-pay advisory vote.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-153769
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DOW
- cik: 0001751788
- company_name: DOW INC.
- filed_at: 2026-04-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 5.07, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1751788/000119312526153769/0001193125-26-153769-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1751788/000119312526153769/d103960d8k.htm

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