---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-391407"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CBT"
cik: "0000016040"
company_name: "CABOT CORP"
filed_at: "2026-09-15T12:59:45+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-15T13:01:13.203156+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cabot names Steve Delahunt interim CFO as Erica McLaughlin becomes CEO

## Summary
- Steve Delahunt, VP & Treasurer, appointed interim CFO effective Oct 1, 2026, while search continues.
- Erica McLaughlin becomes CEO Oct 1, 2026, succeeding Sean Keohane; she steps down as CFO.
- Delahunt receives $35,000/month cash stipend during interim CFO service.
- Delahunt brings 30+ years finance/treasury experience; led investor relations until Jan 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-391407
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CBT
- cik: 0000016040
- company_name: CABOT CORP
- filed_at: 2026-09-15T12:59:45+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/16040/000119312526391407/0001193125-26-391407-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/16040/000119312526391407/d72935d8k.htm

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