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materiality 0.30
Havertys appoints E. Kendrick Smith to Board, effective Feb 17, 2026
HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC
- E. Kendrick Smith appointed to Board effective Feb 17, 2026; Board expands to 11 members.
- Smith is brother of Executive Chairman Clarence H. Smith; non-independent, non-management director.
- Smith has 40+ years litigation experience; previously served as Havertys' primary outside counsel for nearly a decade.
- He will receive standard non-employee director compensation on pro rata basis.
- Smith's term expires at 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.