---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001822492-23-000129"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HLMN"
cik: "0001822492"
company_name: "Hillman Solutions Corp."
filed_at: "2023-06-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-14T06:47:26.662522+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hillman appoints Diane Honda to board effective May 31; promotes Adinolfi to COO

## Summary
- Diane Honda (Barracuda Networks CAO) appointed independent director; board reduced to nine, eight independent.
- Jon Michael Adinolfi promoted to COO (from Divisional President, Hillman US); oversees Hardware, Protective, Canada.
- Adinolfi receives base salary increase to $500k; annual equity target $750k; one-time RSUs $2.5M (graded vest).
- Scott Ride expands role to lead Industrial Solutions in addition to Hillman Canada; reports to Adinolfi.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001822492-23-000129
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HLMN
- cik: 0001822492
- company_name: Hillman Solutions Corp.
- filed_at: 2023-06-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 5.07, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1822492/000182249223000129/0001822492-23-000129-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1822492/000182249223000129/hlmn-20230531.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Jon Michael Adinolfi changed role as Chief Operating Officer at Hillman Solutions Corp..
  - Action: promoted
  - Role: Chief Operating Officer
  source text: On June 6, 2023, the Company announced that the Board promoted Jon Michael Adinolfi to Chief Operating Officer.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1822492/000182249223000129/0001822492-23-000129-index.htm
- Executive change
  Diane C. Honda was appointed as Director at Hillman Solutions Corp..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: On May 31, 2023, upon the recommendation of the Nominating and ESG Committee, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hillman Solutions Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Diane C. Honda, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Secretary of Barracuda Networks since 2012, to join the Board as an independent director, effective as of May 31, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1822492/000182249223000129/0001822492-23-000129-index.htm
- Shareholder Votes
  Hillman Solutions Corp. shareholders approved Ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent auditor for fiscal year 2023. at the 2023-05-31 meeting.
  - Proposal: auditor ratification
  - Outcome: passed
  - Meeting: 2023-05-31
  source text: Proposal 3 - Ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent auditor for fiscal year 2023. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 166,914,894 18,757 2,316 — Based on the voting results set forth above, the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditor for fiscal year 2023 was duly ratified.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1822492/000182249223000129/0001822492-23-000129-index.htm
- Shareholder Votes
  Hillman Solutions Corp. shareholders approved Elect three directors, each for a term that expires in 2026. at the 2023-05-31 meeting.
  - Proposal: director election
  - Outcome: passed
  - Meeting: 2023-05-31
  source text: Proposal 1 - Elect three directors, each for a term that expires in 2026. Name of Nominee Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Aaron P. Jagdfeld 155,115,018 1,324,751 6,899 10,489,299 David A. Owens 90,338,440 66,101,146 7,082 10,489,299 Philip K. Woodlief 155,148,453 1,291,364 6,851 10,489,299 Based on the voting results set forth above, Messrs. Jagdfeld, Owens, and Woodlief were each duly elected as directors with terms expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1822492/000182249223000129/0001822492-23-000129-index.htm
- Shareholder Votes
  Hillman Solutions Corp. shareholders approved Approve, by non-binding vote, the compensation of our named executive officers. at the 2023-05-31 meeting.
  - Proposal: say on pay
  - Outcome: passed
  - Meeting: 2023-05-31
  source text: Proposal 2 - Approve, by non-binding vote, the compensation of our named executive officers. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 154,971,679 1,457,760 17,229 10,489,299 Based on the voting results set forth above, the fiscal 2022 compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved on an advisory basis.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1822492/000182249223000129/0001822492-23-000129-index.htm

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