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AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reported second quarter ended April 30, 2026 results: revenue $1.83 billion, net income $339 million, EPS $1.20. Guidance raised.

“strong Q2 results and raises FY26 revenue growth, margin expansion, and non-GAAP EPS (4) guidance on continued operational momentum Second-quarter fiscal year 2026 • Revenue of $1.83 billion for the second quarter ended April 30, 2026, representing growth of 10.0% reported and up 6.3% core (1) compared with the second quarter of 2025. • GAAP operating margin of”

Tim Downs was appointed as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“On May 20, 2026, the Company appointed Tim Downs as the new Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company and as principal accounting officer of the Company, effective as of the first business day following the Company’s filing of the quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2026 (the “Start Date”).”

Rodney Gonsalves retired as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“As previously disclosed, on March 5, 2026, Rodney Gonsalves, informed the Company that he would retire from his position as the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, the exact date to be determined at a later time.”

Michael Buckner was appointed as Chief Legal Officer at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“On May 4, 2026, the Company appointed Michael Buckner as the new Chief Legal Officer”

Bret DiMarco resigned as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“On May 4, 2026, the Company appointed Michael Buckner as the new Chief Legal Officer and, as a result, effective on such date, Mr. DiMarco resigned from his positions as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of the Company.”
Governance Changes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: Board adopted Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws with conforming changes reflecting the phased declassification of the Board and removal provisions (effective 2026-03-19).

“Subject to the approval of the Certificate of Incorporation by the Company's stockholders at the Annual Meeting, the Board also approved the adoption of the Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the "Bylaws") to be effective immediately upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on March 19, 2026.”
Governance Changes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: Stockholders approved the Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to declassify the Board of Directors over a three-year period (effective 2026-03-19).

“Subject to the approval of the Certificate of Incorporation by the Company's stockholders at the Annual Meeting, the Board also approved the adoption of the Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the "Bylaws") to be effective immediately upon the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on March 19, 2026.”
Governance Changes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: Amended and restated bylaws to eliminate the 80% supermajority vote requirement for certain actions (effective 2025-05-20).

“The Amended Bylaws implement the following: Article IX was amended to, among other things, eliminate the requirement for an affirmative vote of the combined voting power of at least eighty percent (80%) of the voting power of all shares of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors then outstanding to approve certain actions.”

Judy Gawlik Brown was appointed as Director at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“Ms. Brown was appointed to serve in the class of directors that will stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”

Pascal Soriot was appointed as Director at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“Mr. Soriot was appointed to serve in the class of directors that will stand for re-election at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”

Henrick Ancher-Jensen resigned as Senior Vice President, Agilent President, Order Fulfillment and Supply Chain at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“On April 28, 2025, Henrick Ancher-Jensen, Senior Vice President, Agilent President, Order Fulfillment and Supply Chain of Agilent Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision to resign from his position effective as of June 1, 2025, to pursue another opportunity.”

Heidi Kunz resigned as Member of the Board of Directors at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“On March 27, 2025, Heidi Kunz, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Agilent Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), a member of the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”), and a member of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board (together with the Compensation Committee, the “Committees”), notified the Chairman of the Board of her decision to resign from the Board and the Committees, effective as of May 21, 2025.”

Hans E. Bishop departed as Director at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“On May 22, 2024, Hans E. Bishop notified the board of directors (the “ Board ”) of Agilent Technologies, Inc. (the “ Company ”) of his intention to step down as a member of the Company’s Board, effective as of May 23, 2024.”

Padraig McDonnell was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“The Board appointed Padraig McDonnell as CEO of the Company and as a member of the Company’s Board.”

Michael McMullen retired as President and Chief Executive Officer at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“On May 1, 2024, Mr. McMullen retired as President and CEO of the Company and as a member of the Company’s Board.”
Shareholder Votes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. shareholders approved Stockholder proposal regarding simple majority vote at the 2024-03-14 meeting.

“Proposal No. 4 – The proposal to vote on a stockholder proposal regarding simple majority vote.”
Shareholder Votes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. shareholders approved Ratify the Audit and Finance Committee's appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2024 at the 2024-03-14 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 – The proposal to ratify the Audit and Finance Committee’s appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 fiscal year was approved as set forth below.”
Shareholder Votes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2024-03-14 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 – The non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved as set forth below.”
Shareholder Votes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. shareholders approved Election of four directors for a term of three years at the 2024-03-14 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 – The election of four (4) directors for a term of three years. The individuals listed below received the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by the shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting and were each elected to serve a three-year term.”
Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reported the first fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2024 results: revenue $1.66 billion, net income $348 million, EPS $1.18. Guidance reaffirmed.

“(EX-99.1) --- Agilent Reports First-Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results Revenue and earnings exceed Q1 guidance Full-year outlook maintained Highlights • Revenue of $1.66 billion, down 5.6% reported and 6.4% core (1) from the first quarter of 2023. • GAAP net income of $348 million; earnings per share (EPS) of $1.18, down 1% from the first quarter of”

Padraig McDonnell was appointed as Chief Operating Officer and CEO-elect at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“the Board appointed Padraig McDonnell, age 52 and a Senior Vice President of the Company, as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and CEO-elect.”

Michael McMullen departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“Michael McMullen, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Agilent Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “Agilent”), notified the Company that he will retire as President and CEO of the Company and as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (“Board”) on May 1, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reported Full Fiscal year 2023 results: revenue $6.83 billion, net income $1.240 billion, EPS $4.19. Guidance initiated.

“Full Fiscal year 2023 • Revenue of $6.83 billion, flat on a reported basis and up 1.5% core (1) year-over-year. • GAAP net income of $1.240 billion; EPS of $4.19, flat year-over-year.”
Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reported the fourth fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.69 billion, net income $475 million, EPS $1.62. Guidance initiated.

“--- Agilent Reports Fourth-Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results Revenue at the high end of guidance and EPS exceeds guidance Fourth-quarter fiscal year 2023 • Revenue of $1.69 billion, down 8.7% reported and 9.7% core (1) from the fourth quarter of 2022. • GAAP net income of $475 million; earnings per share (EPS) of $1.62, up 32% from the fourth quarter of”

Sam Raha departed as Senior Vice President and President of the Diagnostics and Genomics Group at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“Sam Raha is resigning as Senior Vice President of the Company and President of the Diagnostics and Genomics Group (“DGG”) to pursue another opportunity and will continue in his current role until December 8, 2023.”

Jacob Thaysen resigned as Senior Vice President, president, Life Sciences and Applied Markets Group at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“Jacob Thaysen resigned as Senior Vice President of the Company, and president, Life Sciences and Applied Markets Group (LSAG), effective September 5, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. updated its full-year fiscal year 2023 guidance (lowered).

“Reflecting the softer macroeconomic environment, full-year revenue is now expected to be in the range of $6.80 billion to $6.85 billion, representing a decline of 0.7% to flat reported growth, and a core (1) growth range representing an increase of 0.8% to 1.5% year-over-year. Fiscal year 2023 non-GAAP (3) EPS guidance is now estimated to be in the range of $5.40 to $5.43.”
Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reported the third quarter ended July 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.67 billion, net income $111 million, EPS $0.38. Guidance lowered.

“Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today reported revenue of $1.67 billion for the third quarter ended July 31, 2023, a decrease of 2.7% compared to the third quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 2.3% on a core (1) basis. Third-quarter GAAP net income was $111 million, or $0.38 per share.”
Material Agreements

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. entered into Credit Agreement with the lenders party thereto and BNP Paribas, as Administrative Agent valued at $1,500,000,000 (effective 2023-06-07).

“On June 7, 2023, Agilent Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Credit Agreement among the Company, the lenders party thereto and BNP Paribas, as Administrative Agent (the “Credit Agreement”).”
Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reported second fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2023 results: revenue $1.72 billion, net income $302 million, EPS $1.02. Guidance lowered.

“Reports Second-Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results Delivers solid results; adjusts full-year guidance in an increasingly challenging market Highlights: • Revenue of $1.72 billion represents 6.8% reported growth year-over-year; and up 9.5% on a core (1) basis. • GAAP net income of $302 million with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.02, up 12% from the second”
Governance Changes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: Amended and restated bylaws to permit stockholders holding not less than 20% of voting stock continuously for at least 1 year to call a special meeting of stockholders, with corresponding procedures (effective 2023-05-17).

“On May 17, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Agilent Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) approved an amendment and restatement of the Company’s amended and restated bylaws (the “Bylaws” and as further amended and restated, the “Amended Bylaws”).”
Shareholder Votes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of stockholder advisory votes to approve named executive officer compensation at the 2023-03-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 5 The results of the non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of the stockholder advisory votes to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers was approved as set forth below. 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Vote 244,419,390 127,458 1,580,592 360,133 21,748,946”
Shareholder Votes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. shareholders approved Approval of amendments to Certificate of Incorporation to permit stockholders holding at least 20% of voting stock continuously for at least 1 year to call a special meeting at the 2023-03-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 4 The proposal regarding the approval of amendments to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to permit stockholders holding not less than 20% of our voting stock continuously for at least 1 year to call a special meeting of stockholders was approved as set forth below. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 248,052,193 380,435 350,980 19,452,911”
Shareholder Votes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of Audit and Finance Committee's appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2023 at the 2023-03-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 The proposal to ratify the Audit and Finance Committee's appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 fiscal year was approved as set forth below. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote (1) 250,442,534 17,382,457 411,382 146”
Shareholder Votes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-03-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 The non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company's named executive officers was approved as set forth below. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 221,637,626 26,620,106 525,876 19,452,911”
Shareholder Votes

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. shareholders approved Election of four directors for a term of three years at the 2023-03-15 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 The election of four (4) directors for a term of three years. The individuals listed below received the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by the shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting and were each elected to serve a three-year term. Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote Heidi K. Kunz 199,252,742 49,152,480 378,386 19,452,911 Susan H. Rataj 226,926,105 21,488,352 369,151 19,452,911 George A. Scangos, Ph.D. 212,737,808 35,656,600 389,200 19,452,911 Dow R. Wilson 222,110,567 26,281,390 391,650 19,452,911”
Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reported first quarter ended January 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.76 billion, net income $352 million, EPS $1.19. Guidance raised.

“Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today reported revenue of $1.76 billion for the first quarter ended January 31, 2023, an increase of 5% compared to the first quarter of 2022 and up 10% on a core (1) basis. First-quarter GAAP net income was $352 million, or $1.19 per share.”
Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reported Fiscal first-quarter 2023 results: revenue $1.68 billion to $1.70 billion, EPS Fiscal first-quarter non-GAAP (3) earnings guidance is expected in the range of $1.29 to $1.31 per share. Guidance initiated.

“Fiscal first-quarter revenue guidance of $1.68 billion to $1.70 billion, representing reported growth of 0.4% to 1.6% and core (1) revenue growth of 6.8% to 8.0%. Fiscal first-quarter non-GAAP (3) earnings guidance is expected in the range of $1.29 to $1.31 per share.”
Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reported Fiscal year 2023 results: revenue $6.90 billion to $7.00 billion, EPS non-GAAP (3) earnings guidance is expected in the range of $5.61 to $5.69 per share. Guidance initiated.

“Fiscal year 2023 and first quarter outlook • Fiscal year 2023 revenue expected in the range of $6.90 billion to $7.00 billion, representing reported growth of 0.8% to 2.2% and core (1) growth of 5.0% to 6.5%. Fiscal year 2023 non-GAAP (3) earnings guidance is expected in the range of $5.61 to $5.69 per share.”
Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reported Fiscal year 2022 results: revenue $6.85 billion, net income Full-year GAAP net income of $1.254 billion with EPS of $4.18, EPS GAAP earnings per share of $4.18.

“Fiscal year 2022 • Fiscal year 2022 revenue of $6.85 billion delivers 8% reported growth and a 12% increase in core (1) revenue over fiscal year 2021. • Full-year GAAP net income of $1.254 billion with EPS of $4.18, up 6% from fiscal year 2021. • Non-GAAP (2) net income of $1.565 billion with EPS of $5.22, up 20% from fiscal year 2021.”
Earnings Releases

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. reported Fourth-quarter fiscal year 2022 results: revenue $1.85 billion, net income GAAP net income of $368 million, EPS earnings per share (EPS) of $1.23.

“Fourth-quarter fiscal year 2022 • Revenue of $1.85 billion represents 11% reported growth year-over-year; and up 17% on a core (1) basis. • GAAP net income of $368 million with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.23, down 15% from the fourth quarter of 2021. • Non-GAAP (2) net income of $456 million with EPS of $1.53, up 26% from the fourth quarter of 2021.”

Paul N. Clark retired as Director at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“On December 21, 2021, Paul N. Clark retired from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Agilent Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), effective immediately.”

Otis W. Brawley was appointed as Director at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“increased the size of the Board from 11 to 12 members and appointed Otis W. Brawley, M.D., to fill the vacancy so created, both effective November 17, 2021.”

Mikael Dolsten was appointed as Director at AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC..

“appointed Dr. Mikael Dolsten to fill the vacancy so created, both effective September 21, 2021.”

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