ACCO BRANDS Corp — fact timeline

ACCO BRANDS Corp shareholders approved Approval of an amendment to the 2022 ACCO Brands Corporation Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares available for future grant and eliminate the fungible share counting provisions with respect to new awards.

“4: The approval of an amendment to the 2022 ACCO Brands Corporation Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares available for future grant and eliminate the fungible share counting provisions with respect to new awards: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 49,638,543 16,875,041 237,488 14,219,585”

ACCO BRANDS Corp shareholders approved Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.

“3: The approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 59,136,827 6,219,517 1,394,730 14,219,583”

ACCO BRANDS Corp shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

“2: The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026: For Against Abstain 79,491,039 1,333,465 146,153”

ACCO BRANDS Corp shareholders approved Election of nine directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

“1: The election of nine directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders: Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote Joseph B. Burton 59,406,897 7,245,230 98,946 14,219,584 Kathleen S. Dvorak 64,967,946 1,623,874 159,253 14,219,584 Pradeep Jotwani 58,508,954 8,083,263 158,857 14,219,583 Robert J. Keller 63,750,799 1,887,979 1,112,294 14,219,585 Ron Lombardi 65,649,677 986,849 114,548 14,219,583 Graciela I. Monteagudo 58,396,697 8,254,606 99,771 14,219,583 E. Mark Rajkowski 65,038,039 1,552,984 160,052 14,219,582 Elizabeth A. Simermeyer 59,097,091 7,553,888 100,095 14,219,583 Thomas W. Tedford 63,714,464 1,919,864 1,116,745 14,219,584”

ACCO BRANDS Corp reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $343.7 million, net income $19.4 million, or $0.20 per share, EPS $0.20 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“- Financial Statements and Exhibits --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 News Release ACCO BRANDS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS • Reported net sales increased 8% to $344 million; above the Company's outlook • Diluted earnings per share of $0.20, reflecting gain on acquisition • Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.02, above the Company's outlook •”

ACCO BRANDS Corp reported Full Year Results results: revenue $1.525 billion, net income $41.3 million, EPS $0.44 per share.

“Net sales were $1.525 billion, down 8.5 percent from $1.666 billion in 2024. Net sales declines reflect the impact of softer global demand and tariff-related disruptions. Operating income was $92.3 million, versus an operating loss of $37.0 million in 2024, primarily due to non-cash impairment charges of $165.2 million related to goodwill and intangible assets within the Americas segment in the prior year. Restructuring expense associated with our multi-year cost reduction program was $21.6 million, compared to $16.8 million in the prior year. Current year operating income benefited from a net gain on sale of assets of $6.8 million. Adjusted operating income was $153.3 million, down from $189.7 million in 2024. Adjusted operating income decline reflects lower sales volume and tariff-related impacts, which were partially offset by cost savings and lower incentive compensation expense. Net income was $41.3 million, or $0.44 per share, compared to a net loss of $101.6 million, or $(1.06)”

ACCO BRANDS Corp reported Fourth Quarter Results results: revenue $428.8 million, net income $21.3 million, EPS $0.23 per share.

“Net sales were $428.8 million, down 4.3 percent from $448.1 million in 2024. Favorable foreign exchange increased sales by $15.8 million, or 3.5 percent. Comparable sales decreased 7.8 percent. The decline in net sales reflects softer global demand for some of our core products, partially offset by growth in gaming accessories. Operating income was $40.0 million, versus $42.0 million in 2024. Restructuring expense was $8.4 million, compared to $10.7 million in the prior year. Adjusted operating income was $60.1 million, compared to $64.2 million in 2024. The decline in adjusted operating income reflects lower sales volume, reduced fixed-cost absorption, and unfavorable product mix, which were partially offset by cost savings and lower incentive compensation expense. Net income was $21.3 million, or $0.23 per share, compared with prior-year net income of $20.6 million, or $0.21 per share.”

Cezary Monko departed as Executive Vice President and President, International at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“Mr. Monko will be resigning from his position as Executive Vice President and President, International effective December 31, 2025”

Patrick H. Buchenroth departed as Executive Vice President and President, Americas at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“As a result of this decision, Mr. Buchenroth will be resigning from his position as Executive Vice President and President, Americas effective July 1, 2025, and leaving the Company on August 1, 2025”

ACCO BRANDS Corp reported full year 2024 results: EPS $1.02 to $1.07. Guidance lowered.

“Full year adjusted EPS is expected to be within a range of $1.02 to $1.07.”

ACCO BRANDS Corp reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: EPS ($0.07).

“Net sales were $358.9 million a 10.9 percent decline from $402.6 million in 2023.”

ACCO BRANDS Corp reported financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

“On February 22, 2024, ACCO Brands Corporation (the "Company") announced its results for the period ended December 31, 2023.”

Thomas Kroeger changed role as Lead Independent Director at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“Mr. Thomas Kroeger, the Company's Lead Independent Director, will step down from this role effective April 1, 2024 and will continue to serve as a Director until the 2024 Annual Meeting.”

E. Mark Rajkowski was appointed as independent Chairman at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“has appointed Mr. E. Mark Rajkowski to serve as independent Chairman of the Board effective April 1, 2024.”

Boris Elisman resigned as Executive Chairman at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“On February 9, 2024, Mr. Elisman notified the Board of his intention to fully retire and resign as a Director and Executive Chairman of the Board effective March 31, 2024.”

ACCO BRANDS Corp announced a restructuring with charges of pre-tax restructuring charge for the period ended December 31, 2023 of approximately $13 million (headcount reductions).

“The Company expects to record a pre-tax restructuring charge for the period ended December 31, 2023 of approximately $13 million which is primarily employee termination and benefit costs.”

Cezary Monko was appointed as Executive Vice President and President, International at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“In connection with Mr. Monko’s appointment as Executive Vice President and President, International, on January 29, 2024, ACCO Brands Corporation’s Polish subsidiary, Esselte Polska Sp. z o.o. ("Esselte Polska") entered into an Employment Contract with Mr. Monko, (the "Employment Contract").”

ACCO BRANDS Corp announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $9 million affecting dated and planning products business (approximately 300 employees).

“300 employees that will be impacted by the Plan. The Company expects to record a pre-tax restructuring charge for the period ending December 31, 2023 of approximately $9 million representing employee termination and benefit costs. We expect to record additional restructuring charges of $2 million during 2024 relating to the wind-up activities at Sidney.”

Elizabeth A. Simermeyer was elected as Director at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“elected Elizabeth A. Simermeyer as a director of the Company effective immediately.”

ACCO BRANDS Corp reported the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $448.0 million, net income $0.15 per share, EPS $0.15. Guidance reaffirmed.

“--- EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 News Release ACCO BRANDS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2023 RESULTS; HIGHLIGHTED BY GROSS MARGIN IMPROVEMENT AND STRONG FREE CASH FLOW • Reported net sales of $448 million, with gross margin expanding 400 basis points • Operating income of $32 million; adjusted operating income grew 8% to $46 million • EPS of $0.15; adjusted EPS of $0.24, at the”

Boris Elisman was appointed as Executive Chairman at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“Compensation of Boris Elisman as Executive Chairman, effective October 1, 2023”

Thomas W. Tedford was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“Compensation of Thomas W. Tedford as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1 , 2023”

ACCO BRANDS Corp updated its second quarter and first six-month results for the period ended June 30, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“On August 8, 2023, ACCO Brands Corporation (the "Company") announced its results for the period ended June 30, 2023. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release relating to the Company's results, which is incorporated herein by reference.”

Thomas W. Tedford was appointed as Director at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“The Board also appointed Mr. Tedford to the Company’s Board of Directors effective when he becomes CEO on October 1, 2023.”

Thomas W. Tedford was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“On August 4, 2023, the Board appointed Thomas W. Tedford to succeed Boris Elisman as CEO effective October 1, 2023.”

Boris Elisman resigned as Chief Executive Officer at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“On August 4, 2023, Boris Elisman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, notified the Board of Directors (the "Board") of ACCO Brands Corporation (the "Company") of his intention to resign as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company effective October 1, 2023, and his intention not to stand for re-election to the Board at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”

ACCO BRANDS Corp shareholders approved Approval of an amendment to the 2022 ACCO Brands Corporation Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance.

“Item 5: The approval of an amendment to the 2022 ACCO Brands Corporation Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares reserved for issuance: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 56,192,342 20,486,719 187,486 8,493,997”

ACCO BRANDS Corp shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of holding an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.

“Item 4: The approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the frequency of holding an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain 68,955,976 70,906 7,578,795 260,870”

ACCO BRANDS Corp shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.

“Item 3: The approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 73,031,819 3,470,112 364,616 8,493,997”

ACCO BRANDS Corp shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023.

“Item 2: The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 84,458,408 854,590 47,546 0”

ACCO BRANDS Corp shareholders approved Election of nine directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

“Item 1: The election of nine directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote Joseph B. Burton 74,371,250 2,420,888 74,409 8,493,997 Kathleen S. Dvorak 73,391,598 3,413,173 61,776 8,493,997 Boris Elisman 72,843,695 3,954,228 68,624 8,493,997 Pradeep Jotwani 72,535,588 4,256,194 74,765 8,493,997 Robert J. Keller 73,201,358 3,598,987 66,202 8,493,997 Thomas Kroeger 71,222,579 5,573,527 70,441 8,493,997 Ron Lombardi 73,953,389 2,836,549 76,609 8,493,997 Graciela I. Monteagudo 63,708,847 13,092,001 65,699 8,493,997 E. Mark Rajkowski 73,322,161 3,403,930 140,456 8,493,997”

ACCO BRANDS Corp reported the period ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $403 million. Guidance reaffirmed.

“--- EX-99 (EX-99.1) --- EX-99 Exhibit 99.1 News Release ACCO BRANDS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS HIGHLIGHTED BY IMPROVED MARGINS AND CASH FLOW • Reported net sales of $403 million, above outlook • Gross margins improved 250 basis points year-over-year • Operating income of $10.1 million grew 49% year-over-year, adjusted operating income of $24.3 million”

ACCO BRANDS Corp reported financial results for the period ended December 31, 2022.

“On February 23, 2023, ACCO Brands Corporation (the "Company") announced its results for the period ended December 31, 2022.”

ACCO BRANDS Corp reported financial results for for the period ended September 30, 2022.

“On November 7, 2022, ACCO Brands Corporation (the "Company") announced its results for the period ended September 30, 2022.”

ACCO BRANDS Corp amended Sixth Amendment with Bank of America, N.A. (effective 2022-11-07).

“Effective November 7, 2022, ACCO Brands Corporation (the “ Company ”) entered into a Sixth Amendment (the “ Sixth Amendment ”) to its Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”

Gina Boswell resigned as Director at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“On November 2, 2022, Gina Boswell notified the Company of her decision to resign from the Board of Directors of the Company effective as of December 31, 2022.”

Joseph B. Burton was elected as Director at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“On August 12, 2022, the Board of Directors of ACCO Brands Corporation (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Company’s Nominating, Governance and Sustainability Committee, elected Joseph B. Burton as a director of the Company effective immediately.”

Neal V. Fenwick departed as Chief Financial Officer at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“Mr. Neal V. Fenwick whose upcoming retirement was announced by the Company on February 15, 2022. In connection with Ms. O’Connor’s appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Fenwick will step down as Chief Financial Officer”

Deborah A. O'Connor was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“On March 14, 2022, the Board of Directors of ACCO Brands Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Deborah A. O’Connor as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective as of April 4, 2022.”

Gina Boswell was elected as Director at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“elected Gina Boswell as a director of the Company effective immediately.”

Neal Fenwick departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“On February 15, 2022, the Company announced that Neal Fenwick, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire later this year.”

Thomas W. Tedford was appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at ACCO BRANDS Corp.

“On August 27, 2021, the Board of Directors of ACCO Brands Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Thomas W. Tedford, 50, who has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and President, ACCO Brands North America since 2015, as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.”