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Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Earnings Releases

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. reported second quarter of fiscal year 2026 results: EPS $3.19. Guidance raised.

“On 30 April 2026, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.”
Restructurings & Charges

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. announced a impairment with charges of pre-tax charge not to exceed $3.1 billion affecting three U.S. projects (World Energy, Massena, carbon monoxide project in Texas).

“On February 24, 2025, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, as part of a review initiated by its newly-elected Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, it would exit three projects in the United States. As a result of this decision, the Company expects to record a pre-tax charge not to exceed $3.1 billion in its fiscal 2025 second quarter, primarily to write down assets and terminate contractual commitments.”

Dennis H. Reilley was named as Vice Chairman at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“the Company announced that its board of directors named Wayne T. Smith as Chairman and Dennis H. Reilley as Vice Chairman.”

Wayne T. Smith was named as Chairman at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“the Company announced that its board of directors named Wayne T. Smith as Chairman”

Seifollah (Seifi) Ghasemi departed as Chief Executive Officer at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“Eduardo F. Menezes will succeed Seifollah (“Seifi”) Ghasemi as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective February 7, 2025.”

Eduardo F. Menezes was appointed as Director at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“Mr. Menezes will also join the Company’s board of directors and will serve on the board’s executive committee.”

Eduardo F. Menezes was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“On February 4, 2025, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Eduardo F. Menezes will succeed Seifollah (“Seifi”) Ghasemi as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer effective February 7, 2025.”

Dr. Samir J. Serhan resigned as Chief Operating Officer at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“On July 18, 2024, Dr. Samir J. Serhan resigned as the Chief Operating Officer of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”), effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. reported fiscal 2024 third quarter results: EPS 3.00 to 3.05. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Maintaining fiscal 2024 full-year adjusted EPS guidance* of $12.20 to $12.50, up six to nine percent over prior year adjusted EPS*; fiscal 2024 third quarter adjusted EPS guidance* of $3.00 to $3.05”
Earnings Releases

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. reported fiscal 2024 full-year results: EPS 12.20 to 12.50. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Maintaining fiscal 2024 full-year adjusted EPS guidance* of $12.20 to $12.50, up six to nine percent over prior year adjusted EPS*; fiscal 2024 third quarter adjusted EPS guidance* of $3.00 to $3.05”
Earnings Releases

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. reported second quarter of fiscal year 2024 results: net income 581 million, EPS 2.85. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Air Products Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter GAAP EPS of $2.57 and Adjusted EPS of $2.85”
Debt Financings

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. incurred revolving credit of $500 million with a syndicate of banks maturing 364 days.

“a 364-day dollar equivalent $500 million revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of banks”
Debt Financings

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. incurred revolving credit of $3.0 billion with a syndicate of banks maturing five years.

“On March 28, 2024, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a five-year dollar equivalent $3.0 billion revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of banks”
Earnings Releases

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. reported fiscal 2024 second quarter results: EPS $2.60 to $2.75. Guidance raised.

“fiscal 2024 second quarter adjusted EPS guidance* of $2.60 to $2.75”
Earnings Releases

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. reported fiscal 2024 full year results: EPS $12.20 to $12.50. Guidance raised.

“Updated fiscal 2024 full-year adjusted EPS guidance* of $12.20 to $12.50, up six to nine percent over prior year adjusted EPS*”
Earnings Releases

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. reported first quarter of fiscal year 2024 results: net income $622 million, EPS GAAP EPS of $2.73, adjusted EPS of $2.82.

“Air Products Reports Fiscal 2024 First Quarter GAAP EPS of $2.73 and Adjusted EPS of $2.82 Q1 FY24 (comparisons versus prior year): • GAAP EPS # of $2.73, up six percent; GAAP net income of $622 million, up six percent; and GAAP net income margin of 20.7 percent, up 230 basis points • Adjusted EPS* of $2.82, up seven percent; adjusted EBITDA* of $1.2 billion, up eight percent; and adjusted EBITDA margin* of 39.2 percent, up 510 basis points”
Shareholder Votes

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors at the 2024-01-25 meeting.

“The Company’s shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 by the vote set forth in the table below. Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes 191,613,073 (99.47% of the votes cast) 1,017,715 303,566 0”
Shareholder Votes

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Officer Compensation at the 2024-01-25 meeting.

“The Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as set forth in the Company’s proxy statement for the Annual Meeting, by the vote set forth in the table below. Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes 128,054,059 (72.87% of the votes cast) 47,653,798 908,973 16,317,524”
Shareholder Votes

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-01-25 meeting.

“Each of the nominees for director was elected to serve until the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until his or her earlier retirement, resignation, removal or death. The voting results were as follows: Nominee Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes Tonit M. Calaway 164,420,397 11,970,477 225,956 16,317,524 Charles Cogut 174,110,931 2,292,342 213,557 16,317,524 Lisa A. Davis 168,643,461 7,782,577 190,792 16,317,524 Seifollah Ghasemi 167,378,294 8,563,714 674,822 16,317,524 Jessica Trocchi Graziano 175,865,249 551,917 199,664 16,317,524 David H.Y. Ho 170,299,240 6,109,202 208,388 16,317,524 Edward L. Monser 170,225,721 6,175,013 216,096 16,317,524 Matthew H. Paull 172,461,882 3,944,137 210,811 16,317,524 Wayne T. Smith 173,313,154 3,101,136 202,540 16,317,524”

Jessica T. Graziano was elected as director at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“On November 15, 2023 the board of directors (the “Board”) of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Jessica T. Graziano as a director of the Company, effective December 1, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023.

“On 7 November 2023, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023.”

William J. Pellicciotti was appointed as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“William J. Pellicciotti will join the Company as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer on October 25, 2023 and will succeed Mr. Kutz as the Company’s principal accounting officer effective upon Mr. Kutz’s retirement.”

Jeffrey J. Kutz departed as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“On October 3, 2023, Jeffrey J. Kutz, Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”) informed the Company of his decision to retire effective December 18, 2023.”
Governance Changes

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.: The Bylaws were amended to allow stockholders owning at least 10% of outstanding common stock for at least one year to call a special meeting, and to establish procedures and a 120-day timeline for such meetings (effective 2023-09-17).

“On September 17, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the amendment and restatement of the Company’s Bylaws (as amended and restated, the “Bylaws”), which took effect immediately.”
Earnings Releases

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. updated its the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 guidance (raised).

“On 9 May 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. reported first quarter of fiscal year 2023 results: net income $584 million, EPS $2.57. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Air Products Reports Fiscal 2023 First Quarter GAAP EPS of $2.57 and Adjusted EPS of $2.64”
Shareholder Votes

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors at the 2023-01-26 meeting.

“4. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors . The Company’s shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 by the vote set forth in the table below. Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes 192,371,121 (99.43% of the votes cast) 1,097,574 173,650 0”
Shareholder Votes

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. shareholders approved Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Officer Compensation at the 2023-01-26 meeting.

“3. Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Officer Compensation. The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the holding of an advisory vote on executive compensation on an annual basis by the vote set forth in the table below. 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 175,303,963 (98.77% of the votes cast) 207,607 1,957,576 230,605 15,942,594”
Shareholder Votes

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Officer Compensation at the 2023-01-26 meeting.

“2. Advisory Vote on Executive Officer Compensation . The Company’s shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as set forth in the Company’s proxy statement for the Annual Meeting, by the vote set forth in the table below. Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes 165,141,319 (93.16% of the votes cast) 12,123,192 435,240 15,942,594”
Shareholder Votes

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-01-26 meeting.

“1. Election of Directors . Each of the nominees for director was elected to serve until the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until his or her successor is elected and qualified or until his or her earlier retirement, resignation, removal or death. The voting results were as follows: Nominee Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes Tonit M. Calaway 166,247,777 11,253,346 198,628 15,942,594 Charles Cogut 173,389,931 4,112,041 197,779 15,942,594 Lisa A. Davis 170,681,716 6,854,901 163,134 15,942,594 Seifollah Ghasemi 169,720,669 7,417,376 561,706 15,942,594 David H.Y. Ho 174,956,248 2,558,689 184,814 15,942,594 Edward L. Monser 161,193,244 16,302,135 204,372 15,942,594 Matthew H. Paull 172,580,475 4,931,894 187,382 15,942,594 Wayne T. Smith 175,845,377 1,677,940 176,434 15,942,594”
Earnings Releases

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. reported the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 results: net income GAAP net income of $593 million, EPS GAAP EPS of $2.56 and Adjusted EPS of $2.89. Guidance reaffirmed.

“On 3 November 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing its earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022.”

Jeffrey Kutz was appointed as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“Jeffrey Kutz will succeed Mr. Flugel as the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, effective upon the effective date of Mr. Flugel’s resignation.”

Russell A. Flugel resigned as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“On April 18, 2022, Russell A. Flugel, the Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company that he was resigning, effective as of May 6, 2022, in order to pursue other opportunities.”

Tonit M. Calaway was elected as director at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“On February 20, 2022 the board of directors (the “Board”) of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Tonit M. Calaway as a director of the Company, effective March 1, 2022.”

Susan K. Carter resigned as director at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“On September 10, 2021, Susan K. Carter informed Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”) of her decision to resign from the Company’s board of directors, effective September 30, 2021.”

Wayne T. Smith was elected as director at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“On July 19, 2021 the board of directors (the “Board”) of Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (the “Company”) elected Wayne T. Smith as a director of the Company, effective August 1, 2021.”

Melissa Schaeffer was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“approved compensation for Ms. Schaeffer commencing on August 10, 2021”

Melissa Schaeffer was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“Melissa Schaeffer will succeed Mr. Crocco as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company commencing August 10, 2021.”

M. Scott Crocco departed as Chief Financial Officer at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc..

“M. Scott Crocco, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, informed the Company that he will retire effective September 30, 2021.”

Facts are extracted by an LLM and gated to those whose source quote is present verbatim in the filing text. Coverage is best-effort while backfill and monitoring mature; this is not yet a full-market index. See methodology.