CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ — fact timeline

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ reported quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $1,469.3 million, EPS Reported EPS $0.91, Adjusted EPS $0.95. Guidance reaffirmed.

“earnings growth and continued market share gains across its global portfolio. Reflecting our 2025 strategic portfolio actions, first quarter 2026 net sales increased 0.2% to $1,469.3 million, exceeding the Company’s first quarter outlook of a 1% decline. Organic sales grew 5.0% versus our 3% outlook with growth across all three divisions and was driven by volume”

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ incurred revolving credit of $2.0 billion with Bank of America, N.A., as lead administrative agent at Term SOFR plus applicable margin ranging from 0.6250% to 1.125% per annum maturing July 17, 2030.

“unsecured revolving credit facility that was entered into on June 16, 2022. The aggregate commitments of the lenders under the Credit Agreement, as of the effective date, are $2.0 billion, with an option to increase such commitments to $2.75 billion pursuant to the terms therein. The revolving credit facility matures on July 17, 2030, unless extended. Capitalized”

Matthew T. Farrell departed as Chief Executive Officer at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.

“succeeding Matthew T. Farrell upon Mr. Farrell’s retirement”

Richard Dierker changed role as Chief Executive Officer at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.

“As previously announced, Richard Dierker, the Company’s current Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Operations, will commence his role as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer on April 2, 2025, succeeding Matthew T. Farrell upon Mr. Farrell’s retirement, and Mr. McChesney will succeed Mr. Dierker as CFO.”

Lee McChesney was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.

“On March 14, 2025, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Lee McChesney will be elected as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective on March 24, 2025.”

Richard Dierker was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.

“the appointment of Richard Dierker, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Operations, as President and CEO of the Company”

Matthew T. Farrell retired as President and Chief Executive Officer at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.

“which reported the retirement of Matthew T. Farrell as President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of the Company”

Richard Dierker was appointed as Director at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.

“Mr. Dierker will also join the Board as a director effective March 31, 2025.”

Richard Dierker changed role as President and Chief Executive Officer at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.

“Richard Dierker was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company to replace Mr. Farrell, effective March 31, 2025.”

Matthew T. Farrell departed as President and Chief Executive Officer at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.

“Matthew T. Farrell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) that he will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of March 31, 2025.”

Barry A. Bruno departed as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and President – Consumer Domestic at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.

“On July 22, 2024, Barry A. Bruno, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and President – Consumer Domestic of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he has decided to leave the Company to pursue an external opportunity.”

Michael R. Smith was elected as independent director at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.

“On July 8, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”) elected Michael R. Smith as an independent director of the Company, effective as of that date.”

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/: Amended Certificate of Incorporation to provide limited exculpation to covered officers under Delaware law, effective May 6, 2024 (effective 2024-05-06).

“At the Annual Meeting, the stockholders of the Company approved a proposal to amend the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) to provide limited exculpation to covered officers in order to align with new provisions under Delaware law.”

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal.

“Proposal No. 5 – Stockholder Proposal The stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal submitted as Proposal 5. The voting results on the proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 36,433,191 157,011,743 2,569,966 21,782,436”

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders approved Approval of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.

“Proposal No. 4 — Approval of Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation The stockholders approved the Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The voting results on the proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 171,743,848 23,824,583 446,469 21,782,436”

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

“Proposal No. 3 — Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024. The voting results on the proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain 204,761,427 12,598,071 437,838”

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of the Named Executive Officers.

“Proposal No. 2 – Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of the Named Executive Officers The stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting. The result of the advisory vote is set forth below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 172,851,148 22,273,985 889,767 21,782,436”

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders approved Election of Directors.

“Proposal No. 1 — Election of Directors The following nominees were elected by stockholders to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors for a term of one year each, or until their successors are elected and qualified. The voting results for each director nominee were as follows: Nominees For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Bradlen L. Cashaw 188,284,981 7,009,471 720,488 21,782,436”

CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $1,503.3 million, EPS $0.93. Guidance raised.

“(NYSE: CHD) today announced the Company exceeded its outlook with stronger than expected sales growth and gross margin expansion. In the first quarter, net sales grew 5.1% to $1,503.3 million, gross margin expanded by 220 basis points, and reported EPS grew 13.4%. The Company continues to drive strong consumer demand across its portfolio. Organic sales grew 5.2%”