Source-grounded facts extracted from CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal at the 2026-05-01 meeting.
“Proposal No. 4 – Stockholder Proposal The stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal submitted as Proposal 4. The voting results on the proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 85,102,575 107,107,651 1,194,492 21,088,722”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of the Named Executive Officers at the 2026-05-01 meeting.
“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 170,032,434 22,968,505 403,779 21,088,722”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-01 meeting.
“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 S. Cashaw 184,380,743 8,586,848 437,127 21,088,722 Richard A. Dierker 191,745,231 1,455,834 203,653 21,088,722 Bradley C. Irwin 179,213,337 13,870,388 320,993 21,088,722 Penry W. Price 180,507,042 12,695,727 201,949 21,088,722 Susan G. Saideman 185,039,843 7,876,239 488,636 21,088,722 Ravichandra K. Saligram 178,163,831 14,918,203 322,684 21,088,722 Robert K. Shearer 184,791,969 8,425,744 187,005 21,088,722 Michael R. Smith 190,374,119 2,843,398 187,201 21,088,722 Janet S. Vergis 165,635,134 27,592,934 176,650 21,088,722 Arthur B. Winkleblack 182,815,828 10,383,488 205,402 21,088,722 Laurie J. Yoler 185,126,056 7,811,047 467,615 21,088,722”
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%”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ reported quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $1,528.0 million, EPS $0.62.
“year Adjusted EPS exceeded the Company’s outlook of $3.15, driven by higher sales, higher gross margin and a lower tax rate, partially offset by higher SG&A. Q4 net sales were $1,528.0 million, a $92.0 million or 6.4% increase compared to net sales in Q4 2022. This exceeded the Company’s outlook of 5% growth. Organic sales increased 5.3% 1 , exceeding the Company’s”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ updated its the quarter ended September 30, 2023 guidance (raised).
“On November 3, 2023, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, and providing additional information. This press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 pursuant to this Item 2.02.”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $1,454.2 million, EPS $0.89. Guidance raised.
“(NYSE: CHD) today announced the Company exceeded its outlook with stronger than expected sales growth and gross margin expansion. In the second quarter net sales grew 9.7% to $1,454.2 million and gross margin expanded by 270 basis points. The Company continues to experience strong consumer demand across its portfolio. Organic sales grew 5.4% driven by positive product”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/: Amended and restated By-laws to update stockholder list, record dates, electronic communications, meeting procedures, and make clarifying changes (effective 2023-04-27).
“On April 27, 2023, the Company amended and restated the Company’s By-laws (the “By-laws”). The amendments to the By-laws, among other things, (i) add new Section 13 of Article II with respect to stockholder lists, (ii) revise Article II and Article VIII of the By-laws with respect to stockholder record dates, (iii) update the provisions in Article II, Article III, Article V, and Article VI of the By-laws with respect to electronic communications, notices, books and records, and meetings, (iv) revise the provisions in Article II with respect to stockholder meeting procedures and voting, and (v) make certain other clarifying changes.”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal.
“Proposal No. 6 – Stockholder Proposal The stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal submitted as Proposal 6. The voting results on the proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 67,018,030 124,768,483 1,088,797 22,300,635”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders approved Approval of the Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
“Proposal No. 5 — Approval of the Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The stockholders approved the Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The voting results on the proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 190,489,660 2,058,706 326,944 22,300,635”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
“Proposal No. 4 — 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 2023. The voting results on the proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain 202,253,969 12,516,884 405,092”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ shareholders approved Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Executive Compensation.
“Proposal No. 3 – Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Executive Compensation The stockholders approved the frequency of one-year for the advisory vote on compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The result of the advisory vote is set forth below: 1-Year 2-Year 3-Year Abstain Broker Non-Votes 189,766,877 254,288 2,269,868 584,277 22,300,635”
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 160,162,544 31,143,028 1,569,738 22,300,635”
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 190,193,843 2,234,763 446,704 22,300,635 Matthew T. Farrell 175,500,041 16,236,173 1,139,096 22,300,635 Bradley C. Irwin 178,420,163 14,017,490 437,657 22,300,635 Penry W. Price 182,630,041 9,801,282 443,987 22,300,635 Susan G. Saideman 184,279,554 8,167,257 428,499 22,300,635 Ravichandra K. Saligram 175,761,859 16,676,923 436,528 22,300,635 Robert K. Shearer 181,937,236 10,498,396 439,678 22,300,635 Janet S. Vergis 181,322,210 11,015,072 538,028 22,300,635 Arthur B. Winkleblack 177,994,253 14,424,952 456,105 22,300,635 Laurie J. Yoler 184,975,118 7,475,134 425,058 22,300,635”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ updated its full year 2023 guidance (raised).
“Net Sales raised to +6 to 7%; Organic Sales raised to +3 to 4%1 • Reported EPS raised to +73% to 77% • Adjusted EPS raised to +2% to +4%1 • Cash from operations raised to ~$950 million”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ reported quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $1,429.8 million, EPS $0.85.
“CHD) today announced the Company exceeded its outlook with double digit sales growth and 90 basis points of gross margin expansion. In the first quarter net sales grew 10.2% to $1,429.8 million. The Company continues to experience strong consumer demand for many of its products. Organic sales grew 5.7%driven by positive product mix and pricing of 5.7% while volume was”
James R. Craigie was appointed as Chairman Emeritus at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.
“The Board has appointed Mr. Craigie to the role of Chairman Emeritus of the Board for a one-year term”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ reported the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $5,375.6 million, EPS Reported EPS $1.68, Adjusted EPS $2.97.
“Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) today announced full year net sales increased 3.6% to $5,375.6 million including a 1% drag from currency, exceeding the Company’s outlook of 3%. Organic sales increased 1.4% due to positive pricing of 6.5%, partially offset by a volume decline of 5.1%. 1 Full year Reported EPS was $1.68, a decline of 49.4% compared to 2021 reported EPS, including a $411 million impairment charge of Flawless intangible assets as a major retailer discontinued select products. The decline in discretionary consumption and higher interest rates are also expected to impact the future cash flow generation for that business. The Company continues to believe in the long-term growth opportunities for the Flawless brand. Full year 2022 Adjusted EPS was $2.97, a decline of 1.7% compared to 2021 adjusted EPS.”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $1,436.0 million, EPS Reported EPS -$0.67, Adjusted EPS $0.62.
“Q4 net sales were $1,436.0 million, a $67.3 million or 4.9% increase, including a 1% drag from currency. This exceeded the Company’s outlook of 2% growth. Organic sales increased 0.4% 1 , exceeding the Company’s outlook of down 1%, driven by 4.2% positive price and product mix offset by 3.8% lower volume. Our U.S. portfolio grew consumption in 13 of 17 categories in Q4. The trade down to value laundry detergent continued as ARM & HAMMER ® liquid detergent achieved an all-time high market share again in Q4. ARM & HAMMER liquid detergent, ARM & HAMMER Unit Dose and ARM & HAMMER Scent Boosters all grew volume high single digits in the quarter. ARM & HAMMER clumping litter and BATISTE ® dry shampoo achieved all-time market share highs. Our recent acquisitions, ZICAM ® , THERABREATH ® and HERO ® all experienced double-digit consumption growth and market share gains in the quarter. In Q4, discretionary brands (WATERPIK ® and FLAWLESS) and the vitamin business, which account for approximately”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/: 公司修订了细则，增加与Rule 14a-19相关的股东提名要求，并进行了其他技术性、澄清性和一致性修改。 (effective 2022-12-23).
“On December 23, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”) amended and restated the Company’s By-laws (the “By-laws”). The amendments to the By-laws, among other things, (i) require stockholders submitting a nomination pursuant to Rule 14a-19 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to represent that they intend to comply with the minimum solicitation requirements of Rule 14a-19, and provide evidence that certain requirements of Rule 14a-19 have been satisfied, (ii) incorporate certain other technical changes in light of the adoption of Rule 14a-19, (iii) require additional background information and disclosures from nominating or proposing stockholders, proposed nominees and certain other persons associated with nominating or proposing stockholders, (iv) require stockholders who gave notice of any nomination or proposal to be brought before a meeting of the Company’s stockholders to update and supplement such notice, if necess”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ incurred senior notes of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount with Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas at 5.600% maturing November 15, 2032.
“On November 2, 2022, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”) closed an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.600% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “Notes”).”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ entered into Underwriting Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC valued at $500,000,000 (effective 2022-10-31).
“On October 31, 2022, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with BofA Securities, Inc., MUFG Securities Americas Inc., Truist Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as representatives of the several underwriters listed therein (collectively, the “Underwriters”), under which the Company agreed to sell and the Underwriters agreed to purchase, subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth therein, $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.600% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “ Notes ”).”
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/ reported the quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $1,317.3 million, EPS $0.76.
“-3% to -2%1 • Cash from operations ~$800 million EWING, NJ, October 28, 2022 – Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) today announced third quarter net sales increased 0.4% to $1,317.3 million including a 1% drag from currency, exceeding the Company’s outlook of -1%. Organic sales declined 0.7% due to a volume decline of 8.5%, partially offset by positive pricing of”
Brad Cashaw was elected as Director at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.
“On September 6, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”) elected Brad Cashaw as an independent director of the Company, effective as of that date.”
Britta B. Bomhard resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC /DE/.
“On August 13, 2021, Britta B. Bomhard, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of her decision to resign from the Company, effective December 31, 2021, to relocate to Germany for family reasons.”
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