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DOW INC. — fact timeline

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

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Earnings Releases

DOW INC. reported the first quarter of 2026 results: revenue $9.8 billion, net income $445 million, EPS $0.74.

“Net sales were $9.8 billion, down 6% year-over-year, reflecting flat sales in Performance Materials & Coatings and declines in the other operating segments.”
Restructurings & Charges

DOW INC. announced a restructuring with charges of in the range of $600 million to $800 million (approximately 4,500 roles globally).

“On January 26, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors approved certain severance and related benefit costs for a workforce reduction of approximately 4,500 roles globally related to Transform to Outperform. The Company will record charges in 2026 and 2027 for costs associated with Transform to Outperform. In total, severance and related benefit costs and future cash outlays are expected to be in the range of $600 million to $800 million.”
Restructurings & Charges

DOW INC. announced a restructuring with charges of $630 million to $790 million affecting global asset footprint.

“costs. The Company will record a charge in the second quarter of 2025 for costs associated with these activities. In total, these costs are expected to be in the range of $630 million to $790 million and will consist of asset write-downs and write-offs ranging from $330 million to $360 million (and described more fully in Item 2.06), costs associated with exit”
Restructurings & Charges

DOW INC. announced a restructuring with charges of $250 million to $325 million (approximately 1,500 roles).

“Company will record a charge in the first quarter of 2025 for costs associated with severance and related benefit costs. In total, these costs are expected to be in the range of $250 million to $325 million and are expected to have future cash payments paid out primarily over the next two years. In addition, the Company will incur costs to implement these actions,”
Earnings Releases

DOW INC. reported first quarter of 2024 results: revenue $10,765, net income $538, EPS $0.73.

“SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS Three Months Ended Mar 31 Three Months Ended Dec 31 In millions, except per share amounts 1Q24 1Q23 vs. SQLY [B / (W)] 4Q23 vs. PQ [B / (W)] Net Sales $ 10,765 $ 11,851 $ (1,086) $ 10,621 $ 144 GAAP Income (Loss), Net of Tax $ 538 $ (73) $ 611 $ (95) $ 633 Operating EBIT 1 $ 674 $ 708 $ (34) $ 559 $ 115 Operating EBIT Margin 1 6.3 % 6.0”
Shareholder Votes

DOW INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal - Single-Use Plastics Report at the 2024-04-11 meeting.

“The Company’s stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal for a single-use plastics report.”
Shareholder Votes

DOW INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal - Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent at the 2024-04-11 meeting.

“The Company’s stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal for shareholder right to act by written consent.”
Shareholder Votes

DOW INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2024 at the 2024-04-11 meeting.

“The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

DOW INC. shareholders approved Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2024-04-11 meeting.

“The Company’s stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers disclosed in the Proxy Statement.”
Shareholder Votes

DOW INC. shareholders approved Election of twelve director nominees at the 2024-04-11 meeting.

“The Company’s stockholders elected the following twelve nominees to serve on the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) until the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is duly elected and qualified.”
Governance Changes

DOW INC.: Amended Bylaws to update director nomination and proxy solicitation procedures, including Rule 14a-19 compliance and proxy card color changes, plus ministerial and conforming edits (effective 2024-02-15).

“On February 15, 2024, the Board approved amendments to the Company’s Bylaws and readopted them in full (as amended and restated, the “Bylaws”), effective immediately, to update certain procedural requirements related to director nominations and solicitations of proxies by stockholders, including requiring compliance with Rule 14a-19 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and to incorporate other changes as well as ministerial, clarifying and conforming edits.”
Earnings Releases

DOW INC. reported fourth quarter of 2023 results: revenue $10.6 billion, net income GAAP net loss was $95 million, EPS GAAP loss per share was $0.15; operating earnings per share (EPS) 1 was $0.43.

“significant items in the quarter, totaling $0.58 per share, primarily from a one-time non-cash settlement charge aligned to our pension de-risking plans. • Net sales were $10.6 billion, down 10% versus the year-ago period, reflecting declines in all operating segments due to slower global macroeconomic activity. Sales were down 1% sequentially, as price and”

Ronald C. Edmonds departed as Controller and Vice President of Controllers at DOW INC..

“Ms. Dominowski will succeed Controller and Vice President of Controllers and Tax Ronald C. Edmonds, who has elected to retire from the Company effective in July 2024 and provided notice of such retirement to the Company on December 14, 2023.”

Andrea Dominowski was elected as Controller and Vice President of Controllers at DOW INC..

“On December 14, 2023, the Dow Inc. (“Dow” or the “Company”) Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the election of Andrea Dominowski to the role of Controller and Vice President of Controllers effective February 1, 2024.”

Howard Ungerleider departed as President and Chief Financial Officer at DOW INC..

“President and Chief Financial Officer Howard Ungerleider, who has elected to retire from the Company and provided notice of his retirement to the Company on October 20, 2023.”

Jeffrey L. Tate was elected as Chief Financial Officer at DOW INC..

“the Board of Directors has elected Jeffrey L. Tate to the role of Chief Financial Officer, effective November 1, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

DOW INC. reported third quarter of 2023 results: revenue $10,730 million, net income $327 million, EPS $0.42.

“EPS excludes significant items in the quarter, totaling $0.06 per share, primarily related to costs associated with the Company’s 2023 Restructuring Program. • Net sales were $10.7 billion, down 24% versus the year-ago period, reflecting declines in all operating segments due to slower global macroeconomic activity. Sales were down 6% sequentially, as volume gains”
Earnings Releases

DOW INC. reported second quarter of 2023 results: revenue $11.4 billion, net income $501 million, EPS $0.68.

“• GAAP earnings per share was $0.68; operating earnings per share (EPS) 1 was $0.75, compared to $2.31 in the year-ago period and $0.58 in the prior quarter. Operating EPS excludes significant items in the quarter, totaling $0.07 per share, primarily related to costs associated with the Company’s 2023 Restructuring Program. • Net sales were $11.4 billion, down 27% versus the year-ago period.”
Earnings Releases

DOW INC. reported first quarter of 2023 results: revenue $11.9 billion, net income $73 million, EPS $0.13.

“April 25, 2023 Dow reports first quarter 2023 results FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS • GAAP loss per share was $0.13; operating earnings per share (EPS) 1 was $0.58, compared to $2.34 in the year-ago period and $0.46 in the prior quarter. Operating EPS excludes significant items in the quarter, totaling $0.71 per share, primarily due to restructuring costs and a litigation matter. • Net sales were $11.9 billion, down 22% versus the year-ago period, reflecting declines in all operating segments driven by slower global macroeconomic activity. Sales were flat sequentially, as gains in Performance Materials & Coatings and Packaging & Specialty Plastics offset declines in Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure. • Volume decreased 11% versus the year-ago period, led by a 15% decline in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI). Sequentially, volume increased by 2%, due to gains in Performance Materials & Coatings and Packaging & Specialty Plastics. • Local price declined 10% versus the yea”
Shareholder Votes

DOW INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal - Single-Use Plastics Report at the 2023-04-13 meeting.

“Agenda Item 5: Stockholder Proposal - Single-Use Plastics Report. The Company’s stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal for a single-use plastics report.”
Shareholder Votes

DOW INC. shareholders rejected Stockholder Proposal - Independent Board Chairman at the 2023-04-13 meeting.

“Agenda Item 4: Stockholder Proposal - Independent Board Chairman. The Company’s stockholders did not approve the stockholder proposal for independent board chairman.”
Shareholder Votes

DOW INC. shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-04-13 meeting.

“Agenda Item 3: Ratification of the Appointment of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

DOW INC. shareholders approved Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2023-04-13 meeting.

“Agenda Item 2: Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation. The Company’s stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers disclosed in the Proxy Statement.”
Shareholder Votes

DOW INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-04-13 meeting.

“In accordance with the Voting Standard, stockholders voted in favor of Agenda Item 1 (Election of Directors), with each of the twelve Director nominees named in the Proxy Statement receiving votes in favor of their election in the range of 93-98%.”
Restructurings & Charges

DOW INC. announced a restructuring with charges of $550 million to $725 million (approximately 2,000 roles).

“The Company will record a charge in the first quarter of 2023 for costs associated with these activities. In total, these costs are expected to be in the range of $550 million to $725 million and will consist of severance and related benefit costs ranging from $330 million to $425 million in connection with a global workforce reduction of approximately 2,000 roles; costs associated with exit and disposal activities ranging from $20 million to $50 million; and asset write-downs and write-offs ranging from $200 million to $250 million.”
Earnings Releases

DOW INC. reported 2022 full year results: revenue $56.9 billion, net income $4.6 billion.

“The Company delivered 2022 full year net sales of $56.9 billion, versus $55 billion in 2021. GAAP net income was $4.6 billion, versus $6.4 billion in 2021.”
Earnings Releases

DOW INC. reported fourth quarter of 2022 results: revenue $11.9 billion, net income $647 million, EPS $0.85.

“in the quarter, totaling $0.39 per share, primarily due to the successful and final resolution and recognition of a long-running patent infringement award. • Net sales were $11.9 billion, down 17% versus the year-ago period and 16% sequentially, reflecting declines in all operating segments driven by slower GDP growth and customer destocking. • Local price”
Earnings Releases

DOW INC. reported fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $56.9 billion, net income $4.6 billion.

“The Company delivered 2022 full year net sales of $56.9 billion, versus $55 billion in 2021. GAAP net income was $4.6 billion, versus $6.4 billion in 2021.”
Earnings Releases

DOW INC. reported fourth quarter 2022 results: revenue $11.9 billion, net income $647 million, EPS $0.85.

“in the quarter, totaling $0.39 per share, primarily due to the successful and final resolution and recognition of a long-running patent infringement award. • Net sales were $11.9 billion, down 17% versus the year-ago period and 16% sequentially, reflecting declines in all operating segments driven by slower GDP growth and customer destocking. • Local price”

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