Source-grounded facts extracted from Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
David V. Barry was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“appointed Mr. David V. Barry, the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company (“COO”), also effective on June 29, 2026.”
Jesse G. Singh was appointed as Class I Director at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“appointed Mr. Jesse G. Singh as Chief Executive Officer of the Company (“CEO”) and as a Class I member of the Board, effective on June 29, 2026.”
Jesse G. Singh was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“appointed Mr. Jesse G. Singh as Chief Executive Officer of the Company (“CEO”) and as a Class I member of the Board, effective on June 29, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve a stockholder proposal to declassify the Board of Directors.
“Proposal 6: An advisory vote to approve a stockholder proposal to declassify the Board of Directors* For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 76,566,508 21,392,309 5,260,750 8,408,850”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate the classified Board structure over a three-year period.
“Proposal 5: The approval of an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate the classified Board structure over a three-year period For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 102,803,209 330,426 378,215 8,153,502”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to remove all supermajority vote provisions.
“Proposal 4: The approval of an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to remove all supermajority vote provisions For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 102,765,813 397,200 348,837 8,153,502”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers.
“Proposal 3: An advisory vote to approve compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 75,392,504 27,824,095 295,251 8,153,502”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
“Proposal 2: The ratification of the appointment by the Company’s Audit Committee of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 For Against Abstain 111,127,330 455,902 82,120”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Election of three Class III director nominees for a three-year term expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
“Proposal 1: The election of three Class III director nominees for a three-year term expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Director Nominee Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Brendan M. Foley 93,181,915 10,162,101 167,834 8,153,502 A. D. David Mackay 81,830,264 21,540,293 141,293 8,153,502 Stephanie L. Pugliese 84,384,756 18,925,390 201,704 8,153,502”
Governance Changes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.: Board approved an amendment to the Bylaws to eliminate the supermajority vote requirement for shareholders to amend the Bylaws and replaced it with the default voting standard under the Delaware General Corporation Law (effective 2026-05-06).
“Our Board also approved a corresponding amendment to the Bylaws to eliminate the supermajority vote requirement for shareholders to amend the Bylaws and replaced that provision with the default voting standard under the Delaware General Corporation Law, which became effective on May 6, 2026.”
Governance Changes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.: Stockholders approved and company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate the classified Board structure over a three-year period (effective 2026-05-06).
“On May 6, 2026, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the form of which was included as Appendix B to the Company's definitive Proxy Statement.”
Governance Changes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.: Stockholders approved and company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to remove all supermajority voting provisions (effective 2026-05-06).
“On May 6, 2026, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the form of which was included as Appendix B to the Company's definitive Proxy Statement.”
Earnings Releases
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. reported full-year 2026 results: EPS $3.00 to $3.30. Guidance lowered.
“EPS before charges / gains $3.35 to $3.65 $3.00 to $3.30”
Earnings Releases
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results: revenue $1.0 billion, EPS $0.20.
“Q1 2026 sales were $1.0 billion, a decrease of 2 percent versus Q1 2025; sales excluding the impact of China decreased 1 percent • Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) were $0.20, a decrease of 52 percent versus Q1 2025; EPS before charges / gains were $0.53, a decrease of 20 percent versus Q1 2025”
Material Agreements
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. entered into Cooperation Agreement with Garden Investment Management, L.P. (effective 2026-03-16).
“On March 16, 2026, Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into a Cooperation Agreement (the “ Cooperation Agreement ”) with Garden Investment Management, L.P. (“ GI ”).”
Material Agreements
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. entered into Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent valued at $1,250,000,000 (effective 2026-01-16).
“On January 16, 2026, Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a five year unsecured revolving credit agreement among the Company, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent (the “Credit Agreement”), which amended and restated its credit agreement, dated as of August 2, 2022.”
Brendan Foley was elected as Class III director at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“elected Brendan Foley as a Class III member of the Board, each effective July 1, 2025.”
David V. Barry changed role as President, Security and Connected Products at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“Mr. Barry will no longer serve as an executive officer of the Company, however, he will continue in his role as President, Security and Connected Products.”
Jonathan Baksht was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“the Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Jonathan Baksht to succeed David V. Barry as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective May 5, 2025.”
Restructurings & Charges
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately $50 million to $80 million affecting U.S. regional offices.
“related to employee relocation, severance, retention, non-cash asset related costs, lease exit costs, and other transition activities estimated in the range of approximately $50 million to $80 million in the aggregate, the majority of which are expected to be cash charges that will be spread through the balance of this fiscal year and fiscal year 2026. At this”
David V. Barry was appointed as President, Security and Connected Products at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“the Company notified Mr. David V. Barry, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, that he would be appointed as President, Security and Connected Products, effective January 22, 2025.”
Cheri M. Phyfer departed as Group President at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“the Company notified Ms. Cheri M. Phyfer, Executive Vice President and Group President, that she will no longer serve as an executive officer of the Company effective January 22, 2025.”
Sheri R. Grissom departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“On June 19, 2024, Ms. Sheri R. Grissom, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (the "Company"), announced her intention to retire from the Company effective July 1, 2024 and following more than nine years of service with the Company.”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of holding an advisory vote on the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“Proposal 4: An advisory vote on the frequency of holding an advisory vote on the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers One Year Two Years Three Years Abstain 102,788,310 127,202 2,608,227 195,523”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“Proposal 3: An advisory vote to approve compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 71,423,431 29,074,837 5,220,994 7,943,396”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“Proposal 2: The ratification of the appointment by the Company’s Audit Committee of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2024 For Against Abstain 111,764,322 1,771,564 126,772”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Election of three Class I director nominees for a three-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders at the 2024-05-07 meeting.
“Set forth below are the voting results for each of these proposals: Proposal 1: The election of three Class I director nominees for a three-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Director Nominee Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Amee Chande 105,351,997 209,944 157,321 7,943,396 Ann F. Hackett 93,757,502 11,806,385 155,375 7,943,396 Jeffery S. Perry 102,143,229 3,419,013 157,020 7,943,396”
Earnings Releases
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. updated its first quarter 2024 guidance (reaffirmed).
“On April 30, 2024, Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting the Company’s first quarter 2024 results, as well as reaffirming certain guidance for 2024.”
Karen Ries was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“On February 27, 2024, the Board of Directors of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Karen Ries to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and the Company’s principal accounting officer, effective March 1, 2024.”
David V. Barry changed role as principal accounting officer at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“temporarily assumed the additional role of principal accounting officer”
Dan Luburic changed role as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“temporarily assumed the additional role of principal accounting officer from Dan Luburic, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company”
Earnings Releases
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. updated its full year 2024 guidance (initiated).
“Company provides 2024 guidance prioritizing above-market sales performance, margin expansion and continued cash generation”
“Full-year 2023 sales were $4.6 billion, a decrease of 2 percent over 2022. Organic sales excluding the impact of the non-reoccurring 53 rd week and FX were $4.4 billion, a decrease of 6 percent versus full year 2022 Full-year 2023 EPS were $3.17, a decrease of 23 percent versus 2022; EPS before charges / gains were $3.91, a decrease of 8 percent versus 2022, reflecting the impact of one-time separation items and the 53 rd week”
“Highlights: Q4 2023 sales were $1.2 billion, an increase of 3 percent over Q4 2022. Organic sales excluding the impact of the non-reoccurring 53 rd week and FX were $1.1 billion, a decrease of 3 percent versus Q4 2022 Q4 2023 earnings per share (EPS) were $0.64, a decrease of 35 percent versus a year ago; EPS before charges / gains were $0.95, a decrease of 11 percent versus Q4 2022, reflecting the impact of one-time separation items and the 53 rd week”
John G. Morikis departed as Board of Directors at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“On January 9, 2024, Mr. John G. Morikis notified Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. ("Fortune Brands" or the "Company") that he intends to retire from service as a member of the Fortune Brands Board of Directors following the expiration of his term of office at the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on May 7, 2024 (the "2024 Annual Meeting").”
Sheri R. Grissom changed role as Chief Human Resources Officer at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“Effective November 27, 2023, Ms. Grissom will transition from the role of Chief Human Resources Officer and continue to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer.”
Earnings Releases
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. reported third quarter 2023 results: revenue $1.3 billion, EPS $1.07. Guidance raised.
“EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Fortune Brands Delivers Solid Third Quarter Results; Raises Mid-Point of Full-Year 2023 Non-GAAP EPS Guidance Highlights: Q3 2023 sales were $1.3 billion, an increase of 5 percent over Q3 2022. Organic sales were $1.1 billion, a decrease of 4 percent versus Q3 2022 Q3 2023 earnings per share (EPS) were $1.07, a decrease of 2”
Earnings Releases
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. reported full-year 2023 results: EPS $3.75 to $3.90. Guidance raised.
“The Company is increasing full-year EPS before charges / gains guidance to a range of $3.75 to $3.90, reflecting the impact of the Acquisition and improved market conditions.”
Earnings Releases
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. reported second quarter 2023 results: revenue $1.2 billion, EPS $0.80.
“Fortune Brands Delivers Solid Sales and Strong Margin Results Amid Dynamic Macro Environment; Increases Full-Year 2023 Guidance Highlights: Q2 2023 sales were $1.2 billion, a decrease of 7 percent versus Q2 2022 Q2 2023 earnings per share (EPS) were $0.80, a decrease of 27 percent versus a year ago”
M&A Transactions
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. completed an acquisition involving ASSA ABLOY Inc. for $800 million in cash on a cash-free, debt-free basis (closed 2023-06-20).
“On June 20, 2023, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 1, 2022, by and among ASSA ABLOY Inc. (“Assa”), ASSA ABLOY AB, the parent of Assa, solely for purposes of Section 13.20 thereunder, and Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (the “Company”) (as amended, supplemented or modified from time to time, the “Purchase Agreement” and, the transactions contemplated thereby, the “Transaction”), the Company completed its previously announced acquisition of the “Emtek” and “Schaub” premium and luxury door and cabinet hardware business and the United States and Canada “Yale” and “August” residential smart home locks business (collectively, the “Business”) from Assa and its affiliates, for $800 million in cash on a cash-free, debt-free basis, subject to customary adjustments.”
Debt Financings
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. incurred senior notes of $600 million with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, and Citibank, N.A., as securities agent at 5.875% per annum maturing June 1, 2033.
“issued $600 million aggregate principal amount of the Company's 5.875% Senior Notes due 2033”
Material Agreements
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. entered into Fifth Supplemental Indenture with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, and Citibank, N.A., as securities agent valued at $600 million aggregate principal amount (effective 2023-06-14).
“On June 14, 2023, Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (the “Company”) (i) entered into a Fifth Supplemental Indenture date as of June 14, 2023 (the “Supplemental Indenture”), supplementing the Indenture dated as of June 15, 2015 (the “Base Indenture”) with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee, and Citibank, N.A., as securities agent (the Base Indenture and the Supplemental Indenture, together, the “Indenture”), and (ii) issued $600 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.875% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”) pursuant to the Indenture.”
Material Agreements
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. entered into Underwriting Agreement with BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC valued at $600 million (effective 2023-06-06).
“On June 6, 2023, Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, acting for themselves and as representatives of the several underwriters named therein, in connection with the offer and sale of $600 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.875% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “Notes”) in an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”).”
Governance Changes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.: Approved amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation (effective 2023-05-16).
“At the Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (the “Company”) 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 16, 2023, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as described in Proposal 4 of the Company's definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 202 (the "Proxy Statement"), and which had previously been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors subject to stockholder approval.”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“Proposal 4: The approval of an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 84,525,532 19,966,484 770,773 8,660,512”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“Proposal 3: An advisory vote to approve compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 95,694,770 9,229,026 338,993 8,660,512”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“Proposal 2: The ratification of the appointment by the Company’s Audit Committee of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 For Against Abstain 111,974,035 1,778,947 170,319”
Shareholder Votes
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. shareholders approved Election of three Class III director nominees for a three-year term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“Proposal 1: The election of three Class III director nominees for a three-year term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Director Nominee Name For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Nicholas I. Fink 103,077,180 2,000,582 185,027 8,660,512 A. D. David Mackay 96,927,765 8,151,869 183,155 8,660,512 Stephanie Pugliese 104,780,004 271,452 211,333 8,660,512”
Amee Chande was elected as Director at Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc..
“On May 15, 2023, the Board of Directors (the 'Board') of Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (the 'Company') elected Amee Chande as a Class I member of the Board, effective June 1, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. reported first quarter 2023 results: revenue $1.0 billion, EPS $0.67. Guidance raised.
“Fortune Brands’ Results Solidly Ahead of Expectations Amid an Anticipated Challenging Macro Environment; Increases Full-Year 2023 EPS Guidance Highlights: Q1 2023 sales were $1.0 billion, a decrease of 9 percent versus Q1 2022 Q1 2023 earnings per share (EPS) were $0.67, a decrease of 29 percent versus a year ago; EPS before charges / gains were $0.69, a decrease of 24 percent versus Q1 2022 Full-year EPS range adjusted upward to reflect operating outperformance and share repurchases”
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