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RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ — fact timeline

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

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David C. Dennsteadt was named as President and Chief Operating Officer at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“David C. Dennsteadt has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective as of July 17, 2026.”

Timothy R. Kinser was appointed as Project Management Officer of RPM Enterprises, Inc. at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“Effective that same date, Mr. Kinser became Project Management Officer of RPM Enterprises, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company.”

Timothy R. Kinser resigned as Vice President - Operations at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“On May 29, 2026, in connection with his planned retirement, Timothy R. Kinser resigned from his position as Vice President – Operations of the Company.”
Material Agreements

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ amended Amendment No. 14 to Second Amended and Restated Receivables Sale Agreement with certain subsidiaries of the Company (the “Originators”) and the SPE (effective 2026-05-27).

“On May 27, 2026, RPM International Inc. (the “Company”) amended its existing $300.0 million accounts receivable securitization facility (the “A/R Facility”) by entering into (i) Amendment No. 11 to Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2026 (the “RPA Amendment”), among the Company, RPM Funding Corporation, a special purpose entity (the “SPE”) whose voting interests are wholly owned by the Company, certain purchasers from time to time party thereto, PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as structuring agent, and (ii) Amendment No. 14 to Second Amended and Restated Receivables Sale Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2026 (the “RSA Amendment”, and together with the RPA Amendment, the “Amendments”), among certain subsidiaries of the Company (the “Originators”) and the SPE.”
Material Agreements

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ amended Amendment No. 11 to Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement with RPM Funding Corporation, certain purchasers, PNC Bank, National Association, PNC Capital Markets LLC valued at $300.0 million (effective 2026-05-27).

“On May 27, 2026, RPM International Inc. (the “Company”) amended its existing $300.0 million accounts receivable securitization facility (the “A/R Facility”) by entering into (i) Amendment No. 11 to Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2026 (the “RPA Amendment”), among the Company, RPM Funding Corporation, a special purpose entity (the “SPE”) whose voting interests are wholly owned by the Company, certain purchasers from time to time party thereto, PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as structuring agent, and (ii) Amendment No. 14 to Second Amended and Restated Receivables Sale Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2026 (the “RSA Amendment”, and together with the RPA Amendment, the “Amendments”), among certain subsidiaries of the Company (the “Originators”) and the SPE.”
Earnings Releases

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ reported fiscal 2026 third quarter ended February 28, 2026 results: revenue $1.61 billion, net income $51.4 million, EPS $0.40. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Record third-quarter sales of $1.61 billion, an increase of 8.9% compared to the prior-year • Third-quarter net income of $51.4 million, diluted EPS of $0.40, and EBIT of $84.1 million”
Material Agreements

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ amended Seventh Amendment to Credit Agreement with the lenders named therein and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (effective 2026-02-27).

“On February 27, 2026, RPM International Inc. (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries amended the Company’s revolving credit facility by entering into a Seventh Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”) with the lenders named therein (the “Revolving Credit Facility Lenders”) and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent for the Revolving Credit Facility Lenders, which amends the Credit Agreement dated as of October 31, 2018 (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”).”

Julie A. Beck was appointed as Director at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“On January 13, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of RPM International Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Craig S. Morford, Christopher L. Mapes and Julie A. Beck to the Board.”

Christopher L. Mapes was appointed as Director at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“On January 13, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of RPM International Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Craig S. Morford, Christopher L. Mapes and Julie A. Beck to the Board.”

Craig S. Morford was appointed as Director at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“On January 13, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of RPM International Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Craig S. Morford, Christopher L. Mapes and Julie A. Beck to the Board.”

Tracy D. Crandall was elected as Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“Tracy D. Crandall, formerly Vice President — Compliance and Sustainability, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of the Company, was elected Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary.”

Edward W. Moore resigned as Corporate Counsel at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“On October 3, 2024, in connection with his upcoming retirement, Edward W. Moore resigned from his position as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary of RPM International Inc. (the “Company”), and Tracy D. Crandall, formerly Vice President — Compliance and Sustainability, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of the Company, was elected Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary. Effective as of October 4, 2024, Mr. Moore became Corporate Counsel for the Company.”

Kirkland B. Andrews departed as Director at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“On July 19, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of RPM International Inc. (the “Company”) was informed that after more than six years of service on the Board, Kirkland B. Andrews intends to step down as a Director of the Company before his term as a Director expires at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders in October 2025.”
Earnings Releases

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ reported fiscal 2024 third quarter ended February 29, 2024 results: revenue $1,522,982, net income $61,199, EPS $0.47. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Page 2 Third-Quarter 2024 Consolidated Results Consolidated Three Months Ended $ in 000s except per share data February 29, February 28, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change Net Sales $ 1,522,982 $ 1,516,176 $ 6,806 0.4 % Net Income Attributable to RPM Stockholders 61,199 26,974 34,225 126.9 % Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) 0.47 0.21 0.26 123.8 % Income Before Income”
Governance Changes

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/: Amendment to By-Laws adding a proxy access provision (Article XV) for stockholder nominations (effective 2024-01-24).

“On January 24, 2024, the Board of Directors of RPM International Inc. (the “Company”) approved and adopted an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated By-Laws (the “By-Laws”) to add a proxy access by-law (the “Amendment”). The Amendment became effective on January 24, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ reported fiscal 2024 second quarter ended November 30, 2023 results: revenue $1,792,275, net income $145,505, EPS 1.13.

“Page 2 Second-Quarter 2024 Consolidated Results Consolidated Three Months Ended $ in 000s except per share data November 30, November 30, 2023 2022 $ Change % Change Net Sales $ 1,792,275 $ 1,791,708 $ 567 0.0 % Net Income Attributable to RPM Stockholders 145,505 131,344 14,161 10.8 % Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) 1.13 1.02 0.11 10.8 % Income Before Income Taxes”
Shareholder Votes

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending May 31, 2024 at the 2023-10-05 meeting.

“(iv) The proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024 was approved with the following votes: For 116,342,457 Against 226,057 Abstain 179,921 Broker Non-Votes 0”
Shareholder Votes

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of future executive compensation votes at the 2023-10-05 meeting.

“(iii) The non-binding, advisory vote on the frequency of future executive compensation votes received the following votes: Every year 104,646,520 Every two years 376,919 Every three years 1,744,631 Abstain 420,904 Broker non-votes 9,559,461”
Shareholder Votes

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ shareholders approved Proposal to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-10-05 meeting.

“(ii) The proposal to approve, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, was approved with the following votes: For 80,648,680 Against 25,902,019 Abstain 638,275 Broker Non-Votes 9,559,461”
Shareholder Votes

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ shareholders approved Election of Robert A. Livingston, Frederick R. Nance and William B. Summers, Jr. as Directors at the 2023-10-05 meeting.

“Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. Annual Meeting Results The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on October 5, 2023. The following matters were voted on at the Annual Meeting, and the results were as follows: (i) Election of Robert A. Livingston, Frederick R. Nance and William B. Summers, Jr. as Directors of the Company. The nominees were elected as Directors with the following votes: Robert A. Livingston For 100,374,461 Withheld 6,814,513 Broker Non-Votes 9,559,461 Frederick R. Nance For 90,091,514 Withheld 17,097,460 Broker Non-Votes 9,559,461 William B. Summers, Jr. For 98,682,817 Withheld 8,506,157 Broker Non-Votes 9,559,461”
Earnings Releases

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ reported financial results for fiscal 2024 first quarter ended August 31, 2023.

“On October 4, 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing its first quarter results, which provided detail not included in previously issued reports.”
Earnings Releases

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ reported fiscal 2023 fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2023 results: revenue Record fourth-quarter net sales of $2.02 billion, net income Fourth-quarter net income was $151.4 million, EPS diluted EPS was $1.18. Guidance reaffirmed.

“8-K as Exhibit 99.1. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 RPM Reports Record Fiscal 2023 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results • Record fourth-quarter net sales of $2.02 billion increased 1.6% over prior year • Fourth-quarter net income was $151.4 million, diluted EPS was $1.18, and EBIT was $236.4 million • Fourth-quarter adjusted diluted EPS was $1.36”
Earnings Releases

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ reported fiscal 2023 third quarter ended February 28, 2023 results: revenue $1.52 billion, net income $27.0 million, EPS $0.21. Guidance initiated.

“RPM Reports Record Fiscal 2023 Third-Quarter Results • Record third-quarter net sales of $1.52 billion increased 5.7% over prior year • Third-quarter net income was $27.0 million, diluted EPS was $0.21, and EBIT was a record $70.5 million • Third-quarter adjusted diluted EPS was $0.37 and adjusted EBIT increased 4.2% to a record $83.9 million • Fiscal 2023 fourth-quarter outlook calls for flat sales growth and adjusted EBIT to be in a range of flat to declining high-single digits compared to the prior year”
Earnings Releases

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ reported fiscal 2023 second quarter ended November 30, 2022 results: revenue $1.79 billion, net income $131.3 million, EPS $1.02. Guidance initiated.

“RPM Reports Record Fiscal 2023 Second-Quarter Results • Second-quarter net sales increased 9.3% to a record $1.79 billion • Second-quarter net income increased 5.2% to a record $131.3 million, income before income taxes was a record $175.1 million, diluted EPS was a record $1.02, and adjusted diluted EPS was a record $1.10”

Ellen M. Pawlikowski was appointed as Director at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“On July 18, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of RPM International Inc. (the “Company”) appointed General Ellen M. Pawlikowski (Ret.) to Class I of the Board.”

Elizabeth F. Whited was appointed as Director at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“On October 22, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of RPM International Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Elizabeth F. Whited to Class I of the Board.”

Timothy R. Kinser was appointed as Vice President – Operations at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“Also on October 7, 2021, to establish a more permanent manufacturing, procurement and environmental, health and safety leadership team, Timothy R. Kinser was appointed Vice President – Operations of the Company.”

Michael H. Sullivan departed as Vice President – Operations and Chief Restructuring Officer at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“On October 7, 2021, Michael H. Sullivan’s position as Vice President – Operations and Chief Restructuring Officer of RPM International Inc. (the “Company”), was eliminated”

Keith R. Smiley departed as Vice President — Finance & Controller at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“Keith R. Smiley, the Company’s current Vice President — Finance & Controller, who previously announced his plans to retire from the Company effective in October 2021.”

Michael J. Laroche was appointed as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/.

“On July 22, 2021, Michael J. Laroche (age 39) was appointed Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for RPM International Inc. (the “Company”), effective November 1, 2021.”

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