Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) adds Richard A. Johnson to board as director

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors appointed Richard A. Johnson as a director effective January 12, 2026. He will also serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee. The company states there is no arrangement or understanding with any person under which he was selected, and he will be paid according to the existing policy for compensating non-employee directors.

Mr. Johnson is expected to sign the company’s standard indemnification agreement used for directors and officers. The company issued a press release on January 13, 2026 announcing his appointment, which is filed as an exhibit along with Inline XBRL cover page data.

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 UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

 CURRENT REPORT

 Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 12, 2026

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware			001-16797			54-2049910
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4200 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(540) 362-4911

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.0001 par value

AAP

New York Stock Exchange

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 12, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Richard A. Johnson to the Board, effective January 12, 2026. Mr. Johnson will serve on the Board's Compensation Committee. There is no arrangement or understanding with any person pursuant to which Mr. Johnson was appointed as a director, and he will receive compensation for service as a director in accordance with the Company’s policy for compensation of non-employee directors.

In connection with his appointment to the Board, Mr. Johnson is expected to enter into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On January 13, 2026, the Company issued a press release regarding the appointment of Mr. Johnson to the Board, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.			Exhibit Description
99.1			Press release issued on January 13, 2026
101.1			Pursuant to Rule 406 of Regulation S-T, the cover page to this Current Report on Form 8-K is formatted in Inline XBRL.
104.1			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document included in Exhibit 101.1)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC.
						(Registrant)
Date: January 13, 2026						/s/ Ryan P. Grimsland
						Ryan P. Grimsland
						Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Advance Auto Parts (AAP) announce in this Form 8-K?

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors appointed Richard A. Johnson as a director effective January 12, 2026, and that he will serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee.

What role will Richard A. Johnson have at Advance Auto Parts (AAP)?

Richard A. Johnson has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and will serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee.

How will Richard A. Johnson be compensated as a director of AAP?

The company states that Richard A. Johnson will receive compensation for service as a director in line with Advance Auto Parts’ existing policy for compensating non-employee directors.

Is there any special arrangement related to Richard A. Johnson’s appointment at AAP?

Advance Auto Parts states there is no arrangement or understanding with any person under which Richard A. Johnson was appointed as a director.

Will Richard A. Johnson sign an indemnification agreement with Advance Auto Parts?

Yes. In connection with his appointment, Richard A. Johnson is expected to enter into the company’s standard form of indemnification agreement, which has previously been filed as an exhibit to a Form 10-K.

Did Advance Auto Parts issue a press release about this board appointment?

Yes. Advance Auto Parts issued a press release on January 13, 2026 regarding Richard A. Johnson’s appointment to the Board, and that release is included as Exhibit 99.1.