Allegion names Serge Zappone international president

Q: What leadership change did Allegion plc (ALLE) announce in this Form 8-K?

Allegion announced that Timothy P. Eckersley, President, International and Senior Vice President, will retire effective December 31, 2026, and that Serge Zappone has been appointed to succeed him as President, International and Senior Vice President effective January 1, 2027.

Q: When will Tim Eckersley retire from Allegion plc (ALLE)?

Tim Eckersley plans to retire on December 31, 2026. Until then, he will continue leading Allegion International through the remainder of 2026 and work closely with his successor, Serge Zappone, to help ensure a seamless leadership transition.

Q: Who is Serge Zappone and what role will he hold at Allegion plc (ALLE)?

Serge Zappone is currently Allegion’s Vice President and General Manager, APAC. He has been appointed President, International, and Senior Vice President, Allegion, effective January 1, 2027, will join the executive leadership team and report to President and CEO John H. Stone.

Q: What experience does Serge Zappone bring to his new role at Allegion (ALLE)?

Serge Zappone has more than 30 years of experience in the building products industry, with past leadership roles across Europe and Asia. He joined Allegion in 2020 and has led its Asia-Pacific business, enhancing operational performance and customer focus.

Q: How large is Allegion plc’s (ALLE) business based on this disclosure?

Allegion reported $4.1 billion in revenue in 2025. The company designs and manufactures security and access solutions sold worldwide, including residential and commercial locks, door closers and exit devices, steel doors and frames, and access control and workforce productivity systems.

Q: Is the press release about the Allegion (ALLE) leadership change considered filed or furnished?

The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished under the Exchange Act. It is expressly stated not to be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into other filings, except if specifically referenced.

Allegion plans an orderly handoff of its international leadership as Tim Eckersley retires at year-end 2026 and Serge Zappone steps into the role from January 2027.

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Allegion plc (ALLE) announced a planned leadership transition in its international business. Timothy P. Eckersley, President, International and Senior Vice President, Allegion, informed the company on September 2, 2026 that he will voluntarily retire effective December 31, 2026 after a roughly 40-year career.

The Board appointed Serge Zappone, currently Vice President and General Manager, Allegion APAC, as President, International and Senior Vice President, Allegion, effective January 1, 2027, reporting to President and CEO John H. Stone and joining the executive leadership team. Eckersley will continue leading Allegion International through 2026 and work with Zappone to support a seamless transition. Allegion reported $4.1 billion in revenue in 2025.

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8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Retirement date of Tim Eckersley: December 31, 2026 Effective date of Serge Zappone appointment: January 1, 2027 Revenue: $4.1 billion +2 more

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Retirement date of Tim Eckersley December 31, 2026 Effective date of voluntary retirement as President, International and Senior Vice President

Effective date of Serge Zappone appointment January 1, 2027 Start date as President, International and Senior Vice President, Allegion

Revenue $4.1 billion Allegion revenue in 2025

Eckersley career length 40 years Approximate length of Tim Eckersley’s career before retirement

Zappone industry experience More than 30 years Experience in the building products industry

Key Terms

emerging growth company, executive leadership team, pre-commencement communications, senior notes, +1 more

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emerging growth company regulatory

"405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934... Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

executive leadership team other

"Zappone will join Allegion’s executive leadership team, reporting to President and CEO"

The executive leadership team is a group of top managers responsible for making key decisions and setting the overall direction of an organization. They include the highest-ranking executives, such as the CEO and CFO, who work together like a team of captains guiding a ship. For investors, this team’s experience and decisions can significantly influence the company's success and stability.

pre-commencement communications regulatory

"Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act"

senior notes financial

"3.500% Senior Notes due 2029 | ALLE 3 ½ | New York Stock Exchange"

Senior notes are a type of loan that a company borrows from investors, promising to pay it back with interest. They are called "senior" because in case the company faces financial trouble, these lenders are paid back before others. This makes senior notes safer for investors compared to other types of loans or bonds.

spinoff financial

"having started with the company before its spinoff from Ingersoll Rand in 2013"

A spinoff is when a company separates part of its business into a new, independent company and gives existing shareholders shares in that new business. For investors, it matters because the move can clarify what each business is worth, let the separate companies focus on their own goals, and change risk and return — similar to converting one mixed-use property into two specialized apartments that may attract different buyers and rents.

FAQ

What leadership change did Allegion plc (ALLE) announce in this Form 8-K?

Allegion announced that Timothy P. Eckersley, President, International and Senior Vice President, will retire effective December 31, 2026, and that Serge Zappone has been appointed to succeed him as President, International and Senior Vice President effective January 1, 2027.

When will Tim Eckersley retire from Allegion plc (ALLE)?

Tim Eckersley plans to retire on December 31, 2026. Until then, he will continue leading Allegion International through the remainder of 2026 and work closely with his successor, Serge Zappone, to help ensure a seamless leadership transition.

Who is Serge Zappone and what role will he hold at Allegion plc (ALLE)?

Serge Zappone is currently Allegion’s Vice President and General Manager, APAC. He has been appointed President, International, and Senior Vice President, Allegion, effective January 1, 2027, will join the executive leadership team and report to President and CEO John H. Stone.

What experience does Serge Zappone bring to his new role at Allegion (ALLE)?

Serge Zappone has more than 30 years of experience in the building products industry, with past leadership roles across Europe and Asia. He joined Allegion in 2020 and has led its Asia-Pacific business, enhancing operational performance and customer focus.

How large is Allegion plc’s (ALLE) business based on this disclosure?

Allegion reported $4.1 billion in revenue in 2025. The company designs and manufactures security and access solutions sold worldwide, including residential and commercial locks, door closers and exit devices, steel doors and frames, and access control and workforce productivity systems.

Is the press release about the Allegion (ALLE) leadership change considered filed or furnished?

The press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished under the Exchange Act. It is expressly stated not to be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference into other filings, except if specifically referenced.

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Available on EDGAR 09/08/2026 - 04:31 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/08/2026 - 04:30 PM

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 - September 2, 2026

(Date of earliest event reported)

ALLEGION PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ireland	001-35971	98-1108930
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Unit No. 233 The Capel Building Mary's Abbey Dublin 7 Ireland	D07 X324
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(353)(1) 6833399

(Registrant’s phone number, including area code)

N/A

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

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:

¨     Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨     Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol	Name of exchange on which registered
Ordinary shares, par value $0.01 per share	ALLE	New York Stock Exchange
3.500% Senior Notes due 2029	ALLE 3 ½	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.02

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

On September 2, 2026, Timothy P. Eckersley informed Allegion plc (the “Company”) that he will step down from his position as President, International and Senior Vice President, Allegion, and voluntarily retire from the Company effective December 31, 2026.

Item 7.01

Regulation FD

On September 2, 2026, the Allegion plc Board of Directors appointed Serge Zappone, Vice President and General Manager, Allegion APAC, to the position of President, International and Senior Vice President, Allegion, effective January 1, 2027, reporting to John H. Stone, President and CEO. Mr. Zappone succeeds Mr. Eckersley.

On September 8, 2026, the Company issued a press release regarding Mr. Eckersley’s retirement and Mr. Zappone’s appointment, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the information contained in Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18b of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by a specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description

99.1	Press Release dated September 8, 2026.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 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.


	ALLEGION PLC (Registrant)

Date: September 8, 2026	/s/ Tandra M. Foster
	Tandra M. Foster
	Deputy General Counsel and Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

Allegion Announces Tim Eckersley’s Retirement,
Names Serge Zappone Leader of Allegion International

DUBLIN (Sept. 8, 2026) – Allegion plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global security products and solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Serge Zappone as president, International, and senior vice president, Allegion, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Zappone will join Allegion’s executive leadership team, reporting to President and CEO John H. Stone.

Zappone will succeed Tim Eckersley, who has announced plans to retire on Dec. 31, 2026, following a successful 40-year career. Eckersley is a founding member of the Allegion executive leadership team, having started with the company before its spinoff from Ingersoll Rand in 2013. He first served as president of Allegion Americas, guiding that segment in rapid growth, and transitioned to lead Allegion International in January 2021.

“Tim has been a cornerstone of Allegion’s success for nearly two decades, bringing invaluable dedication to our company and our culture,” Stone said. “We are deeply grateful for his strategic vision and the strong foundation he helped build for both Allegion Americas and Allegion International. We wish Tim the best in his well-deserved retirement.”

Eckersley will continue leading Allegion International throughout the remainder of 2026 and work closely with Zappone to ensure a seamless leadership transition. Zappone currently reports to Eckersley as leader of Allegion’s Asia-Pacific business. He joined Allegion in 2020, holding roles with increasing responsibility within the Allegion International segment.

“Serge is a proven leader who has elevated our Asia-Pacific operational performance and customer focus,” Stone said. “He will build on the strengths we have in Allegion International, bringing a passion for operational excellence and a partner-of-choice mindset.”

In total, Zappone has more than 30 years of experience in the building products industry, including past leadership roles across Europe and Asia. He holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Monash University and a master’s degree in business administration from Melbourne Business School.

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About Allegion

At Allegion (NYSE: ALLE), we design and manufacture innovative security and access solutions that help keep people safe where they live, learn, work and connect. We’re pioneering safety with our strong legacy of leading brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Our comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software and electronic solutions is sold around the world and spans residential and commercial locks, door closer and exit devices, steel doors and frames, access control and workforce productivity systems. Allegion had $4.1 billion in revenue in 2025. For more, visit www.allegion.com.

NEWS RELEASE

Media Contact:
Whitney Moorman – Director, Global Communications

317-810-3241

Whitney.Moorman@allegion.com

Analyst Contact:
Jobi Coyle – Director, Investor Relations
317-810-3107

Jobi.Coyle@allegion.com

Josh Pokrzywinski – Vice President, Investor Relations

463-210-8595

Joshua.Pokrzywinski@allegion.com

Source: Allegion plc

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