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Carrie Anderson to become A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) CFO July 2026

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A. O. Smith Corporation has selected Carrie Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2026. She will succeed long-time CFO Charles T. Lauber, who plans to retire but will remain for a period after that date to support the transition.

Anderson, age 57, has held senior finance roles at Campbell’s, Integra LifeSciences, Dover and Delphi, and began her career at General Motors. Her ongoing pay and benefits will generally align with other executive officers, and she will receive a one-time restricted stock unit award valued at $1,500,000 that vests three years after the grant date, plus relocation assistance including a special allowance equal to two months of salary.

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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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
CFO effective date July 1, 2026 Date Carrie Anderson becomes Executive Vice President and CFO
Sign-on RSU award $1,500,000 Restricted stock units granted as incentive to join A. O. Smith
RSU vesting period 3 years Restricted stock units vest three years after grant date
Relocation allowance 2 months of salary Special allowance to cover incidental relocation expenses
New CFO age 57 Age of Carrie Anderson at time of appointment disclosure
restricted stock units financial
"approved an award of restricted stock units to Ms. Anderson with a value of $1,500,000"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Executive Bonus Plan financial
"participation in the Company’s annual Executive Bonus Plan and annual equity awards"
Combined Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"annual equity awards under the Company’s Combined Incentive Compensation Plan"
Senior Leadership Severance Plan financial
"including the Senior Leadership Severance Plan, all in a manner consistent"
Definitive Proxy Statement regulatory
"described in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2026
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A. O. Smith Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-475 39-0619790
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		 (Commission
File Number)		 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

11270 West Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(414) 359-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number)
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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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☐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 classTrading
Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock (par value $1.00 per share)AOSNew 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 May 19, 2026, A. O. Smith Corporation (the “Company") disclosed that it has selected Carrie Anderson as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2026. She will succeed Charles T. Lauber, who has decided to retire from the Company. He will temporarily continue his employment with the Company after July 1, 2026, until his retirement to facilitate the transition.

Ms. Anderson, age 57, brings extensive experience to the Company across global industrial, manufacturing and technology companies. She most recently served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Campbell’s Company, a packaged food and beverage company, from January 2023 to October 2025. Prior to Campbell’s, Ms. Anderson served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Integra LifeSciences, a leading global medical technology company, from June 2019 to January 2023. She previously held senior finance leadership roles at Dover Corporation and Delphi Corporation. Anderson began her career as an engineer with General Motors.

In connection with Ms. Anderson’s appointment as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, the Company has agreed that Ms. Anderson will receive compensation, including an annual base salary, participation in the Company’s annual Executive Bonus Plan and annual equity awards under the Company’s Combined Incentive Compensation Plan, and be eligible to participate in the benefit plans and arrangements made available generally to the Company’s executive officers, including the Senior Leadership Severance Plan, all in a manner consistent in all material respects with the compensation that the Company provides to its executive officers. Such compensation and benefit plans and arrangements are described in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2026. In addition, the Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved an award of restricted stock units to Ms. Anderson with a value of $1,500,000 as an incentive for her to join the Company, which will vest three years after the grant date. She will also receive relocation assistance, including a special allowance of two months of salary to cover incidental expenses.


Item 9.01        Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibit is being filed herewith:

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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.


A. O. SMITH CORPORATION
Date: May 19, 2026
By:/s/Paul J. Jones
Paul J. Jones
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer


Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What executive change did A. O. Smith (AOS) announce in this 8-K?

A. O. Smith announced that Carrie Anderson will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on July 1, 2026. She will replace retiring CFO Charles T. Lauber, who will stay temporarily after that date to help ensure an orderly leadership transition.

What is Carrie Anderson’s background before joining A. O. Smith (AOS)?

Carrie Anderson previously served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Campbell’s Company from January 2023 to October 2025. Before that, she held the same roles at Integra LifeSciences and senior finance positions at Dover and Delphi after starting at General Motors.

How will A. O. Smith (AOS) compensate its new CFO Carrie Anderson?

Carrie Anderson will receive an annual base salary, participate in the Executive Bonus Plan and annual equity awards, and access standard executive benefit plans. Her package is described as consistent in all material respects with compensation provided to the company’s other executive officers.

What special equity award will A. O. Smith (AOS) grant to Carrie Anderson?

The Personnel and Compensation Committee approved a restricted stock unit award for Carrie Anderson valued at $1,500,000. This incentive grant is tied to her joining the company and will fully vest three years after the grant date, aligning her interests with longer-term shareholder value.

Does Carrie Anderson receive any relocation assistance from A. O. Smith (AOS)?

Yes. In addition to standard executive benefits, Carrie Anderson will receive relocation assistance, including a special allowance equal to two months of salary. This allowance is intended to cover incidental expenses associated with relocating to take on the chief financial officer role.

Where can investors find more detail on A. O. Smith (AOS) executive compensation plans?

Details on A. O. Smith’s executive compensation plans, including the Executive Bonus Plan and Combined Incentive Compensation Plan, are described in its Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on March 4, 2026, which the company references in connection with Anderson’s compensation.

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