Apogee adds director Streich, Wagner to retire
Apogee Enterprises adds experienced financial leader Julie K. Streich to its now nine-member Board while a long-serving director plans to retire in October 2026.
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Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (APOG) reports several Board changes, including the election of Julie K. Streich as an independent Class I director, effective September 11, 2026, with a term expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. She was appointed to the Audit Committee and the Board size was increased from eight to nine directors. The company also notes that director Patricia K. Wagner intends to retire from the Board effective October 2, 2026, and states that her retirement is not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices. New directors Joseph B. Hayek and Suresh Krishna were elected on August 5, 2026 and appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation Committee, respectively.
As a non-employee director, Ms. Streich will receive a pro-rated annual cash retainer of $75,000 for fiscal 2027 and has been granted a time-based restricted stock award of 2,530 shares that vests in three equal annual installments, based on continued service. The filing highlights her extensive financial and governance background, including prior service as Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO of Barnes Group Inc. and current service as Audit Committee Chair at Schneider National, Inc.
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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
Board size after appointment: 9 directors
Director cash retainer: $75,000 per year
Restricted stock award: 2,530 shares
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Board size after appointment
9 directors
Board size increased from eight to nine directors with election of Julie K. Streich
Director cash retainer
$75,000 per year
Annual cash retainer for non-employee directors, pro-rated for fiscal 2027 for Ms. Streich
Restricted stock award
2,530 shares
Time-based restricted stock award granted to Julie K. Streich upon election to the Board
Closing stock price
$37.88 per share
Closing price of Apogee’s common stock on Nasdaq on September 11, 2026
Board term end
2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Expiration of Julie K. Streich’s term as Class I director
Director age
55 years
Age of Julie K. Streich at time of election to the Board
Effective retirement date
October 2, 2026
Effective date of Patricia K. Wagner’s retirement from the Board
Key Terms
independent director, Audit Committee, restricted stock award, Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, +2 more
6 terms
independent director regulatory
"elected Julie K. Streich as an independent director and appointed her"
An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.
Audit Committee regulatory
"appointed her to the Audit Committee of the Board, effective"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
restricted stock award financial
"received a time-based restricted stock award of 2,530 shares"
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"eligible to participate in the Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors"
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee regulatory
"appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee"
A nominating and corporate governance committee is a group within a company's board of directors responsible for selecting and recommending individuals to serve as company leaders, such as directors or executives. They also develop and oversee policies to ensure the company is run fairly, ethically, and transparently. This committee matters to investors because it helps ensure the company is well-managed and guided by qualified, responsible leadership.
Compensation Committee regulatory
"Mr. Krishna was appointed to the Compensation Committee"
A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.
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What Board changes did APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC. (APOG) announce in this Form 8-K?
Apogee announced that Julie K. Streich was elected an independent Class I director and appointed to the Audit Committee, the Board size increased from eight to nine directors, and that Patricia K. Wagner intends to retire from the Board effective October 2, 2026.
When does Patricia K. Wagner’s retirement from APOG’s Board become effective, and was it due to a disagreement?
Patricia K. Wagner informed the Board she intends to retire effective October 2, 2026. The company states that her retirement is not the result of any disagreement relating to its current or past operations, policies, or practices.
What are the compensation terms for new APOG director Julie K. Streich?
As a non-employee director, Julie K. Streich will receive a pro-rated $75,000 annual cash retainer for fiscal 2027 and a restricted stock award of 2,530 shares of common stock, vesting in three equal annual installments, subject to her continued Board service.
Which Board committees will the new APOG directors serve on?
Effective September 11, 2026, Julie K. Streich serves on the Audit Committee. On August 5, 2026, Joseph B. Hayek was appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Suresh Krishna to the Compensation Committee.
What relevant experience does new APOG director Julie K. Streich bring to the Board?
Julie K. Streich previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO of Barnes Group Inc., held senior finance roles at Centrica Plc and Direct Energy, and has served since 2023 on the Board of Schneider National, Inc., where she is Audit Committee Chair.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 10, 2026
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On September 10, 2026, Patricia K. Wagner informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) that she intends to retire from the Board effective October 2, 2026. Ms. Wagner’s retirement is not as a result of a disagreement with the Company relating to the Company’s current or past operations, policies or practices.
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On August 5, 2026, the Board elected Messrs. Joseph B. Hayek and Suresh Krishna as directors of the Company. Effective September 11, 2026, Mr. Hayek was appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Mr. Krishna was appointed to the Compensation Committee.
On September 11, 2026, the Board elected Julie K. Streich, age 55, to serve as a Class I director with a term expiring at the Company’s 2029 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and until her successor is duly elected and qualified. The Board also determined that Ms. Streich is independent under the applicable listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and the Company’s director independence standards. The Board also appointed Ms. Streich to the Audit Committee of the Board effective as of September 11, 2026. With the election of Ms. Streich, the Board increased its size from eight to nine directors.
Ms. Streich served as Chief Financial Officer of Barnes Group Inc. from 2021 until her retirement in March 2026 and served as Interim Chief Executive Officer from March 2022 to July 2022. Prior to joining Barnes Group, she served as Senior Vice President, Finance Operations for Centrica Plc from March 2019 to July 2020 and as Vice President, Global Planning and Analytics from 2017 to 2019.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Streich held several leadership positions with Direct Energy, a U.S.-based subsidiary of Centrica, including Chief Financial Officer of Direct Energy Home from 2016 to 2017, Vice President, Corporate Finance from 2013 to 2016, and Chief Financial Officer, DE Residential from 2012 to 2013. Ms. Streich served on the Board of Directors of Phoenix Energy Technologies from April 2014 to November 2015. Since 2023, she has served on the Board of Directors of Schneider National, Inc., where she currently serves as Chair of the Audit Committee.
Ms. Streich earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Spanish from Ripon College and an MBA in International Business from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Streich and any other person pursuant to which Ms. Streich was elected as a director of the Company. There are no transactions involving Ms. Streich that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Ms. Streich does not have any family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company or any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer.
As a non-employee director, Ms. Streich will participate in the Company’s non-employee director compensation arrangements in effect during her service. Ms. Streich will receive, on a pro-rated basis for fiscal year 2027, the current annual cash retainer of $75,000 for services as a director. In connection with her election to the Board, Ms. Streich received a time-based restricted stock award of 2,530 shares of the Company’s common stock. The restricted stock award will vest in three equal annual installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the director’s continued service through each vesting date. The closing price of the Company’s common stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market on September 11, 2026 was $37.88. Ms. Streich will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Charitable Matching Contributions Program for Non-Employee Directors, each as described under the heading “Non-Employee Director Compensation” in the Company’s proxy statement delivered in connection with the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 12, 2026.
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A copy of the press release announcing the election of Ms. Streich to the Board is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
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| Date: | September 14, 2026 | |||||||||||||
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. • 4400 West 78th Street • Minneapolis, MN 55435 • (952) 835-1874 • www.apog.com Press Release FOR RELEASE: September 14, 2026 Julie K. Streich Joins Apogee Enterprises’ Board of Directors MINNEAPOLIS, MN, September 14, 2026 – Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOG), a leading provider of architectural building products and services, as well as high-performance coated materials used in a variety of applications, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Julie K. Streich as an independent director and appointed her to the Audit Committee of the Board, effective September 11, 2026. “Following a comprehensive search, we are delighted to welcome Julie to the Board,” said Mark Pompa, Lead Director of Apogee. “Julie brings significant public-company board, financial, operational and governance experience, including her current service as a director and Audit Committee Chair of Schneider National and her prior service as a public-company chief financial officer. Her background and experience will be valuable additions to the Board as we continue to execute our strategy and create long-term shareholder value.” “We are pleased to welcome Julie to Apogee’s Board of Directors,” said Don Nolan, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chair of Apogee. “Julie’s extensive finance, capital allocation, investor relations and strategic leadership experience will provide valuable perspectives as Apogee continues to execute its long-term strategy. I look forward to working with her and benefiting from her insights and expertise.” About Julie K. Streich Ms. Streich served as Chief Financial Officer of Barnes Group Inc. from 2021 until her retirement in March 2026 and served as Interim Chief Executive Officer from March 2022 to July 2022. Prior to joining Barnes Group, she served as Senior Vice President, Finance Operations for Centrica Plc from 2019 to 2020 and as Vice President, Global Planning and Analytics from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in her career, Ms. Streich held several leadership positions with Direct Energy, a U.S.-based subsidiary of Centrica, including Chief Financial Officer of Direct Energy Home, Vice President of Corporate Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Direct Energy Residential. Since 2023, Ms. Streich has served on the Board of Directors of Schneider National, Inc., where she currently serves as Chair of the Audit Committee. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Spanish from Ripon College and an MBA in International Business from the University of Texas at San Antonio. EXHIBIT 99.1
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Page 2 Apogee Enterprises, Inc. • 4400 West 78th Street • Minneapolis, MN 55435 • (952) 835-1874 • www.apog.com About Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOG) is a leading provider of architectural building products and services, as well as high-performance coated materials used in a variety of applications. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, our portfolio of industry-leading products and services includes architectural glass, windows, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems, integrated project management and installation services, and high-performance coatings that provide protection, innovative design, and enhanced performance. For more information, visit www.apog.com. Contact: Jeremy Steffan Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications 952.346.3502 ir@apog.com