[8-K] Avery Dennison Corp Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Avery Dennison (AVY) announced that Francisco Melo will become President, Intelligent Labels Technologies and Digital Solutions, effective October 1, 2025. He will cease to serve as President, Solutions Group. The filing clarifies that in this new role Mr. Melo will no longer be an "officer" under Section 16 of the Exchange Act nor an "executive officer" under Rule 3b-7, which affects his reporting obligations and certain transaction reporting requirements. The notice appears limited to this personnel change; no compensation, succession, or material financial impact details are provided in the filing.

Positive

• Leadership continuity maintained with an internal appointment to head Intelligent Labels Technologies and Digital Solutions
• Clear regulatory status update stating Mr. Melo will no longer be an officer under Section 16, reducing certain reporting obligations

Negative

• No disclosure of compensation or succession plan for the vacated Solutions Group presidency
• Filing lacks material financial or operational detail that would allow assessment of investor impact

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Change shifts reporting status and internal title structure effective Oct 1, 2025.

The filing documents a targeted leadership move: Francisco Melo moves to lead Intelligent Labels Technologies and Digital Solutions while leaving the Solutions Group presidency. The company explicitly states he will no longer be an officer under Section 16 or an executive officer under Rule 3b-7, which typically reduces his automatic insider reporting and some short-swing liability triggers tied to officer status.

This disclosure contains no financial terms, succession details, or board-level changes; investors and governance monitors must rely on future filings for material compensation or structural implications.

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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

October 1, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-7685

95-1492269

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

8080 Norton Parkway
Mentor, Ohio						44060
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (440) 534-6000

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $1 par value

AVY

New York Stock Exchange

3.750% Senior Notes due 2034

AVY34

Nasdaq Stock Market

4.000% Senior Notes due 2035

AVY35

Nasdaq Stock Market

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. ☐

Section 8 — Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

Francisco Melo has been appointed as President, Intelligent Labels Technologies and Digital Solutions, of Avery Dennison Corporation (the “Company”), effective October 1, 2025, and will no longer serve as President, Solutions Group. In his new role, Mr. Melo will no longer be an “officer” for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or an “executive officer” under Rule 3b-7 of the Exchange Act.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Exhibit Title
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number						Exhibit Title
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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.

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

Date: October 2, 2025

By:

/s/ Deon M. Stander

Name: Title:

Deon M. Stander President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What change did Avery Dennison (AVY) announce?

Avery Dennison announced that Francisco Melo will be appointed President, Intelligent Labels Technologies and Digital Solutions, effective October 1, 2025.

When does Francisco Melo's new role at AVY take effect?

The appointment is effective on October 1, 2025.

Will Francisco Melo remain an officer for SEC reporting purposes?

No. In the new role he will no longer be an "officer" under Section 16 or an "executive officer" under Rule 3b-7 of the Exchange Act.

Does the filing disclose compensation or a succession plan?

No. The filing does not include any compensation details or a succession plan for the Solutions Group presidency.

Does this 8-K report any material financial impact?

No. The filing contains only the personnel change and regulatory status; it does not disclose financial impacts or other material transactions.