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Two Brady Corporation (NYSE: BRC) directors resign from company board

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Brady Corporation reported that directors Deidre E. Cusack and Anne De Greef-Safft have resigned from its Board of Directors. Both notified the company of their resignations on May 6, 2026, and their departures are effective May 8, 2026.

Ms. Cusack served on the Board’s Technology Committee, while Ms. De Greef-Safft served on the Audit Committee. The filing does not describe any financial impact but signals upcoming changes in Brady’s board and committee composition.

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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.
Notification date May 6, 2026 Resignations of Deidre E. Cusack and Anne De Greef-Safft notified
Effective resignation date May 8, 2026 Date resignations from Brady Corporation’s Board take effect
Principal executive offices Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 Address of Brady Corporation headquarters
Emerging growth company regulatory
"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.
Audit Committee financial
"Ms. De Greef-Safft was a member of the Audit Committee"
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.
Technology Committee financial
"Ms. Cusack was a member of the Technology Committee"
A technology committee is a group of board members or senior managers who oversee a company’s technology strategy, major IT investments, and related risks—like a project steering team that sets priorities and checks progress. For investors, this matters because the committee influences how effectively a company uses technology to compete, control costs, protect data, and scale operations; strong oversight can reduce the chance of costly failures or missed opportunities.
Section 13 or 15(d) regulatory
"Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
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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): May 6, 2026
BRADY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number 1-14959
Wisconsin 39-0178960
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
6555 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
(414) 358-6600
(Registrant’s Telephone Number)
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 classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Class A Nonvoting Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareBRCNew 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 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

(b)On May 6, 2026, Deidre E. Cusack and Anne De Greef-Safft notified Brady Corporation (the “Company”) of their respective resignations from the Company’s Board of Directors effective May 8, 2026. Ms. Cusack was a member of the Technology Committee of the Board of Directors, and Ms. De Greef-Safft was a member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.


SIGNATURE

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.
 
  BRADY CORPORATION
Date: May 8, 2026 
 /s/ ANN E. THORNTON
 Ann E. Thornton
 Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer


FAQ

What board changes did Brady Corporation (BRC) disclose in this 8-K?

Brady Corporation disclosed that directors Deidre E. Cusack and Anne De Greef-Safft resigned from its Board of Directors. Their resignations were notified on May 6, 2026 and are effective May 8, 2026, leading to changes in board and committee membership.

When are the Brady Corporation (BRC) director resignations effective?

The director resignations at Brady Corporation are effective May 8, 2026. Deidre E. Cusack and Anne De Greef-Safft notified the company of their decisions on May 6, 2026, providing a short transition period before their departures became effective from the Board.

Which Brady Corporation (BRC) board committees are affected by these resignations?

The resignations affect the Technology Committee and the Audit Committee. Director Deidre E. Cusack served on the Technology Committee, while director Anne De Greef-Safft was a member of the Audit Committee, so both committees will require revised membership after May 8, 2026.

Who signed the Brady Corporation (BRC) report regarding the director resignations?

The report was signed on behalf of Brady Corporation by Ann E. Thornton. She is identified as the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, and signed the document dated May 8, 2026 in her executive capacities.

What is the main purpose of Brady Corporation’s May 2026 8-K filing?

The main purpose is to formally disclose the resignations of two board directors, Deidre E. Cusack and Anne De Greef-Safft. It provides their notification date, effective resignation date, and notes their respective roles on the Technology and Audit Committees.

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