Core & Main (NYSE: CNM) EVP John R. Schaller plans Oct. 2025 retirement

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Core & Main, Inc. reported that Executive Vice President and named executive officer John R. Schaller has notified the company of his intention to retire effective October 31, 2025. The company states that Mr. Schaller’s responsibilities will be transitioned among existing executives, indicating that leadership duties will be redistributed internally rather than filled through a new external appointment.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Core & Main discloses a planned executive vice president retirement with internal redistribution of duties.

The company reports that Executive Vice President and named executive officer John R. Schaller intends to retire effective October 31, 2025. Because this is a planned retirement with advance notice, it points to an orderly transition rather than an abrupt leadership change.

The company notes that Mr. Schaller’s responsibilities will be transitioned among existing executives. This indicates reliance on the current leadership team instead of immediately adding a new senior hire, which may support continuity of the existing strategy.

Overall, the disclosure centers on management succession planning for one executive role, without additional information on changes to broader governance structures or strategic direction.

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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): August 18, 2025

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Core & Main, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware			001-40650			86-3149194
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1830 Craig Park Court
St. Louis, Missouri						63146
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(314) 432-4700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

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

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

Title of Class

Trading Symbol

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share

CNM

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 of Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

John R. Schaller, an Executive Vice President and “named executive officer” of Core & Main, Inc. (the “Company”), has notified the Company that he intends to retire from the Company effective as of October 31, 2025. Mr. Schaller’s responsibilities will be transitioned among the existing Company executives.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
104						Cover Page to this Current Report on Form 8-K in Inline XBRL*

* Filed herewith.

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.

			Core & Main, Inc.
			By:			/s/ Mark G. Whittenburg
			Name:			Mark G. Whittenburg
			Title:			General Counsel and Secretary

Date: August 18, 2025

FAQ

What executive change did Core & Main (CNM) disclose in this 8-K?

Core & Main disclosed that Executive Vice President and named executive officer John R. Schaller has notified the company of his intention to retire, effective October 31, 2025.

When will John R. Schaller retire from Core & Main (CNM)?

John R. Schaller intends to retire from Core & Main effective October 31, 2025, according to the company’s report.

How will Core & Main handle John R. Schaller’s responsibilities after his retirement?

Core & Main states that John R. Schaller’s responsibilities will be transitioned among the company’s existing executives, indicating an internal redistribution of his duties.

Does the Core & Main (CNM) filing mention a replacement for John R. Schaller?

The company states that John R. Schaller’s responsibilities will be transitioned among existing executives and does not name a separate replacement for his Executive Vice President role in this disclosure.

What SEC item is cited for the Core & Main (CNM) executive retirement disclosure?

The retirement of John R. Schaller is disclosed under Item 5.02, which covers departures of directors or certain officers, elections of directors, appointments of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers.