ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) legal head to retire Sept. 2026

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(Moderate)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ConocoPhillips reported that Kelly B. Rose, its Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, plans to retire effective September 1, 2026. The company said Rose announced her decision on June 23, 2026, and that a replacement will be announced at a later time.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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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.

Key Figures

Retirement effective date: September 1, 2026 Announcement date: June 23, 2026 Debenture coupon rate: 7% +1 more

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Retirement effective date September 1, 2026 Effective date of Kelly B. Rose’s retirement

Announcement date June 23, 2026 Date Kelly B. Rose announced decision to retire

Debenture coupon rate 7% 7% Debentures due 2029 listed on NYSE

Common stock par value $0.01 Par value of ConocoPhillips common stock

Key Terms

Item 5.02, Emerging growth company, Debentures, par value, +1 more

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Item 5.02 regulatory

"Item 5.02 Departures of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors"

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.

Debentures financial

"7% Debentures due 2029"

A debenture is a company’s long-term IOU sold to investors that promises regular interest payments and repayment of principal at a set date; unlike equity, it represents debt rather than ownership. Think of it like lending money to a business in exchange for a fixed stream of payments, so investors watch a debenture’s interest rate and the borrower’s financial health to judge income reliability and risk of not being repaid.

par value financial

"Common Stock, $.01 Par Value"

Par value is the fixed amount printed on a bond or stock that represents its original value when issued. It’s like the face value of a coin or bill—what the issuer promises to pay back or the starting price of a stock—though it often doesn’t change with market prices. It matters because it helps determine certain financial details, like how much the company will pay back at maturity.

Section 12(b) regulatory

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

Section 12(b) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act requires securities listed on a national stock exchange to be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and to follow regular public reporting and disclosure rules. For investors, a 12(b) listing generally means more routine financial updates, regulatory oversight and easier buying and selling—like a storefront that must display its inventory and prices, making it simpler to inspect and trade the product.

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Understanding 8-K Material Events →

Available on EDGAR 06/23/2026 - 04:31 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/23/2026 - 04:30 PM

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): June 23, 2026

ConocoPhillips

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-32395		01-0562944
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

925 N. Eldridge Parkway
Houston, Texas 77079

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 293-1000

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 class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 Par Value	COP	New York Stock Exchange
7% Debentures due 2029	CUSIP – 718507BK1	New York Stock Exchange

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

On June 23, 2026, Kelly B. Rose announced her decision to retire as Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of ConocoPhillips, effective September 1, 2026. Ms. Rose’s replacement will be announced at a later time.

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.

	CONOCOPHILLIPS

	/s/ Kelly B. Rose
June 23, 2026	Kelly B. Rose Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did ConocoPhillips (COP) disclose in this 8-K?

ConocoPhillips disclosed that Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Kelly B. Rose will retire. The company announced her decision in an 8-K and plans to name a successor at a later date.

When will Kelly B. Rose retire from ConocoPhillips (COP)?

Kelly B. Rose is scheduled to retire from ConocoPhillips effective September 1, 2026. This date marks the end of her service as Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at the company.

What position does Kelly B. Rose hold at ConocoPhillips (COP)?

Kelly B. Rose serves as Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at ConocoPhillips. The 8-K notes she will retire from these combined legal and corporate governance roles, prompting an upcoming leadership transition.

Has ConocoPhillips (COP) named a successor to Kelly B. Rose?

ConocoPhillips has not yet named a successor to Kelly B. Rose. The 8-K states that her replacement as Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary will be announced at a later time by the company.

On what date did ConocoPhillips (COP) announce Kelly B. Rose’s retirement?

ConocoPhillips announced Kelly B. Rose’s retirement decision on June 23, 2026. The same date appears on the Form 8-K and her electronic signature as Senior Vice President, Legal, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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