Entegris (Nasdaq: ENTG) reshapes board as Executive Chair retires
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Entegris is implementing planned board leadership changes. Executive Chair Bertrand Loy will retire from his role and resign from the board effective July 31, 2026, at the expiration of his Executive Chair Agreement; the company describes this as the culmination of its CEO succession plan following Dave Reeder’s 2025 appointment as CEO. His decision is stated not to result from any disagreement over operations, policies or practices, and his outstanding equity awards and 2026 annual incentive will be treated under the existing agreement with no new compensatory arrangements.
Lead Independent Director James F. Gentilcore will become Chair of the Board on July 31, 2026. Robert A. Bruggeworth, president and chief executive officer of Qorvo, will join the board and the Management Development and Compensation Committee effective August 3, 2026 as an independent director, receiving prorated standard non‑employee director compensation, including an equity award with a grant date value equal to $220,000 of restricted stock units, which will be prorated for the portion of the annual period he serves, and a prorated portion of the $110,000 annual cash retainer. After these changes, the board will have eight members, and Entegris also outlines generic risks that leadership transitions could cause business disruptions or challenges retaining key personnel.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 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 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Executive Chair retirement date: July 31, 2026
New director appointment date: August 3, 2026
Board size after changes: 8 directors
+3 more
6 metrics
Executive Chair retirement date
July 31, 2026
Effective date of Bertrand Loy's retirement and board resignation
New director appointment date
August 3, 2026
Effective date of Robert A. Bruggeworth joining the board
Board size after changes
8 directors
Total Entegris board members following the announced changes
Director RSU grant value
$220,000
Grant date value of restricted stock units for Robert A. Bruggeworth, prorated
Annual director cash retainer
$110,000
Annual cash retainer for non-employee directors, prorated for Bruggeworth
Global employees
approximately 7,700
Entegris workforce across its global operations
Key Terms
Executive Chair Agreement, restricted stock units, Management Development and Compensation Committee, indemnity agreement, +1 more
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Executive Chair Agreement regulatory
"effective July 31, 2026 upon the expiration of the Executive Chair Agreement"
restricted stock units financial
"an equity award with a grant date value equal to $220,000 of restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Management Development and Compensation Committee regulatory
"appointed Mr. Bruggeworth to serve as a member of the Management Development and Compensation Committee"
indemnity agreement regulatory
"the Company will enter into an indemnity agreement with Mr. Bruggeworth"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This news release contains forward-looking statements."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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FAQ
What board leadership changes did Entegris (ENTG) announce?
Entegris announced that Executive Chair Bertrand Loy will retire and leave the board on July 31, 2026. James F. Gentilcore, currently Lead Independent Director, will become Chair, and Robert A. Bruggeworth, president and CEO of Qorvo, will join as an independent director.
When will Bertrand Loy retire from Entegris (ENTG) and leave the board?
Bertrand Loy will retire as Executive Chair and resign from the Entegris board effective July 31, 2026, when his Executive Chair Agreement expires. The company states his decision is not due to any disagreement over its operations, policies or practices.
Who is Robert A. Bruggeworth and what is his role at Entegris (ENTG)?
Robert A. Bruggeworth is the president and chief executive officer of Qorvo. He will join Entegris’ board as an independent director on August 3, 2026 and serve on the Management Development and Compensation Committee until the 2027 annual meeting.
How will Robert Bruggeworth be compensated as an Entegris (ENTG) director?
Upon joining, Mr. Bruggeworth will receive a prorated equity award with a grant date value equal to $220,000 in restricted stock units. He will also receive a prorated portion of the $110,000 annual cash retainer and reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
How many directors will serve on Entegris (ENTG)'s board after these changes?
Following the announced changes, Entegris states its board will have eight members. James F. Gentilcore will serve as Chair of the Board, and Robert A. Bruggeworth will fill the vacancy created by Bertrand Loy’s retirement and serve until the 2027 annual meeting.
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 SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) July 28, 2026
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 28, 2026, Bertrand Loy, Executive Chair of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Entegris, Inc. (the "Company"), notified the Board that he will retire from his employment with the Company as Executive Chair effective July 31, 2026 upon the expiration of the Executive Chair Agreement, dated July 30, 2025 (the "Executive Chair Agreement), by and between the Company and Mr. Loy (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 28, 2025). Mr. Loy has also notified the Board that he will resign as a member of the Board, also effective on July 31, 2026. Mr. Loy's decision to retire and resign from the Board is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Loy's outstanding equity awards and his 2026 annual incentive opportunity will be treated in accordance with the terms of the Executive Chair Agreement, and the Company has not entered into any new compensatory arrangement with Mr. Loy in connection with his retirement from the Company or from the Board.
In connection with Mr. Loy's retirement, the Company announced that the Board has appointed James F. Gentilcore, the current Lead Independent Director of the Board, to serve as Chair of the Board, effective July 31, 2026.
On July 29, 2026, the Company also announced that the Board has appointed Robert A. Bruggeworth, president and chief executive officer of Qorvo, Inc., as a director of the Company, effective August 3, 2026 to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Loy's retirement and to serve until the expiration of his predecessor's term at the 2027 annual meeting. In addition, the Board appointed Mr. Bruggeworth to serve as a member of the Management Development and Compensation Committee of the Board, effective as of the same date. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Bruggeworth and any other persons or entities pursuant to which Mr. Bruggeworth was appointed as a director. The Board has determined that Mr. Bruggeworth qualifies as an independent director under the independence requirements set forth under Rule 5605(a)(2) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules.
Upon his appointment to the Board, Mr. Bruggeworth became entitled to a prorated portion of the standard non-employee directors' compensation for the period ending on May 31, 2027. As part of this standard non-employee director compensation, on August 3, 2026, Mr. Bruggeworth will receive an equity award with a grant date value equal to $220,000 of restricted stock units, which will be prorated for the portion of the annual period he will serve, with restrictions lapsing on the earlier of the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or the first anniversary of the award date. Mr. Bruggeworth will also receive a prorated portion of the $110,000 annual retainer payable to non-employee directors, paid quarterly in arrears, plus any fee he may be entitled to by virtue of his service as chair or as a member of a committee of the Board. Non-employee directors are reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with services as a director.
In addition, the Company will enter into an indemnity agreement with Mr. Bruggeworth in connection with his services as a member of the Board. The form of indemnity agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.30 to Entegris' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 27, 2005, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 23, 2005.
There are no transactions between the Company and Mr. Bruggeworth that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
A copy of the news release announcing the retirement of Mr. Loy, the appointment of Mr. Gentilcore as Chair of the Board and the appointment of Mr. Bruggeworth to the Board is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Entegris Announces Changes to Board of Directors
Robert A. Bruggeworth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Qorvo, Appointed to Board
Executive Chair Bertrand Loy to Retire; Lead Independent Director James F. Gentilcore to Become Chair of the Board
BILLERICA, Mass. -- Entegris, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENTG), a global leader in advanced materials and purity solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced the appointment of Robert A. Bruggeworth, President and Chief Executive Officer of Qorvo, to the Board, effective August 3, 2026. In addition, the Company announced that Bertrand Loy, Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, will retire from Entegris on July 31, 2026. At that time, James F. Gentilcore, currently the Company’s Lead Independent Director, will become Chair of the Board. Mr. Loy’s retirement from the Board reflects the successful culmination of the Company’s CEO succession plan, following Dave Reeder’s appointment as CEO in 2025. These Board changes will bring the total number of Entegris board members to eight.
“We’re pleased to welcome Bob to the Entegris Board,” said James F. Gentilcore, Lead Independent Director. “His corporate leadership and board experience, as well as his deep expertise in the semiconductor and electronic connectivity solutions industries, will bring valuable perspectives to the Board as Entegris continues to drive growth and scale rapidly over the coming years.”
“On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank Bertrand for his two decades of extraordinary service to Entegris,” Mr. Gentilcore continued. “Under his leadership as President and CEO for 13 years, Entegris built an incredibly strong foundation and a leading global position across the semiconductor industry. We are grateful for his continued support during the transition and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement. With a strong leadership team in place, we are confident in Entegris’ path forward and its next chapter of growth. I look forward to stepping into the Chair role as the Board continues to focus on advancing the Company’s momentum and delivering value for our shareholders, customers and employees.”
Dave Reeder, Entegris’ President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “It has been a privilege to work alongside Bertrand over the last year. We are grateful for the significant impact he has made on the business throughout his tenure. I am confident that Bob will be a greatly valued member of our Board as we continue to focus on driving growth and continued success.”
About Robert A. Bruggeworth
Mr. Bruggeworth has served as President and CEO of Qorvo, a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, since 2015. Prior to the merger of RF Micro Devices (RFMD) and TriQuint Semiconductor to form Qorvo, he served as the President and CEO of RFMD for nearly 10 years. He also held various leadership positions at AMP Inc., a supplier of electrical and electronic connection devices for sixteen years beginning in 1983. Mr. Bruggeworth serves as
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Chairman of MSA Safety Incorporated, a global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, and is a board member at Qorvo and the Semiconductor Industry Association.
About Entegris
Entegris is a leading supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor and other high-tech industries. Entegris has approximately 7,700 employees throughout its global operations and is ISO 9001 certified. It has manufacturing, customer service and/or research facilities in the United States, Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information can be found at www.entegris.com.
Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements.” The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “should,” “may,” “will,” “would” or the negative thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations and assumptions only as of the date of this news release. They are not guarantees of future performance and they involve substantial risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, potential disruptions to the Company’s business, strategy or stakeholder relationships arising from changes in Board leadership, including the retirement of the Executive Chair and the transition to a new Chair; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of new Board appointments; challenges in retaining key personnel during periods of leadership transition; and other matters. These risks and uncertainties also include, but are not limited to, the risk factors and additional information described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including under the heading “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed on February 11, 2026, and in the Company’s other SEC filings. Except as required under the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements or information contained herein, which speak only as of their respective dates.
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