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Grifols (GRFS) reshapes board, Audit and Strategy Committees

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Grifols, S.A. announces changes to its Board of Directors and key committees after the resignation of independent director Mr. Iñigo Sánchez-Asiaín Mardones for professional reasons, effective 29 July 2026. He steps down from the Board, as Chairperson and member of the Audit Committee, and as member of the Strategy Committee, after serving as an independent director for almost 12 years.

At the same extraordinary Board meeting, the Board co-opted Ms. Joanna Susan Le Couilliard as a new independent director to fill the vacancy and appointed her as the new Chairperson and member of the Audit Committee. The Board also appointed Ms. Montserrat Muñoz Abellana as a new member of the Strategy Committee.

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Resignation effective date 29 July 2026 Effective date of Mr. Iñigo Sánchez-Asiaín Mardones’ resignation from the Board and committees
Independent director tenure almost 12 years Period Mr. Iñigo Sánchez-Asiaín Mardones served as an independent director
Board resolution date 29 July 2026 Date of the extraordinary Board meeting approving the appointments
co-option procedure regulatory
"to appoint Ms. Joanna Susan Le Couilliard as a new member of the Board of Directors by means of the co-option procedure"
independent director regulatory
"having served as independent director for almost 12 years; ... and will serve as an independent director"
An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.
Audit Committee financial
"Chairperson of the Audit Committee as well as member of the Strategy 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.
Strategy Committee financial
"appoint Ms. Montserrat Muñoz Abellana as a new member of the Strategy Committee"
Appointments and Remuneration Committee regulatory
"unanimously resolved, following a proposal from the Appointments and Remuneration Committee"

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What board change did Grifols (GRFS) report in July 2026?

Grifols reported that independent director Mr. Iñigo Sánchez-Asiaín Mardones resigned effective 29 July 2026. He left the Board, the Audit Committee (as Chairperson and member), and the Strategy Committee, after serving as an independent director for almost 12 years.

Who replaced Mr. Iñigo Sánchez-Asiaín Mardones on the Grifols (GRFS) Board?

The Board appointed Ms. Joanna Susan Le Couilliard as a new member by co-option to fill the vacancy. She will serve as an independent director, bringing a background in Natural Sciences and over 20 years of healthcare management experience.

Who is the new Audit Committee Chair at Grifols (GRFS)?

Grifols’ Board unanimously appointed Ms. Joanna Susan Le Couilliard as a new member and Chairperson of the Audit Committee, replacing Mr. Iñigo Sánchez-Asiaín Mardones. The appointment followed a proposal from the Appointments and Remuneration Committee.

What change occurred in the Strategy Committee at Grifols (GRFS)?

The Board unanimously resolved to appoint Ms. Montserrat Muñoz Abellana as a new member of the Strategy Committee, replacing Mr. Iñigo Sánchez-Asiaín Mardones, following a proposal from the Appointments and Remuneration Committee.

What experience does new Grifols (GRFS) director Joanna Susan Le Couilliard bring?

Ms. Joanna Susan Le Couilliard graduated in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and is a Chartered Accountant. She has more than 20 years of healthcare management experience across Europe, the United States, and Asia, and will serve as an independent director.

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of July 2026

 

Commission File No. 001-35193

 

Grifols, S.A.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

Avinguda de la Generalitat, 152-158

Parc de Negocis Can Sant Joan

Sant Cugat del Valles 08174

Barcelona, Spain

(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x                                                    Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Grifols, S.A.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Item   Sequential Page Number
     
1. Other Relevant Information, dated July 30, 2026   3

 

 

 

 

Grifols, S.A.
Avinguda de la Generalitat 152-158
08174 Sant Cugat del Vallès
Barcelona - ESPAÑA

Tel. [34] 935 710 500
Fax [34] 935 710 267

www.grifols.com

 

Pursuant to the provisions of article 227 of the Law 6/2023, of March 17, on Securities Markets and Investment Services, Grifols, S.A. (the “Company”) hereby informs about the following

 

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

 

The Company informs that the Board of Directors of Grifols, at its extraordinary meeting held on 29 July 2026:

 

-acknowledged the resignation tendered by Mr. Iñigo Sánchez-Asiaín Mardones for professional reasons, effective 29 July 2026, from his position as member of the Board of Directors of the Company and as a member and Chairperson of the Audit Committee as well as member of the Strategy Committee, having served as independent director for almost 12 years;
  
-unanimously resolved, following a proposal from the Appointments and Remuneration Committee, to appoint Ms. Joanna Susan Le Couilliard as a new member of the Board of Directors by means of the co-option procedure, to fill the vacancy arising from the resignation of Mr. Iñigo Sánchez-Asiaín Mardones. Ms. Joanna Susan Le Couilliard graduated in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and is a Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years of healthcare management experience gained in Europe, the US and Asia, and will serve as an independent director; and
  
-unanimously resolved, following a proposal from the Appointments and Remuneration Committee, to appoint Ms. Joanna Susan Le Couilliard as a new member and Chairperson of the Audit Committee replacing Mr. Iñigo Sánchez-Asiaín Mardones; and
  
-unanimously resolved, following a proposal from the Appointments and Remuneration Committee, to appoint Ms. Montserrat Muñoz Abellana as a new member of the Strategy Committee replacing Mr. Iñigo Sánchez-Asiaín Mardones.

 

In Barcelona, on 30 July 2026

 

   
Ms. Laura de la Cruz Galán  
Secretary to the Board of Directors  

 

 

 

 

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, thereto duly authorized.

 

  Grifols, S.A.
   
  By: /s/ David I. Bell
    Name: David I. Bell
    Title: Authorized Signatory

 

Date:  July 30, 2026