HELE announces Chief Legal Officer departure; transition through Nov 28, 2025
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Helen of Troy Limited reported that Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Tessa N. Judge has notified the company of her voluntary resignation, effective November 28, 2025. The company stated the decision was personal to pursue another professional opportunity and was not due to any disagreement with the company.
Ms. Judge will continue in her role through the effective date to support a smooth transition, and the company expressed appreciation for her contributions and leadership.
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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.
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) October 20, 2025
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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 October 20, 2025, Tessa N. Judge, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of Helen of Troy Limited (the “Company”), notified the Company of her intention to voluntarily resign from the Company, effective November 28, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). Ms. Judge’s resignation was a personal decision to pursue another professional opportunity and was not the result of any disagreement with the Company. Ms. Judge will continue serving in her role with the Company until the Effective Date to help with a smooth transition. The Company expresses its appreciation to Ms. Judge for her contributions and leadership since joining the Company.
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.
| HELEN OF TROY LIMITED | |||||
Date: October 22, 2025 | /s/ Brian L. Grass | ||||
Brian L. Grass | |||||
Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer | |||||
FAQ
What did HELE announce in this 8-K?
Helen of Troy disclosed that Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Tessa N. Judge will resign effective November 28, 2025.
Why is Tessa N. Judge resigning from HELE?
The company states it was a personal decision to pursue another professional opportunity.
Was Ms. Judge’s resignation due to any disagreement with HELE?
No. The company stated there was no disagreement with the company.
Will Tessa N. Judge remain at HELE until her departure?
Yes. She will continue serving until November 28, 2025 to support a smooth transition.
What is HELE’s trading information?
Common Shares trade on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the symbol HELE.
What role did the signatory hold?
The 8-K was signed by Brian L. Grass, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.