HELE adds CEO G. Scott Uzzell to Board without compensation
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Helen of Troy Limited appointed its Chief Executive Officer, G. Scott Uzzell, to the Company’s Board of Directors effective November 4, 2025. He will serve as a director until the next annual general meeting of shareholders or until a successor is elected or appointed.
The Board does not plan to assign Mr. Uzzell to any Board committee, and he will not receive compensation for his Board service. The Board intends to nominate him for election at the next annual meeting. The Company states there are no arrangements or understandings tied to his appointment, no family relationships with current directors or officers, and no related person transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K.
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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) November 4, 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.
Appointment of Director
On November 4, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Helen of Troy Limited (the “Company”) approved the appointment of G. Scott Uzzell, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, to serve as a director of the Company until the next annual general meeting of shareholders or until his successor has been duly elected or appointed, or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. The Board does not plan to appoint Mr. Uzzell to any committee of the Board. Mr. Uzzell will not receive any compensation for his service on the Board. The Board intends to nominate Mr. Uzzell as director of the Company at the next annual general meeting of shareholders.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Uzzell and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as a director of the Company. There are no family relationships between Mr. Uzzell and any director, executive officer or any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer. There are no related person transactions (within the meaning of Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K) between Mr. Uzzell and 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: November 4, 2025 | /s/ Brian L. Grass | ||||
Brian L. Grass | |||||
Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer | |||||
FAQ
What did HELE announce in its Form 8-K?
Helen of Troy appointed CEO G. Scott Uzzell to its Board of Directors effective November 4, 2025.
How long will G. Scott Uzzell serve on the HELE Board?
He will serve until the next annual general meeting of shareholders or until a successor is elected or appointed.
Will HELE’s CEO receive compensation for Board service?
No. Mr. Uzzell will not receive any compensation for serving on the Board.
Will the HELE CEO join any Board committees?
The Board does not plan to appoint Mr. Uzzell to any Board committee.
Will HELE nominate G. Scott Uzzell for election at the next AGM?
Yes. The Board intends to nominate Mr. Uzzell at the next annual general meeting of shareholders.