JELD-WEN (NYSE: JELD) CAO to resign, CFO to oversee accounting role

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. reported that Michael A. Leon has decided to resign as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective October 17, 2025. The company states that his departure is not related to any disagreement on financial reporting, accounting policies, or practices, which signals continuity in its reporting approach.

Following his departure, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Samantha L. Stoddard will temporarily take on the role of principal accounting officer. Her background and business experience are described in JELD-WEN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): September 24, 2025

JELD-WEN HOLDING, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-38000

93-1273278

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2645 Silver Crescent Drive

Charlotte, North Carolina 28273

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (704) 378-5700

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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 (par value $0.01 per share)

JELD

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers.

On September 24, 2025, Michael A. Leon notified JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his position as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective October 17, 2025. Mr. Leon’s departure is not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s financial reporting or accounting policies or practices. Following Mr. Leon’s departure, Samantha L. Stoddard, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the responsibility of principal accounting officer in the interim. Information on Ms. Stoddard’s background and business experience can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed on February 20, 2025.

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.

Date: September 29, 2025

JELD-WEN HOLDING, INC.

By:

/s/ James S. Hayes

James S. Hayes

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What executive change did JELD-WEN (JELD) disclose in this 8-K?

JELD-WEN disclosed that Michael A. Leon, its Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will resign effective October 17, 2025.

Is Michael A. Leon’s resignation from JELD-WEN (JELD) related to accounting disagreements?

The company states that Mr. Leon’s departure is not related to any disagreement regarding its financial reporting, accounting policies, or practices.

Who will serve as principal accounting officer at JELD-WEN (JELD) after the resignation?

Samantha L. Stoddard, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the responsibility of principal accounting officer on an interim basis.

When does the JELD-WEN (JELD) chief accounting officer resignation become effective?

The resignation of Michael A. Leon as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer becomes effective on October 17, 2025.

Where can investors find background information on JELD-WEN (JELD) CFO Samantha L. Stoddard?

Her background and business experience are described in JELD-WEN’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on February 20, 2025.