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LCI Industries (LCII) revises severance and retirement terms for top executives

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LCI Industries updated executive employment agreements for Ryan R. Smith, Group President North America, and Jamie M. Schnur, President of Aftermarket & Technology Groups, effective June 19, 2026. The amended and restated agreements keep employment in place until ended under their terms.

The executives will now receive the same severance compensation and benefits on an “Approved Retirement” or death during employment as they would on a termination by Lippert Components, Inc. without cause or a resignation for Good Reason. Approved Retirement can occur after the first anniversary of the effective date, with a possible extension up to eighteen months in certain corporate transaction scenarios initiated by the company.

The agreements also apply the updated Good Reason definition to stock-based incentive awards. For Mr. Smith, the cash severance multiple is reduced from three times to two times base salary and average bonus, and the severance payout and post-employment restrictive covenant periods are shortened from 36 months to 24 months.

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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.
Severance multiple change 3x to 2x base salary and average bonus Ryan R. Smith cash severance under amended agreement
Severance and covenant period change 36 months to 24 months Smith’s severance payment and post-employment restrictive covenant
Approved Retirement eligibility start First anniversary of effective date Earliest date for Approved Retirement to qualify for severance
Approved Retirement extension window Up to eighteen months Possible extension following specified corporate transactions
Approved Retirement financial
"An “Approved Retirement” will occur if the executive’s employment is terminated for any reason, other than under circumstances constituting cause, on or following the first anniversary of the effective date..."
Good Reason financial
"The A&R Employment Agreements apply the definition of Good Reason set forth in the A&R Employment Agreements to stock-based incentive awards held by the executives."
stock-based incentive awards financial
"The A&R Employment Agreements apply the definition of Good Reason set forth in the A&R Employment Agreements to stock-based incentive awards held by the executives."
post-employment restrictive covenant period financial
"reduces the related severance payment period and post-employment restrictive covenant period from 36 months to 24 months."
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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): June 19, 2026
LCI INDUSTRIES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-1364613-3250533
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer
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3501 County Road 6 East, Elkhart,Indiana46514
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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.

Amended and Restated Employment Agreements

On June 19, 2026, Lippert Components, Inc. (“LCI”), a subsidiary of LCI Industries (the “Company”), entered into amended and restated executive employment agreements with each of Ryan R. Smith (Group President, North America) and Jamie M. Schnur (President, Aftermarket & Technology Groups) (each, an “A&R Employment Agreement”) effective as of June 19, 2026 (the “effective date”). The A&R Employment Agreements amend and restate the existing employment agreements with Mr. Smith and Mr. Schnur (each, an “executive”) and provide that the employment period under each agreement will continue until terminated in accordance with its terms upon a termination of employment.

The A&R Employment Agreements provide that upon Mr. Smith’s or Mr. Schnur’s “Approved Retirement” or death during employment, each executive will be eligible to receive the same severance compensation and benefits such executive is eligible to receive upon a termination by LCI for a reason other than “cause” or upon a resignation for “good reason” under the applicable A&R Employment Agreement. An “Approved Retirement” will occur if the executive’s employment is terminated for any reason, other than under circumstances constituting cause, on or following the first anniversary of the effective date, subject to extension to up to eighteen months following the effective date in certain circumstances involving specified corporate transactions initiated by the Company. The A&R Employment Agreements apply the definition of Good Reason set forth in the A&R Employment Agreements to stock-based incentive awards held by the executives.

Mr. Smith’s A&R Employment Agreement reduces the severance multiple applicable to his cash severance from three times to two times base salary and average bonus and reduces the related severance payment period and post-employment restrictive covenant period from 36 months to 24 months.

The foregoing descriptions of the A&R Employment Agreements are summaries of the material terms of the amendments to the existing employment agreements and are qualified in their entirety by the full text of the A&R Employment Agreements. Copies of the A&R Employment Agreements are expected to be filed as exhibits to the Company’s next Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.







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.

LCI INDUSTRIES
(Registrant)

By: /s/ Lillian D. Etzkorn
Lillian D. Etzkorn
Chief Financial Officer

Dated:June 23, 2026


FAQ

What executive agreements did LCI Industries (LCII) change in this 8-K?

LCI Industries amended and restated employment agreements for Ryan R. Smith and Jamie M. Schnur. The updates cover severance eligibility, Approved Retirement, Good Reason definitions, and related treatment of stock-based incentive awards and post-employment restrictive covenants.

How does LCI Industries now treat Approved Retirement for LCII executives?

Approved Retirement allows an executive’s departure, other than for cause, to qualify for severance after the first anniversary of the effective date. In certain company-initiated corporate transactions, this window can extend up to eighteen months, aligning retirement treatment with other qualifying terminations.

What changed in Ryan R. Smith’s severance terms at LCI Industries (LCII)?

Ryan R. Smith’s cash severance multiple decreased from three times to two times base salary and average bonus. His related severance payment period and post-employment restrictive covenant period were also reduced from 36 months to 24 months under the amended agreement.

How are stock-based incentive awards affected for LCII executives?

The amended agreements apply the updated Good Reason definition directly to stock-based incentive awards held by the executives. This links potential vesting or treatment of equity awards to the same Good Reason framework governing their broader severance rights.

Do LCI Industries (LCII) executives receive severance on death during employment?

Yes. If Ryan R. Smith or Jamie M. Schnur dies during employment, they are eligible for the same severance compensation and benefits as if terminated without cause or resigned for Good Reason, according to their amended and restated employment agreements.

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