Levi Strauss (LEVI) director Christopher McCormick to retire at 2026 annual meeting

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Levi Strauss & Co. reported that board member Christopher McCormick has decided to retire from the Board of Directors, effective at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. He will not stand for reelection at that meeting and will continue to serve until his current term concludes.

The company stated that Mr. McCormick’s decision to retire is not due to any disagreement with Levi Strauss & Co. or its Board. This reflects an orderly, planned transition in board composition rather than a dispute or abrupt departure.

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.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 23, 2026

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LEVI STRAUSS & CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-06631		94-0905160
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1155 Battery Street

San Francisco, California 94111

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(415) 501-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share	LEVI	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).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 23, 2026, Christopher McCormick informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Levi Strauss & Co. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire as a member of the Board effective as of the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). Therefore, Mr. McCormick will not stand for reelection to the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. McCormick’s decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company or the Board. Mr. McCormick intends to continue to serve as a director until the completion of his current term at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

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.

			LEVI STRAUSS & CO.
Date:	January 29, 2026	By:	/s/ David Jedrzejek
		Name:	David Jedrzejek
		Title:	Senior Vice President and General Counsel

FAQ

What board change did Levi Strauss (LEVI) disclose in this 8-K?

Levi Strauss disclosed that director Christopher McCormick has decided to retire from its Board at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. He will not stand for reelection and will continue serving as a director until his current term ends at that meeting.

When will Christopher McCormick leave the Levi Strauss (LEVI) board?

Christopher McCormick will leave the Levi Strauss Board effective at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. Until that meeting, he intends to continue serving as a director and complete his current term on the Board.

Why is Christopher McCormick retiring from the Levi Strauss (LEVI) board?

The filing states that Christopher McCormick decided to retire as a member of the Board. Importantly, it specifies that his decision was not due to any disagreement with Levi Strauss & Co. or its Board of Directors.

Will Christopher McCormick stand for reelection to the Levi Strauss (LEVI) board?

No. The company stated that Mr. McCormick will not stand for reelection to the Board at the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. He will serve as a director only through the end of his current term at that meeting.

Does Levi Strauss (LEVI) report any disagreement with Christopher McCormick?

No. Levi Strauss explicitly states that Mr. McCormick’s decision was not due to any disagreement with the company or its Board. The retirement is described as a personal decision and part of a normal board transition process.

Who signed Levi Strauss’s 8-K reporting the board retirement?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Levi Strauss & Co. by David Jedrzejek, who is identified as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. His signature confirms the company’s authorization and filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.