LZB names Tj Linz, Rob Sundy; Reeder to depart Oct 31, 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced a strategic realignment of its commercial leadership to sharpen focus on core businesses and position the company for scalable, long-term growth and greater agility in home furnishings.

Effective October 10, 2025, Terrence J. (Tj) Linz, formerly President, Portfolio Brands, was appointed President, Wholesale Brands, and Robert (Rob) Sundy, formerly President, La‑Z‑Boy Brand and Chief Commercial Officer, was appointed President, Retail. Rebecca M. Reeder, who served as President, Retail La‑Z‑Boy Furniture Galleries since April 2023, will leave the company effective October 31, 2025.

The company furnished a related news release under Regulation FD (Exhibit 99.1).

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Leadership realignment splits wholesale and retail under new presidents; one senior retail leader to depart.

The company announced a strategic realignment of commercial leadership under Item 7.01. Effective October 10, 2025, **Terrence J. (Tj) Linz** became President, Wholesale Brands, and **Robert (Rob) Sundy** became President, Retail. **Rebecca M. Reeder** will leave the company effective October 31, 2025. The disclosure frames the shift as focusing on core businesses and scalable growth.

What it means: wholesale and retail now have clear, distinct leadership lines. This can clarify accountability and decision speed, but it introduces transition risk as roles shift and a senior retail executive exits. Because this is a Regulation FD furnished item, it communicates strategy alignment without changing filed financial statements.

Why it matters: execution across wholesale and company-owned retail could be affected in the near term during handoffs. Watch the first full quarter after October 2025 for commentary on channel performance, any updates to operating priorities, and whether the company discloses further organizational changes. The attached Exhibit 99.1 may include added detail on responsibilities and near-term objectives.

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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 10, 2025
LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Michigan

1-9656

38-0751137

(State or other jurisdiction of

(Commission

(IRS Employer

incorporation)

File Number)

Identification No.)

One La-Z-Boy Drive,

Monroe,

Michigan

48162-5138

(Address of principal executive offices)

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LZB

New York Stock Exchange

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Item 7.01  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 13, 2025, La-Z-Boy Incorporated (the “Company”) issued a news release announcing a strategic realignment of its commercial leadership to strengthen the Company’s focus on its core businesses, while positioning it for scalable, long-term growth and enhanced agility in the evolving home furnishings landscape. As part of the commercial leadership realignment, Terrence J. (Tj) Linz, who most recently served as President, Portfolio Brands, was appointed as President, Wholesale Brands, and Robert (Rob) Sundy, who most recently served as President, La-Z-Boy Brand and Chief Commercial Officer, was appointed as President, Retail, both effective October 10, 2025. In addition, Rebecca M. Reeder, who served as President, Retail La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® since April 2023, will be leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities, effective October 31, 2025.

A copy of the news release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 and the related exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of the Exchange Act, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    (d)        The following exhibits are furnished as part of this report:

Description
99.1						News Release Dated October 13, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED

(Registrant)

Date: October 14, 2025

BY: /s/ Raphael Z. Richmond

Raphael Z. Richmond
Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

FAQ

What did LZB announce in its 8-K?

La-Z-Boy announced a strategic realignment of its commercial leadership to focus on core businesses and support scalable, long-term growth and agility.

Who was appointed to lead Wholesale Brands at LZB?

Terrence J. (Tj) Linz was appointed President, Wholesale Brands, effective October 10, 2025.

Who will lead Retail at La-Z-Boy (LZB)?

Robert (Rob) Sundy was appointed President, Retail, effective October 10, 2025.

Which executive is leaving La-Z-Boy (LZB) and when?

Rebecca M. Reeder will be leaving the company effective October 31, 2025.

Under which SEC item was the announcement furnished?

The news was furnished under Item 7.01, Regulation FD, with Exhibit 99.1.

What is the stated goal of LZB’s leadership realignment?

To strengthen focus on core businesses and position the company for scalable, long-term growth and enhanced agility.