Methode Electronics accounting chief Schulz to resign

The CFO will add principal accounting officer duties on October 30, 2026, as the current officeholder's resignation takes effect.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Methode Electronics, Inc. (MEI) said Stacie Schulz, its Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, informed the company on October 19, 2026, that she will resign from both roles effective October 30, 2026 to pursue other opportunities. The company said the resignation is not the result of any disagreement with its independent auditors or management regarding accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or internal controls. Laura Kowalchik, the company's Chief Financial Officer, will assume the additional responsibilities of principal accounting officer on the effective date.

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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principal accounting officer, internal controls, independent auditors

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"Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer"

The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.

internal controls financial

"financial statement disclosure, or internal controls"

Internal controls are the policies, procedures and routine checks a company uses to keep its financial records accurate, safeguard assets, and ensure laws and internal rules are followed. For investors they matter because strong controls reduce the risk of accounting errors, fraud or surprise liabilities; think of them as locks, alarms and bookkeeping checklists that make a company’s reported results more trustworthy and lower the chance of unexpected losses.

independent auditors financial

"disagreement with the Company's independent auditors"

Independent auditors are outside, licensed accountants who examine a company’s books, records and internal controls and issue an objective opinion on whether the financial statements accurately reflect the business’s financial position. Investors treat their report like a neutral inspector’s stamp — it increases trust, makes financial results easier to compare, and alerts readers if there are errors, omissions or other problems that could affect investment decisions.

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When does Stacie Schulz leave Methode Electronics (MEI)?

Stacie Schulz's resignation as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer takes effect on October 30, 2026.

Who will take over as principal accounting officer at MEI?

Laura Kowalchik, Methode Electronics' Chief Financial Officer, will assume the additional responsibilities of principal accounting officer effective October 30, 2026.

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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 19, 2026

METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-33731	36-2090085
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
25650 W 11 Mile Rd
Southfield, Michigan				48034
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (708) 867-6777

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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, $0.50 Par Value		MEI		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 October 19, 2026, Stacie Schulz, Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer of Methode Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of her decision to resign as Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer of the Company to pursue other opportunities, effective October 30, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). The resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company’s independent auditors or any member of management on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or internal controls.

Laura Kowalchik, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, will assume the additional responsibilities of principal accounting officer as of the Effective Date. For biographical information with respect to Ms. Kowalchik, see the information under the heading “Information about our Executive Officers” in Part I of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 2, 2026, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 2026, which information is incorporated herein by reference.

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.

			Methode Electronics, Inc.
Date:	October 23, 2026	By:	/s/ Laura Kowalchik
			Laura Kowalchik Chief Financial Officer

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