McCormick (NYSE: MKC) refreshes board, adds Hattersley and Dierker

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated reported planned changes to its Board of Directors. Maritza G. Montiel and W. Anthony Vernon have informed the Board that they intend to retire and will not stand for election at the next annual stockholders’ meeting, currently scheduled for April 1, 2026; both will continue to serve until that meeting.

On January 20, 2026, the Board appointed Richard Dierker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Church & Dwight Co., Inc., and Gavin Hattersley, recently retired President and Chief Executive Officer of Molson Coors Beverage Company, as directors effective February 1, 2026. Dierker will join the Audit Committee, and Hattersley will join the Compensation and Human Capital Committee. The company states that neither has family relationships with its executive officers or directors, there are no selection arrangements, and no related-party transactions involving them. McCormick furnished a press release announcing these appointments as an exhibit.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

McCormick refreshes its board with two seasoned industry leaders.

McCormick is managing an orderly board transition as Maritza G. Montiel and W. Anthony Vernon plan to retire after the April 1, 2026 annual stockholders’ meeting. The company has already appointed replacements effective February 1, 2026, which helps maintain continuity and committee coverage during the handover.

The additions of Richard Dierker from Church & Dwight and Gavin Hattersley from Molson Coors bring experience leading large consumer-focused businesses. Assigning Dierker to the Audit Committee and Hattersley to the Compensation and Human Capital Committee aligns their backgrounds with core oversight roles.

The disclosure that there are no special selection arrangements, family relationships, or related-party transactions supports standard independence expectations. Overall, this appears to be a routine governance refresh rather than a development that materially alters the company’s risk or return profile.

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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):

January 19, 2026

McCormick & Co Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland			001-14920			52-0408290
(State or other jurisdiction			(Commission			(IRS Employer
of incorporation)			File Number)			Identification No.)
24 Schilling Road			Suite 1
Hunt Valley			Maryland			21031
			(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 410 771-7301

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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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			MKC-V			New York Stock Exchange
Common Stock Non-Voting			MKC			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 of Certain Officers: Election of Directors: Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory arrangements of Certain Officers.

A. Retirement of Maritza G. Montiel

On January 19, 2026, Maritza G. Montiel informed the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of McCormick & Company, Incorporated (the “Registrant”) that she intends to retire from the Board of the Registrant and will not stand for election at the Registrant’s next annual stockholders’ meeting, which is currently scheduled for April 1, 2026. Ms. Montiel will continue to serve on the Board until such stockholders’ meeting.

B. Retirement of W. Anthony Vernon

On January 19, 2026, W. Anthony Vernon informed the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of the Registrant that he intends to retire from the Board of the Registrant and will not stand for election at the Registrant’s next annual stockholders’ meeting, which is currently scheduled for April 1, 2026. Mr. Vernon will continue to serve on the Board until such stockholders’ meeting.

C. Appointment of Richard Dierker

On January 20, 2026, the Board of the Registrant appointed Richard Dierker to the Board of the Registrant with effect from February 1, 2026, on which date he will become a member of the Audit Committee of the Board. Mr. Dierker is the President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors, of Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Mr. Dierker does not have any family relationships with any of the executive officers or directors of the Registrant. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Dierker and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Dierker was selected as a director. Mr. Dierker will participate in the compensation arrangements for non-executive directors described on pages 23 through 24 of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2025. There have been no transactions, nor are there any currently proposed transactions, to which the

Registrant was or is to be a party and with which Mr. Dierker or any member of his immediate family had, or will have, a direct or indirect material interest.

D. Appointment of Gavin Hattersley

On January 20, 2026, the Board of the Registrant appointed Gavin Hattersley to the Board of the Registrant with effect from February 1, 2026, on which date he will become a member of the Compensation and Human Capital Committee of the Board. Mr. Hattersley is the recently retired President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of the Molson Coors Beverage Company.

Mr. Hattersley does not have any family relationships with any of the executive officers or directors of the Registrant. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Hattersley and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Hattersley was selected as a director. Mr. Hattersley will participate in the compensation arrangements for non-executive directors described on pages 23 through 24 of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2025. There have been no transactions, nor are there any currently proposed transactions, to which the Registrant was or is to be a party and with which Mr. Hattersley or any member of his immediate family had, or will have, a direct or indirect material interest.

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On January 21, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release titled “McCormick Appoints Gavin Hattersley and Rick Dierker to Board of Directors.” A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number			Description
99			Press release titled “McCormick Appoints Gavin Hattersley and Rick Dierker to Board of Directors."
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

									McCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
January 21, 2026			By:						/s/    Jeffery D. Schwartz
									Jeffery D. Schwartz
									Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

FAQ

What board changes did McCormick (MKC) announce in this 8-K?

McCormick & Company reported that directors Maritza G. Montiel and W. Anthony Vernon intend to retire and not stand for election at the next annual stockholders’ meeting, and that Richard Dierker and Gavin Hattersley have been appointed to the Board effective February 1, 2026.

When will McCormick directors Maritza G. Montiel and W. Anthony Vernon retire?

Both Maritza G. Montiel and W. Anthony Vernon plan to retire from McCormick’s Board at the next annual stockholders’ meeting, which is currently scheduled for April 1, 2026, and will continue to serve until that meeting.

Who are the new McCormick (MKC) board members and what are their roles?

The Board appointed Richard Dierker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Church & Dwight Co., Inc., and Gavin Hattersley, recently retired President and Chief Executive Officer of Molson Coors Beverage Company, as directors effective February 1, 2026.

Which McCormick board committees will Richard Dierker and Gavin Hattersley join?

Effective February 1, 2026, Richard Dierker will become a member of McCormick’s Audit Committee, and Gavin Hattersley will become a member of the Compensation and Human Capital Committee.

Are there any related-party transactions involving McCormick’s new directors?

McCormick states that there have been no transactions, nor are there any proposed transactions, to which the company was or is to be a party and with which Richard Dierker, Gavin Hattersley, or their immediate family members had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.

Do McCormick’s new directors have any family relationships or special arrangements with the company?

The company reports that neither Richard Dierker nor Gavin Hattersley has any family relationships with McCormick’s executive officers or directors, and there are no arrangements or understandings with any other persons pursuant to which they were selected as directors.

Did McCormick issue a press release about the new board appointments?

Yes. On January 21, 2026, McCormick issued a press release titled “McCormick Appoints Gavin Hattersley and Rick Dierker to Board of Directors,” which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.