[8-K] Mine Safety Incorporated Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MSA Safety Incorporated announced the appointment of Julie A. Beck as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective August 18, 2025. Ms. Beck, age 63, previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Terex Corporation (November 2021–February 2025) and Nova Chemicals, Inc. (February 2016–September 2021). The company states she will participate in its existing executive compensation programs as described in the company’s most recent proxy statement filed March 31, 2025.

The company will grant Ms. Beck restricted stock units with a grant date value of $250,000, with one‑third vesting on each anniversary over three years subject to continued employment. Following the appointment, Elyse L. Brody will cease serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer and will remain Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy. A press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Positive

• Experienced CFO appointment — Julie A. Beck has prior CFO roles at Terex Corporation and Nova Chemicals.
• Retention-aligned equity award — Restricted stock units valued at $250,000 vest one-third annually over three years.
• Leadership continuity — Interim CFO Elyse L. Brody will remain as Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Experienced CFO hire with a retention-focused equity award, likely a neutral near-term market event but strengthens finance leadership.

Julie Beck’s history as CFO at Terex and Nova Chemicals provides direct financial leadership experience relevant to MSA. The $250,000 restricted stock unit grant, vesting one-third annually for three years, is a standard retention device that aligns her interests with shareholders over a multi-year horizon. The filing discloses participation in existing incentive plans referenced in the 2025 proxy, which indicates use of established compensation frameworks rather than bespoke arrangements. There are no financial results or transaction details in the filing to assess immediate P&L or balance-sheet impact.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Permanent CFO appointment replaces interim coverage and preserves internal continuity, with standard vesting to support retention.

The transition moves the company from interim financial leadership to a permanent CFO with prior public-company CFO roles, which is important for governance and oversight. Retaining Elyse Brody in a senior FP&A and strategy role preserves institutional knowledge and continuity during the handover. The grant of time‑based restricted stock units and inclusion in existing executive plans follows typical governance practice for aligning incentives and managing succession risk. The filing contains no mention of any departures beyond the change in interim status or of broader governance issues.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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): August 13, 2025 (August 13, 2025)

MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania			1-15579			46-4914539
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification Number)

1000 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township,			Pennsylvania						16066-5207
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 724-776-8600

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A

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:

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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, no par value			MSA			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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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 August 13, 2025, MSA Safety Incorporated (the “Company”) announced that Ms. Julie A. Beck will be appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (principal financial officer) of the Company effective August 18, 2025. Ms. Beck, 63, was most recently Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Terex Corporation (a global industrial manufacturer of materials processing machinery) from November 2021 to February 2025. Prior thereto, she served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nova Chemicals, Inc. (a producer of petrochemicals) from February 2016 to September of 2021.

Ms. Beck will participate in the Company’s Executive Incentive Plan, Management Equity Incentive Plan, and Supplemental Savings Plan, each of which is described in the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section and elsewhere in the Company’s most recent proxy statement filed on March 31, 2025. In connection with her appointment, the Company will grant Ms. Beck an award of restricted stock units with a grant date value of $250,000, one-third of which will vest on each anniversary for the three-year period following the grant date, subject to Ms. Beck’s continued employment with the Company. Following Ms. Beck’s appointment, Ms. Elyse L. Brody will no longer serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer and will remain as the Company’s Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy.

The Company's press release announcing the changes is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) The following exhibits are furnished with this report on Form 8-K.

Exhibit No.			Description
99.1			MSA Safety Incorporated Press Release dated August 13, 2025.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

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.

MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED
(Registrant)
By						/s/ Richard W. Roda
						Richard W. Roda
						Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer

August 13, 2025

FAQ

Who has been appointed CFO of MSA (MSA)?

Julie A. Beck was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

When does Julie Beck’s appointment at MSA (MSA) take effect?

Effective August 18, 2025 as stated in the filing.

What prior experience does the new MSA (MSA) CFO have?

Ms. Beck served as SVP & CFO of Terex Corporation (Nov 2021–Feb 2025) and SVP & CFO of Nova Chemicals (Feb 2016–Sep 2021).

What compensation did MSA (MSA) grant to Julie Beck?

Restricted stock units with a grant date value of $250,000, with one-third vesting on each anniversary for three years, subject to continued employment.

What role will the interim CFO hold after the appointment?

Elyse L. Brody will no longer serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer and will remain Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy.