Primo Brands (PRMB) COO on planned leave as CEO steps in to run operations

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Primo Brands Corporation reported a temporary leadership change in its operations team. The company’s Chief Operating Officer, Robert Austin, will take a planned leave of absence effective September 30, 2025, at which time he will stop serving as COO and instead act as a Senior Advisor to the company during his leave.

The Board of Directors has designated Chief Executive Officer Robbert Rietbroek to serve as Primo Brands’ principal operating officer on an interim basis starting September 10, 2025. During this period, certain senior operations executives will report directly to Mr. Rietbroek, consolidating operational oversight under the CEO until Mr. Austin’s return.

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, 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): September 9, 2025

Primo Brands Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-42404		99-3483984
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification Number)

1150 Assembly Drive, Suite 800, Tampa, Florida 33607 900 Long Ridge Road, Building 2 Stamford, Connecticut 06902

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (813) 544-8515

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		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share		PRMB		The 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 September 9, 2025, Primo Brands Corporation (the “Company”) determined that, in connection with a planned leave of absence, Robert Austin would temporarily cease to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective September 30, 2025. During this time, Mr. Austin will serve as a Senior Advisor to the Company.

On September 10, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors designated the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Robbert Rietbroek, to serve as the Company’s principal operating officer during the interim period until Mr. Austin’s return, during which time certain senior operations executives will report directly to Mr. Rietbroek. Mr. Rietbroek’s biographical information can be found in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2025, which 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.

				Primo Brands Corporation
Date: September 12, 2025				By:		/s/ Hih Song Kim
						Hih Song Kim
						Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did Primo Brands (PRMB) disclose in this 8-K?

Primo Brands disclosed that its Chief Operating Officer, Robert Austin, will take a planned leave of absence effective September 30, 2025 and will temporarily cease serving as COO while acting as a Senior Advisor to the company.

Who will oversee operations at Primo Brands (PRMB) while the COO is on leave?

The Board designated Chief Executive Officer Robbert Rietbroek to serve as the company’s principal operating officer during the interim period, with certain senior operations executives reporting directly to him.

Is Robert Austin leaving Primo Brands (PRMB) permanently?

The filing describes Robert Austin’s situation as a planned leave of absence and notes he will serve as a Senior Advisor during this interim period, with the CEO acting as principal operating officer until Mr. Austin’s return.

:When will Robert Austin’s role change at Primo Brands (PRMB) become effective?

The change becomes effective on September 30, 2025, when Robert Austin will temporarily cease serving as Chief Operating Officer and transition to a Senior Advisor role during his leave of absence.

What role will the Primo Brands (PRMB) CEO take on during the COO’s absence?

CEO Robbert Rietbroek will also serve as the company’s principal operating officer during the interim period, and certain senior operations executives will report directly to him.

Where can investors find more information about Primo Brands (PRMB) CEO Robbert Rietbroek?

The filing states that Robbert Rietbroek’s biographical information is available in Primo Brands’ definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on March 20, 2025, which is incorporated by reference.