Qnity Electronics names interim CFO, reaffirms outlook

Qnity Electronics, Inc. reported a leadership change in its finance organization and reaffirmed its full year 2025 guidance.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Qnity Electronics, Inc. reported a leadership change in its finance organization and reaffirmed its full year 2025 guidance. The company disclosed that Chief Financial Officer Matthew Harbaugh resigned from his role for health reasons, effective January 12, 2026, and stated that his departure was not related to its consolidated financial statements, financial reporting, or internal controls over financial reporting.

As of the effective date, Michael Goss, previously Principal Accounting Officer and Controller, became Interim Chief Financial Officer while the company searches for a permanent replacement. Qnity highlighted Mr. Goss’s prior senior accounting experience at DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and confirmed there are no special arrangements, family relationships, or related-party transactions connected to his appointment. The company furnished a press release as an exhibit that reaffirms its full year 2025 outlook.

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CFO change for health reasons with 2025 guidance reaffirmed keeps outlook stable.

The company reports that CFO Matthew Harbaugh resigned for health reasons effective January 12, 2026, a type of change that can raise questions about continuity in financial leadership. Qnity states explicitly that his departure is not related to its consolidated financial statements, financial reporting, or internal controls, which helps limit concerns about accounting or control issues.

Michael Goss, previously Principal Accounting Officer and Controller, steps in as Interim CFO while a permanent replacement is sought. His background in senior accounting roles at DuPont de Nemours, Inc. suggests familiarity with complex reporting environments, which may support a smoother transition. The company also reaffirmed its full year 2025 guidance via a press release furnished as an exhibit, indicating no change to its previously communicated financial outlook as of that date.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 5.02, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

FAQ

Why did Qnity Electronics (Q) announce a CFO change?

Qnity Electronics reported that its Chief Financial Officer, Matthew Harbaugh, resigned from his role due to health reasons, effective January 12, 2026.

Who is the new Interim CFO of Qnity Electronics (Q)?

Michael Goss, previously the company’s Principal Accounting Officer and Controller, became Interim Chief Financial Officer as of January 12, 2026 while Qnity conducts a search for a permanent CFO.

Was the Qnity Electronics (Q) CFO departure related to financial reporting issues?

The company stated that Mr. Harbaugh’s departure was not related to its consolidated financial statements, financial reporting, or internal controls over financial reporting.

What financial outlook did Qnity Electronics (Q) provide with this 8-K?

Qnity Electronics issued a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, that reaffirmed its full year 2025 guidance in connection with the CFO transition.

What is the background of Qnity Electronics’ Interim CFO Michael Goss?

Before becoming Interim CFO, Michael Goss served as Principal Accounting Officer and Controller since November 1, 2025 and previously held multiple senior roles at DuPont de Nemours, Inc., including Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer and Controller since December 2018.

Are there any related-party relationships tied to Michael Goss at Qnity Electronics (Q)?

Qnity stated there is no arrangement or understanding under which Mr. Goss was appointed, no family relationships with directors or executive officers, and no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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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 12, 2026

Qnity Electronics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-42619			33-3002745
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

974 Centre Road,			Building 735						19805
Wilmington,			Delaware
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

1 (302) 294-4651

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not applicable

(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:

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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, par value $0.01 per share			Q			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. ❑

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On January 16, 2026, in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer transition matters described in Item 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, Qnity Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reaffirming its full year 2025 guidance. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Also on January 16, 2026, the Company announced that Matthew Harbaugh resigned from his role as Chief Financial Officer of the Company due to health reasons, effective January 12, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). As of the Effective Date, Michael Goss, the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer and Controller, became Interim Chief Financial Officer while the Company conducts its search for a permanent replacement. Mr. Harbaugh’s departure was not related to the Company’s consolidated financial statements, financial reporting or internal controls over financial reporting.

Prior to his appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Goss, age 50, served as the Company’s Principal Accounting Officer and Controller since November 1, 2025. Mr. Goss previously served in multiple senior roles at DuPont de Nemours, Inc., including most recently as Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer and Controller since December 2018. Mr. Goss holds a B.S. in Accounting from Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania – Bloomsburg.

There is no arrangement or understanding with any person pursuant to which Mr. Goss was appointed as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer, and there are no family relationships between Mr. Goss and any director or executive officer of the Company. Additionally, there are no transactions between Mr. Goss and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.
99.1			Press Release of Qnity Electronics, Inc., dated January 16, 2026.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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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.

QNITY ELECTRONICS, INC.

By:			/s/ Peter W. Hennessey
Name:						Peter W. Hennessey
Title:						General Counsel

Date: January 16, 2026

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