Sealed Air announces mutual departure of its President of Food

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sealed Air Corporation reported that Steven Flannery, its President of Food, is leaving the company effective immediately as of November 20, 2025. The company described the decision as a mutual agreement between Mr. Flannery and Sealed Air. His departure terms will follow the previously disclosed Sealed Air Corporation Executive Severance Plan, with no changes to the severance he is entitled to receive under that plan.

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Sealed Air announces immediate, mutually agreed exit of its President of Food.

Sealed Air disclosed that Steven Flannery, President of Food, is leaving the company effective immediately, with the move described as a mutual agreement. The filing specifies that his severance will follow the already disclosed Executive Severance Plan, signaling that no new or unusual compensation terms were added for this departure.

Leadership changes at the head of a major business line can affect continuity, but the company did not provide additional detail on succession or strategic impact in this disclosure. The adherence to a pre-existing severance framework suggests this is being handled within standard corporate policies, and any further implications would likely be described in future company communications or filings if material.

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): November 20, 2025

 SEALED AIR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-12139

65-0654331

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2415 Cascade Pointe Boulevard
Charlotte			North Carolina						28208
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (980)-221-3235

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:

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

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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 $0.10 per share			SEE			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 November 20, 2025, Sealed Air Corporation (the “Company”) and Steven Flannery, President of Food of the Company, mutually agreed that Mr. Flannery will be leaving the Company, effective immediately. There are no changes to the severance that Mr. Flannery is entitled to receive pursuant to the previously disclosed Sealed Air Corporation Executive Severance Plan.

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.

			SEALED AIR CORPORATION
			By:			/s/ Stefanie M. Holland
			Name:			Stefanie M. Holland
			Title:			Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
						(Duly Authorized Officer)
Date: November 25, 2025

FAQ

What executive change did Sealed Air Corporation (SEE) disclose in this 8-K?

Sealed Air Corporation disclosed that Steven Flannery, President of Food, is leaving the company effective immediately as of November 20, 2025, by mutual agreement.

When is Steven Flannery’s departure from Sealed Air (SEE) effective?

The departure of Steven Flannery, President of Food, is effective immediately as of November 20, 2025.

How will Sealed Air handle severance for its departing President of Food?

Sealed Air stated there are no changes to the severance Steven Flannery is entitled to receive, which will be provided under the previously disclosed Executive Severance Plan.

Did Sealed Air (SEE) describe the terms of Steven Flannery’s exit as mutual?

Yes. The company reported that it and Steven Flannery mutually agreed that he will be leaving Sealed Air.

Does this Sealed Air 8-K mention any changes to executive compensation plans?

The 8-K states that there are no changes to the severance Mr. Flannery is entitled to under the existing Executive Severance Plan; it does not introduce new compensation arrangements.