Richard Kyle joins Sotera Health (NASDAQ: SHC) board and key committees

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Sotera Health Company expanded its Board of Directors from eleven to twelve members and appointed Richard G. Kyle as a Class III director, effective February 4, 2026. He will serve on the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Kyle is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of The Timken Company and continues to serve on Timken’s board, as well as the board of Sonoco Products Company. He has been deemed an independent director under Nasdaq rules and will receive standard non-employee director cash and restricted stock unit compensation under Sotera Health’s existing policy.

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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): February 4, 2026

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SOTERA HEALTH COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

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Delaware

001-39729

47-3531161

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9100 South Hills Blvd, Suite 300

Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(440) 262-1410

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of Exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share

SHC

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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

On February 4, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sotera Health Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from eleven directors to twelve directors and appointed Richard G. Kyle as a Class III director of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Kyle will serve as a member of the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board.

Most recently, Mr. Kyle served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Timken Company (“Timken”), a global manufacturer of bearings, transmissions, and industrial motion products, from May 2014 to September 2024. During his tenure as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kyle led Timken’s financial transformation and strategic diversification, including expanding its industrial motion portfolio, entering new product lines, and diversifying end markets. Prior to serving as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kyle held various senior leadership roles at Timken, including Chief Operating Officer and President of multiple business segments. Earlier in his career, Mr. Kyle held leadership positions at Hubbell Incorporated and Cooper Industries. Mr. Kyle continues to serve on Timken’s Board of Directors. He has also served on the Board of Directors of Sonoco Products Company since 2015, where he is a member of the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and serves as Chair of the Executive Compensation Committee. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and an M.B.A. from Northwestern University.

Mr. Kyle is entering into a customary indemnification agreement with the Company in connection with his appointment as a director, consistent with those entered into with the Company’s other directors, pursuant to which the Company agrees to provide indemnification and advancement of expenses to the fullest extent permitted by law and the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws. Mr. Kyle has been deemed to be “independent” in accordance with Rule 5605(a)(2) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Kyle and any other persons, pursuant to which Mr. Kyle was appointed to serve on the Board. Additionally, there are no reportable transactions between Mr. Kyle and the Company that require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. As a director of the Company, Mr. Kyle will receive compensation as a non-employee director in accordance with the Company’s non-employee director compensation policy as described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 2025, as amended and supplemented, which generally consists of an annual cash retainer for Board service and an annual grant of restricted stock units.

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.

			Sotera Health Company (Registrant)
Date: February 5, 2026			By:						/s/ Jonathan M. Lyons
									Jonathan M. Lyons
									Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What board change did Sotera Health (SHC) announce in this Form 8-K?

Sotera Health increased its Board of Directors from eleven to twelve members and appointed Richard G. Kyle as a Class III director, effective February 4, 2026. He will also join two key board committees overseeing compensation and corporate governance.

Who is Richard G. Kyle, the new Sotera Health (SHC) director?

Richard G. Kyle is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of The Timken Company, serving in that role from May 2014 to September 2024. He also serves on the boards of Timken and Sonoco Products Company, with committee roles in audit, governance, and executive compensation.

Which Sotera Health (SHC) board committees will Richard G. Kyle join?

Richard G. Kyle will serve on Sotera Health’s Leadership Development and Compensation Committee and its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. These committees oversee executive pay, leadership development, and board governance matters, giving him direct involvement in compensation and oversight policies.

Is Richard G. Kyle considered an independent director at Sotera Health (SHC)?

Yes. Richard G. Kyle has been deemed independent under Rule 5605(a)(2) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The company also states there are no arrangements leading to his appointment and no reportable related-party transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

How will Sotera Health (SHC) compensate Richard G. Kyle as a director?

Richard G. Kyle will be compensated under Sotera Health’s non-employee director compensation policy described in its April 10, 2025 proxy statement. This generally includes an annual cash retainer for board service and an annual grant of restricted stock units as equity-based compensation.

Does Richard G. Kyle have an indemnification agreement with Sotera Health (SHC)?

Yes. Richard G. Kyle is entering into a customary indemnification agreement with Sotera Health. Under this agreement, the company provides indemnification and advancement of expenses to the fullest extent permitted by law and its amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws.

Were any related-party transactions disclosed between Sotera Health (SHC) and Richard G. Kyle?

No. Sotera Health states there are no transactions between the company and Richard G. Kyle requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The filing also notes there is no arrangement or understanding with any person pursuant to which he was appointed to the board.