Standex names Brenna Preisser director from Jan. 1, 2027

Following the January 2027 transition, Standex’s board will continue to have eight directors, seven of them independent.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Standex International Corporation (SXI) appointed Brenna D. Preisser as a Class I director effective January 1, 2027, succeeding B. Joanne Edwards, who is retiring after serving on the Board since 2018. Preisser is Executive Vice President and President of Brunswick Boat Group at Brunswick Corporation. She will serve on Standex’s Compensation and Innovation & Technology Committees.

Preisser’s initial term runs through the 2027 annual meeting; the Board currently intends to nominate her for a three-year term ending at the 2030 annual meeting. The Compensation Committee granted her a restricted stock award valued at $150,000, effective January 1, 2027, which vests in full on the third anniversary of the grant date. From October 22, 2026, until her appointment takes effect, she will attend Board meetings as a non-voting observer and receive a prorated fee equal to the annual cash retainer for non-employee directors.

Filing Explained

The company says the January 1, 2027 board transition will leave its board at eight directors, seven independent, so the appointment does not increase board size.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

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.

Key Figures

Restricted stock award: $150,000 Board size: 8 directors Independent directors: 7 directors +3 more

6 metrics

Restricted stock award $150,000 Granted to Brenna D. Preisser, effective January 1, 2027

Board size 8 directors After the transition

Independent directors 7 directors After the transition

Brunswick Boat Group portfolio $1.4 billion Global portfolio Preisser leads

Boat brands 18 brands In the Brunswick Boat Group portfolio Preisser leads

Manufacturing sites 11 sites In the Brunswick Boat Group portfolio Preisser leads

Key Terms

Class I director, restricted stock award, non-voting observer, indemnification agreement

4 terms

Class I director regulatory

"appointed as a Class I director"

A class I director is a member of a company’s board who belongs to one of several groups whose terms expire in a specified year under a staggered election system; each class is elected on a different cycle so only a portion of the board faces re-election each year. This matters to investors because it affects how quickly control of the board can change, the company’s continuity and oversight, and the ease of mounting or defending against takeover efforts—think of a team where only some players are replaced each season rather than the whole roster at once.

restricted stock award financial

"granted Ms. Preisser ... a restricted stock award"

A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.

non-voting observer regulatory

"attend meetings of the Board as a non-voting observer"

indemnification agreement regulatory

"enter into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement"

An indemnification agreement is a contract in which one party promises to cover losses, costs, or legal claims that another party might face, acting like a tailored safety net or private insurance policy. For investors, it matters because such agreements shift potential financial risk away from a company or its officers and onto the indemnifier, which can affect a company’s future liabilities, cash flow and how risky the investment appears during deal-making or litigation.

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When does Brenna Preisser join the Standex (SXI) board?

Brenna D. Preisser’s appointment as a Class I director is effective January 1, 2027. She succeeds B. Joanne Edwards and will serve on Standex’s Compensation and Innovation & Technology Committees.

How much is Brenna Preisser’s Standex stock award?

The Compensation Committee granted Preisser a restricted stock award valued at $150,000, effective January 1, 2027. The award vests in full on the third anniversary of the grant date.

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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): October 21, 2026

STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-7233	31-0596149
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

23 Keewaydin Drive, Salem, New Hampshire	03079
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (603) 893-9701

Not applicable

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

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 $1.50 Per Share	SXI	New York Stock Exchange

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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. ☐

Standex International Corporation

ITEM 5.02 DEPARTING DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS TO CERTAIN OFFICERS

On October 22, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Standex International Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Brenna D. Preisser as a Class I director, effective January 1, 2027, to succeed B. Joanne Edwards, who notified the Board on October 21, 2026 of her intention to retire from the Board effective as of that date. Ms. Edwards has served as a director of the Company since 2018 and currently serves as Chair of the Board’s Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee and as a member of its Innovation & Technology Committee. Ms. Edwards’ retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Ms. Preisser’s appointment is the result of a succession planning process conducted by the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee of the Board in anticipation of Ms. Edwards’ retirement. Ms. Preisser has been appointed for an initial term to expire at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders to be held in 2027, in connection with which it is the present intention of the Board that Ms. Preisser be nominated to stand for election, together with the other Class I directors, for a three-year term expiring at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders in 2030. The Board has appointed Ms. Preisser to serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee and Innovation & Technology Committee, effective January 1, 2027.

Ms. Preisser, age 48, is Executive Vice President and President of Brunswick Boat Group of Brunswick Corporation, an NYSE listed manufacturer of recreational marine products, a position she has held since August 2024. In that role, she leads Brunswick’s global boat portfolio of 18 brands and 11 manufacturing sites. Prior to that time, Ms. Preisser served as President of Business Acceleration of Brunswick from January 2019 to August 2024, where she led Brunswick’s boat club and subscription businesses, new ventures and Brunswick Financial Services, serving as Executive Vice President from December 2021 and also as Chief Strategy Officer from December 2021 to January 2024. Ms. Preisser also served as Brunswick’s Chief Human Resources Officer from April 2016 to December 2021. Ms. Preisser holds a B.B.A. from Ohio University and an M.B.A. from Ashland University.

In connection with her appointment, there are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Preisser and any other person regarding her appointment nor are there any related person transactions involving the Company and Ms. Preisser. From October 22, 2026 until her appointment becomes effective, Ms. Preisser will attend meetings of the Board as a non-voting observer and will receive a fee for such service equal to the annual cash retainer paid to the Company’s non-employee directors, prorated for that period. In addition, the Compensation Committee of the Board granted Ms. Preisser, effective January 1, 2027, a restricted stock award under the Company’s 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, having a value of $150,000, the same value as the annual equity award granted to the Company’s non-employee directors in connection with the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, which will vest in full on the third anniversary of the grant date. Thereafter, as a director, Ms. Preisser will receive such annual compensation as is payable to all other non-employee directors and as most recently set forth in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting that occurred on October 20, 2026 which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2026. Ms. Preisser will also enter into the Company’s standard form of indemnification agreement for officers and directors.

On October 26, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Ms. Edwards’ retirement and Ms. Preisser’s appointment. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits – The following exhibits are provided as part of the information furnished under Item 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Exhibit No.	Description
99	Press Release of Standex International Corporation dated October 26, 2026, announcing the retirement of B. Joanne Edwards and the appointment of Brenna D. Preisser to the Board of Directors.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (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 thereunto duly authorized.

	STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (Registrant)
	By:	/s/ R. Colby Slaughter
		R. Colby Slaughter Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Date: October 26, 2026
		Signing on behalf of the registrant

Exhibit 99

News Release

STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ■ SALEM, NH 03079 ■ TEL (603) 893-9701 ■ WEB www.standex.com

STANDEX ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF BRENNA PREISSER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SALEM, NH – October 26, 2026 – Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI), a leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Brenna D. Preisser, Executive Vice President and President of Brunswick Boat Group at Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), as an independent director, effective January 1, 2027. Ms. Preisser will serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee and Innovation & Technology Committee.

Ms. Preisser will succeed B. Joanne Edwards, who will retire from the Board effective January 1, 2027, after eight years of service. Ms. Edwards currently serves as Chair of the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and as a member of its Innovation & Technology Committee. Ms. Preisser’s appointment is the result of a succession planning process led by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Following the transition, the Board will continue to consist of eight directors, seven of whom are independent.

“We are pleased to welcome Brenna to the Standex Board,” said David Dunbar, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Her experience running a global manufacturing business and building new growth platforms, together with her deep background in talent development and executive compensation, will be valuable to our Board as we continue to scale our businesses and execute our growth strategy.”

“On behalf of the entire Board, I want to thank Joanne for her many contributions to Standex,” Mr. Dunbar added. “Her leadership of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and her insight into growth strategy have strengthened our Board, and we are grateful for her thoughtful role in this transition.”

“I’m honored to join the Standex Board,” said Brenna Preisser. “Standex has a strong foundation of highly engineered products serving attractive end markets, and I look forward to working with David and my fellow directors to support the Company’s continued growth.”

Ms. Preisser brings more than 20 years of leadership experience at Brunswick Corporation, a global leader in recreational marine products. As Executive Vice President and President of Brunswick Boat Group since August 2024, she leads a $1.4 billion global portfolio of 18 boat brands and 11 manufacturing sites across the United States, Canada, Europe and New Zealand. Previously, as President of Business Acceleration, she scaled the recreational marine industry’s largest boat club and subscription platform, launched new ventures and led Brunswick Financial Services. She also served as Brunswick’s Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer, giving her broad experience in strategy, M&A, executive succession and compensation. She holds a B.B.A. from Ohio University and an M.B.A. from Ashland University.

Ms. Edwards joined the Standex Board in 2018. She previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Residential and Wiring Device Division of Eaton Corporation and held a series of leadership roles at Eaton and Veris Industries.

About Standex

Standex International Corporation is a multi-industry manufacturer in four broad business segments: Electronics, Aerospace and Defense, Scientific, and Engraving & Hydraulics with operations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Turkey, India, and China. For additional information, visit the Company's website at https://standex.com/.

Contact:  

Christopher Howe

Director of IR                                                

(773) 754-5394

e-mail:  InvestorRelations@Standex.com

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