Waters names Tina Wu to lead Analytical Sciences

WATERS CORP (symbol WAT) reports an executive leadership change in its Waters Analytical Sciences Division.

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WATERS CORP (symbol WAT) reports an executive leadership change in its Waters Analytical Sciences Division. On August 17, 2026, Robert L. Carpio III notified the company of his decision to resign from his role as Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division to pursue other opportunities, and he relinquished his duties effective August 20, 2026.

Tina Wu, currently Senior Vice President, Waters Materials Sciences Division and President, China, will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division. Ms. Wu joined Waters in June 2026 and has more than two decades of global business-to-business leadership experience across R&D, commercial operations and manufacturing, including over 20 years at DuPont where she led businesses with approximately $1 billion to $2.3 billion in annual net sales and most recently served as Global Vice President, President of DuPont Mobility & Materials since 2021.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 8.01

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 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Key Figures

Resignation notice date: August 17, 2026 Effective date of relinquished duties: August 20, 2026 Tina Wu tenure at DuPont: over 20 years +3 more

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Resignation notice date August 17, 2026 Date Robert L. Carpio III notified Waters Corporation of his decision to resign

Effective date of relinquished duties August 20, 2026 Date Mr. Carpio relinquished his duties as Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division

Tina Wu tenure at DuPont over 20 years Duration Tina Wu was employed at DuPont before joining Waters

Annual net sales range of businesses led by Tina Wu $1 billion to $2.3 billion Approximate annual net sales of DuPont businesses she ran

Start year as Global Vice President, President of DuPont Mobility & Materials 2021 Year Tina Wu began her most recent DuPont role

Experience length more than two decades Tina Wu’s global experience leading business-to-business organizations

Key Terms

Senior Vice President, annual net sales, business-to-business, Mobility & Materials

4 terms

Senior Vice President financial

"his position as Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division"

A senior vice president is a high-ranking executive within a company who oversees large parts of the organization and helps shape its overall strategy. They are often just below top leadership, making important decisions that can impact the company's success. For investors, this role indicates a person with significant responsibility and influence, which can affect the company's stability and growth prospects.

annual net sales financial

"running businesses ranging from approximately $1 billion to $2.3 billion in annual net sales"

business-to-business financial

"more than two decades of global experience leading business-to-business organizations"

Business-to-business describes companies that sell products or services directly to other companies rather than to individual consumers. For investors, B2B models matter because they often involve larger contracts, repeat orders and longer sales cycles—similar to a parts supplier selling to a factory instead of a shop selling to a shopper—so revenue can be steadier but may depend on a few big customers and industry relationships.

Mobility & Materials technical

"most recently as Global Vice President, President of DuPont Mobility & Materials since 2021"

FAQ

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What executive change did WAT (Waters Corporation) announce on August 17, 2026?

Waters Corporation announced that on August 17, 2026, Robert L. Carpio III decided to resign as Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division to pursue other opportunities, and he relinquished his duties effective August 20, 2026.

Who will replace Robert L. Carpio III at WAT in the Waters Analytical Sciences Division?

Tina Wu, currently Senior Vice President, Waters Materials Sciences Division and President, China, will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division at Waters Corporation.

What is Tina Wu’s background before joining WAT (Waters Corporation)?

Before joining Waters in June 2026, Tina Wu worked at DuPont (NYSE: DD) for over 20 years, holding senior leadership positions running businesses with approximately $1 billion to $2.3 billion in annual net sales, most recently as Global Vice President, President of DuPont Mobility & Materials since 2021.

When did Robert L. Carpio III’s responsibilities end at WAT?

Robert L. Carpio III relinquished his duties as Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division effective August 20, 2026, following his decision to resign communicated on August 17, 2026.

What roles does Tina Wu currently hold at WAT aside from her new appointment?

In addition to assuming the role of Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division, Tina Wu serves as Senior Vice President, Waters Materials Sciences Division and President, China at Waters Corporation.

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WATERS CORP /DE/ NYSE false 0001000697 0001000697 2026-08-17 2026-08-17

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): August 17, 2026

Waters Corporation

(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-14010		13-3668640
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

34 Maple Street

Milford, Massachusetts 01757

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(508) 478-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(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)

☐ 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))

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		WAT		New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

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.

(b) On August 17, 2026, Robert L. Carpio III notified Waters Corporation (the “Company”) of his decision to resign from his position as Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Carpio relinquished his duties related to such position effective August 20, 2026.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

Tina Wu, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Waters Materials Sciences Division and President, China, will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division. Ms. Wu has more than two decades of global experience leading business-to-business organizations spanning research and development, commercial operations and manufacturing. Prior to joining the Company in June 2026, Ms. Wu was employed at DuPont (NYSE: DD) for over 20 years, where she held a series of senior leadership positions running businesses ranging from approximately $1 billion to $2.3 billion in annual net sales, most recently as Global Vice President, President of DuPont Mobility & Materials since 2021.

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.

				WATERS CORPORATION
Dated: August 21, 2026				By:		/s/ Keeley A. Aleman
				Name:		Keeley A. Aleman
				Title:		Corporate Secretary

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