01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed September 8, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
On September 5, 2025, W.
Anthony Will informed CF Industries Holdings, Inc. that he will retire as president and chief executive officer effective January 4, 2026. He will then serve as an employee and senior advisor until March 15, 2026, and will remain a member of the Board until the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, at which point he will retire from the Board and not stand for re-election. On September 6, 2025, the Board elected Christopher D.
Bohn, currently executive vice president and chief operating officer, to succeed Mr. Will as president and chief executive officer, effective January 4, 2026. Mr. Bohn, age 57, has been a Board member since February 2024 and has been with the Company for 16 years, previously serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer. The filing states that no compensation decisions have been made in connection with these organizational changes as of the filing date.
Both executives' existing compensatory arrangements, grants and awards remain in effect, and any material changes to either executive's compensation will be reported by amendment to this Form 8-K. The filing also states there are no family relationships or reportable related transactions involving Mr. Bohn. The Company issued a press release on September 8, 2025, announcing the leadership transition, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
According to the release, Mr. Will joined CF Industries in 2007 and has served as president and CEO and a Board member since 2014. The Board chair, Stephen J. Hagge, described the selection as the result of a thorough and disciplined succession process.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- W. Anthony Will will retire as president and CEO effective January 4, 2026, and serve as employee and senior advisor until March 15, 2026.
- Mr. Will will remain on the Board until the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders and will not stand for re-election.
- Christopher D. Bohn, currently executive vice president and chief operating officer, was elected by the Board on September 6, 2025 to succeed Mr. Will as president and CEO, effective January 4, 2026.
- Mr. Bohn, age 57, has been with the Company since 2009 in various roles, including executive vice president and chief financial officer, and has been a Board member since February 2024.
- No compensation decisions have been made yet; existing compensatory arrangements for both executives remain in effect, with any material changes to be reported by amendment.
- The release states Mr. Will led the Company as president and CEO for 12 years and that Mr. Bohn was instrumental in the Blue Point joint venture and the Waggaman, Louisiana, ammonia production facility acquisition.
- The filing reports no family relationships or related-party transactions requiring disclosure for Mr. Bohn.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the CEO transition take effect?
Mr. Bohn becomes president and chief executive officer effective January 4, 2026, the same date Mr. Will's retirement as CEO takes effect.
What role will W. Anthony Will play after he steps down as CEO?
Mr. Will will serve as an employee and senior advisor to the Company until March 15, 2026, and will remain a Board member until the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, when he will retire from the Board and not stand for re-election.
Has Mr. Bohn's compensation been set for his new role?
No. The filing states that as of the filing date no compensation decisions have been made in connection with the organizational changes. Any material changes will be reported by amendment to this Form 8-K.
What is Mr. Bohn's background?
Mr. Bohn has been with CF Industries for 16 years and has held roles including executive vice president and chief financial officer, senior vice president of manufacturing and distribution, and vice president of corporate planning. He has served as executive vice president and chief operating officer since February 2024 and joined the Board in February 2024. Before joining the Company, he was chief financial officer of Hess Print Solutions.
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