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Cencora, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Aug 27, 2025)

Filed August 27, 2025For Securities:COR

Summary

Cencora, Inc. (COR) announced a significant leadership transition through an 8-K filing on August 27, 2025. The most impactful news for investors is the appointment of D. Mark Durcan as the new Chairman of the Board, effective October 1, 2025. Mr. Durcan, a current director since 2015 and the Lead Independent Director since March 2023, brings continuity and extensive experience to the role. This transition coincides with the planned retirement of Steven H. Collis as Executive Chairman and director at the end of the Company's fiscal year on September 30, 2025. Mr. Collis's departure was confirmed to be without any disagreement regarding the Company's operations or policies, signaling a smooth handover. The Board size will be reduced from 11 to 10 directors upon Mr. Collis's retirement.

Key Highlights

  • 1D. Mark Durcan appointed Chairman of the Board, effective October 1, 2025.
  • 2Steven H. Collis to retire as Executive Chairman and director at the end of the fiscal year (September 30, 2025).
  • 3Mr. Durcan has been a Cencora director since September 2015 and Lead Independent Director since March 2023.
  • 4Mr. Collis's retirement is not due to any disagreements with the Company.
  • 5The Board of Directors size will decrease from 11 to 10 members upon Mr. Collis's retirement.
  • 6The filing includes a news release dated August 27, 2025, announcing these changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

D. Mark Durcan has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board, effective October 1, 2025.

Steven H. Collis is retiring as Executive Chairman and a director at the end of the Company's fiscal year on September 30, 2025. His decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company on matters relating to its operations, policies, or practices.

The size of the Board of Directors will be reduced from 11 to 10 directors, effective upon Mr. Collis's retirement at the end of the fiscal year.

D. Mark Durcan has been a director of Cencora since September 2015 and has served as the Board's Lead Independent Director since March 2023, bringing significant experience with the Company.