01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed April 15, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. filed this Form 8-K under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers).
The filing reports that on April 13, 2026, Luke Kissam tendered his resignation as a member of the Board of Directors, effective April 14, 2026, in connection with his future appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Corteva, Inc. The filing states that Mr. Kissam's departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. In connection with his resignation, the Board approved a decrease in its size from eleven to ten members. For investors, the filing is a governance notice: it documents a board departure and a reduction in board size, and it does not disclose any operational, financial or strategic developments.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Luke Kissam tendered his resignation from the DuPont Board of Directors on April 13, 2026, effective April 14, 2026.
- The resignation is tied to Mr. Kissam's future appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Corteva, Inc.
- The filing states the departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies or practices.
- The Board approved reducing its size from eleven to ten directors in connection with the resignation.
- The filing contains no financial results, guidance or quantitative metrics.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Luke Kissam resign from the DuPont Board?
The filing states that Mr. Kissam resigned in connection with his future appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Corteva, Inc.
Did the resignation result from a disagreement with DuPont?
No. The filing states that Mr. Kissam's departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.
When is Mr. Kissam's resignation effective?
The resignation was tendered on April 13, 2026, and is effective April 14, 2026.
How is the size of the Board changing?
The Board of Directors approved a decrease in its size from eleven members to ten members in connection with the resignation.
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