8-KLeadership Changes

ENTEGRIS INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (May 11, 2026)

Filed May 11, 2026For Securities:ENTG

Summary

Entegris, Inc. (ENTG) announced a significant leadership transition as Daniel Woodland, Senior Vice President and President of Materials Solutions, will retire effective June 1, 2026. Olivier Blachier, currently Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, will assume the role of President, Materials Solutions, in addition to his existing responsibilities. This change is effective as of Mr. Woodland's retirement date. The company has entered into a Transition Agreement with Mr. Woodland, outlining the terms of his departure and continued compensation until his retirement. Under the agreement, Mr. Woodland will receive his current base salary until retirement and a prorated short-term incentive payout for 2026, if earned. Importantly, his previously granted long-term equity awards from 2022-2025 will continue to vest as scheduled, provided he adheres to post-departure restrictive covenants and the release of claims. However, any long-term equity awards granted in 2026 will be forfeited upon his retirement. This filing is crucial for investors to understand the succession plan within a key business segment and the financial implications for the departing executive.

Key Highlights

  • 1Daniel Woodland, SVP and President of Materials Solutions, to retire on June 1, 2026.
  • 2Olivier Blachier appointed as the successor for President, Materials Solutions, also retaining SVP and Chief Innovation Officer roles.
  • 3Mr. Woodland to receive salary through retirement date and prorated 2026 short-term incentive if earned.
  • 4Long-term equity awards granted in 2022-2025 will continue to vest post-departure, subject to covenants and release.
  • 5Long-term equity awards granted in 2026 will be forfeited upon retirement.
  • 6The transition is formalized through a Transition Agreement and Release.
  • 7This filing details a planned leadership change in a critical business segment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Olivier Blachier will take over as President, Materials Solutions, effectively June 1, 2026. He will also continue in his current roles as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. This indicates a leadership continuity plan is in place, leveraging existing senior management expertise.

Mr. Woodland will receive his current base salary until his retirement date of June 1, 2026. He is also eligible for a prorated payment of the 2026 short-term incentive compensation plan, if earned. The agreement also includes a release of claims in favor of the company.

Awards granted in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 will continue to vest according to their original schedules, provided Mr. Woodland complies with post-departure restrictive covenants and the non-revocation of his release of claims. However, any long-term equity incentive awards granted in 2026 will be forfeited upon his retirement.

The filing suggests a planned and orderly transition. Olivier Blachier's appointment to lead the Materials Solutions segment, in addition to his existing strategic and innovation roles, indicates the company is leveraging internal talent and experience to manage this change, minimizing potential disruption.