01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 13, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL) filed an 8-K on August 13, 2026 reporting the appointment of D.
Christian Koch to its Board of Directors. The Board increased its size from 9 to 10 directors and filled the new seat with Mr. Koch, effective immediately. The Board also named him to the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, effective immediately.
The Board determined that Mr. Koch is independent under the Company's Corporate Governance Principles, NYSE listing standards, and SEC rules. Mr. Koch currently serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, which the press release describes as a supplier of building envelope products with approximately $5 billiona in annual revenue. Prior to joining Carlisle in 2008, he held leadership roles at Graco Inc. and H.B.
Fuller. The filing states he has more than 30 years of global leadership experience spanning operations, manufacturing, strategy and business transformation. He will receive standard non-employee director compensation, prorated for the current term, as described in the Company's 2026 Proxy Statement filed March 20, 2026.
The filing does not report any financial results, guidance, or transactions. Its investor relevance is governance-related: a new independent director with public and private company board experience, added to the board's compensation and nominating committees.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Board expanded from 9 to 10 directors; D. Christian Koch appointed to fill the new seat, effective August 13, 2026
- Mr. Koch named to the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, effective immediately
- Board determined Mr. Koch is independent under Company governance principles, NYSE standards, and SEC rules
- Mr. Koch is Chairman, President and CEO of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, which the press release describes as having approximately $5 billion in annual revenue
- Prior leadership roles at Graco Inc. and H.B. Fuller; joined Carlisle in 2008
- Compensation follows standard non-employee director arrangements, prorated for the current term
- No related-party transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K and no arrangements under which he was elected, per the filing
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was appointed to Xylem's Board of Directors?
D. Christian Koch was appointed to the Board on August 13, 2026, filling a seat created when the Board increased from 9 to 10 directors. He is Chairman, President and CEO of Carlisle Companies Incorporated.
What committees will Mr. Koch serve on?
He was appointed to the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, both effective immediately.
Is Mr. Koch considered independent?
Yes. The Board determined he is independent under the Company's Corporate Governance Principles, the New York Stock Exchange listing standards, and applicable SEC rules and regulations.
How will Mr. Koch be compensated?
He will receive compensation consistent with the standard arrangements for non-employee directors, as described in the 2026 Proxy Statement filed March 20, 2026. His compensation for the current term will be prorated.
Does the filing report any financial results or related-party dealings?
No. The filing contains no financial results or guidance. It states Mr. Koch is not a party to any transaction with the Company requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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