VALHI INC /DE/ 8-K

What Happened Valhi Inc. filed an 8‑K on May 21, 2026 reporting that a vacancy on its board arose immediately after its 2026 annual meeting due to the death of director W. Hayden McIlroy. Later that same day the board appointed Randy L. Hill, age 66, to fill the vacancy and to serve on the audit committee. The company also furnished a press release under Regulation FD (attached as Exhibit 99.1).

Key Details

• Date of events: May 21, 2026 (registrant’s 2026 annual meeting; vacancy and appointment occurred the same day).
• Vacancy cause: Death of director W. Hayden McIlroy.
• Appointment: Randy L. Hill named to board to serve until his successor is elected or earlier resignation/removal/death; also appointed to the audit committee.
• Mr. Hill background: Partner at Opportune LLP since 2021; over 37 years at KPMG LLP (audit partner roles, including partner-in-charge in Dallas); director and audit committee member of Darling Ingredients Inc. since 2024.

Why It Matters A board-level change affects corporate governance and oversight. Appointing an experienced audit professional to the board and audit committee preserves financial oversight continuity—important for investors watching accounting, audit quality, and governance. The filing also includes a Regulation FD press release, ensuring the company publicly disclosed these changes the same day. No other material financial or operational changes were disclosed in the 8‑K.