MSA Safety Inc 8-K

What Happened

• MSA Safety Inc. filed an 8-K on December 23, 2025 announcing that David J. Howells, Senior Vice President and President of MSA International, has notified the company he will retire effective June 30, 2026.
• The company stated it does not presently intend to replace Mr. Howells’ role; his duties will be reassigned to senior personnel within the MSA International segment who will report directly to MSA’s Chief Executive Officer.

Key Details

• Officer: David J. Howells, Senior Vice President & President of MSA International.
• Retirement effective date: June 30, 2026.
• Succession approach: No replacement planned; responsibilities reassigned to senior segment personnel reporting to the CEO.
• Filing date/signature: Form 8-K filed December 23, 2025; signed by Richard W. Roda, VP, Secretary & Chief Legal Officer.

Why It Matters

• This is a material leadership change for MSA’s international business unit — investors should note the planned retirement and the company’s decision to redistribute duties rather than hire a direct replacement.
• The announcement signals an internal management approach for the international segment; shareholders may want to watch for any future updates on organizational structure, operational leadership, or potential impacts on international performance and reporting.