SONOCO PRODUCTS CO 8-K

What Happened
Sonoco Products Company (SON) filed an 8-K (Item 5.02) reporting that Aditya Gandhi informed the company on May 5, 2026 that he will resign as Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 29, 2026. The filing states his resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company or its Board relating to operations or accounting policies. Chief Financial Officer Paul Joachimczyk will assume the responsibilities of principal accounting officer until a successor is appointed.

Key Details

• Filing date: May 11, 2026 (Form 8-K).
• Resignation notice given: May 5, 2026; effective date: May 29, 2026.
• Departing officer: Aditya Gandhi, Chief Accounting Officer.
• Interim coverage: Paul Joachimczyk, Chief Financial Officer, will act as principal accounting officer.
• The company disclosed no disagreements with management or the board regarding accounting or operations.

Why It Matters
A change in the principal accounting officer is material for financial reporting and internal controls. Investors should note the planned transition and that the CFO is temporarily handling accounting officer duties, which can help maintain continuity in SEC reporting and accounting oversight. The company’s explicit statement that the resignation was not due to disagreements about accounting or operations may reduce investor concern about underlying accounting issues.