CARLISLE COMPANIES INC 8-K

What Happened

• Carlisle Companies Inc (CSL) filed a Form 8-K dated April 30, 2026, reporting personnel and governance actions around its April 29, 2026 annual meeting.
• On April 28, 2026, Scott C. Selbach retired as Executive Vice President, Government Relations & Secretary after more than 35 years with the company.
• Jonathan R. Collins submitted his resignation from the Board under the company’s governance guidelines following a change in employment; the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee accepted his resignation effective immediately after the Company’s 2026 annual meeting. At that time the Board was fixed at seven directors.
• At the April 29, 2026 annual meeting, stockholders elected both board nominees, approved (on an advisory basis) the 2025 named executive officer compensation, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

Key Details

• Scott C. Selbach retired April 28, 2026 after >35 years of service.
• Director resignations: Jonathan R. Collins’ resignation effective immediately after the April 29, 2026 annual meeting; resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company.
• Election votes:
  • Sheryl D. Palmer — For: 31,348,097; Against: 3,257,426; Abstentions: 27,465; Broker Non-Votes: 2,625,302.
  • Jesse G. Singh — For: 32,292,836; Against: 2,306,055; Abstentions: 34,097; Broker Non-Votes: 2,625,302.
• Advisory say-on-pay (2025 NEO compensation) — For: 30,209,063; Against: 4,331,231; Abstentions: 92,694; Broker Non-Votes: 2,625,302.
• Ratification of auditor (Deloitte & Touche LLP) — For: 37,101,448; Against: 132,073; Abstentions: 24,769.
• The Proxy Statement describing these proposals was filed March 17, 2026.

Why It Matters

• Leadership and board changes are material to corporate governance and oversight; Selbach’s retirement and Collins’ resignation alter senior management/board composition and reduce the board to seven members.
• Stockholder votes provide a clear record of support for the board’s nominees, executive pay (advisory), and the company’s auditor—useful context for assessing investor sentiment and governance stability.
• Investors tracking board continuity, governance practices, or potential changes in company direction should note the personnel shifts and vote outcomes disclosed in this 8-K.