DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. 8-K

What Happened
DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. announced on Feb. 24, 2026 (filing) that its Board approved increasing the number of directors from 11 to 13 on Feb. 23, 2026, and has appointed James D. Forbes and Brian P. McKeon to the Board effective Feb. 27, 2026. Both appointees are non-employee directors who will serve until the 2026 annual meeting. Willie A. Deese notified the Board on Feb. 23, 2026 that he will not seek reelection at the upcoming annual meeting; his decision is not due to any disagreement with the Company.

Key Details

• Board size increased from 11 to 13 (approved Feb. 23, 2026).
• Appointments effective Feb. 27, 2026: James D. Forbes and Brian P. McKeon.
• Committee assignments: Forbes joins the Compensation & Human Capital Committee; McKeon joins the Audit and Finance Committee and the Science & Technology Committee.
• Both new directors have no family relationships with current directors/officers and report no material transactions requiring disclosure; they will receive the same non-employee director compensation described in the Company’s 2025 proxy.

Why It Matters
Board composition and committee membership affect corporate oversight and governance. The addition of two independent directors and their committee roles could influence oversight of human capital, audit/finance, and technology priorities. Investors should note the upcoming open seat at the annual meeting when Mr. Deese’s term ends and that the filing states his departure is not due to any disagreement with the company.