BALCHEM CORP 8-K

What Happened

• Balchem Corporation announced on Feb 12, 2026 (8‑K filed Feb 19, 2026) that Erin L. Gilson was elected by the Board to serve as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective April 1, 2026.
• This follows the previously announced retirement of William A. Backus, the Company’s Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, who will retire on March 31, 2026.

Key Details

• Effective date: Erin L. Gilson assumes the role on April 1, 2026; Backus retires March 31, 2026.
• Background: Gilson joined Balchem in February 2016 and currently serves as Senior Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Compensation: The filing states there are no material changes to Ms. Gilson’s compensatory arrangement as a result of the appointment.
• Filing: Announcement was made via Form 8‑K (Item 5.02) filed with the SEC on Feb 19, 2026.

Why It Matters

• The appointment provides clarity on leadership of Balchem’s accounting and financial reporting function ahead of the transition date, which matters for financial controls and reporting continuity.
• Investors should note there are no disclosed material compensation changes and the succession appears internal, which can signal continuity in accounting policies and reporting practices.