ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES INC 8-K

What Happened Armstrong World Industries (AWI) announced in an 8-K that on January 27, 2026 it and Austin K. So, the company’s Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Head of Government Relations & Chief Sustainability Officer and Secretary, finalized a mutual agreement for his separation, effective April 1, 2026. The departure is part of a broader board and management transition also effective April 1, 2026, which includes previously announced appointments of a new Executive Chair and a new President and Chief Executive Officer. The filing states there were no changes to Mr. So’s compensation or other employment terms related to his departure.

Key Details

• Separation agreement finalized: January 27, 2026; separation effective: April 1, 2026.
• Executive roles held by Mr. So: Senior VP, General Counsel, Head of Government Relations & Chief Sustainability Officer, and Secretary.
• No changes to compensatory arrangements in connection with the departure.
• Separation benefits governed by the Severance Agreement dated February 1, 2022 and applicable equity award agreements.

Why It Matters This disclosure signals a planned executive and board transition at AWI tied to previously announced leadership changes (new Executive Chair and new CEO). For investors, the filing clarifies that Mr. So’s departure follows existing severance and equity agreements and that the company did not disclose additional or altered compensation related to the exit. Monitor AWI for further disclosures about the broader leadership transition and any related governance or strategic updates.