BRUKER CORP 8-K

What Happened

• Bruker Corporation filed an 8‑K on Feb 20, 2026 reporting two board updates and a cash dividend. Dr. Cynthia M. Friend informed the board on Feb 16, 2026 that she will not stand for re‑election as a Class II director at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting but will continue to serve through the end of her current term. On Feb 19, 2026, Jack Phillips was reclassified from a Class III to a Class II director; his service is treated as continuous and unchanged since Jan 1, 2026, and he will stand for re‑election at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
• The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock (par value $0.01) on Feb 19, 2026, payable Apr 7, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Mar 23, 2026.

Key Details

• Director change: Dr. Cynthia M. Friend (on Board since May 2016; member of the Compensation Committee) will not seek re‑election at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
• Reclassification: Jack Phillips moved from Class III to Class II on Feb 19, 2026; his board service is deemed uninterrupted back to Jan 1, 2026.
• Dividend: $0.05 per share declared Feb 19, 2026; payable Apr 7, 2026; record date Mar 23, 2026.

Why It Matters

• Board composition: Dr. Friend’s decision affects upcoming board elections and could change committee membership after the 2026 Annual Meeting; Jack Phillips’ reclassification preserves continuity of board service and current compensation/benefits.
• Shareholder return: The declared $0.05 quarterly dividend is a confirmed cash payout for common shareholders with the listed record and payment dates. This is a concrete, short‑term cash benefit but does not, by itself, indicate broader operational or financial performance changes (no financial results were reported in this filing).