HENRY SCHEIN INC 8-K

What Happened

• Henry Schein, Inc. filed an 8-K on July 30, 2026, announcing that Michael S. Ettinger (Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer) and Mark E. Mlotek (Executive Vice President & Chief Strategic Officer) will transition out of their current roles and into senior advisory roles effective October 30, 2026.
• The company said both executives will be entitled to payments and benefits under Henry Schein’s Executive Severance Plan, subject to the plan’s terms. A press release announcing the leadership transitions was attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Key Details

• Filing date: July 30, 2026.
• Effective transition date: October 30, 2026.
• Affected executives: Michael S. Ettinger (EVP & COO) and Mark E. Mlotek (EVP & Chief Strategic Officer).
• Compensation note: Both will receive payments/benefits under the company’s Executive Severance Plan (no dollar amounts disclosed in the 8-K).

Why It Matters

• Leadership changes at the EVP/COO and EVP/Chief Strategic Officer level can affect day-to-day operations and strategic execution; investors should watch for announcements of successors or organizational changes.
• The mention of severance-plan payments indicates potential compensation expense, though the 8-K does not disclose amounts or timing.
• This is a material governance and management update; shareholders may want to monitor subsequent filings or press releases for details on replacements, strategic impact, or any financial effects.