Kirby Corp: vice president to retire in Q1 2027

What happened Kirby Corp filed an 8-K on Oct 8, 2026 reporting that Ronald A. Dragg, 62, Vice President, Controller and Assistant Secretary, informed the company on Oct 6, 2026 that he intends to retire in Q1 2027 following the filing of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec 31, 2026. The filing says Mr. Dragg will continue to serve in his current positions during the transition period and will assist the company in ensuring an orderly transition of his responsibilities. The filing says Mr. Dragg’s retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the company relating to its operations, policies, practices, accounting principles, financial statement disclosures, or internal controls. The filing says the company thanks Mr. Dragg for his 30 years of service and dedication to the company. The filing was signed by Raj Kumar, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on Oct 8, 2026.

Key details

• Notice given: Oct 6, 2026.
• Filing date: Oct 8, 2026.
• Individual: Ronald A. Dragg, age 62; roles include Vice President, Controller and Assistant Secretary.
• Timing and compensation: intends to retire in Q1 2027 following the 2026 Form 10-K filing; terms of any compensatory arrangement have not yet been determined and the company will amend the 8-K if a material arrangement is approved.

Why it may matter This report was filed under Item 5.02 (departure of directors or certain officers; election of directors), which covers notices about departures of certain officers or directors and related disclosures. A filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.