JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
JELD‑WEN Holding, Inc. filed an 8‑K on January 5, 2026 announcing the appointment of Jeffrey Embt as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer. The filing notes Mr. Embt’s more than 20 years of accounting and finance experience, including roles as Chief Financial Officer of Proterra LLC (Mar 2024–Dec 2025) and prior senior accounting positions at BWX Technologies and Deloitte. The Company also issued a press release dated January 5, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).

Key Details

• Appointment date: January 5, 2026.
• Base salary: $375,000 per year.
• Incentives and equity: target management incentive of 35% of base salary; target long‑term equity incentive of 45% of base salary.
• One‑time payments and awards: $50,000 cash sign‑on bonus; one‑time restricted stock units valued at $200,000 vesting ratably over three years.
• Other: participation in the company’s retirement, savings and welfare benefit plans. No family relationships or special arrangements were reported related to his selection.

Why It Matters
The appointment strengthens JELD‑WEN’s accounting leadership ahead of ongoing financial reporting responsibilities. Investors should note the specific compensation and equity incentives disclosed, which align Mr. Embt’s pay with performance and retention. The filing provides transparency about his background and confirms there are no related‑party or unusual selection arrangements disclosed.