LEVI STRAUSS & CO 8-K

What Happened
Levi Strauss & Co. filed a Form 8-K reporting that on January 23, 2026 Christopher McCormick informed the Board he will retire as a member of the Board effective at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders and will not stand for reelection. Mr. McCormick said his decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company or the Board, and he intends to continue serving until his current term ends at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Key Details

• Notice date: January 23, 2026 (filing dated January 29, 2026).
• Mr. McCormick will not stand for reelection at the 2026 annual meeting.
• Retirement effective as of the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting; he will serve until that meeting concludes.
• Company states the decision is not the result of any disagreement with Levi Strauss & Co. or its Board.

Why It Matters
This is a governance change investors should note ahead of the 2026 annual meeting. Changes in board composition can affect oversight, committee membership, and investor perceptions of governance, though the filing does not indicate any immediate financial impact or disagreement-related concerns. Monitor proxy materials and company communications for any announced nominee or succession plans.