# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001140859
**File Stem:** 0001104659-26-074102
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
**Character Count:** 10066
**Document Hash:** 7bdfc9a451c85ad9a52dde2aebac53e1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-26-074102.hdr.sgml**: 20260615

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-26-074102

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260610

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260615

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260615

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Cencora, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001140859
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** WHOLESALE-DRUGS PROPRIETARIES & DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES [5122]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 233079390
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-16671
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261091724

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 WEST FIRST AVENUE
- **CITY:** CONSHOHOCKEN
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19428
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 610-727-7000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 WEST FIRST AVENUE
- **CITY:** CONSHOHOCKEN
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19428

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20010517

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, DC 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 10, 2026

**Cencora, Inc.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: **1-16671**

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| **Delaware** | **23-3079390** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer |
| incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |

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| **1 West First Avenue** **Conshohocken,PA** | **19428-1800** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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**(610) 727-7000**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

**Not Applicable**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

**Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:**

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of exchange on which registered** |
| Common stock | COR | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
| 2.875% Senior Notes due 2028 | COR28 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
| 3.625% Senior Notes due 2032 | COR32 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

◻ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

◻ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

◻ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

◻ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ◻

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

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| **Item 5.02** | **Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.** |

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On June 15, 2026, Cencora, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Silvana Battaglia will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of the Company effective July 12, 2026. Ms. Battaglia will serve in an advisory capacity through the end of 2026. Ms. Battaglia's decision to retire from her position was not the result of a disagreement on any matter related to the Company's operations, policies or practices.

Ms. Battaglia will be succeeded by Samantha L. Hammock, who will join the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 13, 2026. Ms. Hammock most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Verizon Communications Inc.

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On June 15, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement of Ms. Battaglia and the appointment of Ms. Hammock as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits.

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| **Exhibit**<br> **Number** | **Description** |
| [99.1](tm2617954d1_ex99-1.htm) | [Press Release of Cencora, Inc., dated June 15, 2026.](tm2617954d1_ex99-1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL) |

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<u>SIGNATURES</u>

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  |  | Cencora, Inc. | Cencora, Inc. |
| Date: | June 15, 2026 | By: | /s/ Elizabeth S. Campbell |
|  |  | Name: | Elizabeth S. Campbell |
|  |  | Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

![](tm2617954d1_ex99-1img001.jpg)

**Cencora Announces Samantha Hammock as Chief Human Resources Officer** 

*Silvana Battaglia to retire after distinguished 7-year tenure*

**CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, June 15, 2026 —** Cencora, Inc. (NYSE: COR) today announced that Silvana Battaglia, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), has announced she will retire from the company following a distinguished seven-year tenure. She will be succeeded by Samantha (Sam) Hammock, who will join Cencora as Executive Vice President and CHRO, effective July 13, 2026.

"During her seven years of leadership, Silvana has made critical, lasting contributions to Cencora during a time of significant growth," said Robert P. Mauch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cencora. "Her global vision strengthened our culture and championed meaningful progress in how we invest in and care for our team members. We wish her all the best in her retirement."

"I am incredibly proud of what our HR team has accomplished over the past seven years — building a world-class employee experience for more than 51,000 team members," said Ms. Battaglia. "I will leave knowing that our team members have the tools and resources they need to support Cencora's success in the years ahead." Ms. Battaglia will transition to a special advisor role for Cencora, effective July 13, 2026, and will work closely with Ms. Hammock through the end of the calendar year to ensure a successful transition.

In her role as CHRO, Ms. Hammock will report to CEO Bob Mauch as a member of the Company's enterprise leadership team and be responsible for setting and implementing Cencora's global human resources strategy. Mr. Mauch added, "We are excited to welcome Sam to Cencora. Sam's experience leading human resources strategy at scale with technology-forward thinking and building high-performing teams make her a valuable addition to our team as we continue advancing our growth priorities and our purpose."

"I am honored to join Cencora, a company whose purpose of creating healthier futures is reflected every day through its critical role at the center of the global pharmaceutical supply chain," said Ms. Hammock. "Great organizations are built by great people. I look forward to working with Bob and the leadership team to advance Cencora's workforce transformation, strengthen its culture and empower team members to grow, thrive and help shape the company's future."

Ms. Hammock joins Cencora from Verizon Communications, where she most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Prior to Verizon, she held various executive roles across HR at American Express, including serving as their Head of Global Talent and Learning.

**About Cencora** 

Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions organization centered on improving the lives of people and animals around the world. We partner with pharmaceutical innovators across the value chain to facilitate and optimize market access to therapies. Care providers depend on us for the secure, reliable delivery of pharmaceuticals, healthcare products, and solutions. Our worldwide team members contribute to positive health outcomes through the power of our purpose: We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. Cencora is ranked #10 on the Fortune 500 and #17 on the Global Fortune 500 with more than $300 billion in annual revenue. Learn more at investor.cencora.com

**Contact:** 

Investors:

Melissa O'Brien

Vice President, Investor Relations

<u>Melissa.Obrien@cencora.com</u>

Media:

Mike Iorfino

Director, Public Relations

Mike.Iorfino@cencora.com