# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000084748
**File Stem:** 0000084748-25-000060
**Filing Date:** 2025-10
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000084748-25-000060.hdr.sgml**: 20251017

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000084748-25-000060

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251016

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

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251017

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251016

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ROGERS CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000084748
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PLASTICS, MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS [2821]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 060513860
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-04347
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251398515

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2225 W CHANDLER BLVD
- **CITY:** CHANDLER
- **STATE:** AZ
- **ZIP:** 85224
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 480-917-6000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2225 W CHANDLER BLVD
- **CITY:** CHANDLER
- **STATE:** AZ
- **ZIP:** 85224

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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): October 16, 2025**

**ROGERS CORPORATION**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Massachusetts** | **1-4347** | **06-0513860** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |

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**2225 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, Arizona 85224**

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

**(480) 917-6000** 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

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

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 (*see* General Instruction A.2. below):

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

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| Title of each class | Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| **Common Stock,** | **par value $1.00 per share** | **ROG** | **New York Stock Exchange** |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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.**

On October 16, 2025, Peter C. Wallace notified the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Rogers Corporation (the "Company") that he has elected not to stand for re-election as a director at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "2026 Annual Meeting"), and will step down from the Board effective on the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Wallace's decision was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices. In connection with such notice, effective October 16, 2025, the Board appointed Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., an incumbent independent director of the Company, as the Chair of the Board to succeed Mr. Wallace.

**Item 8.01 Other Events.**

On October 16, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Wallace's decision not to seek re-election at the Annual Meeting and the appointment of Mr. Lauzon as the Chair of the Board, as well as the Company's plan to engage in a search to add another independent director to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits

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| **<u>Exhibit No.</u>** | **<u>Description</u>** |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press release issued by Rogers Corporation on October 16, 2025.](boardchairtransitionpressr.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

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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| | **<u>ROGERS CORPORATION</u>** | **<u>ROGERS CORPORATION</u>** |
| | (Registrant) | (Registrant) |
| Date: October 16, 2025 | By: | /s/ Jessica A. Morton |
|  |  | Jessica A. Morton |
|  |  | *Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary* |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Ex 99.1**

![rogheader.jpg](rogheader.jpg)

**Rogers Corporation Announces Transition of Board Chair and Plans to Add New Independent Director**

**Chandler, Arizona, October 16, 2025:** Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG) (the "Company") today announced that Peter Wallace, Chair of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), has informed the Board of his decision not to stand for re-election at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

In anticipation of this transition, the Board has elected Armand Lauzon, an existing member of the Board since 2023, to serve as the next Chair, effective immediately. Mr. Wallace will partner with Mr. Lauzon over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition. Mr. Wallace joined the Board in June 2010 and has served as Chair or Lead Director since 2019.

"After 15 years of serving on the Board, I believe this is the right time for me to prioritize time with other boards and personal pursuits," said Mr. Wallace. "Announcing my intent to not run for re-election now allows us to properly transition the Chair position. Rogers is well-positioned for an exciting future with a clear strategy, a strong management team, and a highly skilled Board."

Armand Lauzon is a veteran CEO and board director with over 40 years of experience leading industrial and manufacturing companies through transformation and growth. A former CEO of C&D Technologies and Carlyle Group portfolio companies, he now serves on the boards of Zekelman Industries and Northwest Hardwoods, in addition to the Rogers Board, bringing deep expertise in strategy, operations, and governance.

"I am honored to take on this role at such an important time for Rogers," said Mr. Lauzon. "Over the past few years, the Board and management team have refined our strategic priorities, with a focus on speed and agile execution and driving sustainable growth. I have great confidence in our ability to create long-term value for all our stakeholders."

In addition, Rogers will also appoint a new independent director to the Board with input from Starboard Value LP ("Starboard Value"). A director search is underway.

"We are pleased to see the appointment of Armand Lauzon as Chair and applaud the Rogers Board's continued efforts to strengthen and renew its composition." said Peter Feld, Managing Member of Starboard Value. "We invested in the Company because of our belief in Rogers' substantial opportunity to improve operating and financial performance, and the importance of its products and materials to power, protect, and connect an increasingly technology intensive world. We appreciate the constructive dialogue we've had with the Board and management team. Having worked with Armand previously, I have seen first-hand how his leadership can impact performance, and we are excited to see him lead the Board of Rogers. We also look forward to working with the Board to identify and appoint an additional board member with appropriate skills and experience."

With this board change, Starboard Value has confirmed that it does not intend to nominate directors to stand for election at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Sidley Austin LLP is serving as legal advisor to the Company.

**About Rogers Corporation**

Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) is a global leader in engineered materials to power, protect and connect our world. Rogers delivers innovative solutions to help our customers solve their toughest material challenges. Rogers' advanced electronic and elastomeric materials are used in applications for EV/HEV, automotive safety and radar systems, mobile devices, renewable energy, wireless infrastructure, energy-efficient motor drives, industrial equipment and more. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona,

Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Asia and Europe, with sales offices worldwide.

**Investor Contact**:

Steve Haymore

Senior Director, Investor Relations

Phone: 480.917.6026

Email: <u>stephen.haymore@rogerscorporation.com</u>

**Media Contact:**

Email: corpcom<u>@rogerscorporation.com</u>

www.rogerscorp.com

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