# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000105132
**File Stem:** 0000105132-26-000031
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000105132-26-000031.hdr.sgml**: 20260604

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000105132-26-000031

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260601

**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

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260604

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260604

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** WD 40 CO
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000105132
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS [2890]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 08 Industrial Applications and Services
- **EIN:** 951797918
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0831

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-06936
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261064985

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9715 BUSINESSPARK AVENUE
- **CITY:** SAN DIEGO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92131
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6192751400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9715 BUSINESSPARK AVENUE
- **CITY:** SAN DIEGO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92131

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 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 4, 2026 (June 1, 2026)**

![WD40-Company-logo-small (2).jpg](wdfc-20260601_g1.jpg)

**WD-40 COMPANY**

**(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)**

**__________**

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| **Delaware** | **000-06936** | **95-1797918** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)** | **(Commission File Number)**<br>**WD 40 CO**<br>**(Commission Company Name)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br>**Identification Number)** |

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**9715 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego, California 92131**

**(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)**

**(619) 275-1400**

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

**N/A**

**(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):

□ Written Communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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

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

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol** | **Name of exchange on which registered** |
| Common stock, par value $0.001 per share | WDFC | NASDAQ Global Select Market |

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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 (§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. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

On June 4, 2026, WD-40 Company ("Company") announced that Sara K. Hyzer, the Company's Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and principal accounting officer ("PAO"), has informed the Company of her intention to transition from those roles and is expected to assume the role of Division President, Americas following the appointment of a new CFO. Ms. Hyzer will continue to serve as CFO until the Company appoints a successor and will continue to serve as PAO until June 29, 2026, the effective date of Nicholas D. Giordano's appointment as PAO.

The Company has commenced an external search to identify a successor CFO. A successor has not yet been identified, and the Company will file a Current Report on Form 8-K once a successor is named. Any changes to Ms. Hyzer's compensation in connection with her new role will be evaluated in the Company's normal annual compensation cycle, which typically occurs in October.

The Company also announced that Patricia Q. Olsem, the Company's Division President, Americas, will transition to the newly created executive role of Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, effective on the same date that Ms. Hyzer assumes the role of Division President, Americas. Any changes to Ms. Olsem's compensation in connection with her new role will be evaluated in the Company's normal annual compensation cycle.

On June 1, 2026, the board of directors of the Company designated Mr. Giordano, age 37, to serve as the Company's PAO. Mr. Giordano will continue to serve in his current role as Vice President, Corporate Controller, a position he has held since April 2024, until he assumes the role of Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer on June 29, 2026. Mr. Giordano joined the Company in 2014 and has served as its Global Accounting Controller (April 2023 - April 2024), Assistant Corporate Controller (September 2020 to April 2023), and several other roles in the Company's Corporate Finance department.

In his new role, Mr. Giordano will receive an annual base salary of $250,000 and remain eligible for a salary review in the Company's normal annual compensation cycle. Eligibility in the Company's Growth Reward Program (an annual cash incentive) will remain at a target of 25% (with a maximum of up to 50%) of eligible earnings during the fiscal year. Performance stock units or PSUs, which is the annual equity incentive, will remain at 25% of Mr. Giordano's base salary. In October 2026, Mr. Giordano will be granted long-term equity awards valued at 28% of his base salary as of August 31, 2026. These long-term incentives will be allocated between restricted stock units or RSUs (50%) that vest annually over three years and market share units or MSUs (50%) with stock performance measured over a three-year fiscal period. His other employment terms will remain unchanged.

There are no family relationships between Mr. Giordano and any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no related-party transactions involving Mr. Giordano that require disclosure under Item 404(a).

**ITEM 7.01. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On June 4, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the executive leadership appointments and pending transitions of the CFO, PAO and Division President, Americas roles, among other leadership roles. The full text of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.

The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

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| **ITEM 9.01.** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) | Exhibits |
| **Exhibit No.** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press Release by WD-40 Company, dated](exh991.htm)[June](exh991.htm)[4](exh991.htm)[, 2026](exh991.htm)</u> |
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL |

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**SIGNATURE**

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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| | WD-40 Company |
| | (Registrant) |
| Date: June 4, 2026 | /s/ PHENIX Q. KIAMILEV |
| | Phenix Q. Kiamilev |
| | Vice President, General Counsel and |
| | Chief Compliance Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**EXHIBIT 99.1**

![image_0a.jpg](image_0a.jpg)

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

Media and Investor Contact:

Wendy Kelley

<u>investorrelations@wd40.com</u>

+1-619-275-9304

**WD-40 Company Announces Executive Leadership Appointments**

SAN DIEGO – June 4, 2026 ― WD-40 Company (NASDAQ: WDFC), a global marketing organization dedicated to creating positive lasting memories by developing and selling products that solve problems in workshops, factories and homes around the world, announced today four executive leadership appointments as part of a planned transition to strengthen organizational alignment, support long-term strategic priorities, and ensure the continued growth and continuity of the business.

Patricia Olsem will be appointed chief strategy and innovation officer, and Claudia Fenske will be appointed chief brand and marketing officer. These newly created roles are designed to enhance collaboration, accelerate innovation, and proactively harness AI and digital technologies to drive growth and advance the company's long-term strategy.

Olsem and Fenske will remain in their current roles through the end of fiscal year 2026, with a planned transition into their new positions in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.

Sara Hyzer, currently vice president, finance and chief financial officer, will be appointed president, Americas division. Hyzer will continue to serve in her current role during the transition and until a new chief financial officer has been appointed. In addition, effective June 29, 2026, Nicholas Giordano will be appointed vice president, corporate controller, and chief accounting officer, ensuring seamless continuity in the Company's accounting and financial reporting functions.

"At WD-40 Company, we take a thoughtful, long-term approach to building a strong and resilient business," said Steve Brass, president and chief executive officer. "Ensuring we have the right structure and leadership in place is essential to support our continued success through 2030 and beyond. We are also deeply committed to developing our people and building leadership from within—an important part of creating an enduring Company we can be proud to pass on to the next generation."

Patricia Olsem has been with the Company since 2005 and currently serves as president, Americas division. She has held several leadership roles at WD-40 Company, including senior vice president and general manager, United States, and senior vice president, Americas innovation. Olsem holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from King's College and a master's degree in executive leadership from the University of San Diego.

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Claudia Fenske has been with the Company since 2012 and currently serves as vice president, global brand and innovation. She has held various leadership roles at the Company, including sales director, United States, and sales and marketing director, Canada. Fenske holds a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Mannheim and a master's degree in international marketing and business from the University of San Diego.

Sara Hyzer has been with the Company since 2021 and currently serves as vice president, finance and chief financial officer. She previously served as vice president, global finance strategy. Prior to joining WD-40 Company, Hyzer spent more than 20 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where she served as an audit partner for the last six years. Hyzer holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Colorado State University.

Nicholas Giordano has been with the Company since 2014 and currently serves as vice president, corporate controller. He has held several financial leadership roles at the Company, including global accounting controller and assistant corporate controller. Giordano holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Redlands.

**About WD-40 Company**

WD-40 Company is a global marketing organization dedicated to creating positive lasting memories by developing and selling products that solve problems in workshops, factories, and homes around the world. The Company owns a wide range of well-known brands that include maintenance products and homecare and cleaning products: WD-40® Multi-Use Product, WD-40 Specialist®, 3-IN-ONE®, GT85®, 2000 Flushes®, no vac®, Spot Shot®, Lava®, Solvol®, X-14®, and Carpet Fresh®.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, WD-40 Company recorded net sales of $620.0 million in fiscal year 2025 and its products are currently available in more than 176 countries and territories worldwide. WD-40 Company is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "WDFC". For additional information about WD-40 Company please visit <u>http://www.wd40Company.com</u>.

**Forward-Looking Statements** 

Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements reflect the Company's current expectations with respect to currently available operating, financial and economic information. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in or implied by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are generally identified with words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "project," "could," "may," "aim," "anticipate," "target," "estimate" and similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, discussions about future financial and operating results, including: the Company's ability to successfully manage the

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transition of responsibilities; the effectiveness of interim or newly appointed leadership; the retention of key personnel; potential disruption to financial reporting processes, internal controls over financial reporting, or external audit activities; the timing and completion of the appointment of a permanent Chief Financial Officer or Principal Accounting Officer; growth expectations for maintenance products; expected levels of promotional and advertising spending; anticipated input costs for manufacturing and the costs associated with distribution of our products; plans for and success of product innovation, the impact of new product introductions on the growth of sales; anticipated results from product line extension sales; expected tax rates and the impact of tax legislation and regulatory action; changes in the geopolitics and political conditions or relations between the United States and other nations; changes in trade policies and tariffs and the impact therefrom; the impacts from inflationary trends; the impacts from supply chain constraints and supply chain disruptions; changes in interest rates; and forecasted foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices and specialty chemicals.

The Company's expectations, beliefs and forecasts are expressed in good faith and are believed by the Company to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the Company's expectations, beliefs or forecasts will be achieved or accomplished. All forward-looking statements reflect the Company's expectations as of June 4, 2026. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements.

Actual events or results may materially differ from those projected in forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to, those identified in Part I—Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025 which the Company filed with the SEC on October 27, 2025, and in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended February 28, 2026, which the Company filed with the SEC on April 9, 2026.

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