# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001665918
**File Stem:** 0001665918-26-000035
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 10228
**Document Hash:** 5bd045fc895a8fc249e5bc396b9735d1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001665918-26-000035.hdr.sgml**: 20260514

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001665918-26-000035

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260514

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260514

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260514

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** US Foods Holding Corp.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001665918
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** WHOLESALE-GROCERIES & RELATED PRODUCTS [5140]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 260347906
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** IL
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0102

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-37786
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26979666

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9399 W. HIGGINS RD.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 100
- **CITY:** ROSEMONT
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60018
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8477208000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 9399 W. HIGGINS RD.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 100
- **CITY:** ROSEMONT
- **STATE:** IL
- **ZIP:** 60018

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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): May 14, 2026** 

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**US FOODS HOLDING CORP.** 

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| **Delaware** | **001-37786** | **26-0347906** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of<br>incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer<br>Identification Number)** |

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**9399 W. Higgins Road, Suite 100** 

**Rosemont, IL 60018**

**(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)**

**(847) 720-8000** 

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

**Not Applicable**

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, 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:

☐ 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))

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

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | USFD | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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 8.01 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Events.**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On May 14, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of US Foods Holding Corp. (the "Company") appointed David E. Flitman, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, as the Chair of the Board. Mr. David M. Tehle, the previous Chair of the Board, will remain on the Board and has been elected as the Lead Independent Director.

A copy of the press release regarding Mr. Flitman's appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 9.01. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d) Exhibits

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| **Exhibit<br>Number** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press Release, dated May 14, 2026](ceochairpressrelease.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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| DATED: May 14, 2026 | US Foods Holding Corp. | US Foods Holding Corp. |
|  | By: | /s/ Timothy D. Johnson |
|  |  | Timothy D. Johnson |
|  |  | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

![image.jpg](image.jpg)

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| INVESTOR CONTACT: | MEDIA CONTACT: |
| Mike Neese | Sara Matheu |
| (847) 232-5894 | (773) 580-3775 |
| Michael.Neese@usfoods.com | Sara.Matheu@usfoods.com |

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**US Foods Announces Board Leadership Transition**

***Chief Executive Officer Dave Flitman Named Chair of the Board***

***David Tehle to Transition to Lead Independent Director of the Board***

**ROSEMONT, Ill. (BUSINESS WIRE)** May 14, 2026 **–** US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a Board leadership transition. Effective today, Dave Flitman, currently Chief Executive Officer assumed the additional role of Chair of the Board. David Tehle, currently Chair, transitioned to the role of Lead Independent Director of the Board.

As Chair of the Board and CEO, Dave Flitman will continue to lead the company's day-to-day operations, while working closely with the Board to guide the company's long-term strategic direction. As Lead Independent Director, David Tehle will retain significant responsibilities, working alongside the Chair and the full Board to continue the Board's independent oversight role, strong corporate governance practices, and commitment to acting in the best interests of shareholders.

"The Board believes that combining the strategic oversight of the Board with the day-to-day management of the company will accelerate US Foods long-term growth potential," said David Tehle, Lead Independent Director. Tehle continued, "Dave Flitman is a proven operator with deep foodservice experience. Under his strong leadership over the last three and a half years, US Foods has seen significant improvement in safety performance, share gains, supply chain productivity and customer service levels, while delivering industry-leading earnings per share growth. At the center of these improvements has been a relentless focus on our customers and helping them Make It. I have great confidence in Dave's ability to continue guiding the team to deliver long-term shareholder value, and I look forward to continuing to support the Board and leadership team as US Foods builds on its strong momentum."

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"I am honored and grateful for the Board's confidence and look forward to our continued collaboration as we deliver value for our customers and shareholders, drive consistent share gains across our target customer types and continue to advance operational excellence and productivity throughout the business," said Dave Flitman, Chair of the Board and CEO of US Foods. "I want to thank David Tehle for his strong partnership as Chair of the Board, and I appreciate his continued support as he transitions to Lead Independent Director."

**<u>About US Foods</u>**

With a promise to help its customers *Make It*, US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 customer locations to help their businesses succeed. With more than 70 broadline locations and more than 90 cash and carry stores, US Foods and its 30,000 associates provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

**<u>Forward-Looking Statements</u>**

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about future results of operations and other statements which are not purely historical facts or that necessarily depend upon future events. These statements often include words such as "believe," "target," "seek," "will," "may," or similar expressions (although not all forward-looking statements may contain such words). These statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect the Company's business, reputation, results of operations, financial condition, and stock price is included in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on information available to us on the date hereof. For these statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by law, the Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims, any duty or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement.

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