UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 12, 2023
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THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-08597 | | 94-2657368 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
6101 Bollinger Canyon Road, Suite 500, San Ramon, California 94583
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(925) 460-3600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of each class | | Trading Symbol | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $.10 par value | | COO | | Nasdaq Global Select Market |
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 to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers: Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On December 12, 2023, Gary S. Petersmeyer informed the Board that he will retire as a director, effective on the date of the Company's next Annual Meeting of Stockholders in March 2024. There are no disagreements between Mr. Petersmeyer and the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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| Exhibit | Description |
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| 104.1 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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.
THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
By: /s/ Nicholas S. Khadder
Nicholas S. Khadder
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Dated: December 13, 2023
