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R. Brent Jones appointed as Executive Vice President and CFO effective early May 2026, with annual base salary of $660,000, target bonus of 80% of base, and annual equity award target of $1,800,000.

Kevin Johnson resigned as Executive Vice President and CFO on March 30, 2026, to pursue a CFO opportunity at a privately held company, with no disagreement with the Company.

Renato Negro resigned as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller on March 30, 2026, to pursue another opportunity, with no disagreement with the Company.

Julie Han appointed as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller effective April 1, 2026, with annual base salary of $330,000 and target bonus of 45% of base salary.

Company reaffirmed its 2026 total core sales, aEBITDA and aEPS guidance ranges previously announced on February 2, 2026.

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ESAB Corporation announced significant leadership changes in its finance organization, with the appointment of R. Brent Jones as the new Chief Financial Officer effective early May 2026. Jones brings extensive experience from previous CFO roles at Avantor, LifeScan Global Corporation, Klöckner Pentaplast Group, and Pall Corporation, where he led the company's $13.8 billion sale to Danaher. His compensation package includes a substantial base salary, performance-based incentives, and equity awards designed to align with long-term shareholder value creation. The transition follows the resignation of Kevin Johnson, who left to pursue another CFO opportunity, and Renato Negro, who resigned as Chief Accounting Officer. Julie Han was promoted to Chief Accounting Officer, bringing continuity with her experience at ESAB since 2020. The company simultaneously reaffirmed its 2026 financial outlook, indicating confidence in its strategic direction despite the leadership changes. This coordinated announcement of executive transitions with reaffirmed guidance suggests management is focused on maintaining operational stability while bringing in new financial leadership to execute the company's 2028 plans.

ESAB · ESAB Corporation

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