8-K
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/ (GT)
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): (April 14, 2025)
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Ohio | 1-1927 | 34-0253240 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br> <br>File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer<br>Identification No.) |
| 200 Innovation Way, Akron, Ohio | 44316-0001 | |
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| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (330) 796-2121
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:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading<br>Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange<br>on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, Without Par Value | GT | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
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).
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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. ☐
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Christopher R. Delaney, a named executive officer in the 2025 proxy statement, left his employment with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the “Company”) effective on April 14, 2025. Mr. Delaney is not eligible to receive severance benefits pursuant to the Company’s Executive Severance and Change in Control Plan. Mr. Delaney’s departure was not related to the Company’s financial or operating results, reporting or internal controls.
Mr. Delaney was already on a leave of absence from his position as President, Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”). Christina L. Zamarro, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, will continue to lead the EMEA business unit on an interim basis in addition to her duties as Chief Financial Officer.
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.
| THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY | ||
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| Date: April 17, 2025 | By: | /s/ Daniel T. Young |
| Daniel T. Young | ||
| Secretary |