8-K

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

Mettler-Toledo International Inc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-614-438-4511 and +41-44-944-22-11

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:

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

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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.

On January 16, 2026, the Board of Directors of Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (the "Company") appointed Michael J. Tokich as a director of the Company, effective February 5, 2026, and determined Mr. Tokich qualifies as an "independent director" for purposes of the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. The Board of Directors has not yet determined on which Board committees, if any, Mr. Tokich will serve. In connection with the appointment, the Board of Directors resolved to increase its size from nine directors to ten directors, effective February 5, 2026.

Mr. Tokich’s compensation for his services as a director will be consistent with that of the Company's other independent directors, as described in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on March 17, 2025. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Tokich and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Tokich was selected as a director, and there are no transactions in which Mr. Tokich has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 20, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Tokich’s appointment. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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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METTLER TOLEDO ANNOUNCES MICHAEL J. TOKICH TO JOIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

COLUMBUS, Ohio – January 20, 2026 – Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) announced today that Michael J. Tokich has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective February 5, 2026.

Mr. Tokich served for over 17 years as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) at STERIS plc (NYSE: STE), a leading global healthcare and life science provider of products and services, prior to recently transitioning to the role of Senior Financial Advisor at STERIS. Mr. Tokich joined STERIS in 2000 and held various senior financial roles prior to his appointment as CFO in 2008.

Roland Diggelmann, Chair of the Board, stated, “Mike is a highly accomplished executive who brings nearly two decades of U.S. public company CFO experience to our Board and an impressive track record of sustained growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. In addition to his financial expertise, Mike’s strong operational and IT experience will bring valuable insights to our business. We look forward to Mike’s contributions to our Board.”

METTLER TOLEDO (NYSE: MTD) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We have strong leadership positions in all of our businesses and believe we hold global number-one market positions in most of them. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food, and chemicals. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. With proven growth strategies and a focus on execution, we have achieved a long-term track record of strong financial performance. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

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