TTC 8-K
Toro Co (TTC)
8-K
2026-09-21
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September 21, 2026
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): September 21, 2026
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 21, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Toro Company (“TTC”) increased the number of directors constituting the Board from ten to eleven and elected David W. Huml to the Board and to the Audit Committee and Finance Committee of the Board, effective immediately, and serving in the class of directors with a term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders of TTC.
In his capacity as a non-employee director, Mr. Huml will receive customary non-employee directors compensation pursuant to plans and policies applicable to non-employee members of the Board, as described in TTC’s definitive proxy statement for its most recent Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on March 17, 2026.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Huml and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director of TTC, and there have been no transactions since the beginning of TTC’s last fiscal year, or are currently proposed, regarding Mr. Huml that are required to be disclosed by Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 is the press release announcing the election of Mr. Huml to the Board.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press release dated September 21, 2026 (furnished herewith). | ||||
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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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| Date: September 21, 2026 | /s/ Joanna M. Totsky | ||||
| Joanna M. Totsky | |||||
| Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | |||||
Investor Relations
Heather Hille
Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations
(952) 887-8923, [email protected]
Branden Happel
Senior Manager, Public Relations
(952) 887-8930, [email protected]
For Immediate Release
The Toro Company Elects David Huml to Board of Directors
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (September 21, 2026) – The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC), a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, today announced the election of David Huml, president and chief executive officer of Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC), to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“We are pleased to welcome Dave to The Toro Company’s Board of Directors,” said Richard Olson, chairman and chief executive officer of The Toro Company. “His broad leadership experience in global marketing, operations and product management, paired with his expertise in robotics and smart-connected technologies, will bring valuable perspective to our Board. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to advance our strategic vision and create long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”
Tennant is a global leader of solutions that helps create a cleaner, safer and healthier world. As president and chief executive officer, Huml also serves on its Board of Directors. Throughout his 12-year career at Tennant, he has served as chief operating officer, senior vice president for the APAC and EMEA businesses, and senior vice president of global marketing. Before joining Tennant, Huml held several executive leadership positions with Pentair plc, a leading manufacturer of water and fluid solutions, values and controls. Huml received a Bachelor of Arts in business management and marketing from Wittenberg University, and an MBA from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management.
About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With net sales of $4.5 billion in fiscal 2025, The Toro Company’s global presence extends to more than 125 countries through a family of brands that includes Toro, Ditch Witch, Exmark, BOSS, Ventrac, Tornado, HammerHead, American Augers, Spartan, Subsite, Radius, Hayter, Perrot, Unique Lighting Systems, Irritrol, and Lawn-Boy. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, The Toro Company and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers work on golf courses, sports fields, construction sites, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural operations. For more information, visit www.thetorocompany.com.
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