Form 8-K - Current report

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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) July 15, 2024

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FMC CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware			1-2376						94-0479804
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(Commission File Number)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2929 Walnut Street			Philadelphia			Pennsylvania			19104
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 215-299-6000

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share

FMC

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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).

Emerging growth company

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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.

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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

The Board of Directors of FMC Corporation (“Company”) has elected John M. Raines as a director of the Company effective July 15, 2024. Mr. Raines has been appointed to the Audit Committee and the Sustainability Committee. Mr. Raines will be entitled to be compensated for his service as a director under our Compensation Policy for Non-Employee Directors, as previously described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of the press release announcing this event is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated July 15, 2024

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

			FMC CORPORATION (Registrant)
			By:			/S/ MICHAEL F. REILLY
						Michael F. Reilly Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary

Date: July 15, 2024

Exhibit 99.1

FMC Corporation

2929 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA

News Release

[phone]

fmc.com

For Release: Immediate

Media Contact: Amie Leopold

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[e-mail]

Investor Contact: Curt Brooks

+1.215.299.6137

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FMC Corporation board elects John M. Raines to Board of Directors

PHILADELPHIA, July 15, 2024 – FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, today announced the election of John M. Raines to the company's Board of Directors, effective July 15, 2024. Raines will serve on the Audit and Sustainability Committees.

With a distinguished career in agriculture and consumer goods spanning over three decades, Raines brings a wealth of global experience, having led major agriculture and food businesses across all four regions of the world. Most recently, Raines served as president of Digital Agriculture and Consumer Goods at TELUS Corporation, a global technology leader, from 2021 to 2024. In this role, he harnessed digital technology to enable data-driven decision making across various sectors. Prior to TELUS, Raines held leadership positions at The Climate Corporation and Monsanto Company. He is currently the president of Paris Bancshares, Inc. and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for both TPNB Bank and Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners.

“We are pleased to welcome John to the FMC Board of Directors,” said Dr. Pierre Brondeau, FMC chairman and chief executive officer. “He brings extensive knowledge and experience as a global executive of major agriculture and food businesses. His oversight of M&A transactions and implementation of modern technology into the agriculture sector positions him to deliver substantial contributions to the board. We look forward to his engagement and insight.”

Raines commented, “I am honored to be appointed to the FMC Board. FMC has a reputation as a pioneer in crop protection and I am eager to collaborate with the board and management team to foster growth and enhance long-term shareholder value.”

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About FMC

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC’s innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers, crop advisers and turf and pest management professionals to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. With approximately 6,200 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn®.

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