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A. O. Smith disclosed on May 19, 2026 that it has selected Carrie Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2026.

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  1. A. O. Smith disclosed on May 19, 2026 that it has selected Carrie Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2026.

  2. The company said Anderson will succeed Charles T. Lauber, who has decided to retire. Lauber will temporarily continue his employment with the company after July 1, 2026 until his retirement to facilitate the transition.

  3. A. O. Smith said Anderson, age 57, served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Campbell's Company from January 2023 to October 2025 and held the same position at Integra LifeSciences from June 2019 to January 2023.

  4. The company said the Personnel and Compensation Committee approved an award of restricted stock units to Anderson with a value of $1,500,000 as an incentive for her to join the company, which will vest 3 years after the grant date. She will also receive relocation assistance, including a special allowance of two months of salary to cover incidental expenses.

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Carrie Anderson Named Chief Financial Officer

A. O. Smith disclosed on May 19, 2026 that it has selected Carrie Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2026.

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Charles T. Lauber Retirement and Transition Period

The company said Anderson will succeed Charles T. Lauber, who has decided to retire. Lauber will temporarily continue his employment with the company after July 1, 2026 until his retirement to facilitate the transition.

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Anderson's Career Background

A. O. Smith said Anderson, age 57, served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Campbell's Company from January 2023 to October 2025 and held the same position at Integra LifeSciences from June 2019 to January 2023.

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Sign-On Incentive and Relocation Assistance

The company said the Personnel and Compensation Committee approved an award of restricted stock units to Anderson with a value of $1,500,000 as an incentive for her to join the company, which will vest 3 years after the grant date. She will also receive relocation assistance, including a special allowance of two months of salary to cover incidental expenses.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

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