Dow Finalizes New CEO Karen Carter's Compensation Package
DOW sits 33% above its 52-week low of $20.402.
Summary
Dow Inc. has disclosed the full compensation package for its new CEO, Karen S. Carter, including a substantial increase in salary and long-term incentives, which were not previously determined.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · DOW
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New CEO Compensation Details
This filing finalizes the compensation package for Karen S. Carter, effective July 1, 2026, following her appointment as Chief Executive Officer.
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Significant Salary Increase
Ms. Carter's annual base salary increased from $997,425 to $1,500,000.
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Boosted Incentive Targets
Her target for the annual cash incentive program increased from 120% to 165% of base salary, and her aggregate target for annual long-term incentive compensation awards increased from $5,319,600 to $14,025,000.
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One-Time Equity Award
The Board approved a one-time long-term incentive compensation award to Ms. Carter with a grant date value of $4,350,000.
Analysis · DOW · Industrial Applications And Services
This 8-K/A provides the finalized compensation details for Karen S. Carter, who became CEO on July 1, 2026. The package includes a significant increase in base salary, annual cash incentive target, and long-term incentive target, along with a one-time equity award. These details were not available in the initial 8-K announcing her appointment and are important for understanding the company's executive compensation structure and incentives for its new leader.
At the time of this filing, DOW was trading at $27.08 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $19.7B. The 52-week trading range was $20.40 to $42.74. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.