A maker of dental products and technologies used by dentists and orthodontists worldwide, from CEREC CAD/CAM systems and SureSmile clear aligners to catheters for continence care. It was formed in 2016 when DENTSPLY International, founded in 1899 as The Dentists' Supply Company of New York, merged with Sirona Dental Systems, whose German roots trace to 1877 and the first electric dental drill.
DENTSPLY SIRONA appoints John C. Fortson as EVP & CFO, effective July 20, 2026
Fortson currently serves as President and CFO of Kymera International; previously he was CEO and CFO of Ingevity Corporation.
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John C. Fortson, age 58, will become Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc., effective July 20, 2026.
His compensation includes an annual base salary of $780,000, a target annual bonus of 85% of base salary, and a $500,000 sign-on cash payment payable in February 2027.
He will receive a sign-on equity award with a target grant date fair value of $700,000 (60% premium stock options, 40% restricted stock units) with three-year ratable vesting.
Beginning in 2027, he will be eligible for an annual equity award with a target grant date fair value of $2,500,000.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
DENTSPLY SIRONA shareholders elect 12 directors and approve all four proposals at 2026 annual meeting
At the June 2, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders elected all 12 director nominees, with Donald J. Zurbay receiving the lowest support (116,568,821 for, 51,059,271 against).
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Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026 with 182,033,381 votes for.
The non-binding advisory vote on 2025 executive compensation passed with 158,496,058 votes for.
Amendment No. 2 to the 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, increasing shares by 15,000,000, was approved with 139,933,388 votes for.
The report was filed under Item 5.07 to disclose the voting results of the annual meeting.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Dentsply Sirona appoints James Forbes and Brian McKeon to board, effective Feb 27, 2026
On February 23, 2026, the Board approved increasing the number of directors from 11 to 13.
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James D. Forbes and Brian P. McKeon were appointed to the Board, effective February 27, 2026, until the 2026 annual meeting.
Forbes will serve on the Compensation & Human Capital Committee; McKeon on the Audit and Finance and Science and Technology Committees.
Willie A. Deese notified the Board of his intent not to seek reelection at the 2026 annual meeting, not due to any disagreement.
Forbes and McKeon will participate in the same compensation plans as other non-employee directors.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Dentsply Sirona appoints Donald Zurbay to Board of Directors, effective January 10, 2026
Mr. Zurbay will serve on the Audit and Finance Committee until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
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The Board increased its size from 10 to 11 directors and appointed Donald J. Zurbay, effective January 10, 2026.
He has no family relationships or material interests requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
He will participate in the same compensation plans as other non-employee directors, as described in the April 9, 2025 proxy statement.
The Board also formed a special four-member Growth and Value Creation Committee, co-chaired by Chairman Gregory T. Lucier and CEO Daniel T. Scavilla.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits