A maker of high-performance engineered materials, Rogers Corporation supplies circuit materials, ceramic substrates, and cooling parts for electric vehicles, aerospace, and wireless networks, plus polyurethane and silicone foams (PORON, BISCO) used for cushioning and sealing in cars, electronics, and medical gear. It began in 1832 as the Rogers Paper Manufacturing Company, founded by Dutch immigrant Peter Rogers in a former powder mill in Manchester, Connecticut, before evolving into advanced materials. During the Great Depression it partnered with plastics pioneer Leo Baekeland to develop phenolic molding compounds, a step that helped it outgrow its papermaking roots.
Rogers Corporation appoints Ali El-Haj as President, CEO, and Director effective May 19, 2026.
The appointment follows an extensive executive search conducted by the Board.
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Ali El-Haj, previously Interim President and CEO, was appointed President, Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, effective May 19, 2026.
Mr. El-Haj's offer letter provides an annual base salary of $750,000 and a target annual incentive of 100% of base salary under the 2026 AICP.
He will receive a long-term incentive equity grant valued at $5,000,000, comprising $3,200,000 in time-based RSUs and $1,800,000 in performance-based RSUs.
Mr. El-Haj is eligible to participate in the Rogers Corporation Executive Severance Plan.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Rogers Corporation shareholders approve 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at annual meeting
The 2026 ESPP authorizes 200,000 new shares plus any shares remaining under the Prior Plan after the offering period ending June 15, 2026.
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On May 6, 2026, shareholders approved the Rogers Corporation 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (2026 ESPP), which replaces the Prior Plan for offering periods starting on or after June 16, 2026.
All nine director nominees were elected, with votes ranging from 16,059,768 to 16,329,397 for each nominee.
Shareholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2026 (16,735,256 for, 139,828 against).
The non-binding advisory vote on 2025 executive compensation passed with 15,944,114 votes for and 412,113 against.
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Rogers Corporation SVP and CAO Michael Webb to depart March 13, 2026
He will receive severance payments and benefits under the company's Executive Severance Plan.
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Michael Webb, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, will leave Rogers Corporation on March 13, 2026.
Severance is subject to execution of a general release of claims and compliance with restrictive covenants, including non-competition and non-solicitation.
The departure was disclosed in an 8-K filed March 3, 2026, with the event date of March 2, 2026.
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Rogers Corporation reports Q4 and full-year 2025 results with net sales of $810.8 million for 2025.
Full-year 2025 net loss was $(61.8) million, or $(3.40) per diluted share, compared to net income of $26.1 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, in 2024.
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Full-year 2025 net sales were $810.8 million, down from $830.1 million in 2024; Q4 2025 net sales were $201.5 million, up 4.8% from Q4 2024.
Q4 2025 net income was $4.6 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $(0.5) million, or $(0.03) per diluted share, in Q4 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA was $115.0 million for 2025 and $34.4 million for Q4 2025; adjusted earnings per diluted share were $2.39 for 2025 and $0.89 for Q4 2025.
For Q1 2026, the company guides net sales of $193 to $208 million, gross margin of 30.5% to 32.5%, adjusted EPS of $0.45 to $0.85, and adjusted EBITDA of $27 to $35 million.
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Rogers Corporation Board Chair Peter Wallace to step down; Armand Lauzon appointed Chair
Peter C. Wallace notified the Board on October 16, 2025, that he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting and will step down effective that date.
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Armand F. Lauzon, Jr., an independent director since 2023, was appointed Chair of the Board effective October 16, 2025.
Wallace's decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company on operations, policies, or practices.
The Company plans to search for an additional independent director, with input from Starboard Value LP.
Starboard Value confirmed it will not nominate directors for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits