A maker of turf, lawn, snow, and underground-construction equipment, Toro builds the mowers that groom golf courses and sports fields, the riding mowers and snow throwers in homeowners' garages, and irrigation for farms and landscapes. Founded in Minneapolis in 1914 making "Bull" tractors for farmers, it took the Spanish name Toro, meaning "bull," in honor of that first machine. In late 2025 it added underground-construction gear to its lineup by buying Tornado Infrastructure Equipment.
Toro elects Edric C. Funk as CEO, effective Nov 1, 2026; Olson becomes Executive Chairman
Funk's annual base salary will increase from $715,000 to $1,000,000, effective November 1, 2026, with a fiscal 2027 cash incentive target of 120% of base salary.
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On July 21, 2026, The Toro Company's Board elected Edric C. Funk as President and CEO, effective November 1, 2026, and as a Board member effective immediately.
Richard M. Olson will transition from CEO to Executive Chairman, effective November 1, 2026, after serving as CEO since November 2016.
Olson's annual base salary as Executive Chairman will be $763,000, effective November 1, 2026, with a fiscal 2027 cash incentive target of 130% of base salary.
The Board increased its size from nine to ten directors to elect Funk, who will not receive director fees while employed.
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
Toro stockholders approve 2026 Equity Plan, officer liability amendment, and par value change at annual meeting.
The 2026 Equity Plan authorizes up to 3,650,000 new shares plus shares remaining or forfeited under the 2022 Plan.
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Stockholders approved The Toro Company 2026 Equity Plan, effective March 17, 2026, replacing the 2022 Equity and Incentive Plan for future equity awards.
The Board approved The Toro Company 2026 Annual Incentive Plan, a cash incentive plan separate from the equity plan.
Stockholders approved amendments to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate or limit officer liability and change par value from $1.00 to $0.01 per share.
Three directors were elected: Dianne C. Craig, Eric P. Hansotia, and D. Christian Koch, each for a term ending at the 2029 annual meeting.
3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders · 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Toro completes acquisition of Tornado Infrastructure for CAD $279M
Tornado, based in Calgary, Alberta, manufactures hydrovac trucks for underground construction, power transmission, and energy markets.
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The Toro Company completed its acquisition of Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Ltd. on December 8, 2025.
Toro paid CAD $1.92 per share, totaling CAD $279 million fully diluted equity value, financed with cash and credit facilities.
The acquisition is expected to be neutral to adjusted EPS in the first year and accretive thereafter, with $3 million USD annual cost synergies expected over three years.
Toro's Board also authorized a new repurchase of up to 6 million shares and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share.
2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Toro to acquire Tornado Infrastructure for CAD $279 million
The Toro Company entered a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding securities of Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Ltd. for CAD $1.92 per share, totaling CAD $279 million fully diluted equity value.
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Tornado is a Calgary-based manufacturer of vacuum trucks and industrial equipment for underground construction, power transmission, and energy markets.
The acquisition is expected to close in Toro's fiscal 2026 first quarter, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
Toro plans to fund the all-cash deal with existing credit facilities and other financing; no financing condition applies.
Toro expects annual run-rate cost synergies of $3 million (USD) over three years and marginal first-year earnings accretion.
1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Toro issues $200M 5.27% senior notes due 2032 to repay term loan
The Toro Company entered into a note purchase agreement on September 30, 2025 to issue and sell $200 million aggregate principal amount of 5.27% Senior Notes due September 30, 2032.
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Proceeds will be used to fully repay the $200 million outstanding under Toro's Term Loan Credit Agreement dated April 27, 2022, and for general corporate purposes.
The notes are senior unsecured obligations with interest payable semiannually on March 30 and September 30, beginning March 30, 2026.
The note purchase agreement includes customary covenants, a maximum leverage ratio covenant, and a most favored lender covenant.
The notes were issued in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and are not registered under the Securities Act.
1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits