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Eaton8-K: CFO change

Eaton appoints David B. Foster as new EVP & CFO, effective March 2, 2026.

What happened

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Source

SEC EDGARMar 2, 2026

Current report (Form 8-K)

Eaton 8-K

Filing excerpt

On March 2, 2026, Eaton Corporation plc (the “Company”) announced that David B. Foster has been appointed on February 26, 2026 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Eaton Corporation, effective March 2, 2026 (the “Effective Date”).

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Signal
8-K: CFO change

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Form
8-K
Dollar figure
$815K (New CFO's annual base salary)
Filed
Mar 2, 2026

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Numbers

PercentTarget short-term annual incentive as a percentage of base salary
1%

Details

CIK
1551182
Accession number
0001140361-26-007206
Timeframe
Immediate
Filing year
2026
Why it matters
Budget/procurement review
Signal category
Leadership

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
90%
Sentiment
Neutral
Detected
Mar 3, 2026
signal_type
sec-8k
signal_subtype
cfoChange

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  "company": {
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  "data": {
    "detail": "A new CFO often triggers a review of financial systems, planning tools, and vendor contracts within the first 90 days. Mr. Foster's recent consulting work on a major spin-off suggests he will be focused on strategic financial restructuring, creating opportunities for related technology and advisory services.",
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    },
    "summary": "Eaton appoints David B. Foster as new EVP & CFO, effective March 2, 2026.",
    "excerpts": "On March 2, 2026, Eaton Corporation plc (the “Company”) announced that David B. Foster has been appointed on February 26, 2026 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Eaton Corporation, effective March 2, 2026 (the “Effective Date”).",
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    "confidence": "high",
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    "filing_date": "2026-03-02",
    "filing_year": 2026,
    "sales_relevance": "Budget/procurement review",
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