Cardinal Health (CAH) Chief Accounting Officer to retire in February 2027

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Cardinal Health, Inc. reported that on March 2, 2026, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Mary Scherer notified the company of her intention to retire in February 2027. The company plans to conduct a search for her successor.

Scherer will continue serving as Chief Accounting Officer until a new executive is identified and onboarded to support a smooth transition in the company’s accounting leadership.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2026

Cardinal Health, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio

1-11373

31-0958666

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7000 Cardinal Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017

(614) 757-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares (without par value)			CAH			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   p

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 2, 2026, Mary Scherer, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, notified Cardinal Health, Inc. (the “Company”) that she intends to retire in February 2027. The Company will initiate a search process to identify her successor. Ms. Scherer will continue to serve as Chief Accounting Officer until her successor is identified and onboarded to ensure a smooth transition.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Cardinal Health, Inc.

(Registrant)

Date:

March 5, 2026

By:

/s/ AARON E. ALT

Aaron E. Alt

Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What leadership change did Cardinal Health (CAH) disclose in this 8-K?

Cardinal Health disclosed that Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Mary Scherer plans to retire in February 2027. She has provided extended notice, giving the company time to identify and transition to a new Chief Accounting Officer.

When is Cardinal Health CAO Mary Scherer expected to retire?

Chief Accounting Officer Mary Scherer intends to retire in February 2027. Her notice was given on March 2, 2026, providing roughly a year for succession planning and leadership transition in the company’s accounting function.

Will Mary Scherer remain at Cardinal Health (CAH) until a successor is found?

Yes, Mary Scherer will continue serving as Chief Accounting Officer until her successor is identified and onboarded. This arrangement is intended to support continuity and a smooth transition in Cardinal Health’s accounting leadership structure.

What steps will Cardinal Health (CAH) take following the CAO retirement notice?

Cardinal Health will initiate a search process to identify a successor to Chief Accounting Officer Mary Scherer. The company plans for her to remain in her role during the search and onboarding process to maintain operational and reporting continuity.

Who signed the Cardinal Health (CAH) 8-K reporting the CAO retirement?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Cardinal Health, Inc. by Aaron E. Alt, the company’s Chief Financial Officer. His signature indicates the company’s authorization and certification of the disclosed leadership transition information.

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