Matson (NYSE: MATX) to see EVP and CCO John Lauer retire

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Matson, Inc. announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer John P. Lauer has notified the company that he will retire. His retirement from the company is scheduled to be effective on July 1, 2026. The filing does not describe any additional management or compensation changes.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

03/12/2026 - 05:22 PM

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 12, 2026 (March 9, 2026)

Matson, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Hawaii	001-34187	99-0032630
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


1411 Sand Island Parkway
Honolulu, Hawaii		96819
(Address of principal executive offices)		(zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (808) 848-1211

(Former Name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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 Stock, without par value	MATX	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).

Emerging growth company ☐

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. ☐

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

On March 9, 2026, John P. Lauer, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, notified Matson, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will retire from the Company on July 1, 2026.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) - (c) Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits.


104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL).

SIGNATURE

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


	MATSON, INC.


	/s/ Matthew J. Cox
	Matthew J. Cox
	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer


Dated: March 12, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What executive change did Matson (MATX) disclose in this 8-K?

Matson disclosed that Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer John P. Lauer has notified the company of his retirement. His departure from the company is planned to be effective on July 1, 2026, according to the filing.

When will John P. Lauer retire from Matson (MATX)?

John P. Lauer is scheduled to retire from Matson effective July 1, 2026. The notification of his retirement was provided to the company on March 9, 2026, giving several months of advance notice for leadership transition planning.

What position does John P. Lauer hold at Matson (MATX)?

John P. Lauer serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Matson. The 8-K states that he has informed the company of his intention to retire from this role, with his retirement effective July 1, 2026.

Did Matson (MATX) announce a successor for John P. Lauer?

The filing only states that John P. Lauer will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer effective July 1, 2026. It does not provide information on any successor or additional leadership changes related to his departure.

Does the Matson (MATX) 8-K include new financial information?

The 8-K focuses on the planned retirement of Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer John P. Lauer. It specifies that financial statements and other financial information are not applicable in this report under Item 9.01 sections (a) through (c).

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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