Ryan Specialty Holdings (NYSE: RYAN) discloses planned board retirement of Robert Le Blanc

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. reported that Robert Le Blanc will retire from its Board of Directors effective February 11, 2026. His service on the Compensation and Governance Committee will also end on that date. The company states that his decision to retire is not the result of any disagreement with the company, which signals an orderly and planned transition rather than a dispute-driven departure.

Ryan Specialty expressed gratitude for Mr. Le Blanc’s many years of service and contributions to the Board. On December 8, 2025, the company issued a press release to publicly announce his retirement, which is furnished as an exhibit to this report.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

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 →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2025

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RYAN SPECIALTY HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Delaware		001-40645		86-2526344
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
155 North Wacker Drive, Suite 4000
Chicago, Illinois				60606
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 312 784-6001

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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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:

o	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o	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
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value		RYAN		The 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 o

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. o

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

Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 5, 2025, Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and Robert Le Blanc mutually agreed that Mr. Le

Blanc would retire from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company effective as of February 11, 2026. Mr. Le

Blanc’s decision to retire from the Board is not the result of any disagreement with the Company.  Mr. Le Blanc’s service

to the Compensation and Governance Committee will also end on February 11, 2026. The Company is grateful to Mr. Le

Blanc for his many years of service and contributions to the Board.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On December 8, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing Robert Le Blanc's retirement from the Board. 

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference is a copy of the press release.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.

The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release dated December 8, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL)

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.

			RYAN SPECIALTY HOLDINGS, INC. (Registrant)
Date:	December 8, 2025	By:	/s/ Mark S. Katz
			Mark S. Katz Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What board change did Ryan Specialty Holdings (RYAN) announce?

Ryan Specialty Holdings announced that Robert Le Blanc will retire from its Board of Directors, with his retirement effective on February 11, 2026.

Is Robert Le Blanc leaving Ryan Specialty Holdings (RYAN) because of a disagreement?

No. The company states that Mr. Le Blanc’s decision to retire from the Board is not the result of any disagreement with the company.

When will Robert Le Blanc leave his committee roles at Ryan Specialty (RYAN)?

Mr. Le Blanc’s service on the Compensation and Governance Committee will end on February 11, 2026, the same date he retires from the Board.

Did Ryan Specialty Holdings (RYAN) issue a press release about the director’s retirement?

Yes. Ryan Specialty issued a press release on December 8, 2025 announcing Robert Le Blanc’s retirement and furnished it as Exhibit 99.1.

Which form did Ryan Specialty Holdings (RYAN) use to disclose the director retirement?

Ryan Specialty disclosed Robert Le Blanc’s retirement on a Form 8-K under the item covering departures and appointments of directors and certain officers.

Who signed the Ryan Specialty Holdings (RYAN) disclosure about the board retirement?

The report was signed on behalf of the company by Mark S. Katz, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.