Erin Nealy Cox leaves Sally Beauty (NYSE: SBH) board for Walmart role

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Sally Beauty Holdings reported that board member Erin Nealy Cox resigned from its Board of Directors effective March 12, 2026. She is leaving as part of a transition to a new role at Walmart, Inc.. The company states there was no disagreement leading to her resignation.

Her board term had been scheduled to run until the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2027. Sally Beauty publicly thanked Nealy Cox for her service and leadership to the Board.

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: March 12, 2026

(Date of earliest event reported)

SALLY BEAUTY HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware	1-33145	36-2257936
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
7900 Windrose Avenue, Plano, Texas		75024
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (800) 777-5706

Not Applicable

(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:

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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 Stock, $0.01 par value		SBH		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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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Resignation of Director

On March 12, 2026, Erin Nealy Cox notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) of her resignation from the Board as part of a transition to her new role at Walmart, Inc. The resignation was effective immediately and there was no disagreement between the Company and Ms. Nealy Cox that led to her decision to resign. Ms. Nealy Cox’s term was set to expire at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2027.

The Company thanks Ms. Nealy Cox for her service and leadership to the Board.

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.

	SALLY BEAUTY HOLDINGS, INC.
March 17, 2026	By:	/s/ Denise Paulonis
		Name: Denise Paulonis
		Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) announce about its board on March 12, 2026?

Sally Beauty Holdings announced that director Erin Nealy Cox resigned from its Board of Directors effective March 12, 2026. The company explained this change is part of her transition to a new role at Walmart, Inc., and expressed appreciation for her board service.

Why did Erin Nealy Cox resign from the Sally Beauty (SBH) board?

Erin Nealy Cox resigned from the Sally Beauty board as part of a transition to her new role at Walmart, Inc.. The company specifically noted that there was no disagreement between Sally Beauty and Nealy Cox that led to her decision to step down.

Was there any disagreement behind Erin Nealy Cox’s resignation from Sally Beauty’s board?

Sally Beauty stated there was no disagreement between the company and Erin Nealy Cox that led to her resignation. The filing emphasizes that her departure is tied to her transition to a new role at Walmart, Inc., suggesting an orderly and amicable change.

When was Erin Nealy Cox’s term on the Sally Beauty (SBH) board originally set to end?

Erin Nealy Cox’s term on the Sally Beauty Board of Directors had been scheduled to expire at the company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2027. Her resignation on March 12, 2026, therefore came before the originally expected end of her term.

How did Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH) characterize Erin Nealy Cox’s board service?

Sally Beauty described Erin Nealy Cox’s board service positively, thanking her for her service and leadership to the Board. This language, combined with the statement of no disagreement, portrays the resignation as a respectful and appreciative conclusion to her tenure.

What company is Erin Nealy Cox joining after leaving the Sally Beauty (SBH) board?

After leaving the Sally Beauty Board of Directors, Erin Nealy Cox is transitioning to a new role at Walmart, Inc.. Her move to Walmart is cited as the reason for her immediate resignation from Sally Beauty’s board effective March 12, 2026.

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