Mueller Industries Inc. filed an 8-K on November 9, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Devin K. Denner to its Board of Directors effective January 1, 2027, and the declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend of 17.5 cents per share payable December 18, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New Director: Devin K. Denner was appointed to the Mueller Industries Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2027.
  • Filling a Vacancy: Denner's appointment fills the vacancy created by the previously reported retirement of Gary S. Gladstein, effective December 31, 2026.
  • Independence Determined: The Board determined that Denner is "independent" under New York Stock Exchange rules and applicable Securities Exchange Act rules and regulations.
  • Director Compensation: Denner will receive an annual fee of $82,000 and a new director initial equity grant with a grant date fair value of $170,000, each prorated for the partial year.
  • Quarterly Dividend: The Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 17.5 cents per share on common stock.
  • Dividend Dates: The dividend is payable December 18, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 4, 2026.

Denner Appointment and Quarterly Dividend Details From Mueller Industries' November 2026 8-K

According to the filing, Mueller Industries (NYSE:MLI) reported that its Board of Directors appointed Devin K. Denner as a director on November 6, 2026, with the appointment taking effect January 1, 2027. The filing states that Denner "brings decades of business leadership experience in the metals industry." His appointment is intended to fill the vacancy arising from the retirement of Gary S. Gladstein, whose departure from the Board was previously reported and is effective December 31, 2026.

The filing disclosed that the Board determined Denner qualifies as independent under NYSE rules and the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The company also disclosed that "there is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Denner and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director," and that no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K exist between the company and Denner or his immediate family members.

As part of the company's non-employee director compensation program, the filing stated that Denner will receive an annual fee of $82,000 and a new director initial equity grant with a grant date fair value of $170,000, with both amounts prorated to reflect the partial compensation year he will serve. Separately, the filing noted that the Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 17.5 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable December 18, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 4, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

Mueller Industries disclosed the Board appointment of Devin K. Denner effective January 1, 2027, replacing retiring director Gary S. Gladstein, along with Denner's compensation terms and the declaration of a $0.175 per share quarterly dividend payable December 18, 2026.