Monitor for any strategic M&A activity given Buckner's strong background in M&A legal strategy at Danaher. This is a routine personnel change and is unlikely to move the stock in the near term.
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Executive Summary
Agilent announced the planned departure of Chief Legal Officer Bret DiMarco and appointed Michael Buckner, former Danaher vice president and chief M&A counsel, as his replacement effective May 4, 2026. DiMarco will remain as a Special Advisor through December 1, 2026. This is a routine leadership transition with no financial impact or strategic shift disclosed.
Key Facts
- Bret DiMarco resigned as SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary effective May 4, 2026, per a previously disclosed transition agreement.
- Michael Buckner appointed as new Chief Legal Officer, effective May 4, 2026.
- Buckner previously served as VP, Deputy General Counsel and Chief M&A Counsel at Danaher Corp., leading M&A legal strategy.
- DiMarco will stay on as Special Advisor through December 1, 2026 to assist with transition.
Financial Impact
No financial figures disclosed; routine executive transition.
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This report is based on 5 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-202636 |
| Document: a-ex99_1.htm | 0001193125-26-202636 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-202636-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-202636 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-202636-index.html | 0001193125-26-202636 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-202636.txt | 0001193125-26-202636 |
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Aug 1, 2026 8w ago | Institutional Cluster | $139.80 $153.56 | ▲ +9.84% | ▲ +8.60% | $168.41 (+20.47%) |
Jun 25, 2026 14w ago | 8-K | $136.01 $139.74 | ▲ +2.74% | ▲ +1.48% | $168.41 (+23.83%) |
May 27, 2026 18w ago | 8-K | $135.31 $135.51 | ▲ +0.15% | ▲ +2.84% | $168.41 (+24.47%) |
May 4, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $112.10 $135.98 | ▲ +21.31% | ▲ +15.66% | $168.41 (+50.24%) |
Apr 3, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $114.84 $112.10 | ▼ −2.39% | ▼ −11.37% | $168.41 (+46.65%) |
Feb 25, 2026 31w ago | 8-K | $124.61 $112.93 | ▼ −9.37% | ▼ −4.14% | $168.41 (+35.16%) |
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