Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Elections of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Appointment of New Director On June 3, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Johnson Controls International plc (the "Company") increased the size of the Board to 12 directors in accordance with its Memorandum and Articles of Association and appointed Irene Esteves to serve as a member of the Company’s Board with a term expiring at the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company, where she is expected to stand for re-election. Ms. Esteves was also appointed to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board. Ms. Esteves will receive compensation pursuant to the Company’s standard arrangements for directors as described in its Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, including a prorated quarterly retainer payment of $11,154 for the Company’s fiscal third quarter. In connection with her election, Ms. Esteves received a restricted stock unit (“RSU”) award with a grant date of June 8, 2026 and a grant date fair value of $135,000, representing the pro-rata value of a full year non-employee director award of $180,000. This RSU award will vest one day immediately prior to the 2027 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Each of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Tyco Fire & Security (US) Management, LLC (“Tyco F&S”), will indemnify Ms. Esteves pursuant to Indemnification Agreements in the same form as they have used with other directors of the Company. The form indemnification agreements provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company and/or Tyco F&S will indemnify each director against expenses (including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement) actually and reasonably incurred by the director in connection with any claim against the director as a result of the director’s service as a member of the Board. The summaries of the material terms of the form indemnification agreements set forth above are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the applicable agreements. (See Exhibits 10.2 and 10.3, respectively, to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 14, 2025, which exhibits are incorporated herein by reference.) There are no related party transactions involving Ms. Esteves that would require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Esteves and any other persons pursuant to which she was selected as a director of the Company.
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Item 5.02 - Departure/Election of Directors or Certain Officers
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Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Esteves as described in Item 5.02 above is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. The information contained in this Item 7.01, including the accompanying Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Exhibit 99.1 · 558 words
EX-99.1 2 a8-k2026x06x03ex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Johnson Controls appoints Irene Esteves to board of directors CORK, Ireland — June 3, 2026 — Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI), a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, today announced the appointment of Irene Esteves to its board of directors, effective immediately. Esteves brings deep global finance and governance experience, with a proven record of leading large-scale, technology-driven industrial and aerospace organizations, further strengthening the Board as Johnson Controls advances its strategy to help customers deliver critical indoor operating conditions while reducing the energy intensity that comes with them. “Irene is a highly respected leader with a track record of guiding global organizations through transformation, and she will be a strong addition to our Board,” said Joakim Weidemanis, Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Controls. “We are at a pivotal moment as we are working on transforming our 140-year-old company by focusing on mission critical applications to drive faster growth, leveraging technology and life cycle service driven innovation and our proprietary business system. Irene’s expertise will be invaluable as we focus our capabilities, better serve customers, and continue delivering long term value for shareholders.” Esteves' appointment reflects the Board's ongoing commitment to refreshment and governance, with a focus on aligning its composition with the company's strategic direction and the increasingly complex environments its customers operate in. “We have been deliberate about ensuring our Board has the right skills and expertise to support the company’s growth," said Mark Vergnano, Chairman of the Board of Johnson Controls. "Irene’s financial acumen and experience give her a rare perspective on the types of businesses and industries we serve. As we accelerate growth, she will help strengthen the Board's ability to guide Johnson Controls through its next chapter.” With more than 25 years of financial leadership experience, Esteves most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., where she oversaw global finance, treasury, accounting, tax, and investor relations functions and played a key role in corporate strategy and risk management. Prior to this, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Time Warner Cable Inc. She also currently serves on the Boards of Roper Technologies, Inc. and KKR Real Estate Finance Trust. “I am excited to join the Johnson Controls Board at a time when exponential growth in mission-critical facilities is driving new demands for resilience, precision and energy efficiency," said Esteves. "Johnson Controls has the technology, the global scale and the right leadership team to capitalize on these opportunities, and I look forward to contributing to the company’s strategy and creating lasting value.” ### About Johnson Controls Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms. INVESTOR CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Gates Danielle Canzanella Direct: 414.524.5785 Direct: 414.524.8687 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits: Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release issued by Johnson Controls International plc, dated June 3, 2026 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)