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CHD · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed March 19, 2026

Church & Dwight Co Inc — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
March 19, 2026
Ticker
CHD
Accession
0001193125-26-116018
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Church & Dwight opposes the stockholder written-consent proposal; board backs the 11-nominee director slate and standard governance votes.

About Church & Dwight Co Inc
Market cap
$22.8B
1Y TSR
−1.4%
3Y TSR
+1.0%
Board grade
C+
Sector
Consumer Defensive
CEO
Richard A Dierker
Last annual meeting: May 1, 2026 · View full Church & Dwight Co Inc profile →
DEFA14A

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Filed by the Registrant ☒

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

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Preliminary Proxy Statement

Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

Definitive Proxy Statement

Definitive Additional Materials

Soliciting Material Pursuant to § 240.14a-12

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement if other than the Registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):

 

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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.

Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11

 


 

 

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CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. PRINCETON SOUTH CORPORATE PARK 500 CHARLES EWING BOULEVARD EWING, NJ 08628 Your Vote Counts! CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by April 30, 2026 11:59 PM ET. For shares held in a Plan, vote by April 29, 2026 10:00 AM ET. V85371-P46752 You invested in CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the stockholder meeting to be held on May 1, 2026. Get informed before you vote View the Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and 2025 Annual Report to Stockholders online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 17, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future stockholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number Vote Virtually at the Meeting* May 1, 2026 12:00 p.m. ET Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CHD2026 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

 


 

 

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Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Voting Items Board Recommends 1. Election of 11 nominees to serve as directors for a term of one year; Nominees: 1a. Bradlen S. Cashaw For 1b. Richard A. Dierker For 1c. Bradley C. Irwin For 1d. Penry W. Price For 1e. Susan G. Saideman For 1f. Ravichandra K. Saligram For 1g. Robert K. Shearer For 1h. Michael R. Smith For 1i. Janet S. Vergis For 1j. Arthur B. Winkleblack For 1k. Laurie J. Yoler For 2. An advisory vote to approve compensation of our named executive officers; For 3. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2026; For 4. Stockholder Proposal - Permit Stockholder Action by Written Consent. Against To act on such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof. Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. V85372-P46752

 


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Frequently asked questions

When did Church & Dwight Co Inc file this DEFA14A?
Church & Dwight Co Inc (CHD) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on March 19, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001193125-26-116018.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Church & Dwight opposes the stockholder written-consent proposal; board backs the 11-nominee director slate and standard governance votes. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Church & Dwight Co Inc's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Church & Dwight Co Inc has filed under CIK 313927, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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