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MEI · Current Report (Form 8-K) · Filed May 15, 2026

Methode Electronics Inc — Current Report (Form 8-K)

Form
8-K
Filed
May 15, 2026
Period
May 14, 2026
Ticker
MEI
Accession
0000065270-26-000017
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SEC concludes its investigation; does not intend to recommend enforcement action.

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About Methode Electronics Inc
Market cap
$486M
1Y TSR
+109.4%
3Y TSR
−9.9%
Board grade
C+
Sector
Technology
CEO
Jonathan B Degaynor
Last annual meeting: Sep 16, 2026 · View full Methode Electronics Inc profile →
8-K

 

 

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 (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2026

 

 

METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-33731

36-2090085

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

25650 W 11 Mile Rd

 

Southfield, Michigan

 

48034

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (708) 867-6777

 

 

 

(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:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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, $0.50 Par Value

 

MEI

 

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).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events

As previously disclosed, the Company was subject to an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission. On May 14, 2026, the SEC Staff notified the Company that it has concluded its investigation and does not intend to recommend an enforcement action.

 

 

 

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Methode Electronics, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Date:

May 14, 2026

By:

/s/ Laura Kowalchik

 

 

 

Laura Kowalchik
Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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When did Methode Electronics Inc file this 8-K?
Methode Electronics Inc (MEI) filed this Current Report (Form 8-K) with the SEC on May 15, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0000065270-26-000017.
What does an 8-K disclose?
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SEC concludes its investigation; does not intend to recommend enforcement action. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the current report; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
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