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): October 26, 2022

PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 896-3000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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On October 26, 2022, Thomas L. Williams, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Parker-Hannifin Corporation (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2023 (the “Transition Date”) and from his position as Chairman of the Board on December 31, 2023. After the Transition Date and prior to his retirement from the Board, Mr. Williams will be designated Executive Chairman. Mr. Williams’ decision to retire is not related to the Company’s financial or operating results or to any disagreements or concerns regarding the Company’s financial or reporting practices.

In connection with Mr. Williams’ notification of retirement, the Board elected Jennifer A. Parmentier, age 55, as Chief Executive Officer, effective on the Transition Date. Ms. Parmentier will succeed Mr. Williams as principal executive officer. Ms. Parmentier has been Chief Operating Officer since August 2021. She was Vice President and President – Motion Systems Group of the Company from February 2019 to August 2021 and Vice President and President – Engineered Materials Group of the Company from September 2015 to February 2019. Ms. Parmentier is also a director of Nordson Corporation. Ms. Parmentier is not a party to any transaction described in Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

The Board also approved an increase in the size of the Board from twelve to thirteen Directors to be effective on the Transition Date and, in connection with the vacancy, approved the appointment of Ms. Parmentier as a member of the Board, effective on the Transition Date. In connection with Ms. Parmentier’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer, the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board took the following actions regarding Ms. Parmentier’s compensation, effective on the Transition Date:

In connection with Ms. Parmentier’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer, the Board elected Andrew D. Ross, age 55, as Chief Operating Officer, effective on the Transition Date. Mr. Ross has been Vice President and President – Fluid Connectors Group of the Company since September 2015. Mr. Ross was Vice President and President – Engineered Materials Group of the Company from July 2012 to September 2015. Mr. Ross is not a party to any transaction described in Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries.

In connection with Mr. Ross’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer, the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board took the following actions regarding Mr. Ross’s compensation, effective on the Transition Date:

Beginning on the Transition Date, for his service as Executive Chairman of the Board, Mr. Williams will continue to receive a base salary at a decreased annual rate of $375,000 from $1,500,000. Mr. Williams’ Annual Cash Incentive Plan target opportunity will remain at 165% of base salary, which will be applied to the total base salary actually paid to Mr. Williams for fiscal year 2023. Mr. Williams will continue to vest in his outstanding equity awards.

SIGNATURE

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, hereunto duly authorized.