SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 4, 2026
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| Item 5.02. |
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
Officers
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On June 4, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (the “Company”) (i) expanded the size of the Board from eleven to
twelve directors, and (ii) appointed Stanley J. Sutula III to fill the vacancy created by the expansion, and (iii) appointed Mr. Sutula to serve on the Audit Committee, each effective as of June 4, 2026. Mr. Sutula will also stand for election
at the Company’s 2026 annual shareholders’ meeting, currently scheduled for September 2, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”).
As a non-employee director, Mr. Sutula will be entitled to receive the same compensation payable to other non-employee directors of the Company,
prorated through the date of the Annual Meeting, the most recent description of which is included in the Company's proxy statement (Schedule 14A) for the annual meeting of shareholders that was held on August 29, 2025.
Mr. Sutula was not selected as a director pursuant to any arrangements or understandings with the Company or with any other person, and there are no
transactions between the Company and Mr. Sutula that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Additionally, on June 4, 2026, director Cara Heiden notified the Company that she will not stand for re-election and will retire from the Board at the expiration of her
current term, which runs through the Annual Meeting. As a result, at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting the size of the Board will be reduced from twelve to eleven members. Ms. Heiden has advised the Company that her decision not to stand for
re-election and to retire is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.
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Regulation FD Disclosure
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On June 8, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Sutula’s appointment to the Board, and Ms. Heiden’s retirement as of the Annual Meeting. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Press Release issued by Casey’s General Stores, Inc. dated June 8, 2026
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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.
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CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC.
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Dated: June 8, 2026
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By:
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/s/ Stephen P. Bramlage Jr.
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Stephen P. Bramlage Jr.
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Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
Casey’s Announces Addition of Finance Leader Stanley J. Sutula III to its Board of Directors
ANKENY, Iowa, June 8, 2026 – (Business Wire) – Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASY), the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the United States, today announced the appointment of Stanley J. Sutula III to
its Board of Directors (the “Board”).
Mr. Sutula brings to the Board over 35 years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning and operations, tax, strategic planning and risk management. Since
2020, he has served as Chief Financial Officer at Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE: CL), where he oversees its global finance, global IT and mergers and acquisitions teams. He was previously at Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI), where he served as
Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer, and spent 28 years at IBM Corporation (NYSE: IBM) in various financial management roles, including as its Vice President and Controller.
“We are excited to welcome Stan to the Board as he adds deep financial and strategic expertise to our already expansive board capabilities. His leadership in these areas
will benefit Casey’s, the Board and its shareholders immensely,” said Darren Rebelez, Casey’s Board Chair, President and CEO.
Mr. Sutula graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Finance & Management and holds an MBA in Finance from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of
Business.
Mr. Sutula’s addition to the Board will temporarily bring the number of directors from eleven to twelve, as director Cara Heiden has decided to retire from the Board
effective September 2, 2026. “On behalf of the Board and the entire Casey’s team, I want to extend a sincere thank you to Cara for nearly a decade of distinguished service and leadership on the Board and its Audit Committee. She helped build
Casey’s into the great organization it is today and we wish her nothing but the best in her retirement from the Board in September,” said Rebelez.
About Casey’s
Casey’s is a Fortune 500
company (Nasdaq: CASY) operating over 2,900 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the
company has grown to become the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality
fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and
a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the
mobile app.
Investor Relations Contact:
Brian Johnson (515) 446-6587
Brian Johnson (515) 446-6587
Brian.johnson@caseys.com
Media Relations Contact:
Katie Petru (515) 446-6772
Katie Petru (515) 446-6772
Katie.petru@caseys.com