Henry Schein to Reduce Board Size After 2026 Annual Meeting

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Henry Schein, Inc., a leading provider of health care products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners, announced that it will reduce the size of its Board of Directors from 12 to 9 members following the company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Why it matters

The move to reduce the board size is part of Henry Schein's ongoing efforts to optimize its corporate governance structure and align with best practices. Smaller boards can often make decisions more efficiently, which could benefit the company as it navigates industry changes and growth opportunities.

The details

The company stated that the reduction in board size will be achieved through attrition as current directors' terms expire, rather than through immediate removals. Henry Schein's Nominating and Governance Committee will oversee the transition to the smaller board.

• The changes will take effect following Henry Schein's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.