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

February 29, 2024

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-16211		39-1434669
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place,	Charlotte	North Carolina	28277-3607
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)			(Zip Code)

(844) 848-0137

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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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, par value $0.01 per share	XRAY	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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.

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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

On February 27, 2024, Eric K. Brandt notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention not to stand for re-election as a Director of the Company upon expiration of his current term, which expires at the conclusion of the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Brandt’s decision not to stand for re-election is not the result of any disagreement with the Company.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

The Company’s press release announcing Mr. Brandt’s intention not to stand for re-election as a Director of the Company is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:
99.1	DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. Press Release Issued February 29, 2024
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL Document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

            DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

By:	/s/ Richard C. Rosenzweig
	Richard C. Rosenzweig
	Executive Vice President, Corporate Development,
	General Counsel and Secretary

Date: February 29, 2024

EX-99.1

Dentsply Sirona Announces Retirement of Eric K. Brandt from the Board of Directors Charlotte, N.C., February 29, 2024 - DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (“Dentsply Sirona” or the "Company") (Nasdaq: XRAY) today announced that Eric K. Brandt, who has served as a Director on the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) for nearly twenty years and as Chairman of the Board for six years, has informed the Board of his intention to retire at the May 2024 annual meeting and that he will not be standing for re-election. Mr. Brandt commented, “As I think back on the past two decades and all of the challenges we’ve navigated together, I am grateful for the talented and dedicated individuals with whom I have had the privilege to serve. I am proud of the strong and diverse Board that we have assembled and I believe it's the right time for me to step aside. I have immense faith in the leadership and talent at the Board and the Company and I’m excited to see what they will achieve.” Gregory T. Lucier, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board, commented, “Eric’s demonstrated passion and commitment to our Company stands out. His unwavering support and guidance, and insightful contributions have been instrumental in shaping the Company’s future. On behalf of the entire Board, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for his many years of service and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.” About Dentsply Sirona Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solution offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Dentsply Sirona’s headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Company’s shares are listed in the United States on Nasdaq under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products. Contact Information: Investors: Andrea Daley Vice President, Investor Relations +1-704-591-8631 InvestorRelations@dentsplysirona.com

Press: Marion Par-Weixlberger Vice President, Public Relations & Corporate Communications +43 676 848414588 marion.par-weixlberger@dentsplysirona.com

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