On July 8, 2024, the Board of Directors of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. elected Michael R. Smith as an independent director of the Company, effective as of that date. With the election of Mr. Smith, the Board will consist of 11 members. The Board has also appointed Mr. Smith to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board.

Mr. Smith is currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of McCormick & Company, Incorporated, roles which he has held since 2016. Mr. Smith recently announced his upcoming retirement from McCormick, and will continue as Chief Financial Officer until December 1, 2024, and as Executive Vice President until February 28, 2025 to assist with the transition of McCormick?s leadership team. Mr. Smith is also a member of the board of directors of MillerKnoll, Inc. As a member of the Board and Audit Committee, Mr. Smith will be compensated in accordance with the Company?s standard compensation policies and practices for its non-employee directors, which are described in the Company?s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 22, 2024.