On March 13, 2023, Rae Ann Partlo informed WD-40 Company that she would step down as the Company's principal accounting officer, effective May 1, 2023. Ms. Partlo's decision to step down as principal accounting officer, a position that she has held since December 2019, was due to personal reasons and not the result of any disagreement with the Board of Directors or the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. Ms. Partlo, age 58, will continue to serve as Vice President, Corporate Controller, a position that she has held since December 2013.

In addition, Ms. Partlo intends to retire from the Company and from her position as Vice President, Corporate Controller during calendar year 2024. As a result of Ms. Partlo stepping down as the Company's principal accounting officer, Sara K. Hyzer was appointed to serve in this capacity, effective May 1, 2023. Ms. Hyzer, age 45, joined the Company in August 2021 as Vice President, Global Finance Strategy, and was appointed Vice President, Finance, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 1, 2022.

In her current role, she serves as the Company's principal financial officer. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Hyzer served as an audit partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 2015 to 2021.