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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2021

ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (717) 397-0611

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(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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).

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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On November 16, 2021, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (the “Company’) announced that Charlie M. Chiappone has notified the Company of his intent to retire from his position as Senior Vice President, Ceiling and Wall Solutions of the Company, effective April 1, 2022.  In connection with Mr. Chiappone’s pending retirement, the Company announced that Mark A. Hershey, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President of Business Development and Sustainability will become Senior Vice President, Americas.  In his new role, Mr. Hershey will assume responsibility for the Company’s mineral fiber and architectural specialties business segments and retain responsibility for Business Development.  The Company also announced that Jill A. Crager, Vice President, Commercial Digitalization will become Senior Vice President, Sales Operations responsible for all distribution and direct sales channels, pricing and customer service. In her new role, Ms. Crager will continue to be responsible for Commercial Digitalization.

In connection with his appointment as Senior Vice President, Americas, Mr. Hershey’s base salary will increase to $490,000. Mr. Hershey will continue to participate in the Company’s annual short-term incentive plan, for which his cash incentive award target will increase to 70% of actual annual base salary earnings, as well as the Company’s long-term incentive plan.

Mr. Chiappone’s decision to retire is not related to any disagreement with the Company, and he will provide support to Mr. Hershey and Ms. Crager through April 1, 2022 to ensure a smooth transition.

A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Chiappone’s retirement and subsequent leadership changes is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

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SIGNATURES

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.

Date: November 16, 2021

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