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LSB Industries, Inc. Appoints Jonathan Ackerman as an Independent Member of the Board of Directors; Announces Retirement of Steve Packebush

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LSB Industries, Inc. Appoints Jonathan Ackerman as an Independent Member of the Board of Directors; Announces Retirement of Steve Packebush
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LSB Industries, Inc. Appoints Jonathan Ackerman as an Independent Member of the Board of Directors; Announces Retirement of Steve Packebush

2026-04-03 05:38 Last Updated At:13:10

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2026--

LSB Industries, Inc. (“LSB” or “the Company”), (NYSE: LXU) today announced that it has appointed Jonathan Z. Ackerman as an independent member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective April 2, 2026. Mr. Ackerman will stand for direct election by shareholders for the first time at the annual meeting of stockholders on May 21, 2026 (the “2026 Annual Meeting”).

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Mr. Ackerman has a lengthy track record as a successful leader in infrastructure development and finance. He has successfully delivered approximately $10 billion of value for investors by developing world-class infrastructure over multiple investment cycles for some of the most sophisticated and largest volume import and export terminals in the world. Mr. Ackerman currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Infrastructure, where he was also a co-founder. Prior to Meridian, Mr. Ackerman co-founded Moda Midstream in 2015 and served as its President and CEO from 2021 until Moda's successful exit in 2024. He served as Moda's Executive Vice President and CFO before being appointed CEO. Prior to this, Mr. Ackerman served in various senior leadership roles, including as CFO of Oiltanking North American and its NYSE-listed subsidiary, Oiltanking Partners, L.P., Managing Director, M&A and Co-Head, Strategic Solutions Group at UBS Investment Bank, and as Senior Counsel and lead policy adviser to President George W. Bush's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform.

“It is an honor to welcome Jon to the LSB board,” said Mark Behrman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Jon is a highly respected leader with extensive experience in infrastructure development, midstream operations, and M&A and we are excited to bring his expertise to the LSB board for the benefit of all our stakeholders.”

The company also announced that, effective March 30, 2026, Steve Packebush has informed the Board of his decision not to stand for re-election as a director at the 2026 Annual Meeting and resign from the Board immediately. Mr. Packebush informed the Board that he reached this decision for personal reasons and not as a result of any dispute or conflict with the Board or the Company.

“Since becoming a member of our Board in 2020, Steve’s leadership and experience has been critical to the operational and financial transformation of our company,” said Mr. Behrman. “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to thank Steve for his service to LSB and wish him all the best for the future.”

LSB Industries, Inc.

LSB Industries, Inc., headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world. The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we currently deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. The company manufactures ammonia and ammonia-related products at facilities in Cherokee, Alabama, El Dorado, Arkansas and Pryor, Oklahoma and operates a facility for a global chemical company in Baytown, Texas. Additional information about LSB can be found on our website at www.lsbindustries.com.

Jonathan Ackerman

Jonathan Ackerman

Doubts over Neymar's debut at the World Cup continued Monday after the Brazil forward underwent new tests on his injured right leg.

There had been hope that Neymar could return to training on Monday, but the Santos player did not join his teammates and instead went to a clinic for the tests on his right calf. The Brazilian soccer confederation did not immediately reveal the results of the tests.

The 34-year-old Neymar, in his fourth World Cup, has been sidelined since getting injured with Santos in Brazil on May 17.

Brazil plays Haiti on Friday at Philadelphia. Neymar has yet to participate in any full training session since the five-time world champions began their World Cup preparations in Morristown, New Jersey.

Brazilian media said Brazil's medical staff was hoping to have him back fully fit for the knockout stages.

Neymar's potential return gained more significance after Brazil's disappointing 1-1 draw against Morocco in the teams' World Cup opener on Saturday.

Neymar still brought some star power to the game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He was seen on the sidelines before kickoff saluting celebrities such as rapper Travis Scott and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.

Brazil’s struggles in attack against Morocco immediately prompted calls for a more experienced playmaker like Neymar on the field.

There was widespread debate in Brazil over whether Neymar, whose first World Cup was in 2014 on home soil, should have been called up for the World Cup by new coach Carlo Ancelotti. Some believe the veteran could still help Brazil, but others say Neymar is past his prime and took a spot away from a younger player.

Three other players did not join the group and trained separately Monday to improve their fitness: Gabriel Magalhães, Bruno Guimarães and Raphinha.

Neymar and his partner, Bruna Biancardi, on Monday announced on social media that she is pregnant with their third daughter. The player has a teenage son from a previous relationship.

AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup

Brazil's Fabinho (17) and Neymar (10) after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwanmura)

Brazil's Fabinho (17) and Neymar (10) after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwanmura)

Brazil's Neymar looks on before the World Cup Group C soccer match against Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Brazil's Neymar looks on before the World Cup Group C soccer match against Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Brazil's Neymar, left, looks on before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwanmura)

Brazil's Neymar, left, looks on before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwanmura)

Brazil's Neymar (10) looks on before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwanmura)

Brazil's Neymar (10) looks on before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwanmura)

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