As previously reported by Barnes Group Inc. (Company), on September 7, 2023, the company received notice from Marian Acker, the company?s Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, of her intent to retire effective April 30, 2024 and entered into a transition services agreement (Transition Agreement) governing the terms of Ms. Acker?s continued employment until her retirement and her engagement to provide consulting services as an independent contractor after her retirement for the period from May 1, 2024 until October 31, 2024. On January 17, 2024, Ms. Acker and the Company entered into an amendment to the Transition Agreement delaying her retirement until April 30, 2025 and the post-retirement consulting period until the period from May 1, 2025 until October 31, 2025.