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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits





No. 99.1     Press Release of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. dated November 16,
           2021
No. 104
           Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL
           document)


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