Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Creek Road Miners, Inc. (not Prairie Operating Co.) on May 12, 2022. The filing addresses a corporate governance change under Item 5.02 regarding the appointment of certain officers.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel appointments and contains no financial data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the appointment of John D. Maatta as Co-CEO of the Company, effective May 12, 2022. He will serve alongside the existing CEO, Scott D. Kaufman. Mr. Maatta was previously President and CEO of the Company from 2016 to 2020 and has been a board member since 2011.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain financial guidance, outlook, management commentary on operations, or specific risk factors. It details Mr. Maatta's professional background, including prior roles at The CW Television Network, The WB, and UNICEF, and notes he is an attorney and director of Trader Vic's, Inc.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the correct registrant name is Creek Road Miners, Inc., not Prairie Operating Co.
- Confirm the dual-CEO structure with John D. Maatta and Scott D. Kaufman.
- Review Mr. Maatta's prior tenure as CEO (2016–2020) and current board status.
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding compensation arrangements for the new Co-CEO role, as this 8-K does not detail specific compensation terms.