Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Sema4 Holdings Corp. (trading symbol: SMFR) on July 1, 2022, regarding an event that occurred on June 27, 2022. The registrant is a Delaware corporation with principal executive offices in Stamford, Connecticut. The filing addresses a change in senior financial leadership.
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 changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the departure of Shawn Assad, who notified the Company on June 27, 2022, of his resignation as Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 30, 2022. The Company explicitly stated that the resignation is not related to any disagreement with the Company's accounting principles, practices, or financial statement disclosures.
Management Commentary and Personnel Updates
- Succession Plan: Effective upon Mr. Assad's departure, Richard Miao will serve as the Company's Principal Accounting Officer.
- Current Roles: Mr. Miao will continue to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and Principal Financial Officer.
- Background: Mr. Miao has served as Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis and Treasurer since May 2021. Prior experience includes roles at Endeavor Group Holdings and William Morris Endeavor.
- Disclosures: No family relationships or undisclosed transactions requiring disclosure under Regulation S-K were identified for Mr. Miao.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of Shawn Assad's resignation (August 30, 2022) and the interim status of Richard Miao.
- Confirm that the departure was not related to accounting disagreements as stated in the filing.
- Review subsequent filings to determine if a permanent Chief Accounting Officer or Chief Financial Officer has been appointed.
- Check for any related press releases or investor presentations regarding the leadership transition.