Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Actuant Corporation (not Enerpac Tool Group Corp as indicated in metadata) on May 13, 2008, covering events occurring on May 7, 2008. The filing reports a corporate governance change involving the Board of Directors.
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 does not contain financial statement data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the appointment of Holly A. Van Deursen to the Board of Directors, effective May 7, 2008. Ms. Van Deursen brings 24 years of experience in the oil and chemical industry, including executive roles at BP plc and Amoco Corporation.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary regarding financial guidance, future outlook, specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document serves solely to disclose the director appointment and includes a press release as an exhibit.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the correct registrant name is Actuant Corporation, not Enerpac Tool Group Corp.
- Confirm the effective date of Holly A. Van Deursen's board appointment (May 7, 2008).
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional context on the appointment.
- Note that no financial performance data is included in this specific filing.