Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by SunCoke Energy, Inc. on August 11, 2017, with the earliest event reported on that same date. The filing primarily addresses corporate governance changes regarding 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 performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the appointment of Susan R. Landahl to the Board of Directors. Her term commences on September 1, 2017. She will serve as a member of the Governance Committee and will stand for election at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May 2018.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Compensation: Ms. Landahl will participate in the standard compensation program for independent non-employee directors. Her annual compensation for the current year will be prorated based on her September 1 start date.
- Related Parties: The filing states Ms. Landahl has no family relationships with current directors or officers and no direct or indirect material interest in any reportable transactions.
- Disclosure: A press release dated August 15, 2017, regarding this appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the exact start date of Susan R. Landahl's board service (September 1, 2017).
- Review the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting (pages 18-20) to confirm the standard compensation program details.
- Confirm the date of the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 (August 15, 2017).