Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Campbell Soup Company on October 28, 2013. The report addresses a change in the company's principal accounting officer effective November 1, 2013.
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 material change reported is the departure of John P. Waldron, Vice President - Controller and principal accounting officer, effective November 1, 2013. Mr. Waldron resigned for personal reasons and stated he has no disagreements with management or the Board of Directors.
Outlook and Management Commentary
Effective November 2, 2013, Anthony P. DiSilvestro, Senior Vice President - Finance, will be designated as the new principal accounting officer. Mr. DiSilvestro, who joined Campbell in 1996, has held his current role since 2010. His responsibilities include oversight of the Controller's department and management of North America finance functions. He previously served as Vice President - Controller and principal accounting officer, as well as Vice President - Treasurer.
Investor Verification Points
- Confirm the effective dates of the resignation and appointment (November 1 and November 2, 2013).
- Verify the background and tenure of the incoming principal accounting officer, Anthony P. DiSilvestro.
- Note that the resignation was for personal reasons with no stated disagreements regarding financial reporting or governance.