Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. was submitted on April 5, 2019, reporting events occurring on April 1, 2019. The filing addresses Item 5.02 regarding the departure of a senior officer and the appointment of a principal accounting officer.
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 contains no financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Resignation: Dave Hansen resigned as Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 21, 2019. He had served in this role since October 2018 and with the company since August 2013.
- Appointment: Lynn Schweinfurth, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (since January 2019), will assume the designation of principal accounting officer effective May 21, 2019.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future financial performance. There are no reported family relationships or related person transactions involving Ms. Schweinfurth. The filing explicitly states there is no change in compensation for Ms. Schweinfurth associated with this appointment.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the transition timeline for the Chief Accounting Officer role between Dave Hansen and Lynn Schweinfurth.
- Confirm Ms. Schweinfurth's continued tenure as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
- Review subsequent filings for any financial reporting delays or restatements that might arise from this leadership transition.