Avantor, Inc. Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Avantor, Inc. on May 23, 2019. The report addresses corporate governance and management changes under Item 5.02, specifically regarding the departure of certain officers and the appointment of new officers effective May 23, 2019.
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
- Michael J. DePetris: Transitioned from Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller to Senior Vice President and Chief Audit Executive.
- Steven Eck: Appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 23, 2019. He reports to Thomas Szlosek, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and is deemed the Company's principal accounting officer.
Management Commentary and Background
Steven Eck, 43, joined Avantor in April 2019. His background includes serving as the principal accounting officer of CSS Industries, Inc. (June 2018 to April 2019). Prior to that, he held senior finance positions at Fidelity National Information Systems (2014-2018) and senior accounting roles at Gardner Denver, Inc., and General Electric Company (2010-2014). He began his career at Deloitte & Touche LLP in 2001 and is a Certified Public Accountant with a B.A. in accounting from Muhlenberg College.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirm the effective date of Steven Eck's appointment as Chief Accounting Officer (May 23, 2019).
- Verify the reporting line of the new Chief Accounting Officer to the Chief Financial Officer.
- Note that no financial results or guidance were disclosed in this specific filing.