Avery Dennison Corp. 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Avery Dennison Corporation on September 29, 2004. The filing addresses corporate governance changes effective in late September and early October 2004.
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 corporate governance and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Board Expansion: Effective September 23, 2004, the Board of Directors amended the Company's Bylaws to increase the Board size from 11 to 12 members.
- Director Election: John T. Cardis was elected as a director, effective October 1, 2004.
- Committee Assignment: Mr. Cardis was appointed as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee of the Board of Directors.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary regarding financial guidance, future outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document serves solely to disclose the appointment of a new director and the corresponding amendment to the Bylaws.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective date of John T. Cardis's directorship (October 1, 2004).
- Confirm the new total size of the Board of Directors (12 members).
- Review the attached news release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional biographical details on the new director.
- Note that this filing does not impact the Company's financial statements or operational metrics.