Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Black Hills Corporation reports a corporate governance update dated January 30, 2018. The filing details amendments to the Company's Articles of Incorporation adopted by the Board of Directors.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is strictly administrative and contains no financial performance data.
Material Changes
The Board adopted amendments to Article IX and Article X of the Articles of Incorporation:
- Registered Office and Agent: Updated to reflect the current registered agent, Corporation Service Company, located at 503 South Pierre Street, Pierre, South Dakota 57501-4522.
- Initial Board of Directors: Removed the specific name and address of the initial director (previously Roxann R. Basham) as permitted by current state regulations, retaining only the provision that the initial Board consists of one director.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The document serves solely to disclose the legal amendments to the corporate charter.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the updated registered agent address in South Dakota state records.
- Confirm the effective date of the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (January 30, 2018).
- Note that this filing does not impact the Company's financial statements or operational outlook.