Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Black Hills Corporation on December 16, 2004. The filing addresses specific corporate governance events regarding the departure and appointment of principal officers.
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
- Resignation: David S. Smith resigned as Vice President—Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective December 16, 2004.
- Appointment: Mark T. Thies was named Chief Accounting Officer effective December 16, 2004.
- Role Expansion: Mr. Thies will assume the Chief Accounting Officer role in addition to his existing position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, a role he has held since March 2000.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It strictly reports the personnel transition.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of the leadership transition (December 16, 2004).
- Confirm that Mark T. Thies is now serving in a dual capacity as CFO and Chief Accounting Officer.
- Review the referenced 2003 Form 10-K (Item 4a) for additional background on Mr. Thies as incorporated by reference.
- Note that no financial results or operational metrics are disclosed in this specific filing.