BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. current report, 22 August 2011

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. on August 22, 2011. The report addresses a corporate governance event regarding the departure of a director.

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 statements or performance data.

Material Changes

The material change reported is the announced retirement of Arthur F. Weinbach from the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Weinbach will retire following the Company's 2011 annual meeting of stockholders and will not stand for re-election. He previously served as Executive Chairman from the Company's spin-off until July 2010 and subsequently as Chairman of the Board.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) regarding the retirement but does not include its text within the filing body.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Arthur F. Weinbach is retiring from the Board of Directors effective after the 2011 annual meeting.
  • Mr. Weinbach will not be a candidate for re-election at the upcoming annual meeting.
  • The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated August 23, 2011, which should be reviewed for additional details on the transition.
  • No financial data or operational metrics are disclosed in this specific filing.