Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Caleres, Inc. on February 8, 2016, regarding an event that occurred on February 2, 2016. The filing addresses a change in the company's senior management team.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is limited to personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Departure of Officer: Daniel L. Karpel, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Treasurer, notified the company of his departure effective February 16, 2016, to pursue another opportunity.
- Appointment of Officer: Effective upon Mr. Karpel's departure, Kenneth H. Hannah, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of the Company's principal accounting officer.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no guidance, outlook, management commentary on financial performance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document focuses solely on the transition of accounting responsibilities.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of Daniel L. Karpel's departure (February 16, 2016).
- Confirm Kenneth H. Hannah's new role as principal accounting officer.
- Review the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2015, for biographical information on Kenneth H. Hannah.