Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Cohen & Steers, Inc. on August 1, 2019. The filing reports a corporate governance event regarding the Board of Directors.
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 appointments and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Board Appointment: Joseph Harvey, the Company's President and Chief Investment Officer, was appointed as a director effective August 1, 2019.
- Board Size: The Board of Directors increased from seven to eight members.
- Committee Assignments: Mr. Harvey was not appointed to any Board committees.
- Compensation: Mr. Harvey will not receive additional compensation for his service as a director.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management guidance, financial outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It notes that Mr. Harvey serves as a vice president and director of the Company's U.S. registered open-end and closed-end funds and may invest in funds managed by the Company from time to time.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Joseph Harvey's dual role as President/Chief Investment Officer and newly appointed Director.
- The increase in Board size to eight directors.
- Confirmation that no additional compensation is being paid for the director role.
- Review of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for further details on the appointment.