Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by NOW Inc. (now DNOW Inc.) on January 9, 2024. The report details a corporate legal name change approved by the Board of Directors on January 8, 2024, effective January 19, 2024.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data. There are no disclosures regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name Change: The Company's legal name has been changed from "NOW Inc." to "DNOW Inc."
- Effective Date: The name change and associated amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws became effective on January 19, 2024.
- Regulatory Filing: The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, management commentary on operations, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is strictly procedural regarding the name change and includes a press release reference under Regulation FD.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the new ticker symbol and trading name on the New York Stock Exchange (currently listed as DNOW).
- Confirm the effective date of the name change (January 19, 2024) for record-keeping purposes.
- Review the attached Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Exhibit 3.1) and Bylaws (Exhibit 3.2) for any other structural changes.