Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Greatbatch, Inc. (not Integer Holdings Corp) on March 3, 2008. The filing reports a corporate governance event: the appointment of a new director to the Board of Directors, effective March 3, 2008.
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 a personnel announcement and does not contain financial statements or performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the addition of Dr. Helena S. Wisniewski to the Board of Directors. She will serve on the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and the Science & Technology Development Committee. Her term lasts until the next annual meeting of stockholders.
Outlook and Management Commentary
Management commentary is limited to the background of the new appointee. Dr. Wisniewski is the Vice President of Research and Enterprise Development at the Stevens Institute of Technology. Her prior experience includes serving as CEO and Chairman of Aurora Boimetrics, senior executive roles at Lockheed Corporation and Titan Corporation, and leadership positions at DARPA and the CIA. She is also Chairman of Attila Technologies, LLC.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective date of Dr. Wisniewski's appointment (March 3, 2008).
- Confirm her specific committee assignments (Corporate Governance and Nominating; Science & Technology Development).
- Note that this filing contains no financial performance data or forward-looking guidance.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional details on the appointment.