Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Koppers Holdings Inc. on August 6, 2021. The filing primarily addresses executive leadership changes within the company's finance department.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on personnel transitions.
Material Changes
- Departure of CFO: Michael J. Zugay announced his retirement as Chief Financial Officer of Koppers Holdings Inc. and Koppers Inc., effective December 31, 2021.
- Appointment of Successor: Jimmi Sue Smith was appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective January 1, 2022.
- Successor Background: Ms. Smith, age 48, currently serves as Vice President, Finance and Treasurer. She joined Koppers in February 2020. Previously, she held senior finance roles at EQT Corporation, including Senior Vice President and CFO.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, management commentary on market conditions, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The only unusual item noted is the scheduled transition of the Chief Financial Officer role.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective dates of the CFO transition (Zugay: Dec 31, 2021; Smith: Jan 1, 2022).
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional details on the succession plan.
- Confirm Ms. Smith's prior experience at EQT Corporation as disclosed in the filing.
- Note that no financial results or strategic changes were disclosed in this specific report.