Tennessee Valley Authority current report, 10 December 2015

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K Current Report is filed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a corporate agency of the United States, for the reporting period of December 10, 2015. The filing addresses corporate governance changes specifically regarding the Board of Directors.

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

The primary material change reported is the confirmation by the United States Senate of Richard Howorth's nomination to serve a new term on the TVA Board of Directors. His term is scheduled to expire in May 2020. Director Howorth will serve on the People and Performance Committee (as chair), the Finance, Rates, and Portfolio Committee, and the Nuclear Oversight Committee.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future financial performance. No specific risks or contingencies are disclosed in this document. The report notes that Director Howorth has no direct or indirect material interest in transactions with TVA other than his employment as a director.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Richard Howorth's new term on the TVA Board of Directors expires in May 2020.
  • Director Howorth's official start date is contingent upon Presidential commissioning and administrative completion.
  • Director Howorth's compensation and benefits are governed by Item 11 of TVA's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015.
  • The filing confirms no material conflicts of interest exist between Director Howorth and TVA.