Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by WEX Inc. (formerly Wright Express Corporation) on October 30, 2012, covering events that occurred on October 25, 2012. The filing documents a corporate name change and associated administrative updates.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data. There are no reported figures for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name Change: Effective October 25, 2012, Wright Express Corporation changed its name to WEX Inc. This was executed via a merger with a wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary under Section 253 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, requiring no stockholder approval.
- Bylaws Amendment: The Board of Directors approved an amendment and restatement of the Company's bylaws solely to reflect the new name.
- Stock Identification: The trading symbol (WXS) remained unchanged. However, the common stock now trades under a new CUSIP number: 96208T 104.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is strictly procedural regarding the name change and bylaw restatement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the new CUSIP number (96208T 104) for trading and settlement purposes.
- Confirm that the trading symbol remains WXS.
- Review the attached Certificate of Ownership and Merger (Exhibit 3.1) and Amended and Restated Bylaws (Exhibit 3.2) for legal details.