Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Assurant, Inc. on December 3, 2019. The filing addresses corporate governance updates and clarifications regarding shareholder proposal deadlines for the upcoming 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses on corporate events rather than financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Director Departure: Charles J. Koch notified the Board on November 27, 2019, of his decision to retire as a director and not stand for re-election at the 2020 Annual Meeting. He will serve until his term expires immediately prior to the meeting. The departure is not related to any disagreement with the Company.
- Shareholder Proposal Deadline: The Company clarified that stockholder proposals for inclusion in the 2020 Annual Meeting proxy materials must be received by the Corporate Secretary no later than December 31, 2019.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future performance. No specific risks or contingencies were disclosed in this report, other than the standard procedural clarification regarding Rule 14a-8.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the composition of the Board of Directors following Charles J. Koch's retirement.
- Confirm the December 31, 2019 deadline for submitting stockholder proposals for the 2020 Annual Meeting.
- Note that this filing does not amend other information in the previously filed 2019 Definitive Proxy Statement.