Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by Black Hills Corporation (a South Dakota corporation) was filed on December 21, 2016, reporting an event that occurred on December 15, 2016. The filing addresses a significant change in the Company's Board of Directors.
Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data. The document is a current report regarding a corporate governance event rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
- Departure of Director: The Company reported the unexpected death of Mr. Gary L. Pechota on December 15, 2016.
- Service History: Mr. Pechota had served on the Board of Directors since 2007.
- Committee Roles: He was a member of both the Audit Committee and the Governance Committee.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, management commentary on operations, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The report is limited to the notification of the director's passing and the attachment of a press release (Exhibit 99).
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the date of the director's passing (December 15, 2016) and the filing date (December 21, 2016).
- Confirm the specific committees Mr. Pechota served on (Audit and Governance).
- Check for subsequent filings regarding the appointment of a replacement director to fill the vacancy.
- Note that this filing does not provide any financial performance data for the period.