Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by BlueLinx Holdings Inc. on December 27, 2006. The filing addresses a significant change in executive leadership regarding the Chief Financial Officer position.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Departure: David J. Morris, the current Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the Company effective December 31, 2006.
- Appointment: Steve G. Skinner, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2007.
- Interim Status: Mr. Skinner will serve in this interim capacity until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is appointed.
Management Commentary and Background
Mr. Skinner, 44, has served as Senior Vice President since December 2005. Prior to joining BlueLinx, he was President and CEO of Peppers & Rogers Group since 2000 and served as an outside consultant to Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. from July 2005 to December 2005. Cerberus owns approximately 59% of the Company's outstanding common stock.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the exact effective date of David J. Morris's departure (December 31, 2006).
- Verify the start date of Steve G. Skinner's interim role (January 1, 2007).
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional details on the transition plan.
- Monitor future filings for the appointment of a permanent Chief Financial Officer.