Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a current report filed by PerkinElmer, Inc. (Note: The metadata lists "REVVITY, INC.", but the filing text identifies the registrant as PerkinElmer, Inc.) on February 6, 2015. The report addresses corporate governance changes regarding the Board of Directors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The only monetary figures disclosed relate to director compensation:
- Director Election Compensation: Sylvie Grégoire received $20,000 in cash and a stock award with a fair market value of $25,000.
- Stock Option Grant: An initial one-time grant of 10,000 shares of common stock options was awarded to Dr. Grégoire.
Material Changes
The filing reports two material changes to the Board of Directors effective February 6, 2015:
- Election of Director: Sylvie Grégoire was elected to the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
- Departure of Director: James C. Mullen informed the company of his decision not to stand for re-election at the annual meeting on April 28, 2015, citing ongoing professional obligations. The filing explicitly states this decision was not due to a disagreement with the Company.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, management commentary on operations, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is strictly limited to the disclosure of director appointments and departures.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the current corporate name and ticker symbol, as the filing text identifies "PerkinElmer, Inc." while the request metadata references "REVVITY, INC."
- Confirm the effective date of Sylvie Grégoire's board service (February 6, 2015).
- Review the total compensation package for new non-employee directors ($45,000 total value plus stock options).
- Check the date of the upcoming annual shareholder meeting (April 28, 2015) to confirm James C. Mullen's departure timeline.