Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by SunCoke Energy, Inc. on July 6, 2021. The filing addresses Item 5.02 regarding the departure of certain officers and the appointment of new officers.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and contains no financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the resignation of Allison S. Lausas as Interim Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Controller, effective July 23, 2021. The resignation is attributed to her pursuit of another business opportunity and is not related to any disagreement with the Company or its auditors.
Management Commentary and Personnel Actions
- Interim CFO: Michael G. Rippey, President and Chief Executive Officer, will assume the duties of principal financial officer in the interim.
- New Appointment: Bonnie M. Edeus has been appointed as Vice President and Controller. Ms. Edeus joined the Company in 2013, previously served as Assistant Controller, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
- Search Status: The Board of Directors will continue the formal search process for a permanent Chief Financial Officer.
- Conflicts: There are no family relationships or undisclosed arrangements between Ms. Edeus and any director or executive officer.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the effective date of Allison S. Lausas' resignation (July 23, 2021).
- Verify the interim assumption of CFO duties by CEO Michael G. Rippey.
- Review the background and qualifications of the newly appointed Vice President and Controller, Bonnie M. Edeus.
- Monitor future filings for the appointment of a permanent Chief Financial Officer.