FIRST BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. current report, 25 January 2017

SEC Filing Summary: First Business Financial Services, Inc.

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K was filed on January 25, 2017, by First Business Financial Services, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation. The report discloses a material event regarding the composition of the Board of Directors effective January 27, 2017.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is limited to corporate governance changes and does not contain financial performance data.

Material Changes

  • Director Resignation: Barbara H. Stephens resigned from the Board of Directors effective January 27, 2017.
  • Reason for Departure: The resignation is due to personal reasons and time constraints following her appointment as Chief Human Resources Officer at REV Group, Inc.
  • Board Composition: The Board size was reduced from ten (10) to nine (9) directors in accordance with the Company's Amended and Restated By-laws.
  • Committee Role: Ms. Stephens served as Chair of the Compensation Committee since 2013.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The departure is described as voluntary and unrelated to any disagreement with the company.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Confirm the effective date of the resignation (January 27, 2017).
  • Verify the new total number of directors on the Board (nine).
  • Check for subsequent filings regarding the appointment of a new Chair for the Compensation Committee.
  • Review the Company's By-laws regarding the process for filling the vacant director seat.