Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. and Empire State Realty OP, L.P. on October 28, 2014. The report addresses corporate governance changes effective as of the filing date.
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 appointments and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the appointment of Andrew J. Prentice as the Company's principal accounting officer, effective October 28, 2014. Concurrently, David A. Karp relinquished his role as acting principal accounting officer but retained his positions as principal financial officer, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer.
Management Commentary and Risks
Management commentary is limited to the background of the new appointee. Andrew J. Prentice, age 41, joined the Company as Chief Accounting Officer in 2012. His prior experience includes serving as Chief Accounting Officer for Cogdell Spencer Inc. (2005-2012), a manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers and LarsonAllen, and Assistant Controller for Summit Properties Inc. The filing does not disclose specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the effective date of Andrew J. Prentice's appointment as principal accounting officer.
- Verify that David A. Karp continues to serve as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
- Review Mr. Prentice's prior experience at Cogdell Spencer Inc. and public accounting firms.
- Note that this filing contains no financial results; refer to the most recent 10-Q or 10-K for financial metrics.