Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by JACK IN THE BOX INC on May 23, 2025. The report discloses a significant corporate governance event: the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on executive compensation and personnel changes.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the appointment of Ms. Dawn Hooper as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 26, 2025. Ms. Hooper, a company veteran since 2000, previously served as the interim principal financial officer on three separate occasions and as Senior Vice President, Controller since December 2022.
Management Commentary and Compensation
In connection with her appointment, the Board approved the following compensation package for Ms. Hooper:
- Annual Base Salary: $620,000
- Target Incentive Potential: 75% of base salary under the annual Performance Incentive Plan
- Annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Award Value: $750,000
The filing confirms there are no undisclosed arrangements regarding her appointment and no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of the CFO transition (May 26, 2025) and the departure of the prior interim CFO.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional strategic context regarding the leadership change.
- Monitor upcoming quarterly earnings reports for any impact on financial reporting timelines or guidance following the leadership transition.
- Note that this filing contains no financial results; investors should refer to the most recent 10-Q or 10-K for performance metrics.