Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by Evercore Inc. (formerly Evercore Partners Inc.) on August 29, 2017. The report documents a corporate name change and corresponding amendments to the company's governing documents.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current report regarding corporate governance changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name Change: On August 29, 2017, the company amended its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to change its name from "Evercore Partners Inc." to "Evercore Inc."
- Bylaws Amendment: The company simultaneously amended its Amended and Restated By-Laws to reflect the new name.
- Stock Trading: The Class A common stock continues to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "EVR."
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to the procedural details of the name change.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective date of the name change (August 29, 2017).
- Confirm that the NYSE ticker symbol remains "EVR" despite the name change.
- Review the attached Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 for the full text of the Certificate of Amendment and Amended By-Laws.