TransUnion Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by TransUnion on January 12, 2016. The report discloses changes in the company's senior financial leadership, specifically the appointment of a new Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.
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 does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the effective appointment of Timothy Elberfeld as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, effective January 12, 2016. This follows the promotion of James V. Pieper to Senior Vice President in August 2015, who assumed responsibility for Financial Planning & Analysis and Tax departments while continuing as Chief Accounting Officer until this transition.
Management Commentary and Risks
Management notes that Mr. Elberfeld joined TransUnion in June 2012 as International Controller and previously served as the CFO for the Africa Region. He brings 16 years of accounting and finance experience, including a background in global M&A transactions at PwC. The filing confirms there are no family relationships between Mr. Elberfeld and other executives or directors, and no related-party transactions exist or are proposed.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of Timothy Elberfeld's appointment as Chief Accounting Officer (January 12, 2016).
- Confirm the new reporting structure for Financial Planning & Analysis and Tax under James V. Pieper.
- Review Mr. Elberfeld's compensation terms to ensure they align with other Vice President-level executives.
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding the departure of James V. Pieper from the Chief Accounting Officer role.