Vulcan Materials CO current report, 28 August 2008

Vulcan Materials Company - Form 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Vulcan Materials Company on August 28, 2008. The report addresses a specific corporate governance event regarding the appointment of a senior officer and the retirement of another.

Key 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 personnel changes and does not contain financial statement data.

Material Changes

The primary material change reported is a leadership transition within the legal and corporate development functions:

  • Appointment: Robert A. Wason IV, 56, was named Senior Vice President and General Counsel effective August 28, 2008.
  • Retirement: William F. Denson, III, is retiring effective August 29, 2008.
  • Background: Mr. Wason joined the company in 1988 as General Counsel and served as Senior Vice President - Corporate Development since January 1999.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing text does not provide a clear value for financial guidance, future outlook, management commentary on operations, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document focuses solely on the executive appointment.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • Confirm the effective dates of the leadership transition (August 28-29, 2008).
  • Verify the tenure and prior roles of the incoming General Counsel, Robert A. Wason IV.
  • Note that this filing does not impact the company's reported financial position or operational results for the period.