Academy Sports & Outdoors Appoints New CFO, CFO Departs
Ticker: ASO · Form: 8-K · Filed: May 9, 2025 · CIK: 1817358
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: cfo-change, executive-appointment, personnel-change
Related Tickers: TSCO
TL;DR
Academy Sports CFO out, Tractor Supply CFO in. New era for ASO finances?
AI Summary
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. announced on May 5, 2025, the departure of Michael A. Pille as Chief Financial Officer. Concurrently, the company appointed Steven L. Lawrence as the new CFO, effective May 5, 2025. Lawrence previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tractor Supply Company.
Why It Matters
A change in CFO can signal shifts in financial strategy or management priorities, impacting investor confidence and the company's financial reporting.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — A CFO transition can introduce uncertainty regarding future financial strategies and performance, warranting close observation.
Key Players & Entities
- Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Michael A. Pille (person) — Departing Chief Financial Officer
- Steven L. Lawrence (person) — Appointed Chief Financial Officer
- Tractor Supply Company (company) — Previous employer of new CFO
- May 5, 2025 (date) — Effective date of CFO change
FAQ
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.?
Steven L. Lawrence has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer.
When was the appointment of the new CFO effective?
The appointment of Steven L. Lawrence as CFO was effective May 5, 2025.
Who previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.?
Michael A. Pille previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer.
What was Steven L. Lawrence's prior role?
Steven L. Lawrence previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tractor Supply Company.
What is the effective date of Michael A. Pille's departure?
The filing indicates the earliest event reported was May 5, 2025, which aligns with the effective date of the CFO change, implying Pille's departure was also on this date.
Filing Details
This Form 8-K (Form 8-K) was filed with the SEC on May 9, 2025 by Michael A. Pille regarding Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. (ASO).