Boyd Gaming Appoints New Chairman, Elects Directors
Ticker: BYD · Form: 8-K · Filed: Jun 10, 2024 · CIK: 906553
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: leadership-change, board-of-directors, governance
Related Tickers: BYD
TL;DR
BYD board shakeup: Boyd Boyd steps up to Chairman, 3 new directors elected.
AI Summary
On June 4, 2024, Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD) announced the appointment of William R. Boyd as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. He previously served as Executive Chairman. The company also announced the election of three new directors: Steven B. Johnson, David L. Johnson, and David L. Goerner, all effective June 4, 2024.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates a significant leadership transition at the board level for Boyd Gaming, which could influence the company's strategic direction and governance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing concerns routine board appointments and elections, not a material financial event.
Key Players & Entities
- Boyd Gaming Corporation (company) — Company filing the report
- William R. Boyd (person) — Appointed Chairman of the Board
- Steven B. Johnson (person) — Elected as a new director
- David L. Johnson (person) — Elected as a new director
- David L. Goerner (person) — Elected as a new director
- June 4, 2024 (date) — Effective date of appointments and elections
FAQ
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board for Boyd Gaming Corporation?
William R. Boyd has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board, effective June 4, 2024.
When were the new directors elected to the board?
The new directors were elected effective June 4, 2024.
How many new directors were elected to the board?
Three new directors were elected: Steven B. Johnson, David L. Johnson, and David L. Goerner.
What was William R. Boyd's previous role before becoming Chairman?
William R. Boyd previously served as Executive Chairman.
What is the effective date for all the board changes mentioned in the filing?
The effective date for all the board changes is June 4, 2024.
Filing Stats: 730 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 10.7 · Accepted 2024-06-10 17:03:05
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ge on which registered Common Stock , $0.01 par value BYD New York Stock Exchang
Filing Documents
- bgc20240610_8k.htm (8-K) — 27KB
- ex_686124.htm (EX-99.1) — 7KB
- boydgaminglogo.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 5KB
- 0001437749-24-019831.txt ( ) — 180KB
- byd-20240604.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- byd-20240604_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 11KB
- byd-20240604_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 15KB
- byd-20240604_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 11KB
- bgc20240610_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01. Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On June 10, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Hartmeier. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference. The information set forth in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by reference in such filing.
01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release, dated June 10, 2024 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: June 10, 2024 BOYD GAMING CORPORATION By: /s/ Lori M. Nelson Lori M. Nelson Senior Vice President Financial Operations and Reporting and Chief Accounting Officer 3