Flowers Foods Updates Code of Ethics
Ticker: FLO · Form: 8-K · Filed: Nov 19, 2024 · CIK: 1128928
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Flowers Foods INC (FLO) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: governance, ethics, compliance
Related Tickers: FLO
TL;DR
Flowers Foods updated its code of ethics, effective Nov 15. No big drama, just housekeeping.
AI Summary
Flowers Foods, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 19, 2024, reporting amendments to its Code of Ethics or waivers of provisions within the code, effective November 15, 2024. The filing does not disclose specific details of the amendments or waivers but indicates a governance update for the company.
Why It Matters
This filing signals a change in the company's internal governance and ethical standards, which could impact compliance and corporate responsibility.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing pertains to routine updates to a company's code of ethics, which typically does not involve significant financial or operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- FLOWERS FOODS, INC. (company) — Registrant
- November 19, 2024 (date) — Filing Date
- November 15, 2024 (date) — Effective Date
FAQ
What specific amendments were made to Flowers Foods' Code of Ethics?
The filing does not specify the exact amendments made to the Code of Ethics, only that they were made and are effective as of November 15, 2024.
Were there any waivers of provisions in the Code of Ethics granted?
The filing indicates that the report may cover waivers of provisions of the Code of Ethics, but it does not provide details on whether any waivers were actually granted or to whom.
What is the effective date of the reported changes?
The changes to the Code of Ethics are effective as of November 15, 2024.
What is the purpose of this 8-K filing?
The purpose of this 8-K filing is to report amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or waiver of a provision of the Code of Ethics.
Where is Flowers Foods, Inc. headquartered?
Flowers Foods, Inc. is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia.
Filing Stats: 572 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11 · Accepted 2024-11-19 16:35:07
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ch registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share FLO New York Stock Exchan
Filing Documents
- flo-20241115.htm (8-K) — 35KB
- 0000950170-24-128685.txt ( ) — 149KB
- flo-20241115.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 29KB
- flo-20241115_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
05. Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics
Item 5.05. Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics. On November 15, 2024, the Board of Directors of Flowers Foods, Inc. (the "Company") approved a new Code of Conduct (the "New Code"). The New Code combines the Company's prior Code of Business Conduct and Ethics with and into the Company's existing Code of Conduct, expands guidance with respect to the handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships, clarifies procedures with respect to internal reporting of violations of the New Code, and makes certain other technical and administrative amendments. The New Code applies to all officers, directors and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and includes all topics covered by the Company's prior Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, including the information required by New York Stock Exchange listing standards and Item 406 of Regulation S-K. The foregoing description of the New Code is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the New Code, which has been posted on the Company's website at flowersfoods.com, in the "CORPORATE GOVERNANCE" section of the "INVESTORS" tab. The information on the Company's website does not constitute part of this Current Report on Form 8-K and is not incorporated by reference herein.
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES 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. FLOWERS FOODS, INC. By: /s/ R. Steve Kinsey Name: R. Steve Kinsey Title: Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer Date: November 19, 2024