Graphic Packaging Appoints New Chief Accounting Officer
Ticker: GPK · Form: 8-K · Filed: Jul 22, 2024 · CIK: 1408075
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-appointment, leadership-change, cao
TL;DR
Graphic Packaging names Michael P. Schmal as new CAO, effective immediately.
AI Summary
Graphic Packaging Holding Company announced on July 19, 2024, the appointment of Michael P. Schmal as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately. Schmal previously served as Vice President and Corporate Controller for the company. This change is part of the company's ongoing executive leadership adjustments.
Why It Matters
This executive appointment signals a shift in financial leadership, which could impact financial reporting and investor confidence.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The appointment of a Chief Accounting Officer is a routine executive change and does not inherently present significant new risks.
Key Players & Entities
- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (company) — Registrant
- Michael P. Schmal (person) — Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
- July 19, 2024 (date) — Effective date of appointment
FAQ
Who has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer?
Michael P. Schmal has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
When was Michael P. Schmal's appointment effective?
The appointment was effective immediately as of July 19, 2024.
What was Michael P. Schmal's previous role at Graphic Packaging Holding Company?
Michael P. Schmal previously served as Vice President and Corporate Controller for Graphic Packaging Holding Company.
What is the primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to report the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers.
What is the principal executive office address for Graphic Packaging Holding Company?
The principal executive offices are located at 1500 Riveredge Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30328.
Filing Stats: 452 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12 · Accepted 2024-07-22 08:00:30
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — nge on Which Registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share GPK New York St
Filing Documents
- d832562d8k.htm (8-K) — 21KB
- 0001193125-24-181939.txt ( ) — 136KB
- gpk-20240719.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- gpk-20240719_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 17KB
- gpk-20240719_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 11KB
- d832562d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
From the Filing
8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 19, 2024 GRAPHIC PACKAGING HOLDING COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-33988 26-0405422 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1500 Riveredge Parkway Atlanta , Georgia 30328 (Address of principal executive offices) (770) 240-7200 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share GPK New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers Effective July 19, 2024, the Board of Directors of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (the "Company") appointed Mr. Andrew Callahan to the Board of Directors. Mr. Callahan will serve as one of the Class I Directors, whose terms expire in 2026. He has not yet been assigned to serve on any Committee of the Board. Mr. Callahan is an independent director of the Company and is not party to any transaction requiring disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 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. By: /s/ Lauren S. Tashma Lauren S. Tashma Date: July 22, 2024 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary - 2 -