HPE Appoints New CAO, Adds Directors
Ticker: HPE-PC · Form: 8-K · Filed: Apr 12, 2024 · CIK: 1645590
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE-PC) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 4 |
| Reading Time | 5 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-appointments, board-of-directors, governance
Related Tickers: HPE
TL;DR
HPE brings in a new Chief Accounting Officer and adds two directors to the board.
AI Summary
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) announced on April 10, 2024, a series of executive appointments and changes. These include the appointment of Joanna Fielding as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, and the election of two new directors, Francisco D'Agostino and ScottD. Upton, to its Board of Directors, effective April 10, 2024. The company also disclosed compensatory arrangements for certain officers.
Why It Matters
These executive and board changes signal potential shifts in leadership and governance at HPE, which could impact strategic direction and financial oversight.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing primarily concerns routine executive appointments and board changes, which are common corporate governance events.
Key Players & Entities
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (company) — Registrant
- Joanna Fielding (person) — Appointed Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
- Francisco D'Agostino (person) — Elected to Board of Directors
- Scott D. Upton (person) — Elected to Board of Directors
- April 10, 2024 (date) — Effective date of appointments and elections
FAQ
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller at HPE?
Joanna Fielding has been appointed as the new Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.
When were the new directors elected to HPE's Board?
Francisco D'Agostino and Scott D. Upton were elected to the Board of Directors effective April 10, 2024.
What is HPE's principal executive office address?
HPE's principal executive offices are located at 1701 East Mossy Oaks Road, Spring, TX 77389.
What is HPE's fiscal year end?
HPE's fiscal year ends on October 31st.
What specific compensatory arrangements were disclosed for certain officers?
The filing indicates that compensatory arrangements for certain officers were disclosed, but the specific details are not provided in this summary.
Filing Stats: 1,214 words · 5 min read · ~4 pages · Grade level 11.9 · Accepted 2024-04-12 16:03:05
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ich registered Common stock, par value $0.01 per share HPE NYSE Indicate by check
Filing Documents
- hpe-20240410.htm (8-K) — 68KB
- ex31-certificateofamendmen.htm (EX-3.1) — 8KB
- ex32-restatedcertificateof.htm (EX-3.2) — 23KB
- ex-101amendmentno3tothehew.htm (EX-10.1) — 8KB
- 0001645590-24-000078.txt ( ) — 258KB
- hpe-20240410.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- hpe-20240410_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 4KB
- hpe-20240410_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 24KB
- hpe-20240410_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 15KB
- hpe-20240410_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. On April 10, 2024, as described below, upon the recommendation of the Board of the Company, the Company's stockholders approved a Certificate of Amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation ("Certificate of Amendment") to provide for the exculpation of certain of the Company's officers from liability in specific circumstances, as permitted by Delaware law (the "Amendment"), as further described in "Proposal no. 5: Vote to approve a certificate of amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company to limit the liability of certain officers as permitted by Delaware law" on pages 68 to 69 of the Company's 2024 Proxy Statement and previously approved by the Board of the Company. As a result, the Company filed the Certificate of Amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on April 11, 2024, which became effective upon filing. Subsequently, the Company also filed a Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (the "Restated Certificate"), integrating the Amendment. The foregoing descriptions of the Amendment and the Restated Certificate are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Certificate of Amendment and Restated Certificate, respectively, copies of which are filed as Exhibit 3.1 and Exhibit 3.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. On April 10, 2024, the Company held its 2024 Annual Meeting. At the 2024 Annual Meeting, the Company's stockholders voted on five proposals and cast their votes as described below. The proposals are described in the Company's 2024 Proxy Statement. Proposal 1 The Company's stockholders cast their votes to elect 12 individuals to the Company's Board of Directors for the succeeding year or until their successors are duly qualified and elected as set forth below: Name Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Pamela L. Carter 941,668,929 29,865,568 1,803,923 147,678,174 Frank A. D'Amelio 953,093,552 18,363,498 1,881,370 147,678,174 Regina E. Dugan 967,119,924 4,397,000 1,821,496 147,678,174 Jean M. Hobby 958,898,666 12,629,134 1,810,620 147,678,174 Raymond J. Lane 912,335,782 58,999,907 2,002,731 147,678,174 Ann M. Livermore 946,035,493 25,610,586 1,692,341 147,678,174 Bethany J. Mayer 919,109,154 52,347,441 1,881,825 147,678,174 Antonio F. Neri 967,100,345 4,426,092 1,811,983 147,678,174 Charles H. Noski 946,342,831 24,966,981 2,028,608 147,678,174 Raymond E. Ozzie 966,924,123 4,519,017 1,895,280 147,678,174 Gary M. Reiner 870,356,979 100,972,137 2,009,304 147,678,174 Patricia F. Russo 918,267,376 53,215,278 1,855,766 147,678,174 Proposal 2 The Company's stockholders cast their votes to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2024 as set forth below: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 1,111,048,826 7,530,847 2,436,921 — Proposal 3 The Company's stockholders cast their votes to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, as set forth below: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 904,922,941 66,090,016 2,325,463 147,678,174 Proposal 4 The Company's stockholders cast their votes wit
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description 3.1 Certificate of Amendment of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, dated April 1 1 , 2024 3.2 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, dated April 11, 2024 10.1 Amendment No. 3 to the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 2021 Stock Incentive Plan 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY DATE: April 12, 2024 By: /s/ David Antczak Name: David Antczak Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary