Werner Enterprises Announces Executive & Director Changes
Ticker: WERN · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 6, 2024 · CIK: 793074
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: management-change, governance, board-of-directors
TL;DR
Werner Enterprises shakes up its C-suite and board, effective Dec 2nd.
AI Summary
Werner Enterprises, Inc. announced on December 2, 2024, changes in its executive team and board of directors. The filing details the departure of certain officers and directors, the election of new directors, and updates to compensatory arrangements for key executives. These changes are effective as of December 2, 2024.
Why It Matters
Changes in leadership and board composition can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing reports routine corporate governance changes, such as director departures and appointments, which typically carry low immediate risk.
Key Players & Entities
- WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. (company) — Registrant
- Nebraska (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- December 2, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
FAQ
What specific roles have been affected by the executive and director changes?
The filing indicates the departure of certain officers and directors, the election of new directors, and updates to compensatory arrangements for certain officers, but does not specify the exact roles affected in this summary.
When were these changes effective?
The changes reported in this Form 8-K were effective as of December 2, 2024.
What is the primary business of Werner Enterprises?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is in the trucking industry, specifically classified under 'TRUCKING (NO LOCAL)' with SIC code 4213.
Where is Werner Enterprises headquartered?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with its principal executive offices located at 14507 Frontier Road, Omaha, NE 68145.
What type of filing is this?
This is a Form 8-K Current Report filed with the SEC.
Filing Stats: 595 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 10.8 · Accepted 2024-12-06 16:05:12
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value WERN The Nasdaq Stock Market
Filing Documents
- wern-20241202.htm (8-K) — 32KB
- 0000793074-24-000067.txt ( ) — 158KB
- wern-20241202.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- wern-20241202_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 22KB
- wern-20241202_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
- wern-20241202_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (d) Exhibits . 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
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. WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. Date: December 6, 2024 By: /s/ Christopher D. Wikoff Christopher D. Wikoff Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Date: December 6, 2024 By: /s/ James L. Johnson James L. Johnson Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer