AutoZone Reports Officer Compensation Changes on Jan 2

TL;DR

**AutoZone just updated executive pay arrangements, watch for strategic shifts.**

AI Summary

AutoZone, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 3, 2024, reporting an event that occurred on January 2, 2024. This filing, under Items 5.02, 7.01, and 9.01, indicates a change in compensatory arrangements for certain officers, which could impact the company's executive compensation structure. Investors should note this as changes in executive pay can reflect shifts in company strategy or performance incentives, potentially affecting long-term shareholder value.

Why It Matters

Changes in executive compensation can signal shifts in company priorities or performance incentives, directly influencing management's motivation and potentially impacting future financial results.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing is primarily administrative, reporting changes in compensatory arrangements without indicating immediate negative financial impact or significant operational disruption.

Analyst Insight

Investors should monitor AutoZone's upcoming proxy statements and compensation disclosures for specific details on the revised compensatory arrangements, as these can influence executive performance and long-term company strategy.

Key Numbers

• $0.01 — Par value per share (Common Stock par value)

Key Players & Entities

• AUTOZONE, INC. (company) — the registrant filing the 8-K
• Nevada (company) — State of Incorporation for AutoZone
• New York Stock Exchange (company) — exchange where AutoZone's Common Stock is registered
• $0.01 (dollar_amount) — par value per share of Common Stock

Forward-Looking Statements

• AutoZone's next quarterly earnings report will include details on the impact of these compensatory arrangement changes on executive expenses. (AutoZone, Inc.) — medium confidence, target: Q2 2024 Earnings Report

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From the Filing

0001171843-24-000018.txt : 20240103 0001171843-24-000018.hdr.sgml : 20240103 20240102180014 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-24-000018 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 15 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240102 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20240103 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240102 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AUTOZONE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000866787 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES [5531] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services IRS NUMBER: 621482048 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10714 FILM NUMBER: 24503766 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 123 SOUTH FRONT ST CITY: MEMPHIS STATE: TN ZIP: 38103 BUSINESS PHONE: 9014956500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: P O BOX 2198 STREET 2: DEPT 8074 CITY: MEMPHIS STATE: TN ZIP: 38101-2198 8-K 1 f8k_010224.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K 0000866787 False 0000866787 2024-01-02 2024-01-02 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares   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):  January 2, 2024 _______________________________ AUTOZONE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) _______________________________ Nevada 1-10714 62-1482048 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 123 South Front Street Memphis , Tennessee 38103 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) ( 901 ) 495-6500 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)   (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) _______________________________ 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(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share AZO New York Stock Exchange 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). Emerging growth company ☐ 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. ☐     Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. As previously announced, the following leadership transition will take effect on January 2, 2024 (the “Transition Date”): William C. Rhodes, III shall step down as the President and Chief Executive Officer of AutoZone, Inc. (the “Company”) and assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Company, and Philip B. Daniele, III shall serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. In conne