Waste Connections Signs Material Definitive Agreement
Ticker: WCN · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2024-06-12T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: acquisition, definitive-agreement, financials
TL;DR
Waste Connections just signed a big deal, filing an 8-K with details coming soon.
AI Summary
On June 11, 2024, Waste Connections, Inc. entered into a Material Definitive Agreement related to its acquisition of a business. The filing also includes financial statements and exhibits, and a Regulation FD Disclosure. Specific details of the agreement and financial figures are expected to be further elaborated in the accompanying exhibits.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates a significant business transaction for Waste Connections, Inc., potentially impacting its market position and future financial performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The filing pertains to a material definitive agreement, which could involve significant financial commitments or strategic shifts for the company.
Key Players & Entities
- Waste Connections, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- June 11, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Ontario, Canada (location) — Jurisdiction of Incorporation
- Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. (company) — Former Company Name
- IESI-BFC Ltd (company) — Former Company Name
- BFI Canada Ltd (company) — Former Company Name
FAQ
What is the nature of the Material Definitive Agreement?
The filing indicates the entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, but specific details are expected to be found within the accompanying exhibits.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported was on June 11, 2024.
What is Waste Connections, Inc.'s jurisdiction of incorporation?
Waste Connections, Inc. is incorporated in Ontario, Canada.
Has Waste Connections, Inc. operated under previous names?
Yes, the company was formerly known as Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd., IESI-BFC Ltd, and BFI Canada Ltd.
What other items are included in this 8-K filing besides the Material Definitive Agreement?
The filing also includes Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial Statements and Exhibits.
From the Filing
0001104659-24-070905.txt : 20240612 0001104659-24-070905.hdr.sgml : 20240612 20240612170359 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-24-070905 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 18 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240611 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20240612 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240612 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Waste Connections, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001318220 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: REFUSE SYSTEMS [4953] ORGANIZATION NAME: 01 Energy & Transportation IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A6 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-34370 FILM NUMBER: 241039154 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6220 HWY 7 STREET 2: SUITE 600 CITY: WOODBRIDGE STATE: A6 ZIP: L4H 4G3 BUSINESS PHONE: (905) 532-7510 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6220 HWY 7 STREET 2: SUITE 600 CITY: WOODBRIDGE STATE: A6 ZIP: L4H 4G3 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20110503 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: IESI-BFC Ltd DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20090522 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BFI Canada Ltd DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20081015 8-K 1 tm2416839d2_8k.htm FORM 8-K false 0001318220 0001318220 2024-06-11 2024-06-11 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): June 11, 2024       Waste Connections, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)       Ontario, Canada   1-34370   98-1202763 (State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)   6220 Hwy 7, Suite 600 Woodbridge Ontario L4H 4G3 Canada (Address of principal executive offices)   Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: ( 905 ) 532-7510   Not Applicable (Former name or 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 ( see General Instruction A.2. below):     ¨ 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-(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 Shares, no par value WCN New York Stock Exchange (“ NYSE ”) Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”)   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).   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 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement   On June 11, 2024, Waste Connections, Inc. (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) entered into