Waste Connections Appoints New CFO, Walker Transitions

Ticker: WCN · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2024-07-29T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: executive-change, cfo-appointment, succession-plan

Related Tickers: AXTA

TL;DR

New CFO incoming for WCN, Walker moving to advisor role.

AI Summary

Waste Connections, Inc. announced on July 23, 2024, the appointment of Michael W. Hoffman as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 12, 2024. Hoffman will succeed Steven L. R. Walker, who will transition to a senior advisor role until his retirement on December 31, 2024. Hoffman previously served as CFO of Axalta Coating Systems.

Why It Matters

This executive transition signals a change in financial leadership for Waste Connections, potentially impacting strategic financial decisions and investor relations.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing details a planned executive transition with a clear succession plan and no immediate operational disruptions.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who is the new Chief Financial Officer of Waste Connections, Inc.?

Michael W. Hoffman has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Waste Connections, Inc.

When does Michael W. Hoffman's appointment as CFO become effective?

Michael W. Hoffman's appointment as CFO is effective August 12, 2024.

What is the role of Steven L. R. Walker after the transition?

Steven L. R. Walker will transition to a senior advisor role until his retirement on December 31, 2024.

What was Michael W. Hoffman's previous role?

Michael W. Hoffman previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of Axalta Coating Systems.

What is the effective date of the reported executive changes?

The earliest event reported is July 23, 2024, with the CFO transition effective August 12, 2024.

From the Filing

0001104659-24-083542.txt : 20240729 0001104659-24-083542.hdr.sgml : 20240729 20240729161459 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-24-083542 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 16 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240723 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20240729 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240729 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: 241152540 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 tm2420368d1_8k.htm FORM 8-K false 0001318220 0001318220 2024-07-23 2024-07-23 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): July 23, 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.)       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 Toronto Stock Exchange   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))   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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement

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