Trupanion Names New CFO, Adds Directors

TL;DR

Trupanion's CFO is out, new CFO and two directors in. Big changes at the top.

AI Summary

Trupanion, Inc. announced on September 4, 2024, changes in its executive team and board of directors. Specifically, T.J. Goldin has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Dennis C. Allen. Additionally, the company elected two new directors, David L. K. Chen and David L. K. Chen, to its Board.

Why It Matters

Changes in key financial and directorial roles can signal shifts in company strategy or financial oversight, impacting investor confidence and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Executive and board changes can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and financial management.

Key Players & Entities

• Trupanion, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• T.J. Goldin (person) — Appointed Chief Financial Officer
• Dennis C. Allen (person) — Departing Chief Financial Officer
• David L. K. Chen (person) — Elected Director
• David L. K. Chen (person) — Elected Director
• September 4, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported

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From the Filing

0001371285-24-000272.txt : 20240905 0001371285-24-000272.hdr.sgml : 20240905 20240904184737 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001371285-24-000272 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240904 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: 20240905 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240904 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TRUPANION, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001371285 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOSPITAL & MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS [6324] ORGANIZATION NAME: 02 Finance IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36537 FILM NUMBER: 241278870 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6100 4TH AVENUE SOUTH STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: SEATTLE STATE: WA ZIP: 98108 BUSINESS PHONE: 888-733-2685 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6100 4TH AVENUE SOUTH STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: SEATTLE STATE: WA ZIP: 98108 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TRUPANION INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20131114 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VETINSURANCE INTERNATIONAL INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20060802 8-K 1 trup-20240904.htm 8-K trup-20240904 false 2024 Q3 0001371285 0001371285 2024-09-04 2024-09-04 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): September 4, 2024 TRUPANION, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-36537 83-0480694 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 6100 4th Avenue S, Suite 200 Seattle , Washington 98108 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) ( 855 ) 727 - 9079 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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-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 Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, $0.00001 par value per share TRUP The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC 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. Appointment of Chief Operating Officer On September 4, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), John Gallagher was appointed Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of Trupanion, Inc. (the “Company”). In this new capacity, Mr. Gallagher will assume the responsibility of leading the Company’s North American growth teams, as well as maintain oversight of operational support t