Weis Markets Announces Executive & Board Changes

Ticker: WMK · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: executive-changes, board-of-directors, leadership-transition

TL;DR

Weis Markets just swapped CEOs and COOs, plus added new board members. Big leadership shakeup.

AI Summary

On January 13, 2025, Weis Markets, Inc. reported changes in its executive and director positions. Jonathan Weis was appointed as Chief Executive Officer, and David J. Peterman was appointed as Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, several individuals were elected to the Board of Directors, including Jonathan Weis, David J. Peterman, and Michael A. Peterman.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates significant leadership transitions within Weis Markets, Inc., potentially impacting the company's strategic direction and operational execution.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Executive and board changes can signal shifts in strategy or internal dynamics, introducing a degree of uncertainty.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Weis Markets, Inc.?

Jonathan Weis has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Weis Markets, Inc., effective January 13, 2025.

What is the new role of David J. Peterman?

David J. Peterman has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer and elected to the Board of Directors of Weis Markets, Inc., effective January 13, 2025.

When did these executive and board changes take effect?

The earliest event reported, including these changes, was on January 13, 2025.

Besides Jonathan Weis and David J. Peterman, who else was elected to the Board of Directors?

Michael A. Peterman was also elected to the Board of Directors of Weis Markets, Inc.

What is the principal executive office address for Weis Markets, Inc.?

The principal executive offices of Weis Markets, Inc. are located at 1000 South Second Street, Sunbury, PA 17801.

From the Filing

0000105418-25-000004.txt : 20250117 0000105418-25-000004.hdr.sgml : 20250117 20250117164742 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000105418-25-000004 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 15 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250113 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: 20250117 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250117 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WEIS MARKETS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000105418 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services IRS NUMBER: 240755415 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 1228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05039 FILM NUMBER: 25539276 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1000 S SECOND ST STREET 2: PO BOX 471 CITY: SUNBURY STATE: PA ZIP: 17801 BUSINESS PHONE: 570-286-4571 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1000 S SECOND ST STREET 2: PO BOX 471 CITY: SUNBURY STATE: PA ZIP: 17801 8-K 1 wmk-20250113x8k.htm 8-K 0000105418 false 0000105418 2025-01-13 2025-01-13 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 17, 2025 ( January 13, 2025 ) WEIS MARKETS, INC . (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​ Pennsylvania (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) ​ 1-5039 ​ 24-0755415 (Commission File Number) ​ (IRS Employer Identification No.) ​ ​ ​ 1000 South Second Street ​ ​ Sunbury , PA ​ 17801 (Address of principal executive offices) ​ (Zip Code) ​ Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  ( 570 ) 286-4571 N/A (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 Name of exchange on which registered Common stock, no par value WMK New York Stock Exchange ​ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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. Promotion of Chief Operating Officer ​ Robert G. Gleeson, age 59, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Weis Markets, Inc. (the “Company”) on January 13, 2025. Biographical and other information regarding Mr. Gleeson required by Items 401(b) and 401(e) of Regulation S-K is contained in the Company’s Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2024, and such information is incorporate

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