Acuity Brands Announces Executive and Board Changes

Ticker: AYI · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: management-change, board-of-directors, executive-compensation

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TL;DR

Acuity Brands (AYI) leadership shake-up: new execs and board members appointed.

AI Summary

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced on February 10, 2025, changes in its executive team and board of directors. This filing details the departure of certain officers and directors, the election of new directors, and adjustments to compensatory arrangements for key executives.

Why It Matters

Changes in leadership and board composition can signal shifts in company strategy, governance, or future performance.

Risk Assessment

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

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FAQ

What specific roles have been affected by the executive and director changes?

The filing indicates changes related to the 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers,' but specific names and roles are not detailed in this excerpt.

When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?

The earliest event reported was on February 10, 2025.

What is the principal executive office address for Acuity Brands, Inc.?

The principal executive offices are located at 1170 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1200, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.

Under which section of the Securities Exchange Act is this report filed?

This is a Current Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

What is the SIC code for Acuity Brands, Inc.?

The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3640 for Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment.

From the Filing

0001144215-25-000032.txt : 20250213 0001144215-25-000032.hdr.sgml : 20250213 20250213172450 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144215-25-000032 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250210 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20250213 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250213 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ACUITY BRANDS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001144215 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC LIGHTING & WIRING EQUIPMENT [3640] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing IRS NUMBER: 582632672 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0831 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-16583 FILM NUMBER: 25621754 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1170 PEACHTREE STREET NE STREET 2: SUITE 1200 CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30309 BUSINESS PHONE: 404-853-1400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1170 PEACHTREE STREET NE STREET 2: SUITE 1200 CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30309 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: L&C SPINCO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010629 8-K 1 ayi-20250210.htm 8-K ayi-20250210 0001144215 false 0001144215 2025-02-10 2025-02-10 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): February 10, 2025 _____________________________________________ ACUITY BRANDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) _____________________________________________ Delaware 001-16583 58-2632672 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (IRS. Employer Identification Number) 1170 Peachtree Street, N.E. , Suite 1200 , Atlanta , Georgia 30309 (Address of principal executive offices) ( 404 )  853-1400 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) None (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, $0.01 par value per share AYI 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. On February 10, 2025, Dianne S. Mills, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, notified Acuity Brands, Inc. (the "Company") of her intent to retire from her current role with the Company effective December 31, 2025. It is current

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