Douglas Dynamics Elects New Directors, One Departs
Ticker: PLOW · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: board-changes, governance
TL;DR
Board shakeup at Douglas Dynamics: Robert Birch out, Michael Brown and David Birch in.
AI Summary
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. announced the departure of Director Robert J. W. Birch on February 19, 2025. The company also elected two new directors, Michael J. S. Brown and David J. R. Birch, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. These changes are part of the company's ongoing governance.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future decision-making.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing reports routine changes in board membership, which typically carry low immediate risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Robert J. W. Birch (person) — Departing Director
- Michael J. S. Brown (person) — Newly Elected Director
- David J. R. Birch (person) — Newly Elected Director
- February 19, 2025 (date) — Effective date of changes
FAQ
Who has departed from the Board of Directors of Douglas Dynamics, Inc.?
Robert J. W. Birch has departed from the Board of Directors of Douglas Dynamics, Inc., effective February 19, 2025.
Who has been elected as new directors to the Board of Douglas Dynamics, Inc.?
Michael J. S. Brown and David J. R. Birch have been elected as new directors to the Board of Douglas Dynamics, Inc., effective immediately.
What is the effective date of the director changes at Douglas Dynamics, Inc.?
The changes in the Board of Directors at Douglas Dynamics, Inc. are effective February 19, 2025.
What is the company's principal business address?
The principal business address of Douglas Dynamics, Inc. is 11270 W Park Place Ste 300, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224.
What is the SIC code for Douglas Dynamics, Inc.?
The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for Douglas Dynamics, Inc. is 3531, which corresponds to CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY & EQUIP.
From the Filing
0001437749-25-004825.txt : 20250224 0001437749-25-004825.hdr.sgml : 20250224 20250224081133 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001437749-25-004825 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250219 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20250224 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250224 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001287213 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY & EQUIP [3531] ORGANIZATION NAME: 06 Technology IRS NUMBER: 134275891 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-34728 FILM NUMBER: 25654294 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11270 W. PARK PLACE SUITE 300 CITY: MILWAUKEE STATE: WI ZIP: 53224 BUSINESS PHONE: 414-362-3940 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11270 W. PARK PLACE SUITE 300 CITY: MILWAUKEE STATE: WI ZIP: 53224 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DOUGLAS DYNAMICS HOLDINGS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040415 8-K 1 plow20250220_8k.htm FORM 8-K plow20250220_8k.htm false 0001287213 0001287213 2025-02-19 2025-02-19   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 19, 2025         DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC.   (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)       Delaware      001-34728       13-4275891   (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)   11270 W Park Place Ste 300 , Milwaukee , Wisconsin 53224   (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)       ( 414 ) 354-2310     (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)           Not Applicable        (Former name or former 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 Stock, par value $.01 per share PLOW New York 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:   ☐  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))   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 19, 2025, the Board of Directors of Douglas Dynamics