Douglas Dynamics Appoints New Director, O'Kelley Departs

Ticker: PLOW · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: board-changes, management-changes

TL;DR

Douglas Dynamics swapped a director, Johnson is in, O'Kelley is out, effective Feb 28.

AI Summary

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. announced on February 28, 2025, the departure of Director James R. O'Kelley and the election of new Director Michael J. W. Johnson. The company also appointed Michael J. W. Johnson as a member of its Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. These changes are effective immediately.

Why It Matters

Changes in board composition can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing reports routine board changes and committee appointments, which typically carry low immediate risk.

Key Players & Entities

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (company) — Registrant
James R. O'Kelley (person) — Departing Director
Michael J. W. Johnson (person) — Newly Elected Director and Committee Member
February 28, 2025 (date) — Effective date of changes

FAQ

Who has departed from the board of directors at Douglas Dynamics, Inc.?

James R. O'Kelley has departed from the board of directors.

Who has been elected as a new director to the board of Douglas Dynamics, Inc.?

Michael J. W. Johnson has been elected as a new director.

What committees has Michael J. W. Johnson been appointed to?

Michael J. W. Johnson has been appointed to the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee.

When were these changes effective?

The changes were effective as of February 28, 2025.

What is the primary business of Douglas Dynamics, Inc.?

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. is in the business of CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY & EQUIP.

From the Filing

0001437749-25-005806.txt : 20250303 0001437749-25-005806.hdr.sgml : 20250303 20250303080931 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001437749-25-005806 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 17 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250228 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: 20250303 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250303 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: 25693849 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 plow20250227_8k.htm FORM 8-K plow20250227_8k.htm false 0001287213 0001287213 2025-02-28 2025-02-28       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 28, 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.   Chief Executive Officer Election   On February 28, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (the “ Company ”