Acuity Brands Changes Fiscal Year End

Ticker: AYI · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: fiscal-year-change, reporting, disclosure

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TL;DR

Acuity Brands (AYI) is shifting its fiscal year end to August 31st, effective March 11, 2025.

AI Summary

Acuity Brands, Inc. filed an 8-K on March 12, 2025, reporting a change in its fiscal year end to August 31st. This filing also includes information regarding Regulation FD disclosure and financial statements and exhibits. The company, incorporated in Delaware, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Why It Matters

A change in fiscal year end can impact reporting cycles and investor expectations for financial results.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This filing primarily concerns administrative changes to the company's reporting schedule, not significant operational or financial events.

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FAQ

What is the new fiscal year end for Acuity Brands, Inc.?

The new fiscal year end for Acuity Brands, Inc. is August 31st, as reported in the filing dated March 11, 2025.

When was this 8-K filing submitted?

This 8-K filing was submitted on March 12, 2025.

What is the state of incorporation for Acuity Brands, Inc.?

Acuity Brands, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware.

Where are Acuity Brands, Inc.'s principal executive offices located?

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

What other items are included in this 8-K filing besides the fiscal year change?

This 8-K filing also includes information regarding Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial Statements and Exhibits.

From the Filing

0001193125-25-052542.txt : 20250312 0001193125-25-052542.hdr.sgml : 20250312 20250312081419 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-052542 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 17 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250311 ITEM INFORMATION: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250312 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250312 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: 25730049 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 d931430d8k.htm 8-K 8-K ACUITY BRANDS INC false 0001144215 --08-31 0001144215 2025-03-11 2025-03-11     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): March 11, 2025     ACUITY BRANDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)       Delaware   001-16583   58-2632672 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.) 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 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year. On March 11, 2025, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Acuity Brands, Inc. (referred to herein as “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company,” or similar references) approved a Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the

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