Ferrellgas Names New CFO
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-appointment, cfo, leadership-change
TL;DR
Ferrellgas just hired a new CFO, Christopher J. Smith, starting March 17th. He's getting $450k base + stock.
AI Summary
Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. announced on March 21, 2025, that its Board of Directors has appointed Christopher J. Smith as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective March 17, 2025. Smith will also serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. He previously held the CFO position at Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. and will receive an annual base salary of $450,000, along with other compensation and equity awards.
Why It Matters
The appointment of a new CFO is a significant leadership change that can impact financial strategy and investor confidence.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in key executive positions like CFO can introduce uncertainty regarding future financial strategies and performance.
Key Numbers
- $450,000 — CFO Base Salary (Annual compensation for the new CFO, Christopher J. Smith.)
Key Players & Entities
- Ferrellgas Partners Finance Corp. (company) — Filer of the 8-K
- Christopher J. Smith (person) — Newly appointed Chief Financial Officer
- Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. (company) — Parent company where Smith also holds CFO title
- $450,000 (dollar_amount) — Annual base salary for the new CFO
- March 17, 2025 (date) — Effective date of appointment
- March 21, 2025 (date) — Filing date of the 8-K
FAQ
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer?
Christopher J. Smith has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer.
What is the effective date of Christopher J. Smith's appointment?
The appointment is effective March 17, 2025.
What is the annual base salary for the new CFO?
The annual base salary for Christopher J. Smith is $450,000.
What other roles will Christopher J. Smith hold?
He will also serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.
When was this 8-K filing made?
This 8-K filing was made on March 21, 2025.
Filing Details
This Form 8-K (Form 8-K) was filed with the SEC on March 21, 2025 by Christopher J. Smith regarding FERRELLGAS PARTNERS FINANCE CORP.