8-KLeadership Changes

ALLSTATE CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 7, 2008)

Filed February 7, 2008For Securities:ALLALL-PJALL-PBALL-PHALL-PI

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Allstate Corporation, filed on February 7, 2008, reports a significant change in its Board of Directors. James G. Andress will not be standing for re-election at the upcoming annual meeting in May 2008. This decision is attributed to health-related reasons, as communicated to the company on January 18, 2008. While this filing does not contain financial performance data, the departure of a director is a notable event for corporate governance. Investors should monitor future filings for information regarding the Board's composition and any potential strategic implications arising from this change. The company's principal executive offices are located in Northbrook, Illinois, and its telephone number is (847) 402-5000.

Key Highlights

  • 1James G. Andress is declining to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors.
  • 2The reason for Mr. Andress's decision is health-related.
  • 3The departure is scheduled to occur at the annual meeting in May 2008.
  • 4The company was formally notified of this decision on January 18, 2008.
  • 5This event relates to Section 5 (Corporate Governance and Management) of the 8-K form.
  • 6The filing does not provide financial results or operational updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

James G. Andress is declining to stand for re-election due to health-related reasons.

His departure will be effective at the annual meeting of shareholders in May 2008.

No, this Form 8-K filing is solely to report the departure of a director and does not contain any financial performance data or operational updates.

This filing is primarily relevant to corporate governance. It informs investors of a change in the composition of the Board of Directors. Investors may wish to track subsequent board appointments and consider any potential strategic implications.