01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 27, 2016. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP) filed an 8-K on January 27, 2016, announcing significant changes to its Board of Directors.
Paul Hilal resigned from his position as a director, effective immediately, after serving since 2012. His resignation was not due to any disagreements with the company. This departure was accompanied by the appointment of Matthew H.
Paull as a new director. Mr. Paull's appointment includes taking over as Chair of the Audit Committee from Isabelle Courville, who will remain a member of the committee.
The company stated there are no undisclosed arrangements or transactions between CP and Mr. Paull, and he will be compensated according to the standard director compensation policies. The filing also includes a press release detailing these board changes as an exhibit.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Paul Hilal, a director since 2012, has resigned from the Board of Directors.
- Mr. Hilal's resignation was effective immediately and is not a result of any disagreement with the company.
- Matthew H. Paull has been appointed as a new director to the Board.
- Matthew H. Paull will assume the role of Chair of the Audit Committee, replacing Isabelle Courville.
- Isabelle Courville will continue to serve as a member of the Audit Committee.
- There are no reportable related-party transactions or undisclosed arrangements concerning Mr. Paull's appointment.
- Mr. Paull's compensation will follow the company's established policies for non-executive directors.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Paul Hilal resign from the Board?
According to the filing, Paul Hilal's decision to resign was not as a result of any disagreement with the Company.
Who has been appointed to replace Paul Hilal on the Board?
Matthew H. Paull has been appointed as a new director to the Board of Directors.
What is Matthew H. Paull's role on the Board?
Matthew H. Paull has been appointed as a director and will serve as the Chair of the Audit Committee, effective January 26, 2016. He replaces Isabelle Courville in this capacity, though Ms. Courville remains on the committee.
Are there any financial implications or special arrangements related to Matthew H. Paull's appointment?
The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings with any person regarding Mr. Paull's appointment and no reportable transactions or relationships under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. He will be compensated according to the company's standard policies for non-executive directors.
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