01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 10, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
HF Sinclair Corporation (NYSE: DINO) filed a Form 8-K on July 10, 2024 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) to announce the appointment of Eric L.
Nitcher as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, effective July 10, 2024. The announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. According to the press release, Mr. Nitcher previously served as Group General Counsel & Executive Vice President, Legal of BP p.l.c. from January 2017 until his retirement in December 2023.
He spent 33 years at BP p.l.c. (formerly Amoco, which he joined in 1990), where he supported the executive team and board and managed a global legal team handling complex litigation, regulatory matters, large-scale M&A transactions and international joint ventures. CEO and President Tim Go said Mr. Nitcher brings over 35 years of legal experience in the oil and gas industry.
The filing contains no financial results or financial statement data. Its primary significance for investors is the addition of a senior legal executive to the leadership team, with the 8-K also including the standard Exhibit 104 cover page interactive data file.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Eric L. Nitcher appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel, effective July 10, 2024
- Mr. Nitcher previously served as Group General Counsel & Executive Vice President, Legal of BP p.l.c. from January 2017 until retiring in December 2023
- Spent 33 years at BP p.l.c. (formerly Amoco), beginning in 1990, in litigation, regulatory compliance, and M&A roles
- Experience includes resolving high-profile corporate disputes, negotiating large-scale M&A transactions, and forming international joint ventures
- CEO and President Tim Go cited Mr. Nitcher's over 35 years of oil and gas industry legal experience
- Announcement furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) as Exhibit 99.1 and not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act
- The filing contains no financial results or financial statement data
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was appointed and in what role?
Eric L. Nitcher was appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel of HF Sinclair Corporation, effective July 10, 2024.
What is Mr. Nitcher's background?
He served as Group General Counsel & Executive Vice President, Legal of BP p.l.c. from January 2017 until his retirement in December 2023. He spent 33 years at BP p.l.c., which he first joined via Amoco in 1990, working in litigation, regulatory compliance, and M&A.
Does this filing include financial results?
No. The 8-K covers only the executive appointment, furnished as a press release under Item 7.01, and includes no financial results or financial statements.
What did company leadership say about the appointment?
Tim Go, Chief Executive Officer and President, said the company is excited to welcome Mr. Nitcher, that he brings over 35 years of oil and gas legal experience, and that he will be a valuable contributor as HF Sinclair grows and positions itself for the future.
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