Summary
This 8-K/A filing from Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) provides an update regarding the committee assignments for a newly appointed board member. Specifically, on October 16, 2020, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Kenneth A. Goldman to the Human Resources Committee. This appointment follows his initial addition to the Board on August 26, 2020, with his term set to expire at the 2021 annual meeting of stockholders. The filing clarifies an earlier disclosure that had not yet specified Mr. Goldman's committee memberships.
Key Highlights
- 1Kenneth A. Goldman appointed to the Human Resources Committee of the Board, effective October 16, 2020.
- 2This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K filed on August 26, 2020.
- 3Mr. Goldman was initially appointed to the Board of Directors effective October 16, 2020.
- 4Mr. Goldman's term as a director will expire at the Company's 2021 annual meeting of stockholders.
- 5The Human Resources Committee is responsible for matters related to employee compensation and benefits, and corporate governance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K/A filing is to provide an update on the committee assignments for a new board member, Kenneth A. Goldman, who has been appointed to the Human Resources Committee.
Mr. Goldman's appointment to the Board was effective October 16, 2020, and his appointment to the Human Resources Committee was also effective October 16, 2020.
This filing is an amendment because the initial 8-K filing on August 26, 2020, disclosed Mr. Goldman's appointment to the Board but did not specify his committee assignments. This amendment provides that missing information.
The Human Resources Committee typically oversees matters related to executive compensation, employee benefits, and human capital management, as well as corporate governance issues.