01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed November 15, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Kraft Heinz Company filed this Form 8-K on November 15, 2024 under Item 5.02, reporting a leadership change in its finance organization.
Vince Garlati, Vice President, Global Controller, returned from a previously announced leave of absence and will resume his role as Principal Accounting Officer, effective November 15, 2024. Chris Asher, the company's acting Principal Accounting Officer, will continue to serve as Deputy Global Controller. The filing states that Mr. Garlati, age 48, has served as Principal Accounting Officer and Global Controller since June 2018, other than during his leave.
The filing also states that he was not selected under any arrangement with another person, has no familial relationships with any director or executive officer, and has no transactions with the company requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The filing contains no financial results, operating metrics, or compensation changes. Its significance for investors is limited to the restoration of the permanent principal accounting officer role.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Vince Garlati, Vice President, Global Controller, returned from a previously announced leave of absence effective November 15, 2024.
- Garlati resumes his role as Principal Accounting Officer, effective November 15, 2024.
- Chris Asher, who had been acting Principal Accounting Officer, will continue as Deputy Global Controller.
- Garlati, age 48, has served as Principal Accounting Officer and Global Controller since June 2018, other than during his leave.
- The filing states that Garlati was not selected under any arrangement with another person.
- The filing states that Garlati has no familial relationships with any director or executive officer and no related-person transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a).
- The filing reports no financial results or compensation changes.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading the company's accounting function after this filing?
Vince Garlati, Vice President and Global Controller, resumes the role of Principal Accounting Officer effective November 15, 2024. Chris Asher, who had been acting Principal Accounting Officer, will continue as Deputy Global Controller.
Why is this change being reported?
The filing reports that Garlati has returned from a previously announced leave of absence, which triggers disclosure under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K for changes affecting the principal accounting officer role.
How long has Garlati held the Principal Accounting Officer role?
The filing states that Garlati has served as Principal Accounting Officer and Global Controller since June 2018, other than during his leave of absence.
Does this filing mention any compensation changes for Garlati?
No. The filing does not describe any compensation arrangements tied to Garlati's return.
Were there any related-party or selection arrangements connected to this appointment?
The filing states that Garlati was not selected pursuant to any arrangement with another person, has no familial relationships with any director or executive officer, and has no transactions with the company requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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