Summary
This 8-K filing from NIKE, Inc. (NKE) primarily announces two key events: the appointment of Bernard F. Pliska as the Principal Accounting Officer and the results of the company's annual shareholder meeting held on September 22, 2008. Mr. Pliska, a long-time employee and CPA, brings significant accounting experience to this crucial role. The shareholder meeting saw the re-election of all incumbent directors, with strong support from both Class A and Class B shareholders, indicating continued confidence in the board's leadership.
Key Highlights
- 1Bernard F. Pliska appointed as NIKE's Principal Accounting Officer, effective September 21, 2008.
- 2Mr. Pliska has a long tenure at NIKE, joining in 1995 and holding various senior accounting roles, including Corporate Controller and VP, Corporate Controller.
- 3All incumbent directors were re-elected to the Board of Directors at the annual shareholder meeting.
- 4The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2009 was ratified by shareholders.
- 5Shareholders demonstrated strong support for the re-election of directors and the ratification of the independent auditor.
- 6The Class A Common Stock votes for director elections were unanimous in favor.