Summary
This 8-K filing from Parker-Hannifin Corporation reports the unfortunate passing of director Hector R. Ortino on November 28, 2005. Mr. Ortino had been a director since January 1997 and played key roles on the Audit Committee and as Chair of the Finance Committee. This event necessitates a change in leadership within the company's board, as the Finance Committee will require a new Chair. The Board of Directors is expected to address this appointment at their upcoming meeting. While this is a personnel change, the filing itself does not contain financial results or strategic updates, focusing solely on the directorial vacancy.
Key Highlights
- 1Parker-Hannifin Corporation announced the death of director Hector R. Ortino.
- 2Mr. Ortino passed away on November 28, 2005.
- 3He had served as a director of the company since January 1997.
- 4Mr. Ortino was a member of the Audit Committee.
- 5He held the position of Chair of the Finance Committee.
- 6The Board of Directors will appoint a new Chair for the Finance Committee at its next meeting.