1 material Form 8-K filing that 1 company we cover made with the SEC in February 2019, each read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). All of them was written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).
Federal Signal's board increased its size from eight to nine directors and appointed Eugene J. Lowe, III, President and CEO of SPX Corporation, effective February 18, 2019. Separately, the company announced plans to expand the Streator, Illinois plant of its Vactor Manufacturing subsidiary, with up to $25 million of investment and up to 90 additional jobs. The filing does not give financial results or guidance.
Eugene J. Lowe, III appointed to the board effective February 18, 2019; he will serve on the Audit Committee
Director pay: $65,000 annual base retainer, $9,000 annual Audit Committee retainer, and $100,000 annual equity award
Streator, Illinois expansion adds about 100,000 square feet; construction expected to begin in the first half of 2019
Company expects to invest up to $25 million over the expansion project and add up to 90 jobs
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