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8-K filings in October 2021, explained

2 material Form 8-K filings that 2 companies we cover made with the SEC in October 2021, 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 were written later, when past filings were added: a selection, not every 8-K of the month (see the note below).

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FSSFEDERAL SIGNAL CORP /DE/ Oct 26, 2:27 PM ET

Federal Signal appoints Shashank Patel, Watts Water CFO, to its board of directors

Neutral leadership Written later 5.02

Federal Signal Corporation expanded its board from six to seven directors and appointed Shashank Patel effective October 25, 2021. Patel has served as CFO of Watts Water Technologies since July 2018 and will join the Audit Committee.

Board appointment of Shashank Patel effective October 25, 2021; board size increased from six to seven
Patel to receive $75,000 annual base retainer plus $9,000 annual Audit Committee retainer, prorated for 2021
Patel eligible for an annual equity award of $110,000 beginning in 2022; 50% of retainers paid in stock until ownership requirements are met

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