UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
THE GOLDFIELD CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 26, 2020, John H. Sottile, the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Goldfield Corporation (the “Company”), passed away. As previously announced, on August 5, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Stephen R. Wherry, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and Jason M. Spivey, President of the Company’s electrical construction subsidiary Power Corporation of America, to the positions of Acting Co-Chief Executive Officers of the Company. They will continue to serve in those positions.
A copy of the press release announcing the passing of Mr. Sottile is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 26, 2020
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THE GOLDFIELD CORPORATION |
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/s/ STEPHEN R. WHERRY |
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Stephen R. Wherry |
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Acting Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-Principal Executive Officer) Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), Treasurer and Assistant Secretary |
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