FLUOR CORP 8-K

What Happened Fluor Corporation (FLR) filed an 8-K reporting that its Board appointed James P. Elliott to serve as Chief Accounting Officer, effective February 4, 2026. The appointment was made by the Board on February 3, 2026. Mr. Elliott, age 47, has served as Fluor’s Corporate Controller since 2025 and was Director, Technical Accounting and Internal Reporting from 2019 to 2025.

Key Details

• Appointment announced in Form 8-K filed Feb 5, 2026; Board action date: Feb 3, 2026; effective date: Feb 4, 2026.
• James P. Elliott, age 47; Corporate Controller (since 2025); Director, Technical Accounting and Internal Reporting (2019–2025).
• No family relationships with Fluor directors/executive officers and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
• Fluor and Mr. Elliott will enter into an indemnification agreement (form filed Feb 25, 2009, in the 10‑K) and a change-in-control agreement (form filed June 29, 2010, in an 8‑K).

Why It Matters The Chief Accounting Officer is responsible for accounting policies, financial reporting, and related controls—areas important to investors assessing financial transparency and reliability. This internal appointment signals continuity in Fluor’s accounting leadership and formalizes contractual protections (indemnification and change-in-control) for the new CAO, which are standard governance arrangements investors may want to note.