Spire Inc. President and CEO Takes Leave of Absence for Health Reasons

On January 3, 2025, Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) made a significant announcement in an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding Steven L. Lindsey, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the company. It was disclosed that Mr. Lindsey has begun a leave of absence due to health-related issues. Mr. Lindsey also serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Spire Alabama Inc. and Spire Missouri Inc., and the duration of his leave remains unspecified.

During Mr. Lindsey's absence, Scott E. Doyle, who is the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will take over Mr. Lindsey's duties. The Company assured stakeholders that it does not expect any disruption to its operations as a result of this leadership change. Furthermore, Mr. Doyle will maintain his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, without any alterations to his compensation as he assumes these additional responsibilities.

Spire Inc., which is based in St. Louis, Missouri, functions as a public utility holding company. The common stock of the company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SR, and its Depositary Shares are also available on the NYSE.

This leave of absence announcement follows Spire’s effective strategies put in place to ensure seamless operations during this transition period. The Company emphasized its commitment to preserving operational efficiency and stability while Mr. Lindsey is on leave. Stakeholders seeking further information or updates about this situation have been directed to the official SEC filings.

The filing concerning this announcement was signed by Courtney M. Vomund, who holds the positions of Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and Corporate Secretary for Spire Inc., in addition to Spire Missouri Inc. and Spire Alabama Inc. The Company is dedicated to adhering to all SEC regulations while communicating transparently with its investors.

Following its tradition of transparency, Spire aims to keep its stakeholders informed with timely updates regarding significant changes within the organization. The Company will provide additional information about its succession plan and other related updates as the situation develops.

About Spire

Spire Inc. and its subsidiaries are engaged in purchasing, retail distribution, and selling natural gas to various customer segments, including residential, commercial, and industrial users in the United States. The Company has three main segments: Gas Utility, Gas Marketing, and Midstream. In addition, Spire is involved in the marketing of natural gas and related services, as well as the transportation and storage of natural gas.

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