United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 13, 2018
DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ohio | 000-24498 | 65-0190407 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||
325 John H. McConnell Blvd., Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio | 43215 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (614) 255-3333
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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.
(b) | On April 13, 2018 Lisa M. Wesolek informed Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") that she will be retiring from the Company effective December 31, 2018. Ms. Wesolek, who has been on short-term medical leave, will be stepping down as Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective April 30, 2018 to focus fully on her health. She will remain employed with the Company as an advisor to the executive leadership team through her retirement date. The Company does not anticipate hiring a replacement Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Wesolek's responsibilities will be divided among current team members. |
SIGNATURES
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.
DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. | ||||
Date: | April 19, 2018 | By: | /s/ Thomas E. Line | |
Thomas E. Line, Chief Financial Officer | ||||