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EX-99.1 - EX-99.1 - SPARTECH CORP | c60220exv99w1.htm |
EX-10.2 - EX-10.2 - SPARTECH CORP | c60220exv10w2.htm |
EX-10.1 - EX-10.1 - SPARTECH CORP | c60220exv10w1.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 8, 2010
Spartech Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware | 1-5911 | 43-0761773 | ||
(State or Other | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
Jurisdiction of | File Number) | Identification Number) | ||
Incorporation) |
120 S. Central Avenue, Suite 1700, Clayton, Missouri | 63105 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
314-721-4242
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
(b), (c) and (e)
Resignation of Mr. Odaniell. On September 8, 2010, Myles S. Odaniell resigned as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Spartech Corporation (the Company) and from its Board of
Directors (the Board). His resignation does not relate to any disagreements with the Company or
the Board regarding the Companys operations, policies or practices. Mr. Odaniells resignation
will be treated as a termination without Cause as defined in his Severance and Noncompetition
Agreement and as discussed below. The size of the Board was reduced from nine to eight members upon Mr. Odaniells resignation from the Board.
Appointment of Ms. Holt. On the same date, the Board appointed Victoria M. Holt, age
52, to serve as the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Holt has served on the
Companys Board since 2005. She will continue to serve in such capacity but will no longer serve on any Committees of the Board. Prior to her
appointment as the Companys President and CEO, Ms. Holt served as Senior Vice President, Glass and
Fiber Glass, for PPG Industries, Inc., a global manufacturer of coatings, chemicals and glass
products. Prior to joining PPG in January 2003, she was Vice President of Performance Films for
Solutia Inc. Ms. Holt began her career at Solutias predecessor, Monsanto Company, where she held
various sales, marketing, and global general management positions.
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Holt will not receive any compensation for her
service as a director. Previously, she was compensated on the same basis as other non-employee
directors, as described under Compensation of Directors in the Companys proxy statement filed on
January 19, 2010 for its 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Ms. Holts Employment Arrangements. Pursuant to the terms of an employment letter
(the Holt Employment Terms), as the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Holt
will receive a base salary of $650,000 per year. She is eligible to participate in the Companys
annual bonus program with a target bonus of 100% of base salary, which will be paid out based on
achievement of certain financial metrics and any individual objectives established by the
Compensation Committee of the Board. Ms. Holt will receive a starting bonus of $250,000, which is
subject to repayment if she voluntarily leaves the Company within twelve (12) months of starting
her employment.
Ms. Holt will receive the following grants of equity on September 13, 2010:
| An initial equity grant valued at $1,000,000 and comprised of the following: (i) $500,000 in restricted stock (priced at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closing price on the grant date) and (ii) $500,000 in stock settled appreciation rights (SSARs), priced at Black-Scholes value, in both cases with four (4) years vesting; and |
| A long-term incentive equity grant valued at $1,300,000 and comprised of the following: (i) 33.3% in SSARs (priced at Black-Scholes value), with four (4) year vesting; (ii) 33.3% in restricted stock (priced at NYSE closing price on the grant date), with four (4) year vesting; |
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and (iii) 33.3% in performance shares with a three (3) year performance period, to be granted as part of a new performance share program for executive officers with terms to be determined; provided that if no such plan is implemented by January 31, 2011, then the value of this grant will be issued as of such date, divided equally between SSARs and restricted stock with the same final vesting date as the original grants. |
Ms. Holt is also entitled to certain deferred compensation as well as customary health,
insurance and other benefits as described in the Holt Employment Terms.
Upon termination of her employment with the Company, Ms. Holt would be entitled to severance
in accordance with that certain Severance and Noncompetition Agreement between the Company and Ms.
Holt dated as of September 8, 2010 (the Holt Severance Agreement). The Holt Severance Agreement
generally provides that:
| (x) if Ms. Holts employment is terminated by the Company for any reason other than for Cause (as defined therein), (y) if her employment is terminated by the Company for any reason other than for Cause within 24 months following a Change in Control (as defined therein), or (z) if Ms. Holt terminates her employment with the Company for Good Reason (as defined therein), | ||
| then Ms. Holt will be entitled to receive as severance (i) 24 months base salary at the highest rate paid to Ms. Holt prior to her termination, plus (ii) two times the average annual bonus awarded to Ms. Holt for the three fiscal years ended prior to Ms. Holts termination (or for the employment period, if less than three years, or based on the target bonus if during the first fiscal year and prior to award of an annual bonus). |
The Holt Severance Agreement provides for confidentiality obligations during and following her
employment and includes noncompetition and nonsolicitation provisions that are effective during,
and for one year following, her employment.
The foregoing summaries of the Holt Employment Terms and Holt Severance Agreement do not
purport to be complete. The Holt Employment Terms are qualified in their entirety by reference to
the Holt Employment Terms filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and the Holt Severance Agreement is
qualified in its entirety by reference to the Holt Severance Agreement filed herewith as Exhibit
10.2, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Odaniells Severance Arrangements. Under Mr. Odaniells existing Severance and
Noncompetition Agreement with the Company, in the event of termination without Cause, Mr.
Odaniell will receive payments over 24 months equal in total to the sum of (i) 24 months base
salary, at the highest rate paid in the preceding three years (which rate is $650,000 per year),
plus (ii) two times his average annual bonus awarded in the preceding three fiscal years (which
average is $349,125). He will also receive certain deferred compensation and 24 months of health
insurance benefits. His severance agreement provides for continuing confidentiality obligations and
includes noncompetition and nonsolicitation provisions that are effective for one year following
his resignation.
Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
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On September 8, 2010, the Company issued a press release announcing the resignation of Mr.
Odaniell and the appointment of Ms. Holt, as President and Chief Executive Officer. A copy of
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed
filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed
incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the
Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
See Exhibit Index
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
SPARTECH CORPORATION |
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By: | /s/ Randy C. Martin | |||
Name: | Randy C. Martin | |||
Title: | Executive Vice President Corporate Development and Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated: September 10, 2010
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
10.1
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Employment Letter between Spartech Corporation and Victoria M. Holt | |
10.2
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Severance and Noncompetition Agreement dated September 8, 2010 by and between Spartech Corporation and Victoria M. Holt | |
99.1
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Press Release dated September 8, 2010 | |
99.2
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Information under the caption Compensation of Directors in the Companys Proxy Statement dated February 3, 2010 (incorporated by reference to the Companys Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on January 19, 2010 (File No. 001-05911) |
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