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): December 7, 2010
VIRGIN MEDIA INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State of Incorporation) |
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File No. 000-50886 (Commission File Number) |
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59-3778427 (IRS
Employer Identification |
909 Third Avenue, Suite 2863, New York, New York 10022
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants Telephone Number, including Area Code: (212) 906-8440
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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
(d)
Appointment of a Director at the Board Meeting
On December 7, 2010, the board of directors (the Board) of Virgin Media Inc. (the Company) approved the appointment of Mr. Eamonn OHare, the Companys Chief Financial Officer, as a director of the Company. Mr. OHare will serve as a Class III director. His term will expire upon the earlier of the Companys 2013 Annual Meeting or when his successor is elected and qualified. Mr. OHare agreed to resign from his position as a director of the Company and the Companys subsidiaries in the event that he no longer serves as an officer of the Company. Mr. OHare will not be a member of any Board committee, nor will he receive any compensation as a director of the Company.
(e)
Changes to Compensation of Named Executive Officers
As disclosed in the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2010, the role of the Companys chairman, Mr. James Mooney, will become non-executive, and his compensation will change accordingly, effective January 1, 2011. In connection with the transition, the compensation committee of the Board approved an increase in the base salary of Mr. Neil Berkett, the Companys chief executive officer, from £650,000 to £750,000 per annum, with effect from January 1, 2011.
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: December 10, 2010
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/s/ Scott Dresser |
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Name: |
Scott Dresser |
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Assistant Secretary |