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): May 9, 2013
KAYDON CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
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1-11333
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13-3186040
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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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.
As previously announced by Kaydon Corporation (“Kaydon”), Debra Crane, Vice President and General Counsel of Kaydon, has announced her plans to retire. As part of this transition, effective May 20, 2013, Ms. Crane will step down from her position as General Counsel and assume the role of Vice President, Administration and Corporate Secretary while the formal search for her replacement as General Counsel continues. In this new role, Ms. Crane will continue to provide certain limited oversight services, in addition to serving as corporate secretary, as Kaydon continues to search for an appropriate replacement.
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.
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Dated: May 10, 2013
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KAYDON CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ James O’Leary
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James O’Leary
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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