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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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ý | 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 23, 2013
Commission File Number 001-35844
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Pinnacle Foods Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 35-2215019 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
399 Jefferson Road Parsippany, New Jersey | 07054 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (973) 541-6620
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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 |
On May 23, 2013, Pinnacle Foods, Inc. (“Pinnacle” or the “Company”) announced that Sally Genster Robling will step down from the Company on June 30, 2013 as the Company's Executive Vice President and Division President - Birds Eye Frozen Division to pursue new opportunities that provide greater time flexibility. Ms. Robling will assist the Company in an orderly transition. Mark L. Schiller, who is currently the Executive Vice President and Division President - Duncan Hines Grocery Division, will move into the role of Executive Vice President and Division President - Birds Eye Frozen Division immediately. An external search is currently underway to fill Mr. Schiller's current position as Executive Vice President and Division President - Duncan Hines Grocery Division. In the interim, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Robert J. Gamgort will oversee the Duncan Hines Grocery Division. The Company will continue to provide Ms. Robling compensation as previously disclosed.
Item 8.01 | Other Events |
On May 23, 2013, the Company announced that Mary Beth DeNooyer, a seasoned human resources executive who most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Hillshire Brands, has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Pinnacle Foods. She replaces John Butler, who is retiring from Pinnacle, after five years of service to the Company and a distinguished career in both the food and retailing industries.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
Attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release issued by the Company on May 23, 2013 announcing the events above.
(d) Exhibits.
See the Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page hereto, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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 thereto duly authorized.
PINNACLE FOODS INC.
By: | /s/ CRAIG STEENECK | |
Name: | Craig Steeneck | |
Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: May 24, 2013
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit Number | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release of Pinnacle Foods Inc. issued May 23, 2013, furnished herewith. . | |