UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): September 23, 2013
BURGER KING WORLDWIDE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Delaware | 1-35511 | 45-5011014 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
| of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
5505 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, Florida
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
33126
(Zip Code)
(305) 378-3000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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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 September 23, 2013, Steven M. Wiborg, Chairman, North America of Burger King Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) informed the Company of his decision to terminate his employment effective October 25, 2013 for “Good Reason” pursuant to his Employment Agreement dated October 20, 2010, as amended. The terms of his separation are as set forth in the Employment Agreement. The Company has decided not to replace Mr. Wiborg in the position of Chairman, North America, as Alex Macedo, Executive Vice President, President, North America will assume Mr. Wiborg’s responsibilities. Mr. Macedo has served in the role of President, North America, since April 2013.
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.
| BURGER KING WORLDWIDE, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Jill Granat | |
| Jill Granat General Counsel and Secretary | ||
Date: September 27, 2013