UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
March 10, 2014
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-34533
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13-3361050
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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9503 East 33rd Street
One Celadon Drive, Indianapolis, IN
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46235
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(317) 972-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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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.
Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On March 10, 2014, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Compensation Committee") of Celadon Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (the "Company"), in recognition of the Company's financial and operating results and the contribution of certain named executive officers to such results, approved a salary increase and granted restricted stock awards as described below.
Salary Increase
The Compensation Committee approved a salary increase for Eric Meek, the Company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, in recognition of his growing contribution to the Company, such that his annualized salary will increase to $235,000.
Restricted Stock Awards
On March 10, 2014, the Compensation Committee also approved restricted stock awards to each of Paul Will, Mr. Meek, Jonathan Russell, and Kenneth Core, effectively immediately. The restricted stock awards vest one-fifth on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date, conditioned on continued employment and certain other forfeiture provisions.
The following table sets forth the restricted stock awards.
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Name and Position
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Shares of
Restricted Stock
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Paul Will
CEO and President
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44,000
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Eric Meek
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
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22,000
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Jonathan Russell
President of Asset Light Business Units
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18,000
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Kenneth Core
Vice President and Secretary
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4,500
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SIGNATURE
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.
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CELADON GROUP, INC.
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Date: March 12, 2014
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By:
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/s/ Paul Will |
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Paul Will
Chief Executive Officer and President
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