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) July 14, 2014
Capella Education Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota | 001-33140 | 41-1717955 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor Minneapolis, Minnesota | 55402 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (888) 227-3552
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers. |
On July 14, 2014, Greg Thom, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, notified the Company he will retire effective January 2, 2015. Mr. Thom will remain in his current position until that time or the earlier appointment of his successor.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY | ||||||
Date: July 17, 2014 | By | /s/ Steven L. Polacek | ||||
Steven L. Polacek | ||||||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||