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 3, 2015
ALON USA ENERGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | 001-32567 (Commission File Number) | 74-2966572 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 1600
Dallas, Texas 75251
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (972) 367-3600
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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.
Amendment to the Management Employment Agreement of Paul Eisman
Effective March 1, 2015, Alon USA Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into the First Amendment to Management Employment Agreement of Paul Eisman, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer (the “Amendment”). The Amendment provides for an extension of Mr. Eisman’s current term through June 30, 2015. Pursuant to the Amendment, in addition to his current base salary, Mr. Eisman will receive a cash payment of $100,000 per month during the extension period. Mr. Eisman continues to be entitled to participate in the Company’s annual cash bonus plans, pension plan and benefits restoration plan.
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.
Alon USA Energy, Inc. | |||
Date: | March 10, 2015 | By: | /s/ James Ranspot |
James Ranspot | |||
Senior Vice President and General Counsel | |||