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): February 6, 2017
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-37548 | 47-4625716 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) | ||
2227 Welbilt Boulevard
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(727) 375-7010
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On February 6, 2017, Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. announced that it is rebranding the company, its logo and its brand identity to Welbilt, Inc. The ticker symbol will change to “NYSE:WBT” on March 6, 2017. The new name and brand represent a long-standing commitment to put customers’ needs first. The change is part of the company's strategic repositioning after it spun off from its former parent company, The Manitowoc Company, in March 2016. Upon the effectiveness of the name change on March 6, 2017, shares of Welbilt, Inc. will trade using the CUSIP number 949090 10 4.
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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.
MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC. | ||
Date: February 6, 2017 | By: | /s/ Joel H. Horn |
Joel H. Horn | ||
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
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