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 6, 2017
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 001-36316 (Commission File Number) | 46-4007249 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) | ||
One Washington Square 510-530 Walnut Street, Suite 1350 Philadelphia, PA (Address of principal executive offices) | 19106 (Zip code) | |
(267) 317-9139
(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.
On July 6, 2017, Peter Vriends informed AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to resign as Vice President and Global General Manager of the Company. Mr. Vriends has advised the Company that he has accepted a position with a business that is not competitive with the Company. Mr. Vriends is expected to remain with the Company through August 31, 2017 to assist with transition matters. Mr. Vriends’ decision to resign as Vice President and Global General Manager was not the result of any disagreement with the Company.
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.
Dated: July 11, 2017
AGROFRESH SOLUTIONS, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Thomas Ermi |
Name: Thomas Ermi | |
Title: Vice President and General Counsel | |