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): August 3, 2017
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin | 1-11978 | 39-0448110 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) | ||
2400 South 44th Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(920) 684-4410
(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. |
On August 3, 2017, Lawrence J. Weyers, Executive Vice President, Tower Cranes of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (the “Company”), provided notice to the Board of Directors of his desire to leave the Company, effective August 31, 2017. The Company expects to enter into an agreement with Mr. Weyers relating to his departure at a later date.
In connection with the departure of Mr. Weyers, Aaron H. Ravenscroft, who currently serves as Executive Vice President, Mobile Cranes, was named Executive Vice President of Cranes on August 3, 2017.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC. | |
(Registrant) | |
DATE: August 9, 2017 | /s/ Louis F. Raymond |
Louis F. Raymond | |
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |