UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 27, 2018
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Welbilt, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 1-37548 | 47-4625716 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2227 Welbilt Boulevard, New Port Richey, Florida 34655
(Address of principal executive offices, including ZIP code)
(727) 375-7010
(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 November 27, 2018, Andreas G. Weishaar, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation and Digital Officer of Welbilt, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to resign, effective as of January 3, 2019, to pursue other opportunities.
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.
WELBILT, INC. | ||
Date: November 29, 2018 | By: | /s/ Joel H. Horn |
Joel H. Horn | ||
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||