Current Report Filing (8-k)
March 23 2015 - 11:39AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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): March 23, 2015
CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Pennsylvania
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001-11257
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22-1895850
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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101 Wolf Drive,
Thorofare, NJ 08086
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 856-848-1800
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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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.
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On March 23, 2015, Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed James M. Lucania as Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective March 23, 2015. Mr. Lucania will replace Jeffrey O. Richard, who is resigning as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective March 23, 2015.
Mr. Lucania, age 36, has been Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of the Company since 2012. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Lucania worked at Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC, an independent investment bank and advisory firm, from 2001 to 2005 and 2009 to 2012, where he served most recently as a Vice President and led large-scale corporate restructuring, M&A, and public and private financing transactions.
Mr. Lucania will receive a base annual salary of $275,000 and will be eligible to receive a bonus of 40% of his annualized salary based upon achievement. In addition, Mr. Lucania will participate in the Company's Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan and continue to participate in those benefits offered to current employees.
The press release issued by the Company announcing Mr. Lucania’s appointment and Mr. Richard’s resignation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statement and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated March 23, 2015, issued by Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
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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.
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Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
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Dated: March 23, 2015
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By:
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/s/ Bryan T. R. Rowland
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Bryan T. R. Rowland
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated March 23, 2015, issued by Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
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101 Wolf Drive
Thorofare, NJ 08086 USA
Tel.: +800-257-5540
Fax: +856-848-0937
www.checkpointsystems.com
News
COMPANY CONTACT:
James Lucania
856-384-2480
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Appoints James M. Lucania as Acting Chief Financial Officer
Thorofare, New Jersey, March 23, 2014 - Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP) today announced the appointment of James M. Lucania as Acting Chief Financial Officer reporting to George Babich, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer effective March 23, 2015. Mr. Lucania will replace Jeffrey O. Richard who is stepping down from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
“Jeff has made a decision to step down to pursue personal interests. I respect and support Jeff‘s decision”, stated Mr. Babich. Mr. Babich further commented, “The Board of Directors and I would like to thank Jeff for his commitment to Checkpoint. He leaves the finance organization much stronger than when he arrived”.
Checkpoint will undertake an internal and external search to find the successor to Mr. Richard. In addition to the appointment of Mr. Lucania, Joseph G. Driscoll, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will now report directly to Mr. Babich.
“I am confident that Jim and Joe will provide strong leadership to the finance organization and will continue building on the process improvements made under Jeff’s leadership”, concluded Mr. Babich.
Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
Checkpoint Systems is a global leader in merchandise availability solutions for the retail industry, encompassing loss prevention and merchandise visibility. Checkpoint provides end-to-end solutions enabling retailers to achieve accurate real-time inventory, accelerate the replenishment cycle, prevent out-of-stocks and reduce theft, thus improving merchandise availability and the shopper’s experience. Checkpoint's solutions are built upon 45 years of radio frequency technology expertise, innovative high-theft and loss-prevention solutions, market-leading RFID hardware, software, and comprehensive labeling capabilities, to brand, secure and track merchandise from source to shelf. Checkpoint's customers benefit from increased sales and profits by implementing merchandise availability solutions, to ensure the right merchandise is available at the right place and time when consumers are ready to buy.
For more information, visit www.checkpointsystems.com.
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