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
July 22, 2010
(Date of Report/Date of earliest event reported)
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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WISCONSIN
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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1-7626
(Commission File Number)
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39-0561070
(IRS Employer
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777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-5304
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)
(414) 271-6755
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory
Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
Sensient Technologies Corporation issued a press release on July 22, 2010, announcing that on
July 22, 2010, its board of directors amended its employment agreement with Kenneth P. Manning, its
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, to extend the term of his employment through
January 1, 2013 and to express a mutual intention that he will continue to serve as Chairman of the
Board through January 1, 2015. The board also promoted several of Sensient’s current officers to
new positions within the Company, effective immediately.
The board elected Douglas S. Pepper, age 57, to the position of President and Chief Operating
Officer, replacing Neil G. Cracknell following Mr. Cracknell’s departure
from the company. Mr. Pepper had been serving as Sensient’s
Vice President, Administration (since February 2008) and previously served as Vice President -
Human Resources (September 2007 — January 2008) and as Chief Financial Officer — Color Group
(December 2005 — September 2007). Prior to joining Sensient, Mr. Pepper had over 20 years’
experience in the specialty chemical industry, holding positions responsible for both accounting
and administration.
The board elected Stephen J. Rolfs, age 46, to the position of Vice President, Administration.
Mr. Rolfs previously served as Sensient’s Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(since November 2001).
The board elected Jeffrey T. Makal, age 47, to the position of Vice President, Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Makal previously served as Sensient’s Vice President, Taxation
(since December 2006). Prior to this appointment, Mr. Makal served as Sensient’s Director of
Taxation (since November 2000).
The board elected Christopher M. Daniels, age 37, to the position of Vice President, Human
Resources. Mr. Daniels previously served as Assistant Treasurer (since October 2008). Prior to
this appointment, Mr. Daniels served as Sensient’s Director, Treasury Services (since February
2006) and before that as its Manager, Treasury & Risk (since April 2005).
The board elected Paul Manning, age 35, to the position of President, Color Group. Paul
Manning had been serving as Sensient’s General Manager, Colors
North America (since November
2009). He joined the Company in June of 2009 as General Manager, Food Colors
North America. Paul Manning is the son of Kenneth P. Manning,
Sensient’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
The board of directors also designated James P. McCarthy, age 58, who is the President of
Sensient’s Flavors & Fragrances Group, as an elected executive officer. Mr. McCarthy has been
President of the Flavors & Fragrances Group since June 2009. Prior to that he was Sensient’s General
Manager, Dairy Systems (since September 2008).
These promotions will not result in any material changes to the compensation
and benefits of the individuals discussed herein. The annual base salaries and other compensation
of these executive officers will be evaluated in light of their new responsibilities in connection
with Sensient’s annual compensation determinations in December 2010.