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 24, 2015
MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania | 1-15579 | 46-4914539 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) | ||
1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania | 16066-5207 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 724-776-8600
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:
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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 24, 2015, Stacy P. McMahan, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, notified the Company that she will leave the Company to pursue another business opportunity. Ms. McMahan is expected to continue in her role until September 25, 2015. The Company is undertaking an external search for a replacement Chief Financial Officer and until one is found MSA Senior Vice President Kerry M. Bove will act as interim CFO.
A copy of the press release announcing the departure of Ms. McMahan and the appointment of Mr. Bove as interim CFO is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits | |
99.1 | MSA Safety Incorporated Press Release dated August 27, 2015 |
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.
MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED | ||
(Registrant) | ||
By | /s/ Douglas K. McClaine | |
Douglas K. McClaine | ||
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
Date: August 27, 2015
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | MSA Safety Incorporated Press Release dated August 27, 2015 | |