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): June 6, 2018
DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ohio | 000-24498 | 65-0190407 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||
325 John H. McConnell Blvd., Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio | 43215 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (614) 255-3333
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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.
(e) | On April 19, 2018, Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Lisa M. Wesolek would be stepping down as Chief Operating Officer effective April 30, 2018, and that she would be retiring from employment with the Company on December 31, 2018. In connection with her retirement and in recognition of her service to the Company, Ms. Wesolek entered into an agreement with the Company effective June 6, 2018. She will continue to receive her current base salary through December 31, 2018. Upon her retirement and contingent upon execution of a release of claims against the Company, Ms. Wesolek will receive a lump sum payment of $1.5 million, plus reimbursement of premiums for continuation of health and dental benefits. In addition, Ms. Wesolek has forfeited her existing restricted stock grant of 10,000 common shares of the Company. |
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.
DIAMOND HILL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. | ||||
Date: | June 8, 2018 | By: | /s/ Thomas E. Line | |
Thomas E. Line, Chief Financial Officer | ||||