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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 2, 2018
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LINDSAY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
1-13419 |
47-0554096 |
(State of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
2222 North 111th Street |
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Omaha, Nebraska |
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68164 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(402) 829-6800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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.
Effective January 2, 2018, Lindsay Corporation (the “Company”) eliminated the position of Executive Vice President and, as a result, David B. Downing immediately ceased to serve as an executive officer of the Company. Mr. Downing is expected to remain employed with the Company in a non‑executive capacity through February 28, 2018.
In connection with Mr. Downing’s departure, the Company expects to provide Mr. Downing with compensation and benefits consistent with the severance provisions governing termination without cause as set forth in his employment agreement. A copy of Mr. Downing’s employment agreement was attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 25, 2009.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 2, 2018 |
LINDSAY CORPORATION
By:/s/ Brian L. Ketcham Brian L. Ketcham, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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