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): October 19, 2009
GREAT NORTHERN IRON ORE PROPERTIES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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W-1290 First National Bank Building, |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (651) 224-2385
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:
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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
(d) The Trustees of Great Northern Iron Ore Properties filed a Petition with the Ramsey County District Court, State of Minnesota (“District Court”) seeking confirmation of newly appointed successor Trustee James E. Swearingen, effective December 1, 2009, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Trustee John H. Roe III on July 13, 2009. By Court Order dated October 19, 2009, the District Court Judge confirmed the appointment of James E. Swearingen as a successor Trustee of the Trust of Great Northern Iron Ore Properties, with an effective date of December 1, 2009. Mr. Swearingen’s solid business background, including his extensive mining industry experience, was a significant factor in appointing him as a successor Trustee. In addition to being named a successor Trustee, Mr. Swearingen was appointed to the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Pension Plan Investment Committee. Pursuant to the 1906 Trust Agreement, as modified by Court Orders, the current annual compensation to each Trustee (other than the President of the Trustees) is $70,000. The full text of the Court Order, along with the press release, is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and is incorporated into this Current Report as if fully set forth herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired: None
(b) Pro forma financial information: None
(c) Shell company transactions: None
(d) Exhibits:
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Court Order on Confirmation of Appointment of successor Trustee, dated October 19, 2009, but effective December 1, 2009, along with press release. |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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October 19, 2009 |
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/s/ Joseph S. Micallef |
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Joseph S. Micallef, President of the Trustees and Chief Executive Officer |
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October 19, 2009 |
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/s/ Thomas A. Janochoski |
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Thomas A. Janochoski, Vice President & Secretary and Chief Financial Officer |
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
EXHIBIT INDEX
GREAT NORTHERN IRON ORE PROPERTIES
W-1290 First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-1361
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
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Court Order on Confirmation of Appointment of successor Trustee, dated October 19, 2009, but effective December 1, 2009, along with press release. |