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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
February 1, 2017
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
RENASANT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Mississippi | 001-13253 | 64-0676974 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | (Commission
File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
209 Troy Street, Tupelo, Mississippi 38804-4827
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (662) 680-1001
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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[ ] | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
[ ] | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
[ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
[ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 1, 2017, Michael D. Ross, an Executive Vice President of Renasant Corporation (the “Company”), tendered his resignation to the Company. Mr. Ross has agreed to remain with the Company for a transition period, and his resignation will be effective as of June 30, 2017. In connection with such resignation, the Company and Mr. Ross have entered into a separation agreement consistent with the terms of his employment agreement. Pursuant to this separation agreement, and as a condition to the Company’s payment to Mr. Ross of amounts due under his employment agreement, Mr. Ross has reaffirmed his commitment to the non-competition and non-solicitation covenants included in his employment agreement. Mr. Ross has also executed and delivered a general waiver and release in favor of the Company.
The foregoing description of the separation agreement is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the agreement itself, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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10.1 | Separation Agreement between Renasant Corporation and Michael D. Ross |
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.
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| | | RENASANT CORPORATION |
Date: February 6, 2017 | | By: | /s/ E. Robinson McGraw |
| | | E. Robinson McGraw |
| | | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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10.1 | Separation Agreement between Renasant Corporation and Michael D. Ross |