8-K
ALTA EQUIPMENT GROUP INC. (ALTG)
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): April 18, 2022
ALTA EQUIPMENT GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-38864 | 83-2583782 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |
13211 Merriman Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (248) 449-6700
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share | ALTG | The New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares representing a 1/1000th fractional interest in a share of 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | ALTG PRA | The New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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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.
Alta Equipment Group Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Craig Brubaker, effective April 12, 2022, as Chief Operating Officer of the Company.
Craig Brubaker, age 51, served as the Company’s Vice President of Operations since January 2006. Mr. Brubaker joined the Company in June 1995 and has previously held positions as a Systems Manager, Rental Manager, General Service Manager and Regional Operations Manager. In his prior positions, Mr. Brubaker was responsible for the oversight of various operations functions of the Company. Mr. Brubaker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo.
In connection with the promotion described in Item 5.02(c) above, Mr. Brubaker will receive an annual base salary of $252,000. In addition, he is eligible to receive an annual target cash bonus equal to 75% of his annual base salary and an annual target stock award equal to 50% of his annual base salary under the Company’s long-term incentive plan, both payable at the discretion of the Board. Mr. Brubaker is also eligible to participate in the benefit plans and arrangements made available generally to the Company’s executive officers. Any compensation and benefits awarded in connection with any future separation of Mr. Brubaker will be determined at the discretion of the Compensation Committee and may be based on the executive, his position, the nature of the potential separation, and his compliance with specified post-termination restrictive covenants.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Brubaker and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Brubaker was selected to serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 18, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing the promotion of Craig Brubaker, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release, dated April 18, 2022, of Alta Equipment Group Inc.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
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.
| ALTA EQUIPMENT GROUP INC. | |||
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| Date: | April 18, 2022 | By: | /s/ Ryan Greenawalt |
| Name: Ryan Greenawalt<br><br>Title: Chief Executive Officer |
EX-99.1
EXHIBIT 99.1
Alta Equipment Group Appoints Craig Brubaker as Chief Operating Officer
LIVONIA, Mich. – April 18, 2022– On April 12, 2022, Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta”), a leading provider of premium material handling and construction equipment and related services, announced the appointment of Craig Brubaker as Chief Operating Officer, a new position at the company, effective immediately.
Since 2006, Mr. Brubaker has served as Vice President, Operations at Alta. Craig joined Alta in 1995 after completing his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo. Mr. Brubaker has held several operations positions of increased responsibilities before being promoted to VP of Operations. Previously, Craig held positions as Systems Manager, Rental Manager, General Service Manager and Regional Operations Manager.
As Chief Operating Officer Mr. Brubaker will report to Alta’s Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Greenawalt, and oversee day-to-day operations of both material handling and construction equipment segments.
“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Brubaker as Chief Operating Officer. Craig brings a great track record of success and strong operational experience during his time at Alta,” said Ryan Greenawalt, Chief Executive Officer. “I look forward to the contributions he will continue to make as part of the Alta family.”
“I am excited to step into my new role as COO and look forward to using my experience in leading Alta’s operations over the past 16 years to help build on the company’s future success and continue to drive operational improvements across the organization,” said Mr. Brubaker.
About Alta Equipment Group Inc.
Alta owns and operates one of the largest integrated equipment dealership platforms in the U.S. Through its branch network, the Company sells, rents, and provides parts and service support for several categories of specialized equipment, including lift trucks and aerial work platforms, cranes, earthmoving equipment and other material handling and construction equipment. Alta has operated as an equipment dealership for 37 years and has developed a branch network that includes over 60 total locations across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Virginia and Florida. Alta offers its customers a one-stop-shop for their equipment needs through its broad, industry-leading product portfolio. More information can be found at www.altaequipment.com.
Contacts
Investors:
Bob Jones / Taylor Krafchik
Ellipsis
IR@altg.com
(646) 776-0886
Media:
Glenn Moore
Alta Equipment
glenn.moore@altg.com
(248) 305-2134