8-K
EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE Co (EPC)
UNITED STATES
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): February 2, 2022
EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Missouri | 1-15401 | 43-1863181 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
6 Research Drive, Shelton, Connecticut 06484
(Address of principal executive offices)
203-944-5500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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, par value $0.01 per share | EPC | New York Stock Exchange |
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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.
On February 2, 2022, Edgewell Personal Care Company (“Edgewell” or the “Company”) announced the appointment of LaTanya Langley as Chief Legal Officer of the Company effective February 28, 2022.
Ms. Langley, age 46, currently serves as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Compliance Officer of Société Bic S.A (commonly known as BIC), a global manufacturer and distributor of consumer goods products. Ms. Langley has been with BIC Corporation for the previous six years, where she has held positions of increasing responsibility within their legal function both in the United States and internationally. Ms. Langley served as General Counsel, BIC International, Group Supply Chain, Emerging Markets, Anti-Corruption Compliance Officer from 2019 to 2021, General Counsel, BIC International, Group Stationery, Anti-Corruption Compliance Officer, Latin America, Middle East, Africa from 2016 to 2019 and General Counsel, BIC International, Developing Markets, from 2015 to 2016.
Ms. Langley will receive an initial annual base salary of $440,000 and her target bonus opportunity for fiscal 2022 will be 60% of base salary. Ms. Langley will receive a one-time sign-on bonus of $150,000. In addition, Ms. Langley will receive a one-time sign-on equity award consisting of: (1) $350,000 in Restricted Stock Equivalents, which will vest in equal portions over two years from the date of grant and (2) $325,000, which consists of: $162,500 in Performance Stock Equivalents, subject to a three-year cliff vesting schedule; $97,500 in Restricted Stock Equivalents, which will vest in equal portions over three years from the date of grant; and, $65,000 in stock options based on a three-year ratable vesting. Ms. Langley will also be eligible for annual equity grants under the Edgewell Personal Care Company 2018 Stock Incentive Plan at a level commensurate with her title. The terms of the awards are expected to be consistent with the annual award program for other senior executives.
Ms. Langley will be eligible to participate in Edgewell’s benefit plans available to executives, in accordance with the Company’s customary terms and policies and consistent with other executives, including health insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and a defined contribution (401(k)) plan, all subject to such contributions by Ms. Langley. In addition, she will be eligible to participate in the Company’s executive savings investment plan and financial planning program.
Ms. Langley will also be eligible to participate in Edgewell’s executive severance plan, pursuant to which she would receive, upon a qualifying termination of employment by Edgewell without Cause or voluntary termination of employment by her for Good Reason, a lump sum payment equal to: (1) 1.5 times her annual base salary plus a severance bonus equal to the short-term incentive plan bonus for the most recently completed fiscal year; (ii) the accrued but unpaid paid time off available to her; and (iii) 1.5 times the monthly premium cost for group health plan benefits for Ms. Langley and her dependents, as applicable, multiplied by 18. Such benefits are subject to reduction under certain circumstances, including to the extent necessary to avoid certain federal excise taxes. In addition, no benefits will be paid to the extent duplicative of benefits under a change of control or similar agreement with the Company. The payment of benefits under the plan is conditioned upon, among other things, Ms. Langley executing a general release in favor of the Company, which shall include confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-disparagement, and non-competition obligations in favor of the Company.
In addition, Ms. Langley will be eligible to participate in the Company’s change in control plan (the “CIC Plan”) which standardizes the severance paid to current and future specified members of the Company’s senior management in the event of a termination of their employment from the Company without Cause or for Good Reason (as such terms are defined in the CIC Plan) within the period beginning immediately upon a Change in Control (as such terms are defined in the CIC Plan) and continuing until the lapse of 24 months immediately following a Change in Control of the Company (the “Change in Control Period”).
Descriptions of the foregoing compensation and benefit plans are set forth in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A dated December 20, 2021, for the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Langley and any other person pursuant to which Ms. Langley was appointed as Chief Legal Officer of Edgewell. There has been no transaction, or proposed transaction, since October 1, 2020 to which Ms. Langley or any member of her immediate family had or is to have a direct or indirect material interest or any other related transaction with Edgewell within the meaning of Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There are no family relationships between Ms. Langley and any of Edgewell’s other directors, executive officers, or persons nominated or chosen by Edgewell to become directors or executive officers.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company issued a press release on February 2, 2022 announcing Ms. Langley’s appointment. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in the accompanying Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information contained in the press release shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release of Edgewell Personal Care Company issued on February 2, 2022. |
| 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 hereunto duly authorized.
EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE COMPANY
By: /s/ John N. Hill
John. N. Hill
Chief Human Resources Officer
Dated: February 2, 2022
Document
Exhibit 99.1
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Edgewell Personal Care Company<br>6 Research Drive<br>Shelton, Conn 06484 |
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Edgewell Personal Care Appoints LaTanya Langley as Chief Legal Officer
Shelton, Conn – February 2, 2022 - Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) today announced the appointment of LaTanya Langley as Chief Legal Officer (CLO), effective February 28, 2022. Ms. Langley will be based in the Company's Shelton, Connecticut office. She will report to President and CEO Rod Little and serve as an integral part of Edgewell’s Global Leadership Team.
“I am very excited to have LaTanya join our global leadership team,” said Rod Little, President and Chief Executive Officer of Edgewell. “She brings a proven track record and highly relevant experience to the role, which will allow her to have an immediate, positive impact. Additionally, LaTanya is an experienced team builder, a strong leader and her personal values and beliefs are closely aligned with what we are building here at Edgewell. I’m confident that she will not only enhance our culture, but also quickly establish herself as an invaluable partner to our business leaders around the world.”
“I am honored to join the Edgewell team. I was drawn to the Company’s impressive portfolio of brands, its people-first culture and deep sense of purpose,” said Langley. “I look forward to leveraging my extensive experience leading global, high-performing teams, to help continue Edgewell’s path of transformation and growth. I look forward to all that we will accomplish together.”.
Langley joins Edgewell from BIC® Corp. where she served as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In that role, she led a team with global responsibility for legal strategy and execution, in addition to global transactions including complex litigation management, human resources/employee relations, crisis management, commercial transactions, compliance and corporate governance. Prior to that, she previously held positions of increasing responsibility within the legal function at BIC®, both in the United States and internationally. Prior to joining BIC®, Langley held several legal positions at Diageo PLC, a global leader in beverage alcohol. She began her legal career in private practice as an associate at Paul Hastings LLP, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Shipman & Goodwin LLP, specializing in corporate law and business finance and restructuring.
Langley earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science and Doctor of Laws, honoris causa from Trinity College, where she serves on the Board of Trustees. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she serves as an adjunct professor.
About Edgewell
Edgewell is a leading pure-play consumer products company with an attractive, diversified portfolio of established brand names such as Schick® and Wilkinson Sword® men's shaving products; Schick® and Billie® women's shaving products; Edge® and Skintimate® shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®, Jack Black® and Cremo® sun and skin care products; and Wet Ones® moist wipes. The Company has a broad global footprint and operates in more than 50 markets, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, the U.K. and Australia, with approximately 6,500 employees worldwide.
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