8-K
GENERAC HOLDINGS INC. (GNRC)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): February 1, 2022
Generac Holdings Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-34627 | 20-5654756 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| S45 W29290 Hwy 59 | ||
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| Waukesha , Wisconsin | 53189 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(262) 544-4811
(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 |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock , $0.01 par value | GNRC | 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. |
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On February 7, 2022, Generac Holdings Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing the election of Ms. Nam Tran Nguyen to the Company’s Board of Directors. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Election of Nam Tran Nguyen
On February 1, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Generac Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) elected Nam Tran Nguyen to serve as a Class I director of the Company, effective March 1, 2022. Effective March 1, 2022, the Board also appointed Ms. Nguyen to serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
Ms. Nguyen has served as Chief Operating Officer of Generate Capital (“Generate”), a leading sustainable infrastructure company, since 2020. In this role, Ms. Nguyen is responsible for Generate’s operations, including the management of its assets and portfolio companies, customers and data and technology functions. Previously, Ms. Nguyen served as Executive Vice President at SunPower Corp. (“SunPower”) from 2013 to 2020. In her most recent role, Ms. Nguyen was responsible for SunPower’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar, storage and energy business. Prior to SunPower, Ms. Nguyen served as Vice President of Global Business Development at First Solar, where she led the sale and financing of the company’s large-scale solar projects and various M&A activities. Ms. Nguyen also held various positions in investment banking, working in New York, Singapore and Los Angeles. Ms. Nguyen received her BA in Economics from Columbia University and MBA from Harvard University.
Ms. Nguyen will receive remuneration for serving on the Board in accordance with the Company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, as may be amended from time to time, the material terms of which are described under the heading “2020 Director Compensation” in the Company’s proxy statement for its 2021 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2021.
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| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release, dated February 7, 2022 |
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| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document) |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
| GENERAC HOLDINGS INC. | ||
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| /s/ Raj Kanuru | ||
| Name: | Raj Kanuru | |
| Date: February 7, 2022 | Title: | EVP, General Counsel & Secretary |
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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
| Contact: | Tami Kou |
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| 262-544-4811 Ext. 3950 | |
| Tami.Kou@Generac.com |
Generac Adds Nam Tran Nguyen to Board of Directors
WAUKESHA, Wis. — February 7, 2022 — Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) (“Generac”), a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced that Nam Tran Nguyen has joined its Board of Directors where she will also serve on the Company’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
"Nam has a remarkable track record as an executive leader and her depth of experience in the renewable energy industry make her an excellent addition to our Board of Directors,” said Aaron Jagdfeld, president and chief executive officer of Generac. “We are excited to welcome Nam to our Board as we continue to work tirelessly to fulfill our commitment to revolutionize the 21st-century electrical grid.”
Nam has served as chief operating officer of Generate Capital, a leading sustainable infrastructure platform, since 2020. In her role, Nam is responsible for Generate’s operations, including the management of its assets and portfolio companies, customer success and data and technology functions. Prior to joining Generate, she served as executive vice president at SunPower, one of the largest global solar companies, running its commercial and industrial solar, storage and energy business. Nam has also held the position of vice president of global business development at First Solar, a global provider of comprehensive PV solar solutions, where she led the development, sale and financing of the company’s large-scale solar projects and various M&A activities. Nam also held various positions in investment banking, working in New York, Singapore and Los Angeles.
Nam’s position becomes effective March 1, 2022.
For more information about Generac, visit www.generac.com.
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) is a leading energy technology company that provides advanced power grid software solutions, backup and prime power systems for home and industrial applications, solar + battery storage solutions, virtual power plant platforms and engine- and battery-powered tools and equipment. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator - a market in which nearly eight of ten generators sold is a Generac. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid.