8-K
KEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CORP /DE/ (KEQU)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENTREPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 31, 2019
Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-5286 | 38-0715562 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction<br><br><br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br><br><br>File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer<br><br><br>Identification No.) |
| 2700 West Front Street<br><br><br>Statesville, North Carolina | 28677 | |
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| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 704-873-7202
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange<br><br><br>on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, $2.50 par value | KEQU | NASDAQ Global Market |
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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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(b) Michael G. Rok, the former Vice President of Manufacturing Operations of Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (the “Company”), retired on December 31, 2019.
| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
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On June 1, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing the hiring of Douglas J. Batdorff as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(d) Exhibits
| ExhibitNumber | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release of Kewaunee Scientific Corporation, dated June 1, 2020 |
Signature
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.
| (Registrant)<br><br><br>Kewaunee Scientific Corporation | |
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| Date: June 1, 2020 | /s/ Donald T. Gardner III |
| Donald T. Gardner III | |
| Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Kewaunee Scientific
Announces the Appointment of a
New Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
| Exchange: | NASDAQ (KEQU) | Contact: | Donald T. Gardner III |
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| 704-871-3274 |
STATESVILLE, N.C. June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire / Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ: KEQU) today announced that Douglas J. Batdorff has joined the Company as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations. Mr. Batdorff will have responsibility for all of Kewaunee’s domestic manufacturing operations.
Mr. Batdorff has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Operations from Kettering University. Mr. Batdorff has held various executive leadership positions throughout his career, most recently with Legacy Cabinets, Inc. as Chief Operations Officer. Prior to Legacy Cabinets, he was the Director of Manufacturing for US Operations of Steelcase, having held various management positions within Steelcase prior to that position.
“I am very excited to have Doug join our management team,” said Thomas D. Hull III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kewaunee Scientific. “His diverse manufacturing background will help accelerate Kewaunee’s operational excellence journey as we invest in our capabilities to improve our competitiveness in the marketplace.”
About Kewaunee Scientific
Founded in 1906, Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is a recognized global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of laboratory, healthcare, and technical furniture products. The Company’s products include steel, wood, and laminate casework, fume hoods, adaptable modular systems, moveable workstations, stand-alone benches, biological safety cabinets, and epoxy resin worksurfaces and sinks.
The Company’s corporate headquarters are located in Statesville, North Carolina. Direct sales offices are located in the United States, India, and Singapore. Three manufacturing facilities are located in Statesville serving the domestic and international markets, and one manufacturing facility is located in Bangalore, India serving the local and Asian markets. Kewaunee Scientific’s website is located at http://www.kewaunee.com.
P. O. BOX 1842, STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28687-1842 • 2700 WEST FRONT STREET, STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28677-2927
PHONE 704-873-7202 • FAX 704-873-1275