8-K
Orion S.A. (OEC)
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 26, 2021
ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Grand Duchy of Luxembourg | 001-36563 | 00-0000000 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction<br><br> <br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br><br> <br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br><br> <br>Identification No.) |
| 4501 Magnolia Cove Drive, Suite 106,<br><br> <br>Houston, TX | 77345 | |
| --- | --- | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(281) 318-2959
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Common Shares, no par value | OEC | 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).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant
On February 26, 2021, Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. issued a press release announcing that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders on Thursday, June 24, 2021, and that it has set the record date for the admission of shareholders as April 29, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 99.1 | Press Release |
| 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.
| Orion<br> Engineered Carbons S.A. | |
|---|---|
| By: | /s/<br> Lorin Crenshaw |
| Name:<br> Lorin Crenshaw | |
| Title:<br> Chief Financial Officer |
Date: February 26, 2021
EXHIBIT 99.1
ORION ENGINEERED CARBONS ANNOUNCES ITS2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DATE
AND RECORD DATE FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Houston – February 26, 2021 - Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. Central European Time at the company’s office, located at 6, Route de Trèves, L-2633 Senningerberg (Municipality of Niederanven), Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The company also set its record date for the admission of the company’s shareholders to its annual general meeting for April 29, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. Central European Time.
Due to the public health concerns relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and to protect the health and well-being of our shareholders and employees, the company will also make it possible to attend its annual general meeting virtually and to exercise shareholder rights in advance of the meeting by means of remote communication.
About Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.
Orion is a worldwide supplier of carbon black. We produce a broad range of carbon blacks that include high-performance specialty gas blacks, acetylene blacks, furnace blacks, lamp blacks, thermal blacks and other carbon blacks that tint, colorize and enhance the performance of polymers, plastics, paints and coatings, inks and toners, textile fibers, adhesives and sealants, tires, and mechanical rubber goods such as automotive belts and hoses. Orion operates 14 global production sites and has approximately 1,425 employees worldwide. For more information, please visit our website www.orioncarbons.com.