Rogers Communications Inc 6-K, filed Jan 12, 2022
Rogers Communications Inc (RCI)
About this 6-K
Rogers Communications Inc filed this 6-K on January 12, 2022.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of January, 2022
Commission File Number 001-10805
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
333 Bloor Street East
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4W 1G9
Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
| ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. | ||||
| By: | /s/ “Lisa Damiani” | |||
| Name: | Lisa Damiani | |||
| Title: | Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer and Secretary | |||
Date: January 12, 2022
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit Number |
Description of Document | |
| 99.1 | Material Change Report dated January 12, 2022 | |
Exhibit 99.1
FORM 51-102F3
MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT
| Item 1 | Name and Address of Company |
Rogers Communications Inc. (“RCI” or the “Company”)
333 Bloor Street East, 10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4W 1G9
| Item 2 | Date of Material Change |
January 10, 2022
| Item 3 | News Release |
A press release was issued and disseminated through Globe Newswire on January 10, 2022 and subsequently filed on SEDAR.
| Item 4 | Summary of Material Change |
RCI announced that Tony Staffieri was appointed President and CEO. The appointment followed a search by the RCI board that commenced on November 16, 2021 when Tony Staffieri was appointed interim CEO. Tony Staffieri has also been appointed to the Board of Directors.
| Item 5 | Full Description of Material Change |
See the press release attached hereto as Schedule A for a full description of the material change.
| Item 6 | Reliance on subsection 7.1(2) of National Instrument 51-102 |
Not applicable.
| Item 7 | Omitted Information |
None.
| Item 8 | Executive Officer |
For further information, please contact:
Lisa Damiani, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer and Secretary at (416) 637-3749
| Item 9 | Date of Report |
January 12, 2022
Schedule “A”
(See attached)
Rogers Communications appoints Tony Staffieri as President and Chief Executive Officer
TORONTO, January 10, 2022 — Rogers Communications announced today that Tony Staffieri has been appointed President and CEO of the company effective immediately. The appointment follows a search by the Rogers Board of Directors that commenced on November 16, 2021 when Mr. Staffieri was appointed interim CEO. Mr. Staffieri has also been appointed to the Board of Directors.
“The appointment of Tony as President and CEO puts Rogers in a strong position as we prepare for the closing and integration of the Shaw transaction in the first half of 2022,” said Edward Rogers, Chairman of the Board. “This is a pivotal point in the company’s history and the Board has full confidence in Tony’s ability to lead Rogers as we move forward.”
“It is a tremendous honour to be appointed President and CEO and I am very excited for the opportunities that lie ahead for Rogers with our exceptional set of assets and strong team,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers Communications. “I remain focused on driving shareholder value with improved execution and completing the Shaw transaction to create one strong organization focused on delivering exceptional customer service and the best networks in Canada.”
About Rogers
Rogers is a proud Canadian company dedicated to making more possible for Canadians every day. Our founder, Ted Rogers, purchased his first radio station, CHFI™, in 1960. We have grown to become a leading technology and media company that strives to provide the very best in wireless, residential, sports, and media to Canadians and Canadian businesses. Our shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RCI).
Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements about expected results and the potential outcome of the proposed transaction with Shaw Communications Inc. By their nature, forward-looking statements require Rogers to make assumptions and predictions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties and other factors (many of which are beyond our control) which give rise to the possibility that actual results or events could differ materially from our expectations expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the “safe harbour” provisions of the applicable Canadian and United States securities laws. Except as required by law, Rogers disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.
Media contact
media@rci.rogers.com
1-844-226-1338
Investment community contact
Paul Carpino
647.435.6470
paul.carpino@rci.rogers.com