8-K
SANMINA CORP (SANM)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(December1, 2023 )
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
SANMINA
CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-21272 | 77-0228183 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2700
North First Street
SanJose**, California**
95134
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(408
)
964-3500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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<br> Stock | SANM | NASDAQ<br> Global Select Market |
ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTIONOF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer
On December 5, 2023, Sanmina Corporation (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Jonathan Faust as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective December 18, 2023. Mr. Faust, 46, previously served as Global Controller and Head of Corporate Finance & Services of HP, Inc., which he joined in August 2021. From February 2020 until July 2021, Mr. Faust was Chief Financial Officer of Aruba, an HP Enterprise company. Mr. Faust spent more than 19 years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise working in various finance roles, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – Hybrid IT from August 2018 until January 2020.
Mr. Faust’s compensation package is described below.
| Base Salary | ****<br><br> <br>Equity Awards | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 650,000 | 100%* | · 90,000 time-based<br> restricted stock units that vest within four years of the grant date<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>· 30,000 performance<br> stock units tied to achievement of Corporate Budget targets over three years to be approved by the Compensation Committee of the<br> Board of Directors |
All values are in US Dollars.
* Up to a maximum of 150% of base salary.
In addition, Mr. Faust shall receive the Company’s standard change in control severance arrangement providing for certain benefits in the event of a qualifying termination of employment following a change in control of the Company. These benefits consist of (1) payment, in a lump sum, of two times base salary and one times target bonus for the year, (2) acceleration in full of all unvested equity awards held by Mr. Faust and (3) payment, in a lump sum, of premiums for continued health insurance coverage for a period of 18 months. The plan does not provide benefits unless the employee is terminated without cause or resigns for good reason within a specified period of time following a change in control.
Also, on December 5, 2023, the Company announced that the employment of Kurt Adzema, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will terminate effective January 5, 2024. In the interim, Mr. Adzema will remain with the Company in an advisory capacity.
The press release announcing these matters is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Resignation of Board Member
Separately, on December 1, 2023, John P. Goldsberry, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company notified the Company of his resignation from the Board and the committees on which he serves for health reasons, effective as of December 4, 2023.
Approval of Executive Officer Compensation Arrangements
On December 4, 2023, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Corporate Bonus Plan (the “2024 Plan”). The 2024 Plan contains targets for the Company’s revenue, non-GAAP operating margin and cash flow from operations for fiscal 2024. The Company’s performance for fiscal 2024 will be measured against these targets. Should the Company not achieve a minimum performance against these targets, no incentive compensation shall be payable under the 2024 Plan. Each 2024 Plan participant’s actual incentive compensation for fiscal 2024 will be determined by reference to his or her target incentive compensation, the Company’s achievement against its targets and achievement of the participant’s individual/divisional performance goals for fiscal 2024. Target individual incentive compensation payable under the 2024 Plan is expressed as a percentage of annual base salary and, for executive officers of the Company, ranges from 80% to 187.5%. The Committee retains the right to terminate or amend the 2024 Plan in any respect, including increasing or decreasing Company and individual incentive compensation targets, and can also adjust an individual’s incentive compensation up or down on a discretionary basis.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
| (d) | Exhibits. |
|---|---|
| Exhibit No | Description |
| --- | --- |
| 99.1 | Press<br> Release issued by Sanmina Corporation on December 5, 2023 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline<br> XBRL document) |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| SANMINA CORPORATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| By: | /s/ Jure<br> Sola | |
| Jure Sola | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Date: December 7,<br> 2023 |
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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS
Sanminaappoints Jon Faust as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
San Jose, CA – December 5, 2023. Sanmina Corporation (“Sanmina” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SANM), a leading integrated manufacturing solutions company, announced today that Jon Faust has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective December 18, 2023. Kurt Adzema, who previously held this role, will remain with the Company in an advisory capacity until January 5, 2024.
Faust brings over 20 years of finance, accounting, controls, and operations experience in large, public, multinational companies. Faust previously served as Global Controller and Head of Finance Transformation & Corporate Services at HP Inc., which he joined in August 2021. He was Chief Financial Officer of Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, a provider of network solutions, from February 2020 to July 2021. Faust spent over 19 years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (and its and HP’s predecessor company, Hewlett-Packard Company) in various leadership roles, including Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – Hybrid IT, Senior Vice President – Worldwide Financial Planning & Analysis and Global Functions Finance, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer – Technology & Operations.
“We are excited to have Jon join Sanmina. He is a highly accomplished leader with a proven track record of driving transformational business strategies and demonstrated expertise in leading large, multinational organizations. I am confident that his experience and strong financial acumen make him a great addition to our leadership team as we continue to execute our long-term growth strategy and maximize shareholder value," stated Jure Sola, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“We thank Kurt for his contributions to the organization during his tenure and wish him well in his future endeavors.”
About Sanmina
Sanmina Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the industrial, medical, defense and aerospace, automotive, communications networks and cloud infrastructure markets. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information about the Company is available at www.sanmina.com.
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