8-K
Tennant Co (TNC)
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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
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 19, 2023
TENNANT
COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Minnesota | 1-16191 | 41-0572550 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or other <br><br>jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.) |
| 10400 Clean Street<br><br> <br>Eden Prairie, Minnesota | 55344-2650 | |
| --- | --- | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code (763) 540-1200
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading <br><br>Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which<br><br> registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, par value $0.375 per share | TNC | 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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election ofDirectors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 22, 2023, Tennant Company (the “Company”) announced that the employment of Carol E. McKnight, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, will terminate effective May 26, 2023 under circumstances that entitle her to severance benefits under her previously-disclosed Executive Employment Agreement, subject to the conditions set in forth in such agreement. The Company intends to commence a search for a successor to lead the Company’s human resources organization.
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.
| Tennant Company | |
|---|---|
| Date: May 22, 2023 | /s/ Kristin A. Erickson |
| Kristin A. Erickson | |
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |