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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): March 23, 2022
Luxfer Holdings PLC
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| England and Wales | | 001-35370 | | 98-1024030 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | | (Commission
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Identification No.) |
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8989 North Port Washington Road, Suite 211,
Milwaukee, WI, 53217
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: +1 414-269-2419
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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Ordinary Shares, nominal value £0.50 each | LXFR | New York Stock Exchange |
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Section 5 Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Luxfer Holdings PLC [NYSE: LXFR] (“Luxfer” or the “Company”), a global industrial company innovating niche applications in materials engineering, today announced that Andrew “Andy” Butcher, 53, has been named as Chief Executive Officer and a member of Luxfer’s Board of Directors, effective May 6, 2022. The Company also reaffirmed its prior financial guidance for the year. Alok Maskara, 50, who has served as CEO and Executive Director since May 2017, has elected to leave the Company in pursuit of another opportunity. Mr. Maskara’s resignation from the Company was not due to any disagreement with the Company, and Mr. Butcher’s appointment is consistent with the Company’s established succession plan.
Andy Butcher has served as the President of Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Luxfer’s largest business unit, since 2014. Mr. Butcher joined Luxfer in 1991 and has held positions of increasing responsibility throughout his career with the Company. In 2002, he led the development of Luxfer’s composite gas cylinder business, first as General Manager and then as Executive Vice President. Mr. Butcher currently serves as a Director and Executive Officer of various affiliates and subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Butcher holds an M.A. degree in Engineering from Cambridge University and an M.B.A from Keele University, both located in England.
On March 23, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Butcher as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective May 6, 2022. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The Company’s Board of Directors will determine the terms of Mr. Butcher’s appointment, including compensation related thereto, at a future date, which will be memorialized in a written Employment Agreement (“Agreement”). Once the terms of such Agreement are finalized, an Amendment to this Form 8-K will be filed accordingly, detailing the material terms of the Agreement. Mr. Butcher will be compensated in accordance with the Company’s existing Directors’ Remuneration Policy.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Butcher and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. There are also no family relationships between Mr. Butcher and any Director or Executive Officer of the Company, and he has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Mr. Maskara tendered his letter of resignation to the Company on March 19, 2022. Consistent with the Company’s existing practices and in accordance with his Employment Contract dated May 17, 2017, Mr. Maskara will receive (i) a total of $306,667.00 in cash, representing Mr. Maskara’s Target Bonus Opportunity for fiscal year 2022, as prorated to reflect dates of service in 2022 and (ii) immediate vesting of 57,819 outstanding and unvested restricted stock units. Mr. Maskara agreed to waive certain compensation to which he is entitled upon his resignation within the 120-day notice period, as detailed in his Employment Contract dated May 17, 2017. This compensation, as waived by Mr. Maskara, includes payment of salary through the end of the 120-day notice period, payment of the Target Bonus amount for the remainder of fiscal year 2022, and vesting of outstanding performance-based share awards. Mr. Maskara’s Employment Contract, which contains provisions that are expressed to operate or have effect after termination of the Contract, includes non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, as well as a waiver and release of claims against the Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers and directors.
Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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.
Luxfer Holdings PLC
(Registrant)
Date: March 23, 2022
By: /s/ Megan Glise
Megan Glise
Authorized Signatory for and on behalf of
Luxfer Holdings PLC
Luxfer Announces CEO Transition
MILWAUKEE, WI -- March 23, 2022 -- Luxfer Holdings PLC [NYSE: LXFR] (“Luxfer” or the “Company”), a global industrial company innovating niche applications in materials engineering, today announced that Andrew “Andy” Butcher has been named as Chief Executive Officer and a member of Luxfer’s Board of Directors, effective May 6, 2022. The Company also reaffirmed its prior financial guidance for the year. Alok Maskara, who has served as CEO and Executive Director since May 2017, has elected to leave the Company in pursuit of another opportunity.
“We are grateful for Alok’s five years of dedication to Luxfer. During his time, he successfully transformed the Company, positioning it for future growth with a focused strategy and a bolstered balance sheet. On behalf of the entire organization, we thank Alok for his meaningful contributions and wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said Patrick Mullen, Luxfer Board Chair.
Mullen continued, “With unanimous approval from the Board of Directors and consistent with the Company’s succession plan, we are delighted to promote Andy to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Andy is a strategic, growth-oriented leader, bringing over 30 years of experience with Luxfer. We are confident that under Andy’s leadership Luxfer will continue building on the transformation plan to deliver growth and shareholder value.”
“It has been an honor to be a part of Luxfer’s high-performing team, and I want to thank our Board and all our employees around the world for the opportunity to lead this great organization,” said Alok Maskara. “Consistent with our established succession plans, I look forward to working with Andy to ensure a smooth transition.”
Andy Butcher has served as the President of Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Luxfer’s largest business unit, since 2014. Mr. Butcher joined Luxfer in 1991 and has held positions of increasing responsibility throughout his career with the Company. In 2002, he led the development of Luxfer’s composite gas cylinder business, first as General Manager and then as Executive Vice President. Mr. Butcher holds an M.A. degree in Engineering from Cambridge University and an M.B.A from Keele University, both located in England.
“I am excited to accept the position of CEO and look forward to leading our dedicated worldwide team to deliver long-term growth and profitability for Luxfer,” said Andy Butcher. “Luxfer has proven its resilience through pandemic-related challenges and ended 2021 with a strong balance sheet and significant opportunities in front of us. I am confident in our ability to deliver value to our customers, employees, and shareholders as we execute our strategic growth initiatives.”
About Luxfer Holdings PLC
Luxfer is a global industrial company innovating niche applications in materials engineering. Using its broad array of proprietary technologies, Luxfer focuses on value creation, customer satisfaction, and demanding applications where technical know-how and manufacturing expertise combine to deliver a superior product. Luxfer’s high-performance materials, components, and high-pressure gas containment devices are used in defense and emergency response, healthcare, transportation, and general industrial applications. For more information, please visit www.luxfer.com.
Luxfer is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and its ordinary shares are traded under the symbol LXFR.
Contact Information
Michael Gaiden
Vice President of Investor Relations
+1 (414) 982-1663
Michael.Gaiden@Luxfer.com