0001421102-13-000056.txt : 20130809 0001421102-13-000056.hdr.sgml : 20130809 20130809100150 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001421102-13-000056 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20130809 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20130809 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20130809 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MERITOR INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001113256 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 383354643 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IN FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-15983 FILM NUMBER: 131024794 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2135 W MAPLE ROAD CITY: TROY STATE: MI ZIP: 48084 BUSINESS PHONE: 2484351000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2135 W MAPLE ROAD CITY: TROY STATE: MI ZIP: 48084 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ARVINMERITOR INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000511 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MU SUB INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000501 8-K 1 meritor_8k.htm CURRENT REPORT MTOR-08.09.2013-8K-COVER


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): August 9, 2013
MERITOR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana
     
1-15983
     
38-3354643
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(Commission
 
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
 
File No.)
 
Identification No.)

2135 West Maple Road
Troy, Michigan
(Address of principal executive offices)
48084-7186
(Zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (248) 435-1000

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:
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

As previously disclosed, on May 3, 2013, the Board of Directors of Meritor, Inc. (“Meritor”) appointed Ivor J. Evans Executive Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive Officer and President. On August 9, 2013, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Evans as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President.

The information relating to Mr. Evans required by Items 401(b), (d), (e) and Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K was contained in Meritor's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 3, 2013 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2013.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

10a - Press release of Meritor, Inc. dated August 9, 2013
 








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.

MERITOR, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:  
/s/ Vernon G. Baker, II
 
Vernon G. Baker, II
 
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
 



Date: August 9, 2013





EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
 
10a
Press release of Meritor, Inc., dated August 9, 2013



EX-10.A 2 exhibit10a.htm PRESS RELEASE OF MERITOR, INC., DATED AUGUST 9, 2013 MTOR-08.09.2013.8K-EX10.A


CONTACTS: Media Inquiries
Krista Sohm
(248) 435-7115
krista.sohm@meritor.com

Investor Inquiries
Charles Christman
(248) 435-9426
charles.christman@meritor.com


Meritor Names Ivor J. Evans Chairman,
Chief Executive Officer and President


TROY, Mich. (Aug. 9, 2013) - The Board of Directors of Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced that it has named Ivor J. Evans chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president, effective immediately. Evans, a member of the Board of Directors of Meritor since 2005, has been serving as the company's executive chairman, interim chief executive officer and president since May 3, 2013.
"After conducting an extensive search process that resulted in an impressive slate of internal and external candidates, our Board is pleased to name Ike Evans as Meritor's chairman, CEO and president," said David W. Devonshire, presiding director of the Board. "The Board is confident that Ike's wealth of relevant operational, manufacturing and management experience, combined with the strength and continuity of the current management team, is the right formula to lead Meritor into the future.”
“I strongly believe in this company and M2016 - the three-year plan we are executing designed to improve earnings, increase revenue and strengthen our balance sheet,” said Evans. “During the past three months, I've spent a great deal of time getting to know the leadership team here at Meritor, and I look forward to working with them as we move closer to the level of performance we want for our shareholders and for ourselves.”
Evans previously served as president and chief operating officer of Union Pacific Railroad from 1998 until 2004 and as vice chairman of Union Pacific Corporation from January 2004 until his retirement in March 2005. From 1989 to 1998, he served in various executive positions at Emerson Electric Company, including senior vice president, Industrial Components and Equipment. He also spent 21 years serving in key operations roles for General Motors Corporation.

About Meritor
Meritor, Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. With more than a 100-year legacy of providing innovative





products that offer superior performance, efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers in more than 70 countries. Meritor is based in Troy, Mich., United States, and is made up of more than 9,000 diverse employees who apply their knowledge and skills in manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, joint ventures, distribution centers and global offices in 19 countries. Common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTOR. For important information, visit the company's website at meritor.com.