8-K

U.S. 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): March 25, 2017

INTEGER HOLDINGS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-16137	16-1531026
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2595 Dallas Parkway, Suite 310, Frisco, Texas	75034
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (214) 618-5243

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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.

(b), (c) and (e)    On March 27, 2017, Integer Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Thomas J. Hook has stepped down as the Company’s President & Chief Executive Officer effective immediately and that Joseph W. Dziedzic has been appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) to serve as the Company’s Interim President & Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hook will continue to serve as a director of the Company until the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, but he will not stand for re-election to the Board. In connection with his departure, Mr. Hook and the Company have entered into an Executive Departure Agreement, dated March 25, 2017, under which the parties have confirmed that Mr. Hook will continue to receive his existing salary and benefits through the date of the Company’s 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and will thereafter be entitled to the cash severance payment and other benefits set forth in Section 6.2 of his employment agreement with the Company, dated as of August 5, 2016. Mr. Hook will continue to be bound by the restrictive covenants contained in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 of his employment agreement following his departure.

Mr. Dziedzic, age 48, has served as a director of the Company since February 2013 and was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Brink’s Company from 2009 to 2016. Prior to joining The Brink’s Company in 2009, Mr. Dziedzic had a 20-year career with General Electric, including leadership roles in six different businesses, including General Electric Medical Systems.

Interim President & CEO Arrangement

Mr. Dziedzic will serve as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer until the earlier to occur of (1) the date on which a new President & Chief Executive Officer commences employment with the Company and (2) the date of Mr. Dziedzic’s resignation or the termination of his employment by the Company. Mr. Dziedzic’s employment as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer is terminable by either him or the Company at any time, with or without cause.

As Interim President & Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dziedzic will receive a monthly base salary in the amount of $45,000. Mr. Dziedzic will also accrue a completion bonus at the rate of $45,000 per month of service (including any partial month), which will be paid to Mr. Dziedzic upon completion of his service as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer. In addition, Mr. Dziedzic will receive a grant of time-based restricted stock units having a value on the grant date of $720,000 (the “RSU Grant”). The RSU Grant will vest on the earlier to occur of: (i) in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, provided that Mr. Dziedzic continues to serve as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer on such date and (ii) on a pro-rated basis on the date that Mr. Dziedzic’s service as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer ends, including in connection with the hiring of a new President & Chief Executive Officer, such that 1/12th of the restricted stock units subject to the RSU Grant will vest for each month (or partial month) of service as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Dziedzic will continue as a member of the Board, but will step down from all standing Board committees during the term of his service as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Dziedzic’s Board and committee retainers will be prorated for 2017 such that he will only be paid such retainers for the portion of 2017 during which he is not serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, and the amount of his annual director stock grant for 2017 will be similarly prorated.

A copy of the press release announcing the departure of Mr. Hook and the appointment of Mr. Dziedzic as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated March 27, 2017

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release, dated March 27, 2017

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.

Dated:       March 27, 2017	INTEGER HOLDINGS CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Timothy G. McEvoy
		Timothy G. McEvoy
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Investor Relations: Amy Wakeham IR@integer.net 214.618.4978   Media Relations: Kelly Butler kelly.butler@integer.net 214.618.4216

Integer Announces Leadership Change

FRISCO, TEXAS, March 27, 2017 – Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR), a leading medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturer, today announced that Thomas J. Hook has stepped down as Integer’s President & Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Hook will continue to serve as a director of Integer until the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, but he will not stand for re-election to the Board.

Mr. Hook stated, “It has been an honor to lead Integer for 13 years, the last 11 as CEO. I am proud of what we have accomplished as a team, and I strongly believe that Integer has the strengths and capabilities to continue its growth in our industry. It has been my great privilege to work with dedicated and skilled Associates at Integer and with committed Customers around the world. I am grateful for the commitment and hard work of the Integer team as we have established our Company as a global MDO leader with best in class performance.”

Joseph W. Dziedzic, who has served as a Director of Integer since February 2013, has been appointed by Integer’s Board of Directors to serve as Interim President & Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Dziedzic previously was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for The Brink’s Company from 2009 to 2016. Prior to joining The Brink’s Company in 2009, Mr. Dziedzic had a 20-year career with General Electric, including leadership roles in six different businesses, including General Electric Medical Systems.

Integer’s Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive search for a new President & Chief Executive Officer. The Board has retained Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading executive search firm, to assist in the process. In addition, Integer’s Board has formed an ad hoc Transition Committee to support the CEO search and provide assistance in the transition to the new President & Chief Executive Officer.

Bill Sanford, Chairman of the Board of Integer, commented, “On behalf of the Board, we want to thank Tom for his contributions to Integer. Much has been achieved under his leadership, and we wish him continued success in his future endeavors.” Mr. Sanford continued, “Given our sound financial footing and the substantial completion of the Lake Region Medical integration, the Board and Tom agree that now is the right time to transition leadership for Integer’s next period of growth. We are pleased that Joe Dziedzic will serve as Interim CEO. Joe has been an active and valuable contributor to the Integer Board and has a deep understanding of our business.”

Mr. Dziedzic stated, “I look forward to working with the Integer management team to continue executing our strategy of delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions to our Customers while generating profitable growth for our Company.”

About Integer^TM

Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) is one of the largest medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturers in the world serving the cardiac, neuromodulation, orthopedics, vascular, advanced surgical and portable medical markets. The company provides innovative, high-quality medical technologies that enhance the lives of patients worldwide. In addition, it develops batteries for high-end niche applications in energy, military, and environmental markets. The company’s brands include Greatbatch^TM Medical, Lake Region Medical^TM and Electrochem^TM. Additional information is available at www.integer.net.

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