UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
(Exact Name of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)
(State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) | |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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 of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 6, 2020, WideOpenWest, Inc. (the “Company”) and Richard E. Fish, Jr., the Company’s Chief Financial Officer mutually agreed that Mr. Fish will depart from his position effective April 1, 2020 (the “Separation Date”).
Pursuant to Mr. Fish’s Amended and Restated Letter Agreement of Employment, Mr. Fish will be entitled to receive, subject to his execution and non-revocation of a release of claims in favor of the Company, and continued compliance with the terms and conditions of such employment letter agreement, (1) severance consisting of a continuation of his monthly base salary for a period of 24 months following the Separation Date and benefit continuation for a period of 12 months following the Separation Date, (2) a pro rata portion of the annual bonus for the fiscal year in which termination of employment occurs, and (3) any time-based vesting equity awards held by Mr. Fish that would have vested within 12 months following the date of the termination but for such termination to become effective.
A copy of the Company’s news release announcing the foregoing is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NO. |
DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT | |
99.1 | Press Release Dated March 10, 2020 | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL) |
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.
WIDEOPENWEST, INC. | ||
Date: March 10, 2020 | By: | /s/ Teresa Elder |
Teresa Elder | ||
Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
WOW! Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer
Englewood, Colo. – March 10, 2020 – WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone (NYSE: WOW), a leading broadband provider, today announced Rich Fish, chief financial officer will leave the company effective April 1. A search for a new CFO is currently underway and his duties will be assumed on an interim basis by senior officers of the company’s finance department.
Over the course of seven years at WOW!, Fish has been instrumental in the design and implementation of operational changes at the company, including its 2017 initial public offering and strengthening the company’s balance sheet. As part of WOW!’s leadership team he helped define the company’s transition strategy aimed at adding service and product choices for customers and at expanding WOW!’s broadband network to improve the customer experience.
“We are grateful for Rich’s time here at WOW! and the valuable contributions he has provided,” said Teresa Elder, CEO of WOW!. “Our leadership team is committed to the financial success of the company to meet our goals. We are growing our broadband business by improving the value proposition of our HSD services and further building upon the strength of our advanced network.”
To learn more about WOW!, please visit www.wowway.com.
About WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone
WOW! is one of the nation’s leading broadband providers, with an efficient, high-performing fiber network that passes three million residential, business and wholesale consumers. WOW! provides services in 19 markets, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, including Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia. With an expansive portfolio of advanced services, including high-speed Internet services, cable TV, streaming, phone, business data, voice, and cloud services, the company is dedicated to providing outstanding service at affordable prices. WOW! also serves as a leader in exceptional human resources practices, having been recognized by the National Association for Business Resources for six years as a Best & Brightest Company to Work For, winning the award for the last two consecutive years. Visit wowway.com for more information.
WOW! Media Contact
Name: Bryan Gibbs
Phone: (973) 713-4709
Email: Bryan.Gibbs@Barokas.com
+]8_29)8ZEFP]UDT=@RGV#=*%1,*'XLD-#UW&Q:4*XV&-$3%5][*!;
MYL$#[V>:$$6* 4=="">0"-5LZLUEAP>DVQ7#.X+)Q&:&Z4\Y'H\1K+0$(._(
M@[BJN\S2NP[]PK?703P>?"&CF83E.UH@03DN1-ZVTM$-<1QY,$9(-U!W[V*!
M^':\",N3=P)#,XU$QM#<4@%=?$(;-6/!LI!P"-@B.#1L%RB>Z&)(5Z']&(3
MT13X&/*@G6YXR^( AKMB96G&$C(ERYX^>3P>J7X(PLF(, $5Z('>$$+)DS""
M5A_WC'K!H;SZ#:HIWDQ$')L8?($(G' 014&[5,9KQD-'9+Q$9$'7)-T=8D%"
MY"S@.CQ8AJBFMH((;*5\MK XE(.@#CY0%C[2@RU R-*+9=+TKT#0%R#0G&A
M'<;C\,!;B1/B%6\P^;U# J4:Y%3<&Z*C=( 3HD4'%#8NA*.C$?%D*9YD=,"8
MQR) 1'V8:D0$NZADTL3'U(6Z/A[!6(C. $.,M&&MY5_W7Q$(="$@MN,ZDC6I
M!^$*T-,. 4T"=0[\Q"Y-?.'4WP[AED _[.F2@=_OSF7'6D%H\D3>4C!$S[&Q>;V#4S
ML&&=&E,9%#>@/9"<(@)5(:'!<_DB1_!B$#6PR V]3X0,VUT4U>)@0=(=#F2I
M"$,RSBM/C0<9/2092M<, 59U>C194-S8O8'$E')4Z$-!Y9+&@T"I=7XPT6S:
M(:E$ 2+2=M8'B%#[Q^,JR2*
Cover |
Mar. 06, 2020 |
---|---|
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 06, 2020 |
Entity File Number | 001-38101 |
Entity Registrant Name | WideOpenWest, Inc. |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001701051 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-0552948 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 7887 East Belleview Avenue |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1000 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Englewood |
Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80111 |
City Area Code | 720 |
Local Phone Number | 479-3500 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
Trading Symbol | WOW |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
90QLGB5;5P?._>;MP.=^1>A7B&2N C&9B\1)OY$A+.B-
M-F"Q49NIH%6!,Z%:C(C93(5P8D]P=HEPO\]]WJUBLA8G-@L)1NYD(%!J55%2
MI]?DW6[[KC.H0"*:VJ3:%" -MD+2E6G#BM8QQ%6'[GM,*\#&86C VL:_#_8L
M%;"%%7O ?=]I@X+[F&;_
M:DC?;?YG'5".Y5ZKJN;O].^:MUU7MHV1B* H49+05KETFW5DU[$,)$H5L1=2
MQ$@1EUV6!IH!@0"I=%D8M AHM2QV.Y>-XSRS-B/GMV+6$FFT]8[Y[0_;CVP%
M04;