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): January 6, 2014
Frontier Communications Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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06-0619596 |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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3 High Ridge Park, Stamford, Connecticut |
06905 |
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(203) 614-5600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(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.
Jennifer Lem has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President and Controller of Frontier Communications Corporation (the “Company”) and will serve as the Company’s designated chief accounting officer, effective January 6, 2014.
Ms. Lem, 53, was Assistant Corporate Controller at International Flavors and Fragrances Corporation from 2011 to July 2012. From 2005 to 2011, she was Assistant Corporate Controller at Loews Corporation. Before joining Loews, Ms. Lem held various positions with HLTH Corporation, Onsite Access Inc., Meldisco, The Perrier Group of America, PepsiCo Inc., Primerica Corporation and was a Senior Accountant with Ernst & Young LLP (then Ernst & Whinney). Ms. Lem is a certified public accountant. She has no family relationship to any other director or executive officer of the Company.
The information set forth in the press release issued by Frontier Communications Corporation on January 6, 2014, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated herein by reference.
On December 16, 2014, the Company entered into an employment arrangement with Ms. Lem pursuant to which she will receive an annual base salary of $240,000, an annual incentive target of 50% of base salary and long-term incentive compensation in the form of annual awards of (i) restricted stock and (ii) performance shares under the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan, in each case in amounts determined each year by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. In addition, Ms. Lem will receive a sign-on grant of 10,000 restricted shares and a sign-on cash bonus of $5,000.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
10.1 Press Release of Frontier Communications Corporation released on January 6, 2014 announcing appointment of Jennifer Lem as Senior Vice President and Controller of the Company.
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.
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FRONTIER Communications CORPORATION |
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Date: January 6, 2014 |
By:/s/ David G. Schwartz |
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David G. Schwartz |
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Vice President, |
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Corporate Counsel |
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and Assistant Secretary |
Frontier Communications
3 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
203.614.5600
www.frontier.com
Frontier Communications Appoints Jennifer E. Lem
Senior Vice President and Controller
STAMFORD, Conn., January 6, 2014 – Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) announced that Jennifer E. Lem joined the company today as Senior Vice President and Controller and will serve as the company’s designated chief accounting officer. She reports to John M. Jureller, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and is based at corporate headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
Most recently, Ms. Lem was Assistant Corporate Controller at International Flavors and Fragrances Corporation from 2011 to July 2012. From 2005 to 2011, she was Assistant Corporate Controller at Loews Corporation. Before joining Loews, Ms. Lem held various financial positions with HLTH Corporation, Onsite Access Inc., Meldisco, The Perrier Group of America, PepsiCo Inc., Primerica Corporation and was a Senior Accountant with Ernst & Young LLP (then Ernst & Whinney). She is a certified public accountant and received a B.S. degree in Accounting from Boston College.
Mr. Jureller said, “Jennifer’s expertise in public accounting, SEC reporting and compliance, and operational execution make her an ideal addition to our company, especially in light of our recent agreement to acquire AT&T’s wireline operations in Connecticut. Her experience helps to fortify our financial leadership team at an exciting stage in our company’s growth.”
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) offers broadband, voice, video, wireless Internet data access, data security solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for residential customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced communications for medium and large businesses in 27 states. Frontier's approximately 13,900 employees are based entirely in the United States. More information is available at www.frontier.com.
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Luke Szymczak |
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Brigid Smith |
Vice President, Investor Relations |
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AVP, Corp. Comm. |
(203) 614-5044 |
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(203) 614-5042 |
luke.szymczak@ftr.com |
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brigid.smith@ftr.com |