8-K

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): February 5, 2020

CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Iowa
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-34700	42-0935283
(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

One SE Convenience Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa

(Address of principal executive offices)

50021

(Zip Code)

515/965-6100

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

NONE

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value per share	CASY	The NASDAQ Global Select Market

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). ☐

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 February 11, 2020, Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Bill Walljasper will retire from his position as the Company’s Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer later this year, after 30 years of service to the Company, including the past 16 years as its CFO. The effective date of retirement has not yet been determined, however, Mr. Walljasper plans to remain as CFO through the completion of the Company’s fiscal 2020 year-end reporting and oversee a transition period with his successor, for whom a search will begin immediately.

The Company’s related press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by Casey’s General Stores, Inc. dated February 11, 2020

SIGNATURE

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.

		CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC.
Dated: February 11, 2020	By:	/s/ William J. Walljasper
		William J. Walljasper
		Senior Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Casey’s General Stores Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Bill Walljasper

Ankeny, IA, February 11, 2020 - Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASY) today announced that Bill Walljasper, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire from the company later this year. He plans to continue as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)through the completion of the company’s fiscal 2020 year-end reporting and oversee a transition period with his successor.

“Bill’s leadership and service spent building this company, its finance organization and investor relations has helped Casey’s grow and deliver value to our shareholders,” said Darren Rebelez, President and Chief Executive Officer, Casey’s General Stores. “We are deeply appreciative of Bill’s dedication and the positive, long-lasting impact he’s made on Casey’s, our team members and in the communities we serve.”

During his 30-year tenure, Walljasper led the organization through accelerated store count and revenue growth and played a leading role in developing Casey’s human resources, accounting, finance and information technology departments. He joined the company in 1990 as a Risk Manager and his career developed through leadership roles in Risk Management, Human Resources and eventually Vice President of Human Resources in 1998. In 2003, he was named Vice President of Finance, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2004.

“I am humbled and honored to be part of Casey’s 52-year history, and am proud of what we’ve accomplished. Looking ahead, I am focused on helping make this a seamless transition, and I am excited for the opportunities that lie ahead for Casey’s and our team members,” said Walljasper.

A search for the company’s next CFO will begin immediately.

About Casey’s General Stores
Casey's General Stores, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company (Nasdaq: CASY) operating over 2,100 convenience stores in 16 states. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the fourth-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel, and friendly service at every location. Guests can enjoy famous, made-from-scratch pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and (at select stores) Casey’s made-to-order sub sandwiches and salads. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com.

Contacts

Investor contact:
Bill Walljasper
bwalljasper@caseys.com

Media contact:
Katie Petru
kathryn.petru@caseys.com

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