UNITED STATES
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): May 22, 2015 (May 20, 2015)
Owens & Minor, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Virginia | 1-9810 | 54-1701843 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 9120 Lockwood Blvd., Mechanicsville, Virginia | 23116 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (804) 723-7000
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) and (c) On May 20, 2015, Owens & Minor, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed P. Cody Phipps as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer to succeed James L. Bierman, effective as of July 1, 2015. The Board of Directors also elected Mr. Phipps as a Director of the Company, effective July 1, 2015. The Company had announced in February 2015 that, during the Board of Directors’ regular succession planning process, Mr. Bierman had informed the Board of Directors of his desire to retire. Mr. Bierman will retire from his role as the President, the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Company effective July 1, 2015, but he will continue with the Company in an advisory capacity through December 31, 2015.
Mr. Phipps, age 53, served as Chief Executive Officer at United Stationers Inc. from May 2011 to May 2015. Prior to that time he served as United Stationers Inc.’s President and Chief Operating Officer from September 2010 to May 2011 and President, United Stationers Supply from October 2006 to September 2010. He joined United Stationers Inc. in August 2003 as its Senior Vice President, Operations. Prior to joining United Stationers Inc., Mr. Phipps was a partner at McKinsey & Company, Inc., a global management consulting firm, where he led the firm’s North American Operations Effectiveness Practice and co-founded and led its Service Strategy and Operations Initiative. Mr. Phipps also serves on the board of directors of Con-way Inc., a transportation company.
As compensation for his services as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Phipps will receive (i) an annual base salary of $900,000 (pro-rated to reflect his July 1 employment date), and (ii) 2015 annual equity award grants with a value of $1,000,000 of performance shares and $1,000,000 of restricted stock. All equity award grants will be made in accordance with the Company’s standard 2015 award agreements. In addition, Mr. Phipps will participate in the Company’s annual Executive Incentive Program pursuant to which he will be eligible for a target annual incentive opportunity of 125% of his annual base salary.
In consideration of Mr. Phipps becoming the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and of the value of the United Stationers equity Mr. Phipps is foregoing by leaving United Stationers to join the Company, Mr. Phipps also will receive a special one-time “sign on” grant of $5,000,000 of restricted stock. These shares will vest at a rate of 20% per year beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant, subject to accelerated vesting upon the conditions set forth in the award agreement. In consideration of the United Stationers 2015 incentive opportunity Mr. Phipps is foregoing to join the Company, Mr. Phipps also will receive a guaranteed payment of a full Company target incentive payment for fiscal year 2015, with accelerated payment of 50% of this 2015 incentive payment within 30 days after commencement of his employment.
Mr. Phipps will be entitled to participate in the Company’s previously disclosed Officer Severance Policy, except that with respect to any termination by the Company without cause occurring on or before the second anniversary of the date of commencement of his employment (the “Initial Period”), he will receive not less than 18 months of severance protection.
The Company and Mr. Phipps will enter into a change in control executive severance agreement substantially similar to the Executive Severance Agreement previously filed by the Company, except that the Company may not give Mr. Phipps a notice of non-renewal of the term of the Executive Severance Agreement such that the term would expire prior to the expiration of the Initial Period.
The press release announcing the foregoing management changes is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
(e) On May 20, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a supplemental restricted stock grant, effective June 1, 2015, to Richard A. Meier, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, with a value of $1,000,000. This restricted stock grant will vest 50% on June 1, 2016 and 50% on June 1, 2017 based on Mr. Meier’s continued employment with the Company and subject to accelerated vesting based on certain events consistent with the Company’s standard restricted stock award agreement.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (c) | Exhibits. |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by the Company on May 20, 2015 |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| OWENS & MINOR, INC. | ||||||||
| Date: May 20, 2015 | By: | /s/ Grace R. den Hartog | ||||||
| Name: | Grace R. den Hartog | |||||||
| Title: | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | |||||||
Exhibit Index
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Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by the Company on May 20, 2015 | |
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 20, 2015
Owens & Minor Names P. Cody Phipps President & Chief Executive Officer, Effective July 1
Proven Service and Logistics Executive to Lead Continued Expansion
of Healthcare Logistics Services
Richmond, Va. — BUSINESS WIRE — May 20, 2015 — Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE-OMI), a leading healthcare logistics company, today announced that its board of directors has named P. Cody Phipps, 53, President & Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2015, at which time he will also join the company’s board of directors. Phipps most recently served as President & Chief Executive Officer of United Stationers Inc., where he was also a member of the board of directors. Current President & Chief Executive Officer James L. Bierman, 62, will retire as President & Chief Executive Officer and resign from the board, effective July 1, but will continue with the company in an advisory capacity through the end of 2015. Craig R. Smith, 63, will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Owens & Minor.
“Today’s announcement represents the culmination of the board’s thorough and successful search process for a leader for this exceptional and critical role,” said Smith. “The company is poised to benefit from the leadership of a dynamic and strategically focused executive such as Cody Phipps. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Jim Bierman for his eight years of service to Owens & Minor and the many contributions he has made in positioning the company for an exciting new chapter of growth.
“Owens & Minor is at an exciting time in its history, as we have transformed the company into a vital source of logistics services for the providers and manufacturers that serve the healthcare industry,” Smith continued. “We are confident that today’s appointment will accelerate the realization of our strategic goals. Cody’s demonstrated ability to drive innovation and efficiency makes him the ideal choice to lead Owens & Minor through its next phase of growth.”
Phipps noted that he is energized about the future for Owens & Minor. “I am excited to be joining the Owens & Minor team, and I look forward to—together—achieving success and creating enhanced shareholder value while building upon the strong culture of the company,” said Phipps.
Outgoing executive Bierman welcomed Phipps to the team, saying, “I could not be more proud of the nearly 8,000 teammates around the world who have worked tirelessly to establish Owens & Minor as a leading global provider of cost-effective supply chain and logistics solutions for the healthcare industry. I am honored to have played a part in the company’s growth and evolution, and I am excited for the future of Owens & Minor under the leadership of Cody Phipps.”
P. Cody Phipps Biography
Cody Phipps most recently served as President & Chief Executive Officer of United Stationers Inc., where he was a member of the board of directors. He joined the company in 2003 as Senior Vice President, Operations and in 2006 was appointed President, United Stationers Supply. While at United Stationers, Phipps oversaw expansion of the business into adjacent products and services, online channels, and developed enhanced logistics services for manufacturers, all of which led to improved revenue growth. Previously, he was a Partner at McKinsey & Company, Inc., where he co-founded and led its Service Strategy and Operations Initiative, which focused on driving operational improvements in complex service and logistics environments. During his tenure at McKinsey, Phipps provided consulting services to a range of corporate clients across a diverse set of industries, including retail, manufacturing and healthcare.
Phipps serves as an Independent Director of Con-way Inc. He holds a Master’s of Business Administration degree in Finance and Operations from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University.
Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI) is a leading healthcare logistics company dedicated to Connecting the World of Medical Products to the Point of CareTM by providing vital supply chain services to healthcare providers and manufacturers of healthcare products. Owens & Minor provides logistics services across the spectrum of medical products from disposable medical supplies to devices and implants. With logistics platforms strategically located in the United States and Europe, Owens & Minor serves markets where three quarters of global healthcare spending occurs. Owens & Minor’s customers span the healthcare market from independent hospitals to large integrated healthcare networks, as well as group purchasing organizations, healthcare products manufacturers, and the federal government. A FORTUNE 500 company, Owens & Minor is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and has annualized revenues exceeding $9 billion. For more information about Owens & Minor, visit the company website at www.owens-minor.com.
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Owens & Minor, Inc.
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Owens & Minor, Inc.
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