0000763744-15-000194.txt : 20150828 0000763744-15-000194.hdr.sgml : 20150828 20150828144151 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000763744-15-000194 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20150827 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20150828 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20150828 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DREW INDUSTRIES Inc CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000763744 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 133250533 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13646 FILM NUMBER: 151081673 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3501 COUNTY ROAD 6 EAST CITY: ELKHART STATE: IN ZIP: 46514 BUSINESS PHONE: 5745351125 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3501 COUNTY ROAD 6 EAST CITY: ELKHART STATE: IN ZIP: 46514 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DREW INDUSTRIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 drewform8k-davidsmithpress.htm 8-K 8-K

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): August 28, 2015

DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Delaware
001-13646
13-3250533
 
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
3501 County Road 6 East, Elkhart, Indiana
46514
 
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(574) 535-1125
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
N/A
 
 
 
 
(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

a)
Reference is made to the press release dated August 28, 2015, the text of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, for a description of the events reported pursuant to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits

99.1
Press Release dated August 28, 2015

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
(Registrant)


By:       /s/ Robert A. Kuhns
Robert A. Kuhns
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary


Dated: August 28, 2015



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EX-99.1 2 drewform8kdavidsmithpressr.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit

Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
 
Contact: Scott T. Mereness, President
Phone:   (574) 535-1125
E Mail:   drew@drewindustries.com
 
 


DAVID M. SMITH TO JOIN DREW INDUSTRIES AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Elkhart, Indiana - August 28, 2015 - Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: DW), a leading supplier of components for the recreational vehicle and adjacent industries, today announced that David M. Smith will be joining the Company as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Joseph S. Giordano III, who served in that role since 2008. This transition is the result of a comprehensive search initiated by the Company in April 2015. Mr. Giordano will continue with the Company for an interim period to ensure an orderly transition.

Smith, 52, has served for the past ten years as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Key Safety Systems, Inc. (KSS), a global leader in the system integration and performance of safety-critical components to the automotive and non-automotive markets. Commencing in 2009, Mr. Smith added the role of President of KSS’ Specialty Products business, serving both roles concurrently. Prior to his tenure at KSS, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Key Plastics, LLC, a tier one global supplier of automotive components. Smith’s career spans 30 years, during which he has held several executive and leadership positions in finance and accounting.

In his role as Drew’s Chief Financial Officer, Smith will lead the Company’s finance functions, as well as manage relationships with shareholders, analysts and other key stakeholders.

“We are delighted to welcome David to Drew Industries,” said Jason Lippert, Chief Executive Officer. “We are committed to building on the success we’ve delivered over the past several years, and David’s experience, energy and leadership skills will help lead the Company through its next phase of growth, as well as help play a key role in our strategic direction.”
 

About Drew Industries
From 42 manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States and Canada, Drew Industries, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components®, supplies a broad array of components for the leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, and to a lesser extent supplies components for adjacent industries including buses; trailers used to haul boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo; pontoon boats; modular housing; and factory-built mobile office units. Drew’s products include steel chassis; axles and suspension solutions; slide-out mechanisms and solutions; thermoformed bath, kitchen and other products; windows; manual, electric and hydraulic stabilizer and leveling systems; chassis components; furniture and mattresses; entry, luggage, patio and ramp doors; electric and manual entry steps; awnings and slide toppers; LED televisions and sound systems; navigation systems; wireless backup cameras; other accessories; and electronic components. Additional information about Drew and its products can be found at www.drewindustries.com.





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