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): August 25, 2017
Unit Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-9260 | 73-1283193 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||
8200 South Unit Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma | 74132 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (918) 493-7700
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 25, 2017, the Board of Directors of the company promoted David T. Merrill, the company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, to the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective August 28, 2017. In his new role, Mr. Merrill will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the company and its operating segments. Mr. Merrill will continue to report to Larry Pinkston, the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Merrill will continue to serve as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer until a replacement is named. Mr. Merrill, age 56, joined the company in August 2003 and served as its Vice President of Finance until February 2004 when he was elected to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. In May 2012, he was promoted to Senior Vice President.
Mr. Merrill will be paid a base salary of $513,600 per year. He will continue to participate in employee benefits on terms similar to other executive officers, including eligibility for annual bonuses and equity incentives under the company’s Second Amended and Restated Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan. No bonuses or equity awards were granted in connection with his promotion.
Mr. Merrill was not elected to his officer position under any arrangement or understanding between him and any other person. There are no transactions with Mr. Merrill that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K and no family relationships exist between Mr. Merrill and any of the directors or officers of the company.
In addition, the company promoted David Dunham to Senior Vice President of Business Development, effective August 28, 2017. In that role Mr. Dunham will be responsible for identifying strategic opportunities to grow each of the company’s business segments. Mr. Dunham, age 38, joined Unit in November 2007 as Director of Corporate Planning, and in January 2012 he was promoted to the position of Vice President of Corporate Planning.
Mr. Dunham received a salary increase of approximately 9% in connection with his promotion. He will continue to participate in employee benefits on terms similar to other executive officers, including eligibility for annual bonuses and equity incentives under the company’s Second Amended and Restated Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan. No bonuses or equity awards were granted in connection with his promotion.
Mr. Dunham was not elected to his officer position under any arrangement or understanding between him and any other person. There are no transactions with Mr. Dunham that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K and no family relationships exist between Mr. Dunham and any of the directors or officers of the company.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 | Press release dated August 29, 2017 | |
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.
Unit Corporation | |||
Date: August 29, 2017 | By: | /s/ Mark E. Schell | |
Mark E. Schell Senior Vice President and General Counsel | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 | Press release dated August 29, 2017 | |