0001157523-15-003501.txt : 20151028 0001157523-15-003501.hdr.sgml : 20151028 20151028162121 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-15-003501 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20151028 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: 20151028 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20151028 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROGERS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000084748 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PLASTICS, MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS [2821] IRS NUMBER: 060513860 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-04347 FILM NUMBER: 151180506 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: P.O. BOX 188 STREET 2: ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE CITY: ROGERS STATE: CT ZIP: 06263-0188 BUSINESS PHONE: 860-779-5756 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE CITY: ROGERS STATE: CT ZIP: 06263 8-K 1 a51211720.htm ROGERS CORPORATION 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):
October 28, 2015

ROGERS CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in Charter)

Massachusetts

1-4347

06-0513860

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Technology Drive, P.O. Box 188, Rogers, Connecticut 06263-0188

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

(860) 774-9605
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(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):

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(b)

On October 28, 2015, David Mathieson, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Rogers Corporation (the “Company”), informed the Company of his decision to retire as of December 31, 2015.

On October 28, 2015, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Mathieson’s retirement. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Press release, dated October 28, 2015, issued by Rogers Corporation.

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.

	ROGERS CORPORATION


	By:	/s/ Jay B. Knoll
		Jay B. Knoll
		Vice President & General Counsel


Date: October 28, 2015

EX-99.1 2 a51211720ex99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Rogers Corporation CFO David Mathieson Announces Plan to Retire at Year End

ROGERS, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 28, 2015--Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), a global leader in engineered materials solutions, announced today that Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, David Mathieson, is retiring effective December 31, 2015. The Company expects to announce Mathieson’s successor shortly.

Bruce Hoechner, Rogers’ President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “I want to thank David for his financial leadership during his service with Rogers. Since joining us out of early retirement in May 2014 he assisted us at a critical point during our successful acquisition of Arlon, helped us restructure our debt, raised our visibility in the capital markets and further developed our global finance organizational capabilities. We wish him all the best as he returns to his retirement.”

About Rogers Corporation

Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) is a global leader in engineered materials to power, protect, and connect our world. With more than 180 years of materials science experience, Rogers delivers high-performance solutions that enable clean energy, internet connectivity, safety and protection applications as well as other technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers delivers Power Electronics Solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle electrification and alternative energy; Elastomeric Material Solutions for sealing, vibration management and impact protection in mobile devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance apparel; and Advanced Connectivity Solutions for wireless infrastructure, automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in Connecticut (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com.

CONTACT:
Investor Contact:
Rogers Corporation
William J. Tryon, 860-779-4037
Director, Investor and Public Relations
Fax: 860-779-5509
william.tryon@rogerscorp.com