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): September 19, 2014
Eagle Materials Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
1-12984 |
75-2520779 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas | 75219 | |||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Registrants telephone number including area code: (214) 432-2000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address if changed from 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
Information responsive to Item 5.02(d):
On September 19, 2014, the Board of Directors of Eagle Materials Inc. (the Company) expanded the size of the Board from nine to ten directors and appointed Richard Beckwitt to serve as a Class III director, effective immediately, with a term expiring at our 2015 annual stockholders meeting. The Board also appointed Mr. Beckwitt to the Audit Committee, effective immediately.
Mr. Beckwitt is President of Lennar Corporation. He joined Lennar in March 2006 as an Executive Vice President and was promoted to President in April 2011. Mr. Beckwitt served on the Board of Directors of D.R. Horton, Inc. from 1993 to November 2003. From 1993 to March 2000, he held various executive officer positions at D.R. Horton, including President. From March 2000 to April 2003, Mr. Beckwitt was the owner and principal of EVP Capital, L.P., a venture capital and real estate advisory company. From 1986 to 1993, Mr. Beckwitt worked in the Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance Departments at Lehman Brothers.
Mr. Beckwitt will be compensated in accordance with the Companys policy for compensation of non-employee directors, which covers August 1 to July 31 each year; however, for the period from the date of Mr. Beckwitts appointment through July 31, 2015, he will be paid pro rata in cash at the annual rate of $160,000. In addition, the Company anticipates that Mr. Beckwitt will enter into the Companys standard indemnification agreement for directors.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
The Company has issued a press release, dated September 23, 2014, relating to the appointment of Richard Beckwitt to the Companys Board of Directors. The press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit Number |
Description | |
99.1 | Press Release dated September 23, 2014 issued by Eagle Materials Inc. (announcing appointment of Richard Beckwitt to Board of Directors) |
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.
EAGLE MATERIALS INC. | ||
By: | /s/ James H. Graass | |
James H. Graass Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Date: September 23, 2014
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number |
Description | |
99.1 | Press Release dated September 23, 2014 issued by Eagle Materials Inc. (announcing appointment of Richard Beckwitt to Board of Directors) |
Exhibit 99.1
Contact at 214/432-2000 | ||||
Steven R. Rowley | ||||
President & CEO | ||||
D. Craig Kesler | ||||
Executive Vice President & CFO | ||||
Robert S. Stewart | ||||
Executive Vice President | ||||
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News For Immediate Release |
EAGLE MATERIALS INC. APPOINTS
RICHARD BECKWITT TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DALLAS, TX (September 23, 2014) Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) today announced that it has appointed Richard Beckwitt to its Board of Directors. Mr. Beckwitt is President of Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN), where he has worked for eight years. Prior to his work with Lennar, Mr. Beckwitt held various executive officer positions at D.R. Horton, including President.
Rick brings a wealth of experience in the homebuilding business to the Eagle Board along with superb operational and financial talents, said Eagles Chairman Larry Hirsch. We are confident that Rick will provide valuable input as Eagle continues on its dynamic growth path.
Early in his career, Mr. Beckwitt worked in the Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance Departments at Lehman Brothers.
About Eagle Materials Inc.
Eagle Materials Inc. manufactures and distributes Cement, Gypsum Wallboard, Recycled Paperboard, Concrete and Aggregates and Oil and Gas Proppants from 40 facilities across the U.S. Eagle is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
For additional information, contact at 214/432-2000.
Steven R. Rowley
President and Chief Executive Officer
D. Craig Kesler
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Robert S. Stewart
Executive Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development and Communications