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 5, 2015
Superior Uniform Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida |
001-05869 |
11-1385670 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission |
(IRS Employer |
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10055 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, Florida |
33772 |
Registrant’s telephone number including area code: (727) 397-9611
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. |
(c) Appointment of Certain Officers.
On May 1, 2015, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Superior Uniform Group, Inc. (the “Company”) promoted Andrew D. Demott, Jr. to serve as Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. Mr. Demott, age 51, also will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. Demott previously served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer since May 5, 2010. He formerly served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Company since February 8, 2002. Prior to that, he served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Company beginning June 15, 1998. Mr. Demott served as the Company’s Secretary from July 31, 1998 through June 14, 2002. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Demott served as an Audit Senior Manager with Deloitte & Touche, LLP since September 1995. Prior to that date, Mr. Demott was an Audit Manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP since September 1992.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
In connection with the above disclosures under Item 5.02(c), the Company issued on May 5, 2015 a press release announcing the appointment disclosed above. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 |
Press release for Superior Uniform Group, Inc., dated May 5, 2015, titled “Superior Uniform Group Announces Promotion of Andrew D. Demott, Jr. to Chief Operating Officer” |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
SUPERIOR UNIFORM GROUP, INC.
Date: May 5, 2015 |
By: /s/ Andrew D. Demott, Jr. |
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Andrew D. Demott, Jr. Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 |
Press release for Superior Uniform Group, Inc., dated May 5, 2015, titled “Superior Uniform Group Announces Promotion of Andrew D. Demott, Jr. to Chief Operating Officer” |
Exhibit 99.1
Superior Uniform Group, Inc.
A NASDAQ Listed Company: SGC
10055 Seminole Blvd.
Seminole, FL 33772-2539
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Superior Uniform Group Announces Promotion of Andrew D. Demott, Jr.
to Chief Operating Officer
SEMINOLE, Florida - May 5, 2015 – The Board of Directors of Superior Uniform Group, Inc.® (NASDAQ:SGC) announced today that, effective May 1, 2015, Mr. Andrew D. Demott, Jr. has been promoted by the Board of Directors to Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Demott will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
“Andy is integral to the prosperity of Superior Uniform Group, regularly exhibiting the leadership and financial acumen needed to achieve the Company’s goals,” said Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "He is instrumental in positioning the Company to realize its revenue and profit objectives, and we look forward to his continued leadership in driving operational excellence across the Company," continued Mr. Benstock.
Mr. Demott previously served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer since May 5, 2010. He formerly served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Company since February 8, 2002 and, prior to that, as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Company since June 15, 1998. Before joining the Company, Mr. Demott had a distinguished career in public accounting with Deloitte & Touche, LLP.
“Andy's expanded role strengthens our management team, and focuses on executing our strategic growth initiatives as we continue to build a strong, customer-focused organization,” said Sidney Kirschner, Chairman of the Board.
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About Superior Uniform Group, Inc.
Superior Uniform Group® (NASDAQ: SGC), established in 1920, is an award-winning provider of uniform programs, image apparel and promotional products. We provide these products as well as a wide range of value-added services to major corporations and healthcare facilities nationwide. We are leaders in innovative product and program design, global manufacturing and state-of-the-art distribution. Our customers rely on us to provide their employees and customers with an extraordinary experience which helps them to better communicate their brand identity. We provide uniforms for the healthcare, retail, food service, private security, transportation, and hospitality marketplaces.
Superior Uniform Group’s commitment to service, quality, value, innovation and social responsibility, combined with our financial strength and global resources enable us to meet and exceed our customers’ diverse needs. We sell our products through our signature brands, Superior I.D.™, Fashion Seal Healthcare® and HPI Direct®. Superior Uniform Group is also the parent company of The Office Gurus®, our Business Process Outsourcing and Call Center vertical.
For more information, call (800) 727-8643 or visit www.SuperiorUniformGroup.com.
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Contact: |
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Andrew D. Demott, Jr. |
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Hala Elsherbini |
Chief Operating Officer, CFO & Treasurer |
Halliburton Investor Relations | |
(727) 803-7135 | (972) 458-8000 |