Form 8-K NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL For: Aug 14
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 14, 2018
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NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 1-9618 | 36-3359573 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||
2701 Navistar Drive Lisle, Illinois | 60532 | |||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (331) 332-5000
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(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
On August 14, 2018, Christian Schulz was elected to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Navistar International Corporation (the “Company”) effective immediately. Mr. Schulz was appointed a member of the Board’s Finance Committee, also effective August 14, 2018. Pursuant to the Stockholder Agreement, dated as of September 5, 2016, by and among the Company and Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG (“VW T&B”) (the “Stockholder Agreement”), Mr. Schulz has been designated by VW T&B to serve on the Board as an Investor Nominee (as defined in the Stockholder Agreement) as a replacement for Matthias Gründler who was also an Investor Nominee and resigned from the Board effective May 15, 2018.
As a director of the Company, Mr. Schulz will receive compensation as a non-employee director in accordance with the Company’s non-employee director compensation practices described in the Company’s annual proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Currently, this compensation generally consists of an annual retainer in the amount of $120,000 ($20,000 of which is to be paid in the form of restricted stock) and an annual stock option grant of 5,000 options. The initial cash and stock award to be received by Mr. Schulz will be pro-rated accordingly.
The Company and its subsidiaries have a series of commercial relationships with VW T&B and its affiliates, and the parties expect to enter into future transactions. The total aggregate value of these transactions amounted to approximately $122 million during fiscal year 2017 and is estimated to amount to approximately $183 million in fiscal year 2018. As of August 14, 2018, VW T&B holds a 16.8% stake in the Company and is therefore a related person under the Company’s Policy and Procedures with Respect to Related Person Transactions (the “Policy”). Mr. Schulz, as the Chief Financial Officer of VW T&B is a related person under the Policy and is deemed to have an indirect material interest in the transactions of VW T&B by virtue of his position as an officer of VW T&B. Beginning on February 28, 2018 upon the election of the initial Investor Nominees, for each related person transaction involving VW T&B, the Board’s Audit Committee and the Board have considered the relevant factors and the Board, upon the recommendation of the Board’s Audit Committee, has ratified and approved the transaction on the basis that the relationship was in the best interest of the Company. Such approved transactions are related person transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K and include, without limitation, purchases and sales of goods and services, payments of royalties, a sourcing joint venture, consulting agreements and product development and licensing agreements.
A copy of the press release announcing the election of Mr. Schulz is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) | Exhibits | |
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | ||
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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.
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION |
(Registrant) |
By: | /s/ Richard E. Bond |
Name: | Richard E. Bond |
Title: | Corporate Secretary |
Dated: August 14, 2018
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Media contact: Lyndi McMillan, [email protected], 331-332-3181
Investor contact: Marty Ketelaar, [email protected], 331-332-2706
Web site: www.Navistar.com
CHRISTIAN SCHULZ APPOINTED TO NAVISTAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LISLE, Ill. - August 14, 2018 - Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) today announced that Christian Schulz has been named to its board of directors, effective immediately. Schulz, 41, replaces Matthias Gründler, who previously resigned from the Navistar board after serving more than a year as a director. Schulz has been appointed to the board’s finance committee.
Schulz is currently the CFO of Volkswagen Truck & Bus, soon transforming into TRATON AG, and was previously in charge of Corporate Development, Strategy and M&A at the company since January 2017.
“We look forward to Christian’s contributions to the Navistar board of directors. His automotive and truck experience and knowledge will be of great value to our board and to Navistar management,” said Troy A. Clarke, Navistar chairman, president and chief executive officer. “I also want to personally thank Matthias Gründler for his distinguished service to our company. He played a key role in establishing Navistar’s global alliance with Volkswagen Truck & Bus and in overseeing the alliance’s strong progress. His knowledge, dedication and expertise have been invaluable to Navistar.”
Prior to joining the Volkswagen Truck & Bus team in January 2017, Schulz worked as Director of Controlling Operations worldwide at Mercedes-Benz Cars from 2011 through 2016. Between 2008 and 2011, Schulz worked as the Controlling Director for Purchasing, Production, and Development at Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus in Tokyo. Schulz began his career at Daimler AG in 1999 and held various positions in the Finance, Controlling and Risk Management departments.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial and military trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
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