Form 8-K ELLIE MAE INC For: Nov 19
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): November 19, 2018
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ELLIE MAE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-35140 (Commission File Number) | 94-3288780 (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
4420 Rosewood Drive, Suite 500
Pleasanton, California 94588
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (925) 227-7000
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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 November 19, 2018, Ellie Mae, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Peter Hirsch, Executive Vice President, Technology and Operations of the Company, will be leaving the Company effective January 2, 2019 (the “Separation Date”). In connection with Mr. Hirsch’s departure, the Company intends to enter into a separation agreement (the “Agreement”) with Mr. Hirsch. Under the terms of the Agreement, and provided Mr. Hirsch does not revoke his acceptance of the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Hirsch will receive (i) a lump sum severance payment of six months of his base salary; and (ii) payment of COBRA premiums to continue health insurance coverage for six months following the Separation Date. Under the Agreement, Mr. Hirsch will agree to a customary release of any and all claims.
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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.
Date: November 19, 2018 | ELLIE MAE, INC. |
By: /s/ Brian Brown | |
Name: Brian Brown | |
Executive Vice President and General Counsel | |