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): 12/15/2010
Commission File Number
| Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. | 001-34581 | |
| Kraton Polymers LLC | 333-123747 |
Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc.
Kraton Polymers LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. | Delaware | 20-0411521 | ||
| Kraton Polymers LLC | Delaware | 26-3739386 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
15710 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 300
Houston, TX 77032
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
281-504-4700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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 December 15, 2010, David A. Bradley, Kraton’s Chief Operating Officer, informed our board of directors that he is leaving the company to pursue Chief Executive Officer opportunities he is considering. Following a brief transition period, Mr. Bradley will be leaving the company after the first of the year.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On December 20, 2010, we announced the promotion of G. Scott Lee to the position of Vice President of Operations. In his new role Mr. Lee will have responsibility for Kraton’s global manufacturing, supply planning and procurement activities, and will report to Kevin M. Fogarty, Kraton’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Lee will assume his new duties following a brief transition period from Mr. Bradley. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Lee’s appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this item.
Item 9.01 Exhibits
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated December 20, 2010 | |
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.
| Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. | ||||
| Date: December 20, 2010 | By: | /s/ Stephen E. Tremblay | ||
| Stephen E. Tremblay | ||||
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
| Kraton Polymers LLC | ||||
| Date: December 20, 2010 | By: | /s/ Stephen E. Tremblay | ||
| Stephen E. Tremblay | ||||
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated December 20, 2010 | |