Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain OfficersItem 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
As previously announced, Andreas W. Mattes stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and President of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (the “Company”) on December 13, 2017. On February 5, 2018, Mr. Mattes resigned as a member of the Company's Board of Directors (the “Board”). Such resignation took effect immediately.
Also, as previously announced, the Board appointed two Company executives, Christopher A. Chapman, the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Juergen Wunram, the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as Interim Co-Presidents of the Office of the Chief Executive on December 13, 2017. On January 31, 2018, in connection with these appointments, the Board approved monthly stipends to Mr. Chapman and to Mr. Wunram in the amount of $10,000 each, effective as of December 13, 2017, to be paid each month during their tenure in this interim position.
In addition, on January 31, 2018, the Board determined that, if Mr. Chapman's employment is terminated other than for cause or if he leaves the Company's employ for good reason during the two years after the Company hires a new chief executive officer, then he will be deemed to have met certain age and continuous service requirements necessary for the continued or accelerated vesting for such awards in accordance with the terms of the applicable award agreements. Awards granted prior to 2017 will not be subject to such treatment. If Mr. Chapman remains employed through the two-year period, these rights terminate.
About Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD)
Diebold Nixdorf Inc., formerly Diebold, Incorporated., is engaged in the business of financial self-service (FSS) and security solutions. The Company’s segments include North America (NA), Asia Pacific (AP), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Latin America (LA). It offers an integrated line of self-service solutions and technology, including automated teller machine (ATM) outsourcing, ATM security, deposit automation, recycling and payment terminals and software. It also offers functionality terminals supporting mobile card-less transactions and two-way video technology to support bank branch automation. It provides physical and electronic security systems, as well as provides total security systems solutions to financial, commercial, retail and other markets. The Company sells and services FSS and security systems around the globe, as well as elections, lottery and information technology solutions, through subsidiaries, joint ventures and independent distributors.
