MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED (NYSE:MSA) 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.
(b) and (c) Change in CEO.
On May 15, 2018, Mr. William M. Lambert retired from his position as Chief Executive Officer of MSA Safety Incorporated (the “Company”) and was elected by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) as Non-Executive Chairman. The same day, the Board elected Nishan J. Vartanian to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Vartanian most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Information concerning Mr. Vartanian can be found in the most recent Proxy Statement of the Company dated April 6, 2018 and filed on the SEC’s EDGAR website. A copy of the press release related to the foregoing matters is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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Press Release dated May 15, 2018 |
MSA Safety Inc ExhibitEX-99.1 2 exhibit9912018changeinceop.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit Exhibit 99.1FROM: MSA (MSA Safety Incorporated) Ticker: MSA (NYSE) Media Contact: Mark Deasy – (724) 741-8570 Investor Relations Contact: Elyse Lorenzato – (724) 741-8525MSA Board Elects Nishan J. Vartanian CEO of MSA Safety; William M. Lambert Elected Non-Executive ChairmanPITTSBURGH,…To view the full exhibit click here