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: February 24, 2015
(Date of earliest event reported)
IDEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-10235 | 36-3555336 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer | ||
of incorporation) | Identification No.) | |||
1925 W. Field Court
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(847) 498-7070
(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.
(b) Retirement of Michael Tokarz and Bradley Bell as directors.
On February 24, 2015, IDEX Corporation (the “Company”) announced the retirement of Michael Tokarz and Bradley Bell from the Company's Board of Directors, effective as of the IDEX Annual Shareholder's Meeting on April 8, 2015. Neither retirement is the result of any disagreement with the Company relating to its operations, policies or practices.
A copy of the press release announcing the retirements is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) | Exhibits |
99.1 | Press release dated February 24, 2015 announcing the retirement of Michael Tokarz and Bradley Bell as directors. |
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.
IDEX CORPORATION | ||
By: | /s/ HEATH A. MITTS | |
Heath A. Mitts | ||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
February 25, 2015 | ||
EXHBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description | |
99.1 | Press release dated February 24, 2015 | |
Exhibit 99.1
For further information, contact:
Heath A. Mitts
Senior Vice President -Chief Financial Officer
847.498.7070
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
IDEX CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lake Forest, IL, February 24, 2015 - IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE:IEX) today announced the retirement of Michael Tokarz and Bradley Bell from the company’s Board of Directors, effective as of the IDEX Annual Shareholders meeting on April 8, 2015. In addition, IDEX announced that Bill Cook will replace Michael Tokarz as
lead director.
Commenting on the changes to the board, IDEX Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Silvernail stated, “It has been my pleasure to work closely with Mike and Brad. They have served IDEX with distinction for 27 and 13 years, respectively. Their contributions to the board will be greatly missed. Their legacy at IDEX is represented in our strong culture and the exceptional performance of the company over the past many years. I am pleased that Bill Cook has assumed the lead director role. Bill is an outstanding board member and I look forward to continuing to work with him.”
About IDEX
IDEX Corporation is an applied solutions company specializing in fluid and metering technologies, health and science technologies, dispensing equipment, and fire, safety and other diversified products built to its customers’ exacting specifications. Its products are sold in niche markets to a wide range of industries throughout the world. IDEX shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Stock Exchange under the symbol “IEX”.