SECURITIES & 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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 6, 2014
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland | 001-14920 | 52-0408290 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
18 Loveton Circle | ||
Sparks, Maryland | 21152 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 771-7301
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Item 5.02(b) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers.
On August 6, 2014, W. Geoffrey Carpenter, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of McCormick & Company Incorporated (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to retire from the Company, effective January 1, 2015. Mr. Carpenter will continue to serve in his current role until December 2014, at which time it is expected he will begin a transition role to assist his successor until his retirement.
Furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release labeled “McCormick Announces Geoff Carpenter’s Plan to Retire.”
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The exhibit to this report is listed in the Exhibit Index that follows the signature line.
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.
McCORMICK & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Date: August 12, 2014 By:
W. Geoffrey Carpenter
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description
99.1 Copy of press release labeled “McCormick Announces Geoff Carpenter’s Plan to Retire”
Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description
99.1 Copy of press release labeled “McCormick Announces Geoff Carpenter’s Plan to Retire”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
McCormick Announces Geoff Carpenter’s Plan to Retire
SPARKS, Md., August 12, 2014 – McCormick & Company (NYSE:MKC) a global leader in flavor, today announced that W. Geoffrey Carpenter, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary will retire effective January 1, 2015. Mr. Carpenter has been with McCormick for over 30 years where he served as an Executive Officer since his appointment to his current position in 2008.
Mr. Carpenter joined the legal department at McCormick in May 1984 and was promoted to Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary in 1996. He is an Emeritus member of the Multiple Management Board and a graduate of Duke University (1975), The University of Virginia School of Law (1978) and Johns Hopkins University’s MBA program (2000).
“Geoff is a strong leader for the organization and has been a key advisor to me. He has built a solid Legal function during his six years as General Counsel. I thank him for his dedication to the Company and his many contributions, and wish him well in his retirement.” said Alan D. Wilson, Chairman, President & CEO.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with more than $4 billion in annual sales. McCormick manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice
businesses – in more than 125 countries and territories. Since Willoughby M. McCormick founded the company selling root beer extract in 1889, McCormick has demonstrated a strong commitment to the communities in which it operates and the planet as a whole. Innovation in flavor and a clear focus on employee engagement and product quality has allowed McCormick to grow its business globally and become the flavor leader it is today. For more information, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com
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For information contact:
Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson (410-527-6004 or lori_robinson@mccormick.com)