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):
January 5, 2015
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 Appointment of Certain Officers
On January 5, 2015, Lawrence Kurzius was appointed as the Registrant’s Chief Operating Officer and President. Alan D. Wilson will continue to remain the Registrant’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Kurzius will also continue to act as President Global Consumer and President North America. Previously, he served as President - Americas and China & Chief Administrative Officer (2014 to January 5, 2015); President - Global Consumer Business & Chief Administrative Officer (2013 to 2014); and President - McCormick International (2008 to 2013).
Furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release labeled “Lawrence Kurzius Named Chief Operating Officer and President for McCormick”
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The exhibits to this report are listed in Item 5.02 above and 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: January 9, 2015 By:
Jeffery D. Schwartz
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description | |
99.1 | Copy of the press release labeled “Lawrence Kurzius Named Chief Operating Officer and President for McCormick” | |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lawrence Kurzius Named Chief Operating Officer and President for McCormick
SPARKS, Md., January 9, 2015 - McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, announced the appointment of Lawrence Kurzius to the role of Chief Operating Officer and President, effective January 5, 2015. Lawrence will continue to report to Alan D. Wilson who remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for McCormick.
In this newly created role, Mr. Kurzius will have responsibility for McCormick’s businesses worldwide. In addition, he will continue to lead the Global Quality, Supply Chain and R&D Corporate functions and act as President Global Consumer and President North America.
Mr. Kurzius has been a key leader for McCormick over the past 11 years and has served as a member of the Management Committee since 2007. He has held multiple roles of increasing responsibility including President US Consumer, President of our International businesses including Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), China and Asia Pacific Zone (APZ) and most recently served as President Global Consumer, President of the Americas and China, and Chief Administrative Officer. Prior to joining McCormick, Mr. Kurzius was the Chief Executive Officer for Zatarain’s where he worked for almost 12 years and held marketing positions with Uncle Ben’s, a division of Mars Inc. and the Quaker Oats Company. Lawrence holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University.
Malcolm Swift, President EMEA and APZ will take on the additional role of President Global Industrial. Mr. Swift will report directly to Lawrence Kurzius for his responsibilities in the EMEA and APZ region. He will continue to report to Alan Wilson for his new role in Global Industrial. Mr. Swift is a current member of the Management Committee. He joined McCormick in January 2005 with significant experience in various leadership positions in Europe with Mars Inc., Diageo plc, Time Warner and Hero AG.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor. With more than $4 billion in annual sales the company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick Brings Passion to Flavor™.
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