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 (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 24, 2019
The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Massachusetts |
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001-14092 |
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04-3284048 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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One Design Center Place, Suite 850, Boston, Massachusetts |
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02210 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 368-5000
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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The Boston Beer Company notes with sadness the passing last Thursday of Director Gregg A. Tanner. He had been a member of our Board of Directors and Audit Committee since May 2007, chair of our Audit Committee since May 2013, a member of our Compensation Committee since May 2017, and a member of our Nominating/Governance Committee since May 2018.
The Company issued a press release regarding the passing of Mr. Tanner on January 28, 2019, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Director Michael Spillane has been appointed to the Company's Audit Committee on an interim basis to fill the vacancy arising out of Mr. Tanner's passing. As part of our standard succession planning procedures, the Board is in the process of searching for a Director to permanently fill the vacant position on the Board and its committees. Committee assignments to take effect immediately following the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be held on May 16, 2019, will be determined by the Nominating/Governance Committee at that time.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit Index
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release of The Boston Beer Company, Inc. dated January 28, 2019 |
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.
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The Boston Beer Company, Inc. |
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January 28, 2019 |
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/s/ David A. Burwick |
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Name: David A. Burwick |
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Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |