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): October 20, 2017
Commission File Number: 1-9852
CHASE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts |
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11-1797126 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation of |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
295 University Avenue, Westwood, Massachusetts 02090
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(781) 332-0700
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
(b) Departure of Directors
On October 20, 2017, Chase Corporation (the “Company”) was advised by George M. Hughes that he would not be standing for reelection to the Board of Directors. Mr. Hughes’ resignation from the Board will be effective February 6, 2018, the date of the Company’s annual shareholders meeting. Mr. Hughes’ resignation from the Board is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Hughes does plan to continue as the Company’s Corporate Secretary following the annual shareholders meeting.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
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Chase Corporation |
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Dated: October 26, 2017 |
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/s/ Kenneth J. Feroldi |
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Kenneth J. Feroldi |
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Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
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