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): June 2, 2016
CHENIERE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware | 001-16383 | 95-4352386 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File No.) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
700 Milam Street, Suite 1900, Houston, Texas 77002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (713) 375-5000
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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.
On June 2, 2016, the Board of Directors (the Board) of Cheniere Energy, Inc. (the Company) appointed Sean N. Markowitz, the Companys Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, as interim General Counsel, effective as of June 3, 2016. Mr. Markowitz will continue in his role as the Corporate Secretary of the Company. This appointment followed Greg W. Rayfords separation from employment as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of the Company, effective as of June 3, 2016. In connection with the separation of Mr. Rayfords employment, his outstanding long-term incentive awards will be treated in accordance with their existing terms, as previously disclosed by the Company. The Company greatly appreciates Mr. Rayfords service and contributions to the Company.
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.
CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. | ||||
Date: June 3, 2016 |
By: | /s/ Michael J. Wortley | ||
Name: | Michael J. Wortley | |||
Title: | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |