Attached files
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| EX-10.2 - EX-10.2 - THOMAS & BETTS CORP | exhibit2.htm |
| EX-10.1 - EX-10.1 - THOMAS & BETTS CORP | exhibit1.htm |
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): | March 3, 2010 |
Thomas & Betts Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Tennessee | 1-4682 | 22-1326940 |
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_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction |
_____________ (Commission |
______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee | 38125 | |
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_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) |
___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 901-252-8000 |
Not Applicable
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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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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(e) Material amendment to a compensatory contract
On March 3, 2010, the Board of Directors of Thomas & Betts Corporation (the "Company") approved the amendment of the Termination Protection Agreements previously provided to William E. Weaver, Jr. and Imad Hajj. The Amendments change the Average Bonus, as defined, to match the average bonus percentages applicable to their promotions reported earlier. Mr. Weaver’s applicable percentage changed from 55% to 65% of the annual rate of base salary for the calendar year prior to the termination or change in control and Mr. Hajj’s applicable percentage changed from 55% to 60% of the annual rate of base salary for the calendar year prior to the termination or change in control.
Copies of the First Amendment to Termination Protection Agreement for William E. Weaver, Jr. and First Amendment to Termination Protection Agreement for Imad Hajj are attached as Exhibit 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
10.1 First Amendment to Termination Protection Agreement for William E. Weaver, Jr.
10.2 First Amendment to Termination Protection Agreement for Imad Hajj
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.
| Thomas & Betts Corporation | ||||
| March 4, 2010 | By: |
W. David Smith, Jr,
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| Name: W. David Smith, Jr, | ||||
| Title: Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary | ||||
Exhibit Index
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10.1
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First Amendment to Termination Protection Agreement for William E. Weaver, Jr. | |
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10.2
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First Amendment to Termination Protection Agreement for Imad Hajj |