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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) August 17, 2011
AFC Enterprises, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Minnesota
000-32369 | 58-2016606 | |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
5555 Glenridge Connector, NE, Suite 300, Atlanta, Georgia | 30342 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(404) 459-4450
Not applicable
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 (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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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 August 17, 2011, Andrew Skehan, age 50, joined AFC Enterprises, Inc. (the Company) as its
Chief Operating OfficerInternational. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Skehan served as Senior
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, International for Wendys/Arbys Group, Inc. since
2009. From 2007 to 2008, Mr. Skehan was President, Europe, Africa and Middle East for Quiznos
Restaurants LLC. From 1999 to 2006, Mr. Skehan served as Executive Vice President & Chief
Operating Officer of Churchill Downs Incorporated.
In connection with Mr. Skehans hiring, the Company and Mr. Skehan entered into an employment
agreement effective as of August 17, 2011. The employment agreement provides for (i) a base salary
of $340,000, subject to annual review by the Companys People Services (Compensation) Committee,
(ii) an annual incentive bonus opportunity for 2011 of 60% of his base salary ($204,000), prorated
for Mr. Skehans partial year of service in 2011, based on the Companys achievement of certain
performance targets, (iii) a one-time guaranteed bonus payment of $85,000, (iv) a one-time grant of
10,000 shares of restricted stock, which will vest on the first anniversary of Mr. Skehans start
date, provided he is still employed by the Company on such date, (v) fringe benefits similar to
those provided to other executive officers of the Company and (vi) participation in
Company-sponsored benefit plans. The employment agreement has a term of one year, unless earlier
terminated or otherwise renewed pursuant to the terms thereof and is automatically extended for
successive one-year periods following the expiration of each term unless notice is given by the
Company or Mr. Skehan not to renew.
In the event of a termination without cause or as a result of his resignation due to a
constructive discharge, Mr. Skehan will be entitled to receive an amount equal to his annual base
salary and target incentive bonus for the year in which the termination occurs and the acceleration
of any unvested restricted stock, stock options or other equity incentive awards (other than stock
options for which the performance criteria required for exercise has not been previously
satisfied).
If there is a change in control (as defined in the employment agreement) and within one year
of the change in control, Mr. Skehans employment is terminated without cause, or there is a
material diminution of or change in Mr. Skehans responsibilities or duties, Mr. Skehan may
terminate his employment and receive the same severance he would have received upon a termination
without cause. The employment agreement also contains covenants regarding confidentiality and
non-competition and dispute resolution clauses.
This description of the employment agreement is subject to and qualified in its entirety by
reference to the employment agreement, a copy of which is attached to this Current Report on Form
8-K as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The press release announcing Mr.
Skehans hiring is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) | Exhibits. | |
10.1 | Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Andrew Skehan, dated August 17, 2011. | |
99.1 | Press Release dated August 17, 2011. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
AFC Enterprises, Inc. |
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Date: August 19, 2011 | By: | /s/ Harold M. Cohen | ||
Harold M. Cohen | ||||
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary |
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