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): November 7, 2011

 

 

COMMERCIAL BARGE LINE COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   333-124454-12   03-0552365

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1701 E. Market Street, Jeffersonville,

Indiana

  47130
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(812) 288-0100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A

 

 

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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 November 7, 2011, American Commercial Lines Inc. (“ACL”) announced the appointment of Paul Tobin, age 57, as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Tobin will serve in this role for ACL and its affiliated companies including Commercial Barge Line Company (the “Company”). Prior to joining ACL, Mr. Tobin was employed by AEP River Operations LLC for 14 years, serving in various roles, most recently as Senior Vice President Administration. There are no related party transactions between the Company and Mr. Tobin reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. In connection with Mr. Tobin’s appointment as Chief Operating Officer, the Company will provide Mr. Tobin with cash and incentive compensation consistent with its compensation policies for named executive officers.


SIGNATURE

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.

 

    COMMERCIAL BARGE LINE COMPANY
Date: November 7, 2011     By:    /s/ Dawn R. Landry
      Dawn R. Landry
      Senior Vice President, General Counsel