UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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): February 13, 2015 (February 11, 2015)
American Realty Capital Global Trust, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Maryland
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
| 000-55202 | 45-2771978 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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405 Park Avenue, 14th Floor New York, New York 10022 |
| (Address, including zip code, of Principal Executive Offices) |
| (212) 415-6500 |
| (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) |
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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.
Company Simplifies Board Structure as Part of Sponsor's Corporate Governance Initiative
On February 11, 2015, the board of directors (the "Board") of American Realty Capital Global Trust, Inc. (the "Company") implemented certain changes to the composition of the Board and management team consistent with its sponsor's year-long initiative to further enhance the corporate governance profiles of its various sponsored programs, including promoting or appointing experienced management, mitigating potential conflicts, reducing complexity and minimizing overlap among directors of its sponsored programs.
Appointment of William M. Kahane as Executive Chairman to Replace Nicholas S. Schorsch; Resignation of William M. Kahane as Chief Operating Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
On February 11, 2015, the board of directors (the “Board”) of American Realty Capital Global Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed William M. Kahane, currently chief operating officer, treasurer and secretary of the Company, to serve as executive chairman of the Board, effective as of that same date. In connection with Mr. Kahane’s appointment as executive chairman of the Board, Nicholas S. Schorsch resigned from his role as executive chairman of the Board. Mr. Schorsch did not resign pursuant to any disagreement with the Company. On February 11, 2015, in connection with his appointment as executive chairman of the Board, William M. Kahane resigned from his roles as chief operating officer, treasurer and secretary of the Company, the Company’s advisor and the Company’s property manager. Mr. Kahane did not resign pursuant to any disagreement with the Company. There are no related party transactions involving Mr. Kahane that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K except as described in the Company’s annual proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2014.
Appointment of Patrick J. Goulding as Treasurer and Secretary to Replace William M. Kahane
On February 11, 2015, the Board appointed Patrick J. Goulding, currently the chief financial officer of the Company, to serve as the Company’s treasurer and secretary, effective as of that same date. Mr. Goulding will also serve as treasurer and secretary of the Company’s advisor and property manager, and will continue to serve in his capacity as chief financial officer of the Company, the Company’s advisor and the Company’s property manager. There are no related party transactions involving Mr. Goulding that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Resignation of Peter M. Budko as Executive Vice President
On February 11, 2015, Peter M. Budko resigned as executive vice president of the Company, effective as of that same date. Mr. Budko did not resign pursuant to any disagreement with 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.
| AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL GLOBAL TRUST, INC. | |||
| Date: February 13, 2015 | By: | /s/ Scott J. Bowman | |
| Name: | Scott J. Bowman | ||
| Title: |
Chief Executive Officer
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