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): February 20, 2008
BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 001-11549 | | 63 0780521 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer |
of Incorporation) | | | | identification No.) |
4909 SE International Way, Portland, Oregon | | 97222-4679 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 653-8881
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5.02 (e) DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS
On February 20, 2008, the Board of Directors of Blount International, Inc. elected the following individuals to the new officer positions set forth beside their respective names:
Kenneth O. Saito | | Senior Vice President-Manufacturing and Operations |
James L. VanderZanden | | Senior Vice President-Business Development |
Cyrille B. Michel | | Senior Vice President-Sales and Customer Support |
Matthew D. Clark | | Vice President of Finance |
Mr. Saito, Mr. VanderZanden and Mr. Michel were also deemed to be “Executive Officers” for purposes of Rule 16 (a) and other applicable rules and regulations of the United Sates Securities and Exchange Commission.
Additionally, the title of Mark V. Allred’s position was changed from Vice President and Controller of the Corporation to Vice President-Corporate Controller. Both Mr. Allred and Mr. Saito were Executive Officers prior to these changes, and continue on in that status. Mr. VanderZanden also serves as President of the ICS product line, a non-officer operating position.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | |
Registrant | |
/s/ Richard H. Irving, III | |
Richard H. Irving, III | |
Senior Vice President | |
General Counsel and | |
Secretary | |
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Dated: February 26, 2008 | |
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