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): December 9, 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.) |
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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 December 9, 2008, the Board of Directors of Blount International, Inc. elected the following individual to the new officer position set forth beside his name:
Russell L. German | Senior Vice President-Carlton Operations |
Mr. German is also deemed to be an “Executive Officer” for purposes of Rule 16 (a) and other applicable rules and regulations of the United Sates Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, Mr. German serves as President of the Carlton product line, a non-officer operating position.
Blount, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blount International, Inc., purchased Carlton Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries on May 2, 2008. The Carlton entities were merged with and into Blount, Inc. on September 26, 2008.
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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 | |
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/s/ Richard H. Irving, III | |
Richard H. Irving, III | |
Senior Vice President | |
General Counsel and | |
Secretary | |
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Dated: December 15, 2008 | |
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