UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 16, 2011 (March 10, 2011)
BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-11549 | | 63 0780521 |
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
4909 SE International Way, Portland, Oregon 97222
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
503-653-8881
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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
Mr. David A. Willmott was elected to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer by the Board of Directors of Blount International, Inc. (the “Corporation” or “Blount”), effective March 10, 2011. Mr. Willmott joins Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Josh L. Collins in the general oversight and management of the Corporation. Mr. Willmott, formerly Senior Vice President-Corporate Development and Strategy for Blount, will work with senior management, with an emphasis to drive growth in the Corporation’s farm, ranch & agriculture and construction markets. In addition, Mr. Willmott will continue to be responsible for Blount’s corporate development and strategy functions.
Willmott, 41, joined Blount in December 2009. He has over fifteen years in private equity investment management experience, including three years with Collins Willmott & Co. LLC and twelve years with Lehman Brothers Inc. Mr. Willmott is a graduate of Williams College and holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | | Press release dated March 15, 2011 announcing the election of David A. Willmott as President & Chief Operating Officer of Blount International, Inc. |
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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.
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BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | | |
| Registrant | | |
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/s/ Richard H. Irving, III | | |
| Richard H. Irving, III | | |
| Senior Vice President | | |
| General Counsel and | | |
| Secretary | | |
Dated: March 16, 2011
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