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): May 25, 2007
ARCH CHEMICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia | | 1-14601 | | 06-1526315 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
501 Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT | | 06851 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 229-2900
(N/A)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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(c) Appointment of Steven C. Giuliano as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Steven C. Giuliano, age 37, who has been serving as the Company’s Controller, was elected to the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company on May 25, 2007.
Mr. Giuliano was elected Controller on January 27, 1999. Prior to the spin-off of Arch Chemicals, Inc. from Olin Corporation, Mr. Giuliano was an Audit Senior Manager for KPMG LLP. Prior thereto and since 1991, he held various positions of increasing responsibility for KPMG LLP, where he had overall responsibility for services provided in connection with audits, SEC filings, private offerings and other services for certain domestic and multinational clients.
The Company did not enter into a new agreement with Mr. Giuliano in connection with the appointment. The Change in Control Agreement between the Company and Mr. Giuliano continues to be in force and has not been amended.
(c) Appointment of Meghan E. DeMasi as Controller
Meghan E. DeMasi, age 31, who has been serving as the Company’s Assistant Controller, was elected to the position of Controller of the Company on May 25, 2007.
Ms. DeMasi was Assistant Controller since April 1, 2006. Prior to April 1, 2006, she was the Director of Corporate Accounting since April 2003. Prior to April 2003, she was an Audit Manager for KPMG LLP. Prior thereto and since 1997, she held various positions of increasing responsibility for KPMG LLP, where she had overall responsibility for services provided in connection with audits, SEC filings and other services for certain domestic and multinational clients.
The Company did not enter into a new agreement with Ms. DeMasi in connection with the appointment. The Change in Control Agreement between the Company and Ms. DeMasi continues to be in force and has not been amended.
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.
Date: June 1, 2007
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| | By: | /s/ Sarah A. O’Connor |
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Name: Sarah A. O’Connor |
| | Title : Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
