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
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| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | | February 6, 2008 |
Kraton Polymers LLC
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 333-123747 | 94-2805249 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 15710 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 300, Houston, Texas | | 77032 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 281-504-4700 |
Not Applicable
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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.
On February 4, 2008, Kraton Polymers LLC ("Kraton") appointed Dan F. Smith as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Mr. Smith succeeded Kelvin Davis, who had served as Kraton's Chairman since 2004. Mr. Davis remains a member of Kraton's Board.
Kevin M. Fogarty, Kraton's President and Chief Executive Officer, was named to Kraton's Board of Directors effective January 31, 2008. Mr. Fogarty will also serve as a member of the Executive Committee, replacing George B. Gregory.
Kevin G. O'Brien, a managing director of CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC, was named to Kraton's Board of Directors effective January 31, 2008. Mr. O'Brien will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee, replacing Timothy Walsh, a managing director of CCMP who resigned as a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Walsh remains a member of Kraton's Board.
On January 24, 2008, George B. Gregory, former Chief Executive Officer of Kraton Polymers LLC ("Kraton"), resigned as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Gregory's re signation was formally accepted by the Board of Directors on January 31, 2008. Mr. Gregory also resigned as a member of the Executive Committee of Kraton.
Mr. Gregory's departure, Mr. Davis' resignation as Chairman, and Mr. Walsh's resignation from the Audit Committee are not the result of any disagreement with Kraton on any matter relating to Kraton's operations, policies and practices.
A copy of the press release announcing the events above, which is incorporated by reference herein, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated February 4, 2008.
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.
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| | | Kraton Polymers LLC |
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| February 6, 2008 | | By: | | /s/ Stephen W. Duffy
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| | | | | Name: Stephen W. Duffy |
| | | | | Title: Vice President and General Counsel |
Exhibit Index
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99.1 | | Press Release dated February 4, 2008 |
