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): September 3, 2008
TRONOX INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| DELAWARE | | 1-32669 | | 20-2868245 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 211 N. Robinson, Suite 300 | | |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | | 73102 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(405) 775-5000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| o | | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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| Item 5.02. | | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. |
Tronox Incorporated (the “Company”) named Gary Pittman vice president of special projects on September 3, 2008. In connection therewith, the Company entered into an employment contract that is effective until September 3, 2009 and if not terminated at the end of such term shall automatically renew for successive one-year periods. Pursuant to the agreement, among other things, Mr. Pittman will receive a base salary of $350,000 per annum and will be eligible for bonuses. Mr. Pittman will be entitled to four weeks of vacation and the use of an apartment leased in Oklahoma City. Upon termination, other than for “cause’, Mr. Pittman is eligible for a payment of twice his base salary.
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: September 5, 2008
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| | TRONOX INCORPORATED
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| | By: | /s/ Michael J. Foster | |
| | | Name: | Michael J. Foster | |
| | | Title: | Vice President | |
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