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 24, 2019
STORE Capital Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Maryland | | 001-36739 | | 45-2280254 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
8377 East Hartford Drive, Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code)
(480) 256-1100
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | STOR | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) STORE Capital Corporation (the “Company”) reports that the employment of Michael T. Bennett, Executive Vice President—General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary, terminated effective May 24, 2019 for health-related reasons. This will be treated as a termination without cause under Mr. Bennett’s employment agreement, dated November 2, 2017, and under applicable benefits plans and award agreements. Mr. Bennett has delivered a general release of claims and will be subject to the continuing obligations of the employment agreement.
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.
| | STORE Capital Corporation |
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| Dated: May 24, 2019 | |
| | By: | /s/ Catherine Long |
| | | Catherine Long |
| | | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
