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): February 28, 2013
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware | 1-7201 | 33‑0379007 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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1 AVX Boulevard |
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Fountain Inn, South Carolina |
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(864) 967-2150 | ||
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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 28, 2013, AVX Corporation (NYSE: AVX) announced that effective April 1, 2013, John Lawing, currently Vice President of Advanced Products, will be promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer reporting to John Gilbertson, Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Lawing has been Vice President of Advanced Products since 2005, Divisional Vice President of Advanced Products from 2002 to 2005 and Divisional Vice President of Leaded Products from 1997 to 2002. Prior to 1997, Mr. Lawing held Engineering, Technical, Operational and Plant management positions. Mr. Lawing has been with the Company since 1981.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 28, 2013
AVX CORPORATION
By: | /s/ Kurt P. Cummings |
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Name: | Kurt P. Cummings |
Title: | Vice President, |
| Chief Financial Officer, |
| Treasurer and Secretary |