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): | February 22, 2019 | |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-6903 | 75-0225040 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation | (Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||
| 2525 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas | 75207-2401 | |||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||
| Registrant's telephone number, including area code: | 214-631-4420 | |
Not Applicable
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 22, 2019, consistent with previous disclosures, James E. Perry continued his transition from employment with Trinity Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) by stepping down from his position as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Melendy E. Lovett, 60, has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company following Mr. Perry stepping down. Ms. Lovett joined the Company in 2014 as Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. She served as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors from 2012 to 2014. She resigned her Board position at the time of her appointment as an officer of the Company. Prior to joining the Company in 2014, she was Senior Vice President and President of the Education Technology business for Texas Instruments. Ms. Lovett does not have any related person transactions with the Company reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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.
| Trinity Industries, Inc. | ||
| February 22, 2019 | By: | /s/ Melendy E. Lovett |
| Name: Melendy E. Lovett | ||
| Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||