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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 December 19, 2019, Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the planned retirement of James S. Porter, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Company has retained an executive search firm to assist it in the search for a new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Porter will continue in his current role until a successor is appointed.
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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: December 19, 2019 |
APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC. | |||||
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/s/ Patricia A. Beithon | |||||
| Patricia A. Beithon | ||||||
| General Counsel and Secretary |
Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
FOR RELEASE: December 19, 2019
Apogee Enterprises CFO James Porter to Retire from Company in 2020
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, December 19, 2019 – Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOG) today announced the planned retirement of James S. Porter, the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, after a 22 year career with the company, including over 14 years as CFO. Apogee is beginning a search for its next CFO and has retained an executive search firm to assist in the process. Porter will continue in his current role until a successor is appointed.
“Jim has been a key part of Apogee’s leadership for over two-decades and I am grateful for his leadership and partnership,” said Joseph F. Puishys, Chief Executive Officer. “On behalf of Apogee’s Board and management team, I thank Jim for his dedication and many valuable contributions during his career at Apogee and I wish him all the best in his retirement. We are committed to identifying a highly qualified successor in the coming months and to facilitating a successful leadership transition.”
“I am thankful for the opportunity to have been a part of Apogee and it has been a privilege to work alongside such a talented team. I wish the company continued success in the future and I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition as I retire,” Porter said.
About Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOG) delivers distinctive solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and framing art. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, we are a leader in architectural products and services, providing architectural glass, aluminum framing systems and installation services for buildings, as well as value-added glass and acrylic for custom picture framing and displays. For more information, visit www.apog.com.
Contact:
Jeff Huebschen
Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications
952.487.7538
ir@apog.com