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ENTEGRIS INC 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Mar 21, 2019)

Filed March 21, 2019For Securities:ENTG

Summary

This 8-K filing by Entegris, Inc. (ENTG) on March 21, 2019, primarily concerns changes to executive compensation and severance arrangements in anticipation of its proposed merger with Versum Materials, Inc. The Board of Directors determined that the merger will be treated as a "change in control" for specific equity awards granted before January 27, 2019, and for existing severance agreements. This determination will result in accelerated vesting of these "Covered Equity Awards" upon a qualifying termination (involuntary termination without cause or resignation for good reason) within 24 months post-merger. Furthermore, executives with "CIC Agreements" (Change in Control Agreements) will be entitled to enhanced severance benefits if they experience a qualifying termination. These adjustments are intended to align Entegris employee protections with those of Versum employees and apply to named executive officers, including the CEO, CFO, and COO. The filing also reiterates significant risks and forward-looking statements related to the merger and provides details on where investors can find more information about the transaction, including the recently declared effective Form S-4 registration statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus.

Key Highlights

  • 1Entegris' Board has classified the proposed merger with Versum Materials as a "change in control" for certain pre-January 27, 2019 equity awards.
  • 2"Covered Equity Awards" will vest upon a "Qualifying Termination" (termination without cause or for good reason) within 24 months after the merger closes.
  • 3Executives with "CIC Agreements" will receive enhanced severance benefits if a "Qualifying Termination" occurs post-merger.
  • 4These changes are designed to provide Entegris employees with comparable termination protections to those of Versum employees.
  • 5The filing incorporates by reference Item 5.02 into Item 8.01, highlighting the importance of these executive compensation and severance adjustments.
  • 6The Form S-4 registration statement related to the merger was declared effective on March 20, 2019, with definitive joint proxy materials to be mailed soon after.
  • 7The company emphasizes numerous risks associated with the merger and its business, directing investors to SEC filings for further details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about Entegris' Board of Directors' decision to treat the proposed merger with Versum Materials as a "change in control" for certain existing employee equity awards and severance agreements. This action ensures that employees, particularly executives, will have specific enhanced benefits, including accelerated vesting of equity and severance pay, in the event of a qualifying termination following the merger.

If you hold "Covered Equity Awards" (granted prior to January 27, 2019), these awards will vest upon a "Qualifying Termination" (termination without cause or for good reason) within the 24 months following the completion of the merger. This is a "double trigger" provision, meaning both the change in control (merger completion) and a qualifying termination must occur for the acceleration to happen.

Yes, the filing reiterates numerous risks associated with the merger and the combined companies' operations. These include potential weakening of economic or semiconductor industry conditions, demand shifts, innovation challenges, customer concentration, integration difficulties, intellectual property protection, international operational risks, supplier dependencies, raw material costs, regulatory changes, currency fluctuations, and the level of indebtedness. Investors are urged to read the detailed risk factors in Entegris' and Versum's SEC filings.

Entegris has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (declared effective March 20, 2019) which includes a preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus. Definitive copies will be mailed to stockholders around March 22, 2019. Investors can find these documents, and other relevant filings, on the SEC's website, or directly from Entegris via their investor relations website or by contacting them via email ([email protected]) or phone (978-436-6500).