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) | January 27, 2018 |
Oil-Dri Corporation of America |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Delaware | 001-12622 | 36-2048898 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
410 North Michigan Avenue Suite 400 Chicago, Illinois | 60611-4213 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (312) 321-1515 |
Not applicable |
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. | |
The information set forth under Item 8.01 of this report is incorporated herein by reference solely for the purposes of this Item 7.01.
Item 8.01 | Other Events. | |
Oil-Dri Corporation of America (the “Company”) is deeply saddened to announce that Mr. Richard M. Jaffee, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, passed away on January 27, 2018. On January 29, 2018, the Company issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | |
(d) | Exhibits |
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibits | |
99.1 | Press Release dated January 29, 2018 | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
OIL-DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA | |||
By: | /s/ Laura G. Scheland | ||
Laura G. Scheland | |||
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |||
Date: January 29, 2018
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibits | ||
99.1 | |||
410 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60611, U.S.A
News Announcement
For Immediate Release
Exhibit 99.1
Oil-Dri Announces Death of Chairman, Richard M. Jaffee
CHICAGO-(January 29, 2018)- Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) is deeply saddened to announce that Mr. Richard M. Jaffee, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, passed away on January 27, 2018 at the age of 82. Mr. Jaffee joined the Company in 1958 and served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company from 1962 until 1997.
Mr. Jaffee’s profound impact on the Company and the sorbent mineral industry will forever be remembered. His enduring legacy will be honored as Oil-Dri builds upon Mr. Jaffee’s vision and continues to grow under the leadership of his son, Daniel S. Jaffee, who became President and Chief Executive Officer in 1997. Additional information to follow as it becomes available.
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While Oil-Dri’s founding product was granular clay floor absorbents, it has since greatly diversified its portfolio. The Company’s mission to “Create Value from Sorbent Minerals” is supported by its wide array of consumer and business to business product offerings. In 2016, Oil-Dri celebrated its seventy-fifth year of business and looks forward to the next milestone.
Reagan B. Culbertson
Investor Relations Manager
reagan.culbertson@oildri.com
(312) 706 3256