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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 26, 2023
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REV Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
001-37999 |
26-3013415 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
245 South Executive Drive, Suite 100
Milwaukee, WI 53005
(Address of principal executive offices and zip
code)
(414) 290-0190
(Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code)
Former name or former address, if changed since
last report: N/A
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K
filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock ($0.001 Par Value) |
REVG |
New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth
company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2).
Emerging Growth Company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant
has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant
to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
(b) and (e). The board of directors (the “Board”) of REV
Group, Inc. (the “Company”) and Rodney Rushing mutually agreed that Mr. Rushing’s employment as President and Chief
Executive Officer would terminate effective January 26, 2023. In connection with his separation of employment with the Company and removal
as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Rushing resigned from the Board.
In connection with Mr. Rushing’s mutually agreed separation from
employment, on January 27, 2023 (the “Separation Date”), the Company entered into a separation agreement (the “Separation
Agreement”) with Mr. Rushing. Under the Separation Agreement, Mr. Rushing will receive separation benefits consisting of (i) 24
months of salary continuation at his current base salary, (ii) continued eligibility for vesting of 166,646 unvested shares of restricted
stock granted pursuant to the Restricted Stock Awards between Mr. Rushing and the Company that are scheduled to vest as of December 31,
2023, (iii) continued eligibility for vesting of 66,268 of his existing unvested performance share units granted pursuant to the Performance
Share Unit Awards between Mr. Rushing and the Company upon the achievement of $180,000,000 of consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal
year ending October 31, 2024, and (iv) a monthly amount in cash equal to the portion of monthly health insurance premiums paid by the
Company for Mr. Rushing’s group health insurance coverage and his eligible dependents’ coverage for 18 months (or until no
longer eligible for continuation coverage under the federal law known as COBRA). All other shares of restricted stock and performance
share units held by Mr. Rushing that remain unvested as of the Separation Date will be terminated and forfeited as of such date. The Separation
Agreement also includes customary terms regarding communications and confidentiality, as well as restrictions against competition and
solicitation of customers and employees that last for 24 months following the date of Mr. Rushing’s separation from employment.
(c) and (e). On January 30, 2023, the Company announced that Mark A.
Skonieczny, SVP, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company, will assume the additional role of Interim President and
Chief Executive Officer effective January 27, 2023, until the position is permanently filled. Prior to assuming his role as CFO of the
Company in 2020, Mr. Skonieczny served as the Vice President and Corporate Controller at Adient PLC from 2016 through 2019. During this
time, Mr. Skonieczny also held additional responsibilities as Vice President of Finance for the Global Seating Business and most recently
Vice President of Finance for the Asia Pacific region. From 1999 through 2016, Mr. Skonieczny held numerous roles at Johnson Controls
Inc., including Vice President of Corporate Development, Vice President of Finance – Power Solutions Business and Vice President
of Finance – Building Efficiency. Mr. Skonieczny earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Michigan State University.
In connection with Mr. Skonieczny’s assumption of the role of
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, on January 26, 2023, the Board and compensation committee of the Board have agreed that
Mr. Skonieczny: (i) would receive an incremental monthly cash payment of $40,000 for each month he continues to serve as Interim President
and Chief Executive Officer, but no less than a minimum supplemental amount of $325,000 for the calendar year ending December 31, 2023,
(ii) will be granted an additional 20,000 shares of restricted stock which would vest on December 31st, 2023, (iii) will be
granted an increase in his severance benefit in the event his employment is terminated without cause from 12 months of salary continuation
to 18 months of salary continuation, (iv) will receive an extension of his moving allowance for an additional 2 years, and (v) will be
provided a fiscal year 2023 cash bonus opportunity equal to 100% of his base salary.
(d) The Board also appointed Mr. Skonieczny as a member of the Board,
effective January 27, 2023. Mr. Skonieczny was elected to fill the vacancy following Mr. Rushing’s resignation. Mr. Skonieczny will
serve as a Class II director, which class will stand for re-election at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Skonieczny will not
receive additional compensation for his role as a director. Because of his financial, operational and industrial expertise, and his role
as the Company’s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, the Company believes that Mr. Skonieczny is well-qualified to serve
as a member of the Board.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
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Date: January 30, 2023 |
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/s/ Stephen W. Boettinger |
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Stephen W. Boettinger |
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General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
REV Group Announces Leadership Change Effective
Immediately
Board Appoints Mark Skonieczny as Interim CEO
as Rod Rushing Departs
Milwaukee, WI – January 30, 2023
- REV Group, Inc. (NYSE:REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles announced today that
Mark Skonieczny, CFO has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27, 2023. Rod Rushing has stepped down as President
and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I
want to thank Rod for his dedication and contributions to REV Group over the past three years,” stated Paul Bamatter, Chairman of
REV Group’s Board of Directors. “During his tenure, Rod has played an important role in positioning REV Group for long-term
success, while leading the company through a challenging period that included COVID-19, rapidly rising inflation, and supply chain disruptions.
We wish him all the best.”
Mr. Skonieczny will join the REV Group Board of
Directors effective immediately and remain Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Skonieczny will serve as Interim CEO until the role is permanently
filled.
Prior to joining REV Group, Mr. Skonieczny held
positions as Vice President and Corporate Controller of Adient PLC and spent 17 years at Johnson Controls in a variety of financial roles
including Vice President of Corporate Development, Vice President of Finance, Global Aftermarket-Power Solutions, Vice President of Finance,
Middle East, Latin America and NA Systems-Building Efficiency, and Assistant Corporate Controller.
“Mark has been a valuable member of the
REV leadership team since joining the company in June 2020,” said Mr. Bamatter. “The Board is confident that his extensive
experience, existing deep knowledge of the REV business, and operational experience will further enable REV to accelerate its transformation.”
Mr. Skonieczny added, “I appreciate the
opportunity to serve as interim CEO and I’m committed to working closely with the Board and our strong management team to drive
improved operational performance and financial results. We have many opportunities ahead and I look forward to engaging with the Company’s
customers, employees, shareholders and other stakeholders throughout the coming weeks.”
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About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group
companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified
customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide
customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses,
and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles).
REV Group's diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within
their industry. Several of REV Group's brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years. REV
Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol REVG. Investors-REVG
Investors:
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VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
+1.262.957.4594 (mobile)
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