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): March 30, 2011
BRADY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-14959
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39-0971239 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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6555 West Good Hope Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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53223 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (414) 358-6600
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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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Item 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN
OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
On March 30, 2011, Brady Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that
Stephen Millar has been appointed President — Brady Asia-Pacific, effective as of April 1, 2011.
Mr. Millar, 50, joined the Company in 1999 and has held a variety of leadership positions at the
Company. Mr. Millar currently serves as the MRO Director of the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. Millar
has no family relationships with any director or executive officer of the Company, nor is he a
party to any related party transactions with the Company. Pursuant to the Company’s Bylaws, Mr.
Millar will serve in his executive position at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Millar will be eligible to participate in the Company’s equity incentive and other benefit
plans on a basis similar to other executive officers.
Following Mr. Millar’s appointment, Allan J. Klotsche, who previously served as
President — Brady Asia-Pacific and who remained in that position while a search for his successor
was conducted, will remain Senior Vice President — Human Resources, a position he was named to on
October 22, 2010.
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Millar’s appointment is being provided to the
Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 99.1 attached herewith and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits.
The following is filed as an Exhibit to this Report.
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press Release of Brady Corporation, dated March 30,
2011, announcing Stephen Millar as the Company’s
President — Brady Asia-Pacific. |