Current Report Filing (8-k)
May 26 2015 - 4:44PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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): May 21, 2015
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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001-35416 |
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26-3718801 |
(Commission
File Number) |
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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8490 Progress Drive, Suite 300, Frederick, MD |
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21701 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (301) 682-0600
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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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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)) |
Effective May 21, 2015, Bradford Casper was appointed to serve as
Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. Mr. Casper has served as U.S. Silicas Vice President of Strategic Planning since May 2011. A copy of U.S. Silicas press release announcing the appointment of
Mr. Casper is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibit Number |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued May 26, 2015. |
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: May 26, 2015
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U.S. SILICA HOLDINGS, INC. |
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/s/ Christine C. Marshall |
Christine C. Marshall |
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued May 26, 2015. |
Exhibit 99.1
News Release
Brad Casper Promoted to Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Frederick, MD., May 26, 2015 U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLCA) today announced the promotion of Bradford B. Casper to vice president and
chief commercial officer.
In his new position, Mr. Casper will continue oversight of the Companys strategic initiatives. He will also assume
increased responsibilities, including leadership of the Companys sales, marketing and product development efforts as well as business unit performance.
Brads outstanding results leading our strategic team for the last four years and deep understanding of our markets make him the ideal candidate
for this role, said Bryan Shinn, U.S. Silica president and chief executive officer. As CCO, Brad will provide clear leadership to continue to aggressively grow our business organically and via mergers and acquisitions while further
strengthening our best in class capabilities, he added.
Mr. Casper has served as the Companys vice president of strategy since May,
2011. Prior to joining U.S. Silica, he held various positions within Bain & Company, Inc., most recently as a principal from July 2010 to May 2011. Mr. Casper earned a B.S. degree in accounting from the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
About U.S. Silica
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., a member of the Russell 2000, is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry, and in a wide range of
industrial applications. Over its 115-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver over 260 products to customers across our
end markets. The Company currently operates nine industrial sand production plants and eight oil and gas sand production plants. The Company is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland and also has offices located in Chicago, Illinois, Houston, Texas
and Shanghai, China. The Company operates on a platform of ethics, safety and sustainability. U.S. Silica is a founding member of Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association (WISA) and has been recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources (WDNR) as a partner in the WDNR Green Tier program. In becoming a Green Tier participant, U.S. Silica demonstrates its commitment to achieving superior environmental and economic performance.
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.
Michael Lawson
Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
(301) 682-0304
lawsonm@ussilica.com
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