UNITED
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
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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): February 13, 2009
The Manitowoc
Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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2400 S. 44th Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54221-0066
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(920) 684-4410
(Registrants
telephone number, including area code)
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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On February 13, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (the Company) elected Glen E. Tellock as chairman, effective February 13. Mr. Tellock will continue to serve as president and chief executive officer of the Company. He succeeds Terry D. Growcock, who retired as Manitowocs chairman on December 31, 2008.
On February 13, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the election of Glen E. Tellock as chairman. The Company is filing the press release 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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Exhibits |
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Press release dated February 13, 2009. |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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DATE: February 13, 2009 |
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/s/ Maurice D. Jones |
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Maurice D. Jones |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT
Dated as of February 13, 2009
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Press Release dated February 13, 2009 |
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