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

October 9, 2014 (October 9, 2014)

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

Hexcel Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

Two Stamford Plaza

281 Tresser Boulevard

Stamford, Connecticut  06901-3238

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

(203) 969-0666

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o Written Communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Section 5 — Corporate Governance and Management

Effective October 9, 2014, Hexcel increased the number of members of the Board of Directors from 10 to 11 and appointed Guy Hachey to fill the vacancy.  A copy of the press release announcing the naming of Mr. Hachey to Hexcel’s Board is attached as exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

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Signature

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

HEXCEL CORPORATION

 

 

 

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