form8k_292666.htm
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): January 3, 2013
ALBEMARLE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Virginia
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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001-12658
(Commission File Number)
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54-1692118
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
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451 Florida Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (225) 388-8011
Not Applicable
(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 January 3, 2013, Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) accepted the resignation of William B. Allen, Jr., the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Allen resigned to pursue other professional interests and will remain with the Company until January 18, 2013.
Upon Mr. Allen’s departure, Scott Tozier, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer of the Company, will assume the duties of principal accounting officer. Mr. Tozier will perform these duties in addition to his current duties as principal financial officer.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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ALBEMARLE CORPORATION
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Date: January 9, 2013
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By:
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/s/ Karen G. Narwold
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Name: Karen G. Narwold
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Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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