UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2020

 

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEW JERSEY
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-87
(Commission File Number)

16-0417150
(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

343 State Street

Rochester, NY 14650
(Address of principal executive offices with zip code)

 

(585) 724-4000
(Registrant’s 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:

 

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

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

 

 

 

 

KODK

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company.  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  

 

 


Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure

On August 7, 2020, Eastman Kodak Company (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the formation of a special committee and the conducting of an internal review.  A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

(99.1)

Press release issued on August 7, 2020, regarding the formation of a special committee and the conducting of an internal review.

 


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SIGNATURE

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Roger W. Byrd

 

 

 

Roger W. Byrd

 

 

 

General Counsel, Secretary and Senior Vice President

Date:  August 7, 2020

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kodk-ex991_6.htm

 

 

Media Contact:

Arielle Patrick, Arielle.Patrick@edelman.com

 

Investor Contact:

Paul Dils, Kodak, +1 585-724-4053, shareholderservices@kodak.com

 

Kodak Appoints Special Committee to Conduct Review

Rochester, N.Y., August 7, 2020Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK, the “Company” or “Kodak”) today announced the appointment of a special committee of independent directors of the Board (the “Committee”). The Committee, comprised of directors Jason New and William G. Parrett, will oversee an internal review of recent activity by the Company and related parties in connection with the announcement of a potential loan by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to support the launch of Kodak Pharmaceuticals.  

The internal review will be conducted for the Committee by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. The Company does not intend to make further public comment on the Committee’s work during the pendency of the review. 

 

 

 

About Kodak

Kodak is a global technology company focused on print and advanced materials & chemicals. We provide industry-leading hardware, software, consumables and services primarily to customers in commercial print, packaging, publishing, manufacturing and entertainment. We are committed to environmental stewardship and ongoing leadership in developing sustainable solutions. Our broad portfolio of superior products, responsive support and world-class R&D make Kodak solutions a smart investment for customers looking to improve their profitability and drive growth. For additional information on Kodak, visit us at kodak.com, follow us on Twitter @Kodak, or like us on Facebook at Kodak.