Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On February 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of Chase Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Michael J. Bourque as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Adam P. Chase, President and Chief Executive Officer, had served as interim Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since January 15, 2021.
Mr. Bourque, age 57, was previously Chief Financial Officer of Keystone Dental, Inc., located in Burlington, MA, since April 2019. Prior to his time at Keystone, Mr. Bourque was employed at Analogic Corporation (NASDAQ:ALOG) since 2014, most recently as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. Bourque also served as Vice President Finance – Corporate Controller for Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) from 2011 to 2014.
In connection with his appointment, Mr. Bourque will receive an annual salary of $310,000 and will be eligible to participate in Chase Corporation’s annual executive cash bonus program, with a target bonus of 60% of his pro rata salary, and its long term incentive equity program, with a targeted value of 60% of his pro rata salary (comprising performance shares representing a targeted 30% of his pro rata salary, as adjusted based on company performance and vesting two years after the end of the performance period; a restricted stock award representing 15% of his pro rata salary that vests August 31, 2023; and stock options representing 15% of his pro rata salary that vest in three equal allotments on August 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively). He will also receive other benefits, including health insurance, participation in the Company’s retirement savings plans, life insurance and a monthly car allowance, on terms generally consistent with the benefits made available to the Company’s executive officers in the past.
Mr. Bourque has no family relationships or transactions with related persons that would be required to be disclosed under applicable SEC regulations.
Mr. Bourque’s offer letter is attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 10.1.
On February 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of Chase Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Jeffery D. Haigh as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Prior to this, George M. Hughes had served as the Company’s Corporate Secretary in an administrative, non-employee, capacity. Mr. Haigh joined the Company as Vice President, General Counsel in July 2020. Prior to which Mr. Haigh worked in private practice from 2018 to 2020, and having worked at Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE:CLH) from 2008 to 2018, most recently as Senior Counsel.