UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2008
AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9102 77-0100596
(State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
245 South Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, California 91101
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (626) 683-4000
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
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Items 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
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Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory
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Arrangements of Certain Officers.
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(b)
On April 30, 2008, Javier Solis, Executive Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel of Ameron International Corporation ("Ameron"), notified
Ameron of his intent to resign as an officer of Ameron effective as of May 26,
2008, in connection with his planned retirement following a transition period.
Pursuant to an agreement between Mr. Solis and Ameron, dated April 30, 2008, Mr.
Solis will continue to be employed by Ameron in the capacity of Special Counsel
from May 27, 2008 through June 7, 2009 (the "Transition Period"). Mr. Solis'
compensation and benefits will be reduced from their current levels during the
Transition Period. The foregoing description of the agreement does not purport
to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete
terms and conditions of the agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1
to this Form 8-K.
Stephen E. Johnson has been appointed the new Senior Vice President,
Secretary and General Counsel of Ameron, effective as of May 27, 2008.
Item 9.01. Financial Statement and Exhibits.
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The following exhibits are filed as part of this report.
Exhibit Description
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10.1 Agreement, dated April 30, 2008, between Ameron International
Corporation and Javier Solis.
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.
Dated: May 2, 2008
AMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
By: /s/James R. McLaughlin
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Name: James R. McLaughlin
Title: Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer
& Treasurer