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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): June 16, 2018
CRAFT BREW ALLIANCE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Washington | 0-26542 | 91-1141254 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
929 North Russell Street
Portland, OR 97227-1733
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code)
(503) 331-7270
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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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. |
(b) On June 16, 2018, Joseph K. Vanderstelt, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. ("CBA" or the "Company"), gave notice of his resignation from the Company, effective July 13, 2018, in order to accept another career opportunity in a similar role at a non-alcohol beverage company on the east coast.
CBA's management will work with Mr. Vanderstelt over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities. In the interim period until a new CFO is appointed, CBA remains confident that its team will continue the strong financial stewardship and management of the Company.
In addition, CBA’s announced financial reporting calendar remains unchanged, and the company will release its second quarter financial results on August 8, 2018, with an investor conference call on August 9, 2018, as planned.
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Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On June 20, 2018, CBA issued a press release announcing the resignation of Joseph K. Vanderstelt, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective July 13, 2018. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01 | Financial Statement and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits: The following exhibit is furnished with this Form 8-K:
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.
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Dated: June 20, 2018 | By: | /s/Edwin A. Smith |
| | Edwin A. Smith |
| | Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer |