Seagate Technology — Regulatory Filings 2018

Jul 26, 2018

8-K 1 d585500d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

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): July 20, 2018

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC

LIMITED COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Ireland	001-31560	98-0648577
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
38/39 Fitzwilliam Square Dublin 2, Ireland		N/A
(Address of Principal Executive Office)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (353) (1) 234-3136

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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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 July 20, 2018, Mei-Wei Cheng notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Seagate Technology plc (the “Company”) that he will retire from the Board, and will not stand for reelection at the 2018 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “2018 AGM”). Mr. Cheng’s retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. Mr. Cheng will continue to serve on the Board and on the Audit Committee and Finance Committee until the expiration of his current term at the 2018 AGM.

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.

SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
By:	/s/ Katherine E. Schuelke
Name:	Katherine E. Schuelke
Title:	Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary

Date: July 26, 2018