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
April 10, 2018
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
 
 
lululemon athletica inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Delaware
 
001-33608
 
20-3842867
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1818 Cornwall Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada, V6J 1C7
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (604) 732-6124
 
 
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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 April 16, 2018, we announced that Patrick Guido will be joining lululemon as its Chief Financial Officer, effective as of Mr. Guido's employment start date which is expected to be April 30, 2018. Mr. Guido will take over from Mr. Haselden, who has served as our Chief Financial Officer since 2015 and who will continue as our Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Guido has more than 15 years of experience leading the finance functions of several Fortune 500 retail organizations, including VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Most recently, during his seven-year tenure at VF, he served as Treasurer and Vice President of Corporate Development, managing capital allocation strategies, mitigating global financial risk, and executing on multiple strategic initiatives for the company. Previously, Mr. Guido served in roles of increasing responsibilities at The Home Depot, Inc. and Saks Incorporated.
On April 10, 2018, we entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Mr. Guido. Under the terms of his employment agreement, upon commencement of Mr. Guido's employment, he will receive an annual base salary of USD$520,000 and will be eligible to receive an annual target performance bonus of 75% of his base salary for the applicable fiscal year, if specified financial performance and individual performance goals are met for that year. Mr. Guido will receive a retention bonus of USD $300,000, payable within 15 days after his employment start date. Mr. Guido has agreed to reimburse us for the retention bonus in the event he voluntarily resigns his position as Chief Financial Officer or his employment is terminated for cause within 12 months from his employment start date. In addition, Mr. Guido will receive a one-time grant of a number of restricted share units equal to USD $100,000, effective as of his employment start date, which award will vest as to 33%, 33%, and 34% on the three anniversary dates following the grant date if he continues to be employed by us on each such vesting date.
Mr. Guido's employment may be terminated by him or by us at any time, with or without cause. In the event Mr. Guido voluntarily resigns or we terminate his employment for cause, he will receive only his base salary then in effect and benefits earned and payable as of the date of termination. In the event we terminate Mr. Guido's employment without cause, and subject to his compliance with the surviving terms of the employment agreement and a non-compete, non-solicitation and non-disparagement agreement and execution of a full release, in addition to the amounts described above, Mr. Guido will be entitled to severance equal to 15 months of his then-current base salary.
The foregoing description of the principal terms of Mr. Guido's employment agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the employment agreement, a copy of which will be filed with our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended April 29, 2018.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 (d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
  
Description
 
 
99.1
  





SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
lululemon athletica inc.
 
 
 
 
Dated: April 16, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ STUART HASELDEN
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stuart Haselden
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Operating Officer





EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
99.1
  
Press release, dated April 16, 2018




Exhibit

Exhibit 99.1
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LULULEMON ATHLETICA NAMES PATRICK GUIDO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (April 16, 2018) - lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) today announced the appointment of Patrick (PJ) Guido as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 30, 2018. Mr. Guido will report to lululemon's Chief Operating Officer, Stuart Haselden.
"With an impressive track record at major retail and consumer companies, PJ has deep experience guiding businesses during periods of substantial economic expansion" stated Mr. Haselden. "Our momentum remains strong and we’re thrilled to have PJ join the team and look forward to his important contributions."
Mr. Guido has more than 15 years of experience leading the finance functions of Fortune 500 retail organizations, including VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. Most recently, during his seven-year tenure at VF Corporation, he served as Treasurer and Vice President of Corporate Development, managing capital allocation strategies, mitigating global financial risk, and executing on multiple strategic initiatives for the company. Previously, Mr. Guido served in roles of increasing responsibilities at The Home Depot, Inc. and Saks Incorporated.
"I’m excited to join a brand with such a loyal following and so many untapped opportunities ahead," Mr. Guido added. "I look forward to supporting Stuart and the team in delivering on the company’s strategic goals and realizing the full global potential of lululemon."
As CFO, Mr. Guido will assume responsibility for the accounting, financial planning & analysis, tax, international finance, investor relations, and treasury functions. He received his MBA from Vanderbilt University, and holds a BA from Georgetown University.
About lululemon athletica inc.
lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits, creating transformational products and experiences which enable people to live a life they love. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback. For more information, visit www.lululemon.com.    
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