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
August 25, 2017
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
 
 
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 following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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 August 25, 2017, Steven Collins resigned from his position as a member of our board of directors and from all committees of our board of directors to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Collins has served as a director of lululemon since 2014 and his resignation is not due to any disagreements with us on any of our operations, policies or practices.
On August 25, 2017, our board of directors appointed Tricia Patrick as a Class II director to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Collins’ resignation. Ms. Patrick will serve as a member of the class of directors whose terms expire at the 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until such time as her successor is duly elected and qualified, or until her earlier resignation or removal. Ms. Patrick is a managing director at Advent International. Prior to joining Advent in 2016, Ms. Patrick spent 12 years in various positions at Bain Capital. Ms. Patrick is a member of the board of directors of Burlington Stores, Inc.
Ms. Patrick will receive compensation for her service as a director consistent with that of our other non-employee directors, as described in our definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2017, except that she will receive a pro rata portion of the annual restricted stock grants made to non-employee directors for 2017. Ms. Patrick is also expected to enter into the standard form indemnification agreement for directors and certain officers.
Ms. Patrick was designated for appointment to the board of directors by Advent in accordance with the terms of a support agreement between the Company, Dennis Wilson and certain entities affiliated with Advent, dated August 7, 2014. A copy of the support agreement was previously filed as Exhibit 99.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 7, 2014. Pursuant to the support agreement, Advent has a continuing right to designate two people for nomination to serve on the board of directors for so long as Advent beneficially owns at least 10.0% of our voting securities.
A copy of the press release we issued in connection with this appointment is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.
Scott (Duke) Stump, who has served as our Executive Vice President, Brand and Community, will be leaving lululemon effective October 1, 2017. In connection with Mr. Stump’s termination of employment, we entered into a separation agreement and release on August 28, 2017 under which we agreed to pay Mr. Stump payments described in his employment agreement, which are equal to his base salary in accordance with our usual payroll practices and dates for fifteen months so long as he complies with certain obligations in his employment agreement and restrictive covenant agreement. In addition, we will be paying Mr. Stump $30,000 to cover relocation costs and tax filing fees.
A copy of the separation agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this current report.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 (d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
  
Description
 
10.1
 
Separation Agreement and Release with Scott (Duke) Stump, dated August 28, 2017.
 
 
 
99.1
  
Press release entitled "Tricia Patrick Joins lululemon Board of Directors" issued on August 31, 2017.





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: August 31, 2017
/s/ STUART HASELDEN
 
Stuart Haselden
 
Chief Operating Officer





EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
 
10.1
 
Separation Agreement and Release with Scott (Duke) Stump, dated August 28, 2017.
 
 
 
99.1
  
Press release entitled "Tricia Patrick Joins lululemon Board of Directors" issued on August 31, 2017.




Exhibit

Exhibit 10.1


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SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE

This Separation Agreement and Release is dated August 28, 2017, and is between lululemon athletica inc., a Delaware corporation (“lululemon”) and Scott (Duke) Stump, an individual (“Mr. Stump”).
A.    Mr. Stump and lululemon entered into an Executive Employment Agreement dated November 17, 2014 (the “Employment Agreement”).
B.     Mr. Stump and lululemon have mutually determined that it is in the best interests of lululemon and Mr. Stump for Mr. Stump’s employment with lululemon to terminate effective as of the close of business on October 1, 2017 (the “Termination Date”) and for such termination to be treated as a termination of employment without Cause, as defined in section 1.01 of the Employment Agreement.
C.     Section 5.03 of the Employment Agreement specified certain payments and benefits to be paid or provided to Mr. Stump if his employment with lululemon was terminated by lululemon without Cause. This agreement is the full general release referenced in section 5.03(1)(d)(iv) of the Employment Agreement.
D.    The parties desire to settle all claims and issues that have, or could have, been raised, in relation to Mr. Stump’s employment with lululemon and arising out of or in any way related to the acts, transactions or occurrences between Mr. Stump and lululemon to date, including, but not limited to, his employment with lululemon or the termination of that employment, on the terms set forth below.
lululemon and Mr. Stump therefore agree as follows:
1.     Mr. Stump’s employment with lululemon will end on the Termination Date. Mr. Stump shall use his best efforts to perform his employment responsibilities and fulfil his employment obligations until the Termination Date. During the period from September 4, 2017 through the Termination Date, Mr. Stump shall shall be permitted to work from his home in California, however, upon the lululemon’s request and expense Mr. Stump shall travel to Vancouver if required. Mr. Stump must resign from any and all other positions that he holds with lululemon or any affiliated entity on the Termination Date and will sign any documentation that lululemon reasonably requests to confirm such resignations. Mr. Stump and lululemon agree that the Non-Competition Period and the Non-Solicitation Period stated in article 4 of the Restrictive Covenant Agreement attached as Schedule A to the Employment Agreement will continue until 12 months after the Termination Date. Mr. Stump’s coverage under lululemon’s US health plan will terminate on October 31, 2017. Thereafter, Mr. Stump will be provided an opportunity to continue health coverage for himself and his qualifying dependents under the Company’s group health plan in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) at Mr. Stump’s expense. Mr. Stump’s coverage under lululemon’s Canadian health insurance policy will terminate on October 31, 2017. If Mr. Stump requests that his coverage be maintained after such date, lululemon will request an extension of coverage for his extended health, dental and life insurance through GreatWest Life for up to 6 months. Mr. Stump must advise lululemon of his decision to maintain coverage through COBRA and/or GreatWest Life by September 15, 2017.
2.     lululemon shall pay or provide the payments and benefits to Mr. Stump described in section 5.03 of the Employment Agreement upon the terms and conditions stated therein except that the Severance Payment described in section 5.03(1)(d) of the Employment Agreement shall be paid in equal installments on lululemon’s normal paydays beginning on the first regular payday occurring after the Termination Date. For sake of clarity, those benefits are as follows:




(a)     Mr. Stump will be paid his base salary through the Termination Date and for his 19.5 accrued, unused vacation days all at his annual base salary rate of $US580,000.
(b)    Beginning in the payroll period following the Termination Date and continuing for fifteen (15) months thereafter, lululemon will continue to pay Mr. Stump at his annual base salary rate of $US580,000 per year, less applicable taxes.
3.     In addition to the payments described in paragraph 2 of this agreement, promptly after the Termination Date, lululemon shall pay Mr. Stump a lump sum of $US30,000 less applicable withholdings or deductions required by law, to assist with his relocation costs and costs associated with his tax filings.
4.     Mr. Stump acknowledges and agrees that the above considerations constitute adequate legal consideration for the promises and representations made by Mr. Stump in this agreement and are benefits to which Mr. Stump is not otherwise entitled.
5.     Mr. Stump unconditionally, irrevocably and absolutely releases and discharges lululemon, and any parent and subsidiary corporations, divisions and affiliated corporations, partnerships or other affiliated entities of lululemon, past and present, as well as lululemon’s officers, directors, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from all claims related to the transactions or occurrences between them to date, to the fullest extent permitted by law, including, but not limited to, Mr. Stump’s employment with lululemon, the termination of Mr. Stump’s employment, and all other losses, liabilities, claims, charges, demands and causes of action, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, arising directly or indirectly out of or connected with Mr. Stump’s employment with lululemon. This release is intended to have the broadest possible application and includes, but is not limited to, any tort, contract, common law, constitutional or other statutory claims arising under local, provincial, state or federal law, including, but not limited to alleged violations of the British Columbia Employment Standards Act, the British Columbia Human Rights Code and (if applicable), and all claims for attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses. Mr. Stump expressly waives his right to recovery of any type, including damages or reinstatement, in any administrative or court action, whether provincial, state or federal, and whether brought by Mr. Stump or on his behalf, related in any way to the matters released herein. Mr. Stump acknowledges that he may discover facts or law different from, or in addition to, the facts or law that he knows or believes to be true with respect to the claims released in this agreement and agrees, nonetheless, that this agreement and the release contained in it is and remains effective in all respects notwithstanding such different or additional facts or the discovery of them. Mr. Stump declares and represents that he intends this agreement to be complete and not subject to any claim of mistake, and that the release herein expresses a full and complete release and he intends the release herein to be final and complete. Mr. Stump executes this release with the full knowledge that this release covers all possible claims against the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this agreement shall be deemed a waiver or release of: (i) any rights, remedies or claims Mr. Stump may have in enforcing the terms of this agreement; or (ii) Mr. Stump’s eligibility for, or right to receive, indemnification and advancement of expenses to the extent provided under lululemon’s by-laws, any written indemnification agreement with lululemon, or otherwise under applicable law, or coverage under any applicable directors and officers insurance policy; or (iii) any rights that cannot be waived as a matter of law.
6.    Mr. Stump shall comply with continuing covenants and obligations contained in the Restrictive Covenant Agreement and the Employment Agreement.
7.     By entering into this agreement, the Released Parties make no admission that they have engaged, or are now engaging, in any unlawful conduct.
8.    The parties understand and acknowledge that this agreement is not an admission of liability and shall not be used or construed as such in any legal or administrative proceeding. Mr. Stump is advised to consult with an attorney before executing this agreement.
9.    Mr. Stump acknowledges and agrees that (a) he has read and understands the terms of this agreement; (b) he has been advised in writing to consult with an attorney before executing this agreement; (c) he



has obtained and considered such legal counsel as he deems necessary; and (d) by signing this agreement, he acknowledges that he does so freely, knowingly, and voluntarily.
10.    Lululemon agrees that it shall not at any time make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum any defamatory or disparaging remarks, comments or statements concerning Mr. Stump or his family members, now or in the future.
11.    In the event any provision of this agreement is found unenforceable, the unenforceable provision is to be deemed deleted and the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions is not to be affected thereby. This agreement may be pled as a full and complete defense to, and may be used as a basis for an injunction against, any action, suit or other proceeding that may be prosecuted, instituted or attempted by Mr. Stump in breach hereof. The validity, interpretation and performance of this agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein, and any action or proceeding arising out of or in connection with this agreement may be brought only in the courts of competent jurisdiction in the province of British Columbia This agreement does not grant Mr. Stump any rights with respect to continued employment by lululemon after the Termination Date. This agreement is intended to be the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes and cancels all other and prior agreements, written or oral, between the parties regarding this subject matter, except that this agreement does not supersede, cancel or limit sections 4.03 (Policies, Rules and Regulations), 4.04 (Conflicts of Interest), 4.06 (Restrictive Covenants), 4.08 (Confidential Information), 5.05 (Fair and Reasonable), 5.06 (Return of Property),5.08 (Resignation as Director and Officer) or 5.09 (Provisions which Operate Following Termination) or article 6 (Miscellaneous) of the Employment Agreement; section 5.03 (Payments on Termination Without Cause, for Constructive Dismissal, or due to the Executive’s Disability) of the Employment Agreement, as modified and amended by paragraph 2; the Restrictive Covenant Agreement; the Plan and all applicable award agreements thereunder; the Bonus Plan or any other obligations specifically preserved under this agreement. This agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by all parties hereto. The parties may sign this agreement in several counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original but all of which together will constitute one instrument.
The parties are signing this agreement on the date stated in the introductory clause.
 
lululemon athletica inc.
 
 
 
/s/    LAURENT POTDEVIN
 
Laurent Potdevin
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
/s/    SCOTT (DUKE) STUMP
 
Scott (Duke) Stump



Exhibit

Exhibit 99.1

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TRICIA PATRICK JOINS LULULEMON BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, August 31, 2017 - lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announces that Tricia Patrick, a Managing Director at Advent International, has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“We are excited to add Tricia Patrick to the Board,” said Laurent Potdevin, Chief Executive Officer of lululemon. “Her global experience across consumer sectors will bring further insight and operational expertise to lululemon at a time of significant growth for the Company."
At Advent, Ms. Patrick focuses on buyouts and growth equity investments in the retail, consumer and leisure sector. Prior to joining Advent in 2016, Ms. Patrick spent 12 years as an investment professional with Bain Capital Private Equity and before that, was with the Private Equity Group of Goldman, Sachs & Co. She has closed transactions across the retail, healthcare, business services, real estate and media sectors, as well as internationally. She has an AB in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Ms. Patrick resides in Boston and is an avid yogi, cyclist and painter.
Ms. Patrick was designated for appointment to the Board of Directors by Advent International in accordance with the terms of a support agreement between lululemon athletica and certain entities affiliated with Advent International under which Advent has a right to designate two people for nomination to serve on the Board of Directors for so long as Advent beneficially owns at least 10% of the voting securities of lululemon.
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, with products that create transformational experiences for people to live happy, healthy, fun lives. 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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