UNITED STATES
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): October 24, 2018
Proofpoint, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-35506 |
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51-041486 |
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892 Ross Drive, |
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94089 |
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(408) 517-4710
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(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; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) and (e)
On October 24, 2018, Proofpoint, Inc. (the “Company”) accepted the resignation of Klaus Oestermann, President, Chief Operating Officer, and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), as an employee and officer of the Company for Good Reason, as that term is defined in the Offer Letter between the Company and Mr. Oestermann dated July 6, 2018 (the “Offer Letter”), and accepted his resignation as a member of the Board, in each case effective October 25, 2018. His resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices. In connection with Mr. Oestermann’s resignation, the Company and Mr. Oestermann entered into a separation agreement providing for the severance terms outlined in the Offer Letter.