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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): January 21, 2015

 

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

  

1-11869

  

13-3362547

(State or other jurisdiction of

  

(Commission

  

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

  

File Number)

  

Identification Number)

         
    601 Merritt 7    
    Norwalk, Connecticut 06851    
    (Address of principal executive offices)    
         
    (203) 810-1000    

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 
 
 

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

 

Departure of Executive Vice President, Global Director of Sales

On January 21, 2015, Michael Frankenfield stepped down from his position as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Sales, and was replaced by Scott Miller. Mr. Frankenfield, who has been with FactSet Research Systems Inc. (“FactSet” or the “Company”) since 1989 and had been in his current role since 2009, will remain with the Company as a Vice Chairman and work in a senior executive sales advisory position, reporting directly to Philip Snow, President. Messrs. Miller and Frankenfield will work together in the coming months to ensure a smooth transition of the Company's sales and consulting responsibilities.

 

Appointment of New Executive Vice President, Global Director of Sales

Effective January 21, 2015, FactSet appointed Scott Miller as the Company’s new Executive Vice President, Global Director of Sales. Mr. Miller succeeds Michael Frankenfield and will report directly to Philip Snow. Scott Miller’s global experience and deep understanding of the financial technology and data business complements the Company’s business model and enables him to be well-positioned to drive the next phase of FactSet’s growth.

 

Prior to his appointment as FactSet’s new Executive Vice President, Global Director of Sales, Mr. Miller (age 46) was employed by Bloomberg L.P., where he had executive responsibility for enterprise accounts. Mr. Miller was a founding executive and Global Chief Operating Officer of Bloomberg’s Enterprise Solutions Group, responsible for the strategy and execution of that group’s major initiatives and day-to-day management. Previously, Mr. Miller spent 10 years in sales leadership roles within Bloomberg’s Financial Products Group, including Head of Sales, Americas; Regional Sales Manager, Americas; Regional Sales Manager, EMEA; and National Sales Manager, EMEA. From 1995 to 1998, Mr. Miller worked in fixed income sales at Bank of Montreal in London. He started his career in 1992 at Nesbitt Thomson in Montreal, Canada and is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University.

 

In connection with his employment, Scott Miller will receive an annual base salary of $275,000 and is guaranteed a performance bonus of at least $625,000 for fiscal 2015. Mr. Miller will receive this performance bonus in cash when fiscal year-end corporate bonuses are paid during October 2015, provided that he remains employed by FactSet and is in good standing at the time bonuses are paid. In addition, Mr. Miller will receive a $625,000 signing bonus, payable in January 2015. Should Mr. Miller’s employment with FactSet terminate prior to August 31, 2016 for any reason other than voluntary resignation, material violation of the Company’s Code of Conduct (if such violation is not cured within 20 days following written notice), or as a result of a conviction, Mr. Miller is guaranteed cash compensation of $900,000 for fiscal 2015 and $750,000 for fiscal 2016.

 

Mr. Miller was granted 25,075 stock options with an aggregate grant date fair value of $1,000,000 on January 21, 2015 pursuant to the FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2004 Stock Option and Award Plan, as Amended and Restated. These stock options cliff vest 60% after three years of service (on January 21, 2018) and the remaining 40% cliff vest after five years (on January 21, 2020). An additional share-based award with an intended value of $350,000 will be granted to Mr. Miller in conjunction with the Company’s fiscal 2015 year-end equity grant (which is currently estimated to be in early November 2015); provided that he is employed by FactSet and is in good standing at the time of grant. The number of share-based awards to be granted in order to deliver $350,000 in value will be determined on the grant date using an option-pricing model.

 

Mr. Miller does not have any family relationships with any of the Company's directors or executive officers and is not a party to any transactions listed in Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. 

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure 

 

A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the matters described under Item 5.02 above is attached hereto and furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

 

99.1

  

 

Press Release of FactSet Research Systems Inc., dated January 21, 2015

 

 
 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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.

 

       

FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC.

(Registrant)

       

Date: January 22, 2015

      

By:

  

/s/ Maurizio Nicolelli

           

Maurizio Nicolelli

           

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

           

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description of Document

     

99.1

  

Press Release of the Registrant, dated January 21, 2015

 

 

ex99-1.htm

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                       

News Release

 

 

FactSet Announces New Executive Vice President, Global Director of Sales

 

January 21, 2015 (Norwalk, CT) FactSet Research Systems (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS) announced today that Scott Miller will join FactSet as Executive Vice President, Global Director of Sales and will report directly to FactSet’s President, Philip Snow. Mr. Miller succeeds Michael Frankenfield who will remain with the Company as a Vice Chairman, working in a senior executive sales advisory position.

 

Mr. Miller joins FactSet from Bloomberg L.P., where he had executive responsibility for enterprise accounts. Mr. Miller was a founding executive and Global Chief Operating Officer of Bloomberg’s Enterprise Products and Solutions Group, responsible for the strategy and execution of that group’s major initiatives and day-to-day management. Previously, Mr. Miller spent 10 years in sales leadership roles within Bloomberg’s Financial Products Group, including Head of Sales, Americas; Regional Sales Manager, Americas; Regional Sales Manager, EMEA; and National Sales Manager, EMEA. Earlier in his career, Mr. Miller worked in fixed income sales at Bank of Montreal in London. He started his career with Nesbitt Thomson in Toronto, Canada.

 

“Scott’s experience leading large, globally distributed sales organizations within the financial information industry makes him a natural fit for this position,” said Philip Snow, President, FactSet. “His global experience and deep understanding of the financial technology and data business complements FactSet’s business model and will help drive the next phase of FactSet’s growth.”

 

“FactSet is a trusted partner to thousands of financial institutions and investment professionals around the world and I couldn’t be more delighted to join such an innovative and service-oriented organization,” said Scott Miller. “I look forward to working with our sales team to identify new opportunities to help FactSet, our clients, and our partners achieve further success.”

 

About FactSet

FactSet, a global provider of financial information and analytics, helps the world’s best investment professionals outperform. More than 55,000 users stay ahead of global market trends, access extensive company and industry intelligence, and monitor performance with FactSet’s desktop analytics, mobile applications, and comprehensive data feeds. The Company has been included in FORTUNE's Top 100 Best Companies to Work For, the United Kingdom’s Great Places to Work and France’s Best Workplaces. FactSet is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ (NYSE:FDS) (NASDAQ:FDS). Learn more at www.factset.com, and follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/factset.

 

Contact:

Rachel R. Stern

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

203.810.1000

 

 

 

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