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): June 15, 2018

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio	1-1927	34-0253240
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
200 Innovation Way, Akron, Ohio		44316-0001
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 330-796-2121

Not Applicable
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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 June 15, 2018, Laura Thompson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the "Company"), announced her retirement, effective by March 31, 2019.

A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Ms. Thompson’s retirement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibit 99.1 – News release, dated June 18, 2018

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	News release, dated June 18, 2018

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.

	The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
June 18, 2018	By:	David L. Bialosky
		Name: David L. Bialosky
		Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EX-99.1

	News Release
Global Headquarters: 200 Innovation Way, Akron, Ohio 44316-0001	Media Website: www.GoodyearNewsRoom.com

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Goodyear Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer
Laura K. Thompson to retire in the first quarter of 2019, capping a 35-year career

AKRON, Ohio, June 18, 2018 – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Laura K. Thompson, executive vice president and chief financial officer has informed the company of her intention to retire in the first quarter of 2019 after 35 years of dedicated and distinguished service.

Thompson joined Goodyear in 1983 and served in a wide range of key finance and business roles of increasing responsibility culminating in her appointment as executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2013. Prior to that, she played a key role in the turnaround of Goodyear’s North America business as vice president of finance. Earlier, she led business development and investor relations for the company.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to Laura for the outstanding leadership she has provided throughout her career,” said Richard J. Kramer, chairman, chief executive officer and president. “Our entire company – from our business units to our finance teams – has benefited from her substantial contributions to making Goodyear a strong competitor in our industry. Laura has left an indelible mark on our company and everyone she has worked with in her time at Goodyear.”

“As I look ahead to marking 35 years with Goodyear in the coming months, I have given this decision a great deal of thought and concluded that the time is right for me to take this step,” said Thompson. “I’m grateful to have had such a long and fulfilling career at this great company and I’m confident that we have the right strategy and team to drive our business forward.”

The company has commenced a search for Thompson’s successor.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 64,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. GT-FN