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): April 18, 2012

 

 

MANNING & NAPIER, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-35355   45-2609100
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		  

(Commission

File Number)

   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

290 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, New York 14450

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(585) 325-6880

(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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On April 18, 2012, Michael J. Serventi passed away unexpectedly. Mr. Serventi was appointed to Manning & Napier, Inc.’s (the “Company”) board of directors as an independent director on March 20, 2012. As a member of the Company’s board, Mr. Serventi was selected to serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance, Compensation and Audit Committees.

The Company intends to fill Mr. Serventi’s vacancy. No timetable has been announced for the appointment of a new board member. Until a replacement can be identified, the Company’s board will consist of five members, two of which are independent directors.

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.

 

    Manning & Napier, Inc.

Date: April 20, 2012

   By:     /s/ Patrick Cunningham
 

Name:

Title:

  

Patrick Cunningham

Chief Executive Officer