# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001674101
**File Stem:** 0001628280-23-000006
**Filing Date:** 2023-1
**Character Count:** 14078
**Document Hash:** c60c1a8b1f0482f7c6927080d119498c
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001628280-23-000006.hdr.sgml**: 20230103

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001628280-23-000006

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230101

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230103

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230103

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Vertiv Holdings Co
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001674101
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, NEC [3679]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 812376902
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38518
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23500082

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 505 N. CLEVELAND AVE.
- **CITY:** WESTERVILLE
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43082
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (614) 888-0246

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 505 N. CLEVELAND AVE.
- **CITY:** WESTERVILLE
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43082

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** GS Acquisition Holdings Corp
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20160510

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| **UNITED STATES** | **UNITED STATES** | **UNITED STATES** |
| **SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** | **SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** | **SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** |
| **Washington, D.C. 20549** | **Washington, D.C. 20549** | **Washington, D.C. 20549** |
| **FORM 8-K** | **FORM 8-K** | **FORM 8-K** |
| **CURRENT REPORT** | **CURRENT REPORT** | **CURRENT REPORT** |
| **PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE** | **PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE** | **PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE** |
| **SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** | **SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** | **SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934** |
| **Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 1, 2023** | **Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 1, 2023** | **Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 1, 2023** |
| **VERTIV HOLDINGS CO** | **VERTIV HOLDINGS CO** | **VERTIV HOLDINGS CO** |
| **Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter** | **Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter** | **Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter** |
| **Delaware** | **001-38518** | **81-2376902** |
| **(State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer Identification Number)** |
| **505 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, Ohio 43082** | **505 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, Ohio 43082** | **505 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, Ohio 43082** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)** | **(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)** | **(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)** |
| **Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 614-888-0246** | **Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 614-888-0246** | **Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 614-888-0246** |
| Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: | Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: | Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K 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) | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |

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| Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: |
| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| **Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share** | **VRT** | **New York Stock Exchange** | **New York Stock Exchange** |
| Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). | Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). | Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). | Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). |
| | | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
| If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ | If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ | If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ | If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ |

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**Item 5.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers**

Effective January 1, 2023, as previously announced on October 3, 2022, Vertiv Holdings Co (the "Company") completed its succession plan as Giordano Albertazzi ("Albertazzi") assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Company and became a member of the Company's board of directors; in addition to becoming Chief Executive Officer, Albertazzi will also continue in his position as President, Americas, until a successor is named. In connection with Albertazzi transitioning out of the Chief Operating Officer role, operational oversight will reside with regional Presidents to further focus on regional performance.

**Item 7.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regulation FD**

A copy of the press release issued by the Company announcing the completion of the succession plan is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, together with any information incorporated by reference herein, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits

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| **Exhibit No.** | **Exhibit Description** |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press release of Vertiv Holdings Co, dated](exhibit991vrt-ceoannouncem.htm)[Jan](exhibit991vrt-ceoannouncem.htm)[uary 3](exhibit991vrt-ceoannouncem.htm)[, 20](exhibit991vrt-ceoannouncem.htm)[23](exhibit991vrt-ceoannouncem.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURE**

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.

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| Date: January 3, 2023 | **Vertiv Holdings Co** |
| | /s/ Stephanie Gill |
| | Name: Stephanie Gill |
| | Title: Chief Legal Counsel |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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**Vertiv Completes CEO Succession**

***Giordano Albertazzi assumed role as CEO on January 1, 2023***

***Albertazzi confirms focus on operational excellence, profitable growth, high-performance culture, and innovation***

**Columbus, Ohio** [January 3, 2023] – Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced that on January 1, 2023, Giordano Albertazzi assumed the role of CEO, and was appointed to the Board of Directors.

"I'm honored to take the helm of Vertiv as CEO. I'm looking forward to working closely with our leadership team and employees around the world to continue to increase the value we create for our customers, further strengthen our financial performance and create long-term value for our shareholders," said Albertazzi. "As I've shared with Vertiv employees, we will work to achieve our full potential by focusing on building a high-performance culture of collaboration and innovation; institutionalizing operational excellence and execution; and ultimately delivering profitable growth and improved cash flow."

Dave Cote, Executive Chairman at Vertiv stated: "With more than two decades of operational and business experience at Vertiv and a track record of performance in both Europe and the Americas, Giordano is the right person to drive Vertiv forward. He was instrumental in driving significant operational and financial improvements while leading EMEA, and in the ongoing turnaround of the Americas. He understands how to build and maintain a high-performing culture. Giordano's operational expertise and deep understanding of Vertiv's business and customers will be pivotal in driving continued performance improvement while navigating macroeconomic uncertainty."

As CEO, Albertazzi will aim to increase Vertiv's relentless customer focus as it addresses the infrastructure and business needs of the data center, communication networks and industrial applications.

Albertazzi assumes the CEO role at a time of continued strong demand across Vertiv's data center end markets. The company reported a record order backlog of $4.7 billion as of the end of the third quarter of 2022. Vertiv is a leader in providing thermal, power, IT management, and integrated solutions for global data center operators to meet ongoing consumer demand.

Vertiv announced its CEO succession plan in October 2022 and since then Albertazzi assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer, working closely with former CEO Rob Johnson ensuring a seamless transition.

In addition to becoming CEO, Albertazzi will also continue in his position as President, Americas, until a successor is named. In connection with Albertazzi transitioning out of the COO role, operational oversight will reside with regional Presidents to further focus on regional performance.

**About Vertiv**

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 24,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.

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**Forward-Looking Statements**

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27 of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. These statements are only a prediction. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein. Readers are referred to Vertiv's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for a discussion of these and other important risk factors concerning Vertiv and its operations. Vertiv is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

**CONTACT**

Sara Steindorf

**E** Sara.steindorf@fleishman.com

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