# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001604028
**File Stem:** 0001604028-23-000003
**Filing Date:** 2023-1
**Character Count:** 9568
**Document Hash:** 109d1087a4c896f41a7beeb068562d54
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001604028-23-000003.hdr.sgml**: 20230117

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001604028-23-000003

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230113

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

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230117

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230117

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001604028
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PLASTICS FOAM PRODUCTS [3086]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 510105665
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0331

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-36557
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23530217

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4640 TRUEMAN BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** HILLIARD
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43026
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 614-658-0050

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4640 TRUEMAN BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** HILLIARD
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 43026

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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 13, 2023**

**ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.**

**(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)**

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| **Delaware** | **Delaware** | **001-36557** | **51-0105665** |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction**<br>**of Incorporation)** | **(State or Other Jurisdiction**<br>**of Incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer**<br>**Identification No.)** |
| **4640 Trueman Boulevard,** | **4640 Trueman Boulevard,** | | **43026** |
| **Hilliard,** | **Ohio** | | **43026** |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** | **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** |  | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (614) 658-0050**

**Not Applicable**

**(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)**

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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):

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

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading**<br>**Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | WMS | New York Stock Exchange |

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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. ☐

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

On January 13, 2023, Roy E. Moore, Jr. submitted to the Board of Directors of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (the "Company") notice of his retirement from the Company as Executive Vice President, effective as of May 31, 2023.

**Item 8.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Events.**

On January 17, 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing the retirement of Mr. Moore and the upcoming appointment of Craig Taylor as Executive Vice President of the Company. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

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

The following exhibits are being furnished as part of this report:

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| 99.1 | <u>[Press Release, dated January 17, 2023, issued by Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.](wms-01172023xpr.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**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.

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| | ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. | ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. |
| Date: January 17, 2023 | By: | /s/ Scott A. Cottrill |
|  | Name: | Scott A. Cottrill |
|  | Title: | EVP, CFO & Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

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**ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES** 

**RETIREMENT OF ROY MOORE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT**

HILLIARD, Ohio – (January 17, 2023) – Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) ("ADS" or the "Company"), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and on-site septic wastewater industries announced today that Roy Moore, Executive Vice President, intends to retire effective May 31, 2023. As part of the Company's succession plan, Craig Taylor, will succeed Moore in his current role. Craig Taylor currently serves as the Vice President of Finance at the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC ("Infiltrator").

Scott Barbour, President and Chief Executive Officer of ADS commented, "We are grateful to Roy for his valued leadership and the many contributions he has made to support the success and growth of Infiltrator. Roy has been with Infiltrator for over 35 years, and his leadership helped them grow into the product, manufacturing and technology leader in onsite septic wastewater they are today. His thorough knowledge of all facets of the business and operations, as well as his deep industry expertise, will be missed. We wish Roy the best in his well-deserved retirement."

Roy Moore joined ADS with the acquisition of Infiltrator in 2019. Moore joined Infiltrator in 1987 and served as Chief Executive Officer from 2005 until the company was acquired by ADS in 2019. During his tenure with the company, Moore led multiple functions, including manufacturing, sales, marketing, engineering, research and development, and government affairs. Prior to his time at Infiltrator, Mr. Moore led the manufacturing operations of a major building products supplier and has specialized in the molding of plastic products since 1979. Mr. Moore attended Georgia Tech, majoring in Industrial Management with course work in Civil Engineering.

Craig Taylor joined Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. in February 2020 as Vice President of Finance for Infiltrator Water Technologies. Before joining Advanced Drainage Systems, Mr. Taylor served in a variety of roles with Stanley Black and Decker, Inc. from 2003 until 2019, most recently as Vice President of Finance from 2017 to 2019 where he managed the financial performance of a $3 billion Hand Tool and Storage division, providing strategic insights, partnering with product development to drive the company's growth targets and oversight of global manufacturing. From 2003 to 2017, Mr. Taylor held various finance positions including Chief Financial Officer – Global Shared Services and Chief Financial Officer – Stanley Security North America & Emerging Markets. Additionally, he worked on several acquisitions and integrations including Newell Tools and Craftsman. Prior to joining Stanley Black and Decker, Inc. Mr. Taylor worked at United Technologies from 1998 to 2003. Mr. Taylor holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Bryant University and an MBA from University of Massachusetts - Isenberg School of Management.

**<u>About Advanced Drainage Systems</u>**

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of innovative stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions that manages the world's most precious resource: water. ADS provides superior drainage solutions for use in a wide variety of markets and applications including commercial, residential, infrastructure and agriculture. ADS delivers tremendous service to its customers with the industry's largest company-owned fleet, an expansive sales team, and a vast manufacturing network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 37 distribution centers. ADS is the largest plastic recycling company in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year. Founded in 1966, ADS' water management solutions are designed to last for decades. To learn more, visit the Company's website at www.adspipe.com.

**For more information, please contact:**

Michael Higgins

VP, Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations

(614) 658-0050

Mike.Higgins@adspipe.com

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