# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001354327
**File Stem:** 0000950103-23-003683
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000950103-23-003683.hdr.sgml**: 20230303

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950103-23-003683

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230227

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

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230303

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230303

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PGT Innovations, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001354327
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** METAL DOORS, SASH, FRAMES, MOLDING & TRIM [3442]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 200634715
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-37971
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23703753

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1070 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
- **CITY:** NORTH VENICE
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 34275
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 941-480-1600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1070 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
- **CITY:** NORTH VENICE
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 34275

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PGT, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20060223

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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): February 27, 2023**

**PGT Innovations, Inc.**

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

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| **Delaware** | **001-37971** | **20-0634715** |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer Identification No.)** |

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| **1070 Technology Drive** |  |
| **North Venice, Florida** | **34275** |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 941 480-1600**

**(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:

☐ 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)

☐ 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))

**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, par value $0.01 per share | PGTI | The 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. ☐

**ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

Mr. John Kunz's service with PGT Innovations, Inc. (the "Company") as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company terminated, effective close of business on February 27, 2023. The separation constitutes a termination without "cause" under the Employment Agreement entered into between the Company and Mr. Kunz dated April 8, 2022 (the "Employment Agreement") and, as a result, Mr. Kunz is expected to receive severance payments and benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions of his Employment Agreement (except that the continued salary portion of his severance payments is expected to be paid in a lump sum instead of over a period of 12 months in accordance with the Company's normal payroll practice), subject to his execution and non-revocation of a separation and release agreement.

As a result of Mr. Kunz departure, the Company has appointed Craig Henderson to the position of interim Chief Financial Officer ("interim CFO"), effective on the same date, to serve while the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") conducts a formal search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Henderson joined the Company in 2021 as Vice President of Finance, with responsibilities for leading the Company's budgeting and planning and investor relations functions. Mr. Henderson brings over 20 years of experience in finance leadership in both manufacturing and tech companies. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Henderson served as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Business Development, and Treasurer for Trex Company, Inc. Mr. Henderson received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Stetson University.

In connection with his appointment as the interim CFO, the Compensation Committee determined that Mr. Henderson is entitled to receive an increase in his annual base salary of $54,000. No other material changes have been made to Mr. Henderson's compensation in connection with his appointment as interim CFO.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Henderson and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as an officer of the Company, and Mr. Henderson is not related to any other executive officer or director of the Company. Mr. Henderson has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

In addition, the Company announced leadership changes that included the promotion of certain named executive officers, effective February 27, 2023. No material changes were made to any named executive officer's compensation in connection with the promotions. Additional information concerning the named executive officers is available in the Company's Proxy Statement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A copy of the press release announcing the leadership changes is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

**ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d) Exhibits

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| Exhibit No. | Description |
| [99.1](dp190205_ex9901.htm) | [Press Release issued by PGT Innovations, Inc., dated March 2, 2023](dp190205_ex9901.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Date File - the cover page XBRL tags are 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 thereunto duly authorized.

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|  |  | PGT INNOVATIONS, INC. | PGT INNOVATIONS, INC. | PGT INNOVATIONS, INC. |
| Date: | March 3, 2023 | By: | /s/ Ryan S. Quinn | /s/ Ryan S. Quinn |
|  |  |  | Name: | Ryan S. Quinn<br>|
|  |  |  | Title: | General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

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**PGT Innovations announces executive promotions to support organic growth**

NORTH VENICE, Fla. — PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI), a leading manufacturer of premium windows, doors, and garage doors, is pleased to announce several executive promotions that support the company's strategy to grow organically and through acquisitions.

"These leadership changes will help leverage our teams' strengths across the entire organization while allowing us to streamline resources," said Jeff Jackson, President and CEO of PGT Innovations. "As we've increased our total team to now approximately include 5,500 team members, these executive moves allow for a better span of control to manage strengths and support our growth as well as demonstrate the effectiveness of our succession planning process".

The following changes take place effective February 27, 2023:

● Mike Wothe, promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations, reporting to Jeff Jackson.

● Debbie LaPinska, promoted to Chief Customer Officer with responsibilities for sales and marketing, reporting to Jeff Jackson.

● Rachel Evans, promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources, reporting to Jeff Jackson.

● Bob Keller, promoted to Senior Vice President of Research & Development, Product Innovation and Technology, reporting to Jeff Jackson.

● Eric Kowalewski, promoted to President of Operations – Southeast Region, reporting to Mike Wothe.

● Mark Yeandle, promoted to President of Operations - Western Region, reporting to Mike Wothe.

PGT Innovations is committed to the strategy of expanding its family of brands, transforming manufacturing operations, and growing in desirable markets and geographies. Over the last several years, PGTI has acquired Western Window Systems, NewSouth Window Solutions, Eco Window Systems, Anlin Windows & Doors, and Martin Door.

**About PGT Innovations, Inc.**

PGT Innovations manufactures and supplies premium windows, doors, and garage doors. Its highly engineered and technically advanced products can withstand some of the toughest weather conditions on Earth and are revolutionizing the way people live by unifying indoor and outdoor living spaces.

PGT Innovations creates value through deep customer relationships, understanding the unstated needs of the markets it serves, and a drive to develop category-defining products. PGT Innovations is also the nation's largest manufacturer of impact-resistant windows and doors and holds the leadership position in its primary market.

The PGT Innovations' family of brands include CGI<sup>®</sup>, PGT<sup>®</sup> Custom Windows and Doors, WinDoor<sup>®</sup>, Western Window Systems, Anlin Windows & Doors, Eze-Breeze<sup>®</sup>, NewSouth Window Solutions, Martin Door and a 75 percent ownership stake in Eco Window Systems. The company's brands, in their respective markets, are a preferred choice of architects, builders, and homeowners throughout North America and the Caribbean. Their high-quality products are available in custom and standard sizes with massive dimensions that allow for unlimited design possibilities in residential, multi-family, and commercial projects. For additional information, visit www.pgtinnovations.com.

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**PGT Innovations Contact**

Media Relations

Stephanie Cz, Corporate Marketing Manager

SCz@PGTInnovations.com

941-480-1600