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 7, 2012
Century Aluminum Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-34474
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13-3070826
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(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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2511 Garden Road
Building A, Suite 200
Monterey, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
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93940
(Zip Code)
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(831) 642-9300
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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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.
(c) On February 7, 2012, Century Aluminum Company (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors had appointed Michael A. Bless, age 46, as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Bless had previously served as Acting President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bless had served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since January 2006. Mr. Bless’ compensation as President and Chief Executive Officer has not yet been determined.
On February 7, 2012, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Bless’ appointment. The entire text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release, dated February 7, 2012.
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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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CENTURY ALUMINUM COMPANY
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Date:
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February 7, 2012
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By:
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/s/ William J. Leatherberry
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Name: William J. Leatherberry
Title: Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release, dated February 7, 2012.
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