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
December 20, 2005 (December 15, 2005)
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
Hexcel Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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1-8472 |
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94-1109521 |
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Two Stamford Plaza
281 Tresser Boulevard
Stamford, Connecticut 06901-3238
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(203) 969-0666
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(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 Instruction A.2. below):
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Section 1 – Registrant’s Business and Operations
Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On December 15, 2005, Hexcel adopted a revised director compensation program covering cash compensation and equity grants for non-employee members of the Board. The program establishes annual retainer and meeting fees, and equity awards to be granted to directors upon joining the board and upon re-election to the board. The program is filed as exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits |
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99.1 |
Director Compensation Program. |
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Signature
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.
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HEXCEL CORPORATION |
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December 20, 2005 |
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/s/ Ira J. Krakower |
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Ira J. Krakower |
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Senior Vice President |
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