Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2021
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U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-35416
26-3718801
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
24275 Katy Freeway, Suite 600
Katy
Texas
77494
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 258-2170
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
SLCA
New York Stock Exchange
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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.
(b) On February 9, 2021, Bonnie. C Lind notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) of her intent to retire from her role as a director of the Company effective as of February 12, 2021 (the “Departure Date”). In connection with Ms. Lind’s retirement, the compensation committee of the Board determined to accelerate the vesting of the grant of restricted stock units received by Ms. Lind in connection with the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders upon the Departure Date. Ms. Lind’s decision to retire does not relate to any disagreement with the Company, its management or the Board of Directors on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company deeply appreciates Ms. Lind’s service and commitment and wishes her well.
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.
Date: February 16, 2021
U.S. SILICA HOLDINGS, INC.
/s/ Stacy Russell
Stacy Russell
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
