UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): December 10, 2012
HARSCO CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
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001-03970
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23-1483991
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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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350 Poplar Church Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
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17011
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (717) 763-7064
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01.
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Other Events.
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On December 10, 2012, Harsco Corporation (the “Company”) announced the promotion of Robert G. Yocum to the position of Vice President and Treasurer, effective immediately. Since joining the Company in 1981, Mr. Yocum has held progressively responsible positions within the Company, having most recently served as the Company’s Assistant Treasurer since 2001. He takes over the Treasurer position previously held by Stephen J. Schnoor, who resigned as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company effective November 16, 2012.
A copy of the press release, dated December 10, 2012, announcing Mr. Yocum’s promotion is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(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 December 10, 2012, issued by Harsco Corporation
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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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Date: December 10, 2012
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/s/ A. Verona Dorch
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Name: A. Verona Dorch
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Title: Vice President and General Counsel
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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 December 10, 2012, issued by Harsco Corporation
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EXHIBIT 99.1
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Investor Contact
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Media Contact
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Kenneth D. Julian
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717.612.5628
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717.730.3683
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jjacobson@harsco.com
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kjulian@harsco.com
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HARSCO PROMOTES ROBERT YOCUM TO
VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER
CAMP HILL, PA (December 10, 2012) . . . Global industrial company Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC) announced today the promotion of Robert G. Yocum to Vice President and Treasurer, where he will be responsible for the Company’s liquidity management, capital market activities, global treasury operations, and bank and rating agency relationships.
Mr. Yocum has served as Assistant Treasurer since 2001, and has held progressively responsible positions in the Company’s Treasury and Finance organizations since joining Harsco in 1981. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Grove City College and an MBA in accounting from Pennsylvania State University.
"Bob is thoroughly familiar with our businesses and well-respected by our financial partners,” said Vice President and Interim CFO, Barry E. Malamud. “Filling this position now with someone of Bob’s considerable experience ensures uninterrupted continuity and focus in this key area of our financial leadership structure.”
Harsco Corporation serves major industries that play a fundamental role in worldwide economic and infrastructure development, including steel and metals, construction, railways and energy. Harsco’s common stock is a component of the S&P MidCap 400 Index and the Russell 1000 Index. Additional information can be found at www.harsco.com.
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