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
January 14, 2010 (January 13, 2010)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Washington
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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001-13957
(Commission file number)
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91-1032187
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
201 W. North River Drive
Suite 100
Spokane, Washington 99201
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code)
(509) 459-6100
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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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Item 5.02 |
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
(b) On January 13, 2010, the Company terminated the employment of Mr. Anupam Narayan, the
Companys President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
(c) On January 13, 2010, the Companys Board of Directors appointed Mr. Jon Eliassen as
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Eliassen served for 16 years as Senior Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Avista Corporation prior to retiring in 2003. From 2003
to 2007, Mr. Eliassen was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Spokane Area Economic
Development Council. He has been a director of Red Lion Hotels Corporation since 2003. The Board
has not yet established Mr. Eliassens compensation or benefits.
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Item 9.01 |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated January 14, 2010 |
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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RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION
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Dated: January 14, 2010 |
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/s/ Thomas L. McKeirnan
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Thomas L. McKeirnan |
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Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary |
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