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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): January 23, 2018


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KAR Auction Services, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
 
001-34568
 
20-8744739
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File
Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

    
13085 Hamilton Crossing Boulevard
Carmel, Indiana 46032
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(800) 923-3725
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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.

On January 23, 2018, Stephane St-Hilaire notified KAR Auction Services, Inc. (the “Company”) that he is resigning from his position as Chief Executive Officer and President of ADESA, Inc., effective as of February 28, 2018. In connection with his departure, the Company has agreed to provide Mr. St-Hilaire with the severance benefits described in his employment agreement with the Company, including one year of base salary and one year of bonus at target.

On January 25, 2018, the Company issued a press release announcing the departure of Mr. St-Hilaire and the appointment of John C. Hammer as President of ADESA, Inc., effective as of February 26, 2018, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit Number
 
Exhibit Description
 






SIGNATURE

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.
 
Dated: January 25, 2018
KAR Auction Services, Inc.
 
 
 
By: /s/ Rebecca C. Polak
 
Name: Rebecca C. Polak
 
Title: Chief Legal Officer and Secretary