UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 6, 2015
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
 
FMC Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 	 	 	 	 	
Delaware	 	001-16489	 	36-4412642	
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	 	(Commission File Number)	 	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)	

 	
 	 	 	 	 	
5875 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston, Texas	 	 	 	77086	
(Address of principal executive offices)	 	 	 	(Zip Code)	
(281) 591-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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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	
 
Appointment of President

On May 12, 2015, FMC Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Douglas J. Pferdehirt, age 51, as President of the Company, effective immediately, as approved by the Board of Directors. Mr. Pferdehirt will retain his position as Chief Operating Officer and assumes the role of President from John T. Gremp who will continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Pferdehirt’s responsibilities will include leading the Company’s three business segments. Mr. Pferdehirt joined the Company in August 2012 and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining the Company, he worked at Schlumberger Limited for 26 years and held a wide range of leadership positions.

A news release issued by the Company on May 12, 2015 announcing Mr. Pferdehirt’s appointment is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.    Description of Exhibit

99.1        News Release issued by FMC Technologies, Inc. dated May 12, 2015

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.

FMC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

 	
 	 	 	
 	By: /s/ Dianne B. Ralston	 	
Dated: May 12, 2015	Name: Dianne B. Ralston	 	
 	Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary	 	

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.    Description of Exhibit

99.1        News Release issued by FMC Technologies, Inc. dated May 12, 2015

 	
 	 	
News Release	FMC Technologies, Inc.	
 	5875 N. Sam Houston Parkway W.
Houston, TX 77086	

 	
 	 	 	
For Release:	Immediate	
 	 	 	
Investors	Bradley Alexander	(281) 260-3665	
Media	Lisa Albiston	(281) 931-2513	
 	Patrick Kimball	(281) 405-6178	

FMC Technologies Announces Executive Appointment
Douglas J. Pferdehirt Named President

HOUSTON, May 12, 2015 -- FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed  Douglas J. Pferdehirt  President of the company. Pferdehirt assumes this responsibility from John T. Gremp who remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

“Doug has been integral to our company’s success and a valuable partner to me and the executive leadership team. In the three years he has been with FMC Technologies, our company has improved execution, expanded and enhanced customer relationships, established a platform for industry standardization, and entered into an industry-changing alliance with Technip,” said Gremp. “This appointment recognizes the performance, experience and leadership strength that Doug brings to our company.”

Pferdehirt previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He will assume the role of President immediately, while retaining his position as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for leading the company’s three business segments.

Pferdehirt has an extensive background in the oil and gas industry. Before joining FMC Technologies in 2012, he had a successful 26-year career with Schlumberger Limited where he held a number of leadership positions.

FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) is the global market leader in subsea systems and a leading provider of technologies and services to the oil and gas industry. We help our customers overcome their most difficult challenges, such as improving shale and subsea infrastructures and operations to reduce cost, maintain uptime, and maximize oil and gas recovery. Named by Forbes® Magazine as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2013, the company has approximately 20,000 employees and operates 24 production facilities in 14 countries. Visit www.fmctechnologies.com  or follow us on Twitter @FMC_Tech for more information.