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): December 31, 2008
thinkorswim Group Inc.
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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76-0685039 |
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45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2012, New York, NY |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (801) 816-6918
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 1.01 Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On December 31, 2008, thinkorswim Group Inc (the Company) amended and renewed an employment agreement with Ida Kane, the Companys chief financial officer. The term of Mrs. Kanes employment agreement runs from December 31, 2008 until December 31, 2010.
In general, Mrs. Kanes employment agreement contains provisions concerning terms of employment, voluntary and involuntary termination, change of control provisions, severance payments, and other termination benefits.
Mrs. Kanes employment agreement provides for an initial annual base salary of $285,000, which may be adjusted by the compensation committee or board of directors of the Company. Mrs. Kane is also eligible to receive an annual bonus up to thirty-five percent (35%) of her applicable base salary. In addition, Mrs. Kane is eligible to receive future stock option and restricted stock grants as determined by the compensation committee, in its sole discretion.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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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: January 7, 2009 |
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/s/ Ida K. Kane |
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Ida K. Kane |
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Senior Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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