Constellation Brands, Inc. - Form 8-K - Current Report - Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Constellation Brands, Inc. describing a compensatory arrangement involving Constellation Brands Canada, Inc. On November 24, 2016, Constellation Canada entered into a retention bonus agreement with John A. (Jay) Wright to encourage continued efforts to close the sale of the Company’s Canadian wine business. The agreement provides a CDN$700,000 cash retention bonus subject to closing timing, deductions, and forfeiture conditions, with related disclosures incorporated by reference.

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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.

(e) Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Exhibit 10.1 Retention Bonus Agreement

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) November 24, 2016 CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 001-08495 (Commission File Number) 16-0716709 (IRS Employer Identification No.) 207 High Point Drive, Building 100, Victor, NY 14564 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (585) 678-7100 Not Applicable (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 (see General Instruction A.2. below) : o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240. 14a-12) o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240. 14d-2(b)) o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240. 13e-4(c)) Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (e) Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers On November 24, 2016, Constellation Brands Canada, Inc. (“Constellation Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Constellation Brands, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into a retention bonus agreement with John A. (Jay) Wright (the “Retention Bonus Agreement”) in order to incentivize his continued efforts related to closing the sale of the Company ’s Canadian wine business. In the event that a sale of the Company ’s Canadian wine business closes on or before December 31, 2016 and Mr. Wright is employed by Constellation Canada on the closing date, the Retention Bonus Agreement entitles Mr. Wright to receive a cash bonus ofCDN$700,000, less applicable deductions, paid within 30 days following the closing. Mr. Wright is also entitled to payment of the bonus ifhe is terminated without cause (as cause is defined under his employment agreement) before closing. Mr. Wright forfeits the cash bonus if he resigns from Constellation Canada or is terminated for cause by Constellation Canada, in either case, at any time on or before closing. Payment of the cash bonus under the Retention Bonus Agreement does not alter or affect any other compensation or benefits Mr. Wright may be entitled to under any other arrangement with Constellation Canada or under applicable law. The preceding description of Mr. Wright’s Retention Bonus Agreement is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by the Retention Bonus Agreement filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1, all of which is incorporated by reference herein. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. Not applicable. (b) Pro forma financial information. Not applicable. (c) Shell company transactions. Not applicable. (d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K: Exhibit No. Description 10.1 Retention Bonus Agreement dated November 24, 2016 between Constellation Brands Canada, Inc. and John A. (Jay) Wright. 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. Date: November 28, 2016 CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. By: /s/ David Klein David Klein Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit No. Description (1) UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT Not Applicable. (

FAQs

What retention bonus agreement is described in the filing?

The filing describes a retention bonus agreement between Constellation Brands Canada, Inc. and John A. (Jay) Wright, entered into to incentivize his continued efforts related to closing the sale of the Company’s Canadian wine business.

When must the sale close for the bonus to be paid?

The agreement entitles the employee to receive the CDN$700,000 cash bonus if the sale closes on or before December 31, 2016, and the employee is employed by Constellation Canada on the closing date.

Under what circumstances is the cash bonus forfeited?

The employee forfeits the cash bonus if he resigns from Constellation Canada or is terminated for cause by Constellation Canada at any time on or before closing.

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