UNITED STATES  

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________

FORM 8-K/A

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 15, 2005


MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)

01-19826
(Commission File
Number)

52-1604305
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

160 South Industrial Blvd., Calhoun, Georgia

30701

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 (Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (706) 629-7721

__________________________________________________________________________________
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 1.01  Entry into a material Definitive Agreement

On November 15, 2005, Mohawk Industries, Inc. (the "Company") entered into an employment agreement with W. Christopher ("Chris") Wellborn as described in Item 5.02 below.

Item 5.02   Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

Under the terms of the employment agreement,  Mr. Wellborn will receive an initial salary of $700,000 per year, together with customary benefits, and be eligible to earn a bonus of up to 100% of his salary based on the achievement of goals established under the Company's bonus plan. In addition, Mr. Wellborn will be granted 50,000 of the Company's stock options. The employment agreement expires December 31, 2008.

 


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.

                                                                                                            Mohawk Industries, Inc.

                                                                                                        

                  Date: November  18, 2005                                               By: /s/ MICHEL S. VERMETTE

                                                                                                                  Michel S. Vermette

                                                                                                            V.P.  & Corporate Controller