8-K 1 form8k_11561.txt ZAP FORM 8-K DATED OCTOBER 26, 2002 ================================================================================ 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) October 26, 2002 ZAP ------------------------------------------------------ (FORMERLY ZAPWORLD.COM) (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) CALIFORNIA 0-303000 94-3210624 ---------------------------- ----------- ---------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 117 MORRIS STREET SEBASTOPOL, CA, 95472 ---------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (707) 824-4150 -------------------------------------------------- Registrant's telephone number, including area code ================================================================================ ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS -------------------- On October 26, 2002 , Steven M. Schneider was elected the Chief Executive Officer of ZAP by the Company's Board of Directors. In addition, Gary Starr, the former Chief Executive Officer of ZAP was named as the Chairman of the Board. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. ------------------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release announcing the appointment of Steven M. Schneider as ZAP's new Chief Executive Officer. Former Chief Executive Officer, Gary Starr was named the Chairman of the Board. 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, thereunto duly authorized. October 30, 2002 ZAP BY: /s/ Steven M. Schneider -------------------------------------- Steven M. Schneider, Director / Chief Executive Officer