-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, UauPeTyVSX7Zas69WwOh5rfll4DT7dsnGhG/KQPX/f8H7J+mYsCGPGG6m6VkpIOd sHJlumOioERe3EwKcdqE9A== 0001026608-06-000172.txt : 20061115 0001026608-06-000172.hdr.sgml : 20061115 20061115160051 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001026608-06-000172 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20061115 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20061115 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20061115 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ACME UNITED CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000002098 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE [3420] IRS NUMBER: 060236700 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CT FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07698 FILM NUMBER: 061220009 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 ROUND HILL ROAD CITY: FAIRFIELD STATE: CT ZIP: 06824 BUSINESS PHONE: 203-254-6060 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 60 ROUND HILL ROAD CITY: FAIRFIELD STATE: CT ZIP: 06824 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ACME SHEAR CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19710713 8-K 1 acme_8k111506.txt FORM 8-K ================================================================================ 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 15, 2006 ACME UNITED CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ------------------ Connecticut 001-07698 06-0236700 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) file number) Identification No.) 60 Round Hill Road, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 254-6060 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: [_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [_] 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 Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers On November 15, 2006 Acme United Corporation announced senior management promotions as described in a press release issued the same day. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report. 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. ACME UNITED CORPORATION By /s/ WALTER C. JOHNSEN ------------------------------ Walter C. Johnsen President and Chief Executive Officer Dated: November 15, 2006 By /s/ PAUL G. DRISCOLL ------------------------------ Paul G. Driscoll Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: November 15, 2006 EX-99 2 acme_8k111506ex991.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 ACME UNITED CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTACT: Paul G. Driscoll Acme United Corporation 60 Round Hill Road Fairfield, CT 06824 Phone: (203) 254-6060 FAX: (203) 254-6521 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2006 --------------------------------------- ACME UNITED CORPORATION ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS FAIRFIELD, CONN. - November 15, 2006 - Acme United Corporation (AMEX:ACU) today announced that Walter C. Johnsen, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since 1995, has been elected Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2007. Gary D. Penisten, the current Chairman will become Chairman Emeritus at the same time. He has served as Chairman since 1996. Brian S. Olschan has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 1, 2007. He joined the Company in 1996 and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since 1999. Each of the three individuals is a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. All three will stand for re-election to the Board at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held in April 2007. Mr. Penisten stated that, "Under our senior management team, during the past five years Acme United's sales almost doubled. Net income has more than tripled and the stock price has increased nearly five times. Innovation has been accelerated. Products introduced in the last 36 months, including Titanium Bonded scissors and paper trimmers and iPoint pencil sharpeners, account for approximately 30% of revenues. We believe Acme United is well poised for future growth." Mr. Penisten further stated that "The promotions of senior management announced today reflect these accomplishments." ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a specialized supplier of cutting devices, measuring instruments, and safety products for school, home, office, and industrial use. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----