8-K

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): April 28, 2003

DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio	1-4879	34-0183970
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

5995 Mayfair Road, P.O. Box 3077, North Canton, Ohio	44720-8077
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:      (330) 490-4000

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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS

(c)	Exhibits
	Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
	99.1	News Release of Diebold, Incorporated dated April 28, 2003.

ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

     On April 28, 2003, Diebold, Incorporated issued a news release disclosing the death on April 26 of its chief operating officer, Wesley B. Vance, in a private plane crash. The news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

	DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED
Date: April 28, 2003	By:	/s/ Gregory T. Geswein
		Gregory T. Geswein Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED

FORM 8-K

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT NO.
99.1	News Release of Diebold, Incorporated dated April 28, 2003

3 EX-99.1 3 l00591aexv99w1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 Media contact: Michael Jacobsen + 1 330 490 3796 jacobsm1@diebold.com Investor contact: John Kristoff + 1 330 490 5900 kristoj@diebold.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2003 DIEBOLD COO WES VANCE DIES IN PRIVATE PLANE CRASH AT AGE 45 Photo available at http://www.diebold.com/whatsnews/pr/photo/vance.htm NORTH CANTON, Ohio - Wesley B. Vance, chief operating officer of Diebold, Incorporated, died tragically over the weekend when the private plane he was piloting crashed southeast of Columbus, Ohio, in Jackson County. Vance, 45, is survived by his wife Melinda and five children. "We are deeply saddened by this sudden, tragic event. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers, as well as the condolences of the entire Diebold family, go out to Wes' family" said Walden W. O'Dell, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Diebold. "He was a deeply religious person who greatly valued family and friends. "Since joining Diebold less than three years ago, Wes has had a profound impact, spearheading extensive cultural and operational changes throughout the company," O'Dell continued. "All who knew and worked with Wes were impressed by his dedication, positive outlook and his warm and friendly manner. He will be greatly missed." Vance joined Diebold in October 2000 as president of Diebold's North America business unit and was named chief operating officer for Diebold in 2001. He was responsible for managing the company's global operations including research, development, manufacturing, purchasing, human resources, sales and service. Originally from Albuquerque, N.M., Vance earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. He went on to earn a master's degree in business administration from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. (more) PAGE 2/DIEBOLD COO WES VANCE DIES IN PRIVATE PLANE CRASH Prior to joining Diebold, Vance was a senior vice president of ArvinMeritor and president of ArvinMeritor Exhaust Systems Group, Columbus, Ind., where he held several key executive positions during his 10-year career there. Previously, Vance also worked for Deloitte Haskins and Sells, and Coopers & Lybrand where he held various financial positions such as senior auditor and senior manager of tax. He was a Certified Public Accountant and was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). 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EX-99.1

                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 28, 2003

DIEBOLD COO WES VANCE DIES IN PRIVATE PLANE CRASH AT AGE 45

Photo available at http://www.diebold.com/whatsnews/pr/photo/vance.htm

     NORTH CANTON, Ohio - Wesley B. Vance, chief operating officer of
Diebold, Incorporated, died tragically over the weekend when the private plane
he was piloting crashed southeast of Columbus, Ohio, in Jackson County. Vance,
45, is survived by his wife Melinda and five children.

     "We are deeply saddened by this sudden, tragic event. My heartfelt sympathy
and prayers, as well as the condolences of the entire Diebold family, go out to
Wes' family" said Walden W. O'Dell, chairman, president and chief executive
officer of Diebold. "He was a deeply religious person who greatly valued family
and friends.

     "Since joining Diebold less than three years ago, Wes has had a profound
impact, spearheading extensive cultural and operational changes throughout the
company," O'Dell continued. "All who knew and worked with Wes were impressed by
his dedication, positive outlook and his warm and friendly manner. He will be
greatly missed."

     Vance joined Diebold in October 2000 as president of Diebold's North
America business unit and was named chief operating officer for Diebold in 2001.
He was responsible for managing the company's global operations including
research, development, manufacturing, purchasing, human resources, sales and
service.

     Originally from Albuquerque, N.M., Vance earned a bachelor's degree in
accounting from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. He went on to earn a
master's degree in business administration from Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana.

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     Prior to joining Diebold, Vance was a senior vice president of ArvinMeritor
and president of ArvinMeritor Exhaust Systems Group, Columbus, Ind., where he
held several key executive positions during his 10-year career there.
Previously, Vance also worked for Deloitte Haskins and Sells, and Coopers &
Lybrand where he held various financial positions such as senior auditor and
senior manager of tax. He was a Certified Public Accountant and was a member of
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

O'Dell is assuming the company's day-to-day, operational responsibilities
until a successor is named.

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