0000763744-14-000006.txt : 20140528 0000763744-14-000006.hdr.sgml : 20140528 20140528163621 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000763744-14-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20140522 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20140528 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20140528 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DREW INDUSTRIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000763744 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS & ACCESSORIES [3714] IRS NUMBER: 133250533 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13646 FILM NUMBER: 14873151 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 MAMARONECK AVE CITY: WHITE PLAINS STATE: NY ZIP: 10601 BUSINESS PHONE: 9144289098 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 MAMARONECK AVE CITY: WHITE PLAINS STATE: NY ZIP: 10601 8-K 1 drewform8k-boardgero.htm 8-K DREWFORM8K-BoardGero

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): May 22, 2014

DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Delaware
001-13646
13-3250533
 
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
 
 
 
3501 County Road 6 East, Elkhart, Indiana
46514
 
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(574) 535-1125
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
N/A
 
 
 
 
(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):
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Item 8.01
Other Events

a)
Reference is made to the press release dated May 28, 2014, the text of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, for a description of the events reported pursuant to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits

99.1
Press Release dated May 28, 2014

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
(Registrant)


By:       /s/ Joseph S. Giordano III                    
Joseph S. Giordano III
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer



Dated: May 28, 2014



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EX-99.1 2 drewform8kboardgeroex991.htm EXHIBIT DREWFORM8KboardgeroEx991

Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
 
Contact: Joe Giordano, CFO & Treasurer
Phone:   (574) 535-1125
E Mail:    drew@drewindustries.com
 
 



DREW INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Elkhart, Indiana - May 28, 2014 - Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: DW), a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles and manufactured housing, today announced that James F. Gero, a member of Drew’s Board of Directors since 1992, was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors immediately following the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 22, 2014, replacing Leigh J. Abrams, who held that position since May 2008. Mr. Abrams, a member of Drew’s Board of Directors since 1984, will continue to serve as a Director on Drew’s Board of Directors, and has been given the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus.
“In the 22 years Jim has been a Director of Drew, he has played a significant role in helping guide Drew from a small company to a market leader for RV and manufactured home components,” said Abrams. “We look forward to Jim’s leadership as we continue our strategic goals for long-term growth of the Company”.
“I look forward to serving as Chairman of the Board and on behalf of my colleagues we want to express our appreciation and gratitude to Leigh for guiding us through a period of growth and navigating the company through a significant management transition. We look forward to his continuing contributions,” said Gero.
About Drew Industries
From 34 factories located throughout the United States, Drew Industries, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components®, supplies a broad array of components for the leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles and manufactured homes. In addition, Drew manufactures components for adjacent industries including buses; trailers used to haul boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo; truck campers; truck caps; modular housing; and factory-built mobile office units. Drew’s products include steel chassis; vinyl and aluminum windows; slide-out mechanisms and solutions; axles and suspension solutions; furniture and mattresses; thermoformed bath, kitchen and other products; manual, electric and hydraulic stabilizer and leveling systems; chassis components; entry, luggage, patio and ramp doors; electric and manual entry steps; awnings and slide toppers; electronic components; and other accessories. Additional information about Drew and its products can be found at www.drewindustries.com.

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