0001144204-12-039251.txt : 20120713 0001144204-12-039251.hdr.sgml : 20120713 20120712175159 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-12-039251 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120712 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20120713 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120712 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000800286 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-COMPUTER & PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE [5045] IRS NUMBER: 222715444 STATE OF INCORPORATION: 2Q FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-35094 FILM NUMBER: 12959935 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3505 NEWPOINT PLACE, #450 CITY: LAWRENCEVILLE STATE: GA ZIP: 30043 BUSINESS PHONE: 7704918962 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3505 NEWPOINT PLACE, #450 CITY: LAWRENCEVILLE STATE: GA ZIP: 30043 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SOUTHERN ELECTRONICS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 v318422_8k.htm 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): July 12, 2012

SED International Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Georgia		0-16345		22-2715444
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3505 Newpoint Place, Suite 450 Lawrenceville, Georgia		30043
(Address Of Principal Executive Office)		(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 491-8962

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 8.01: Other Events.

On July 12, 2012, SED International Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing that it is conducting a global search to identify a Chief Executive Officer who will foster strategic initiatives, provide strong leadership to the Company and grow it into a multi-national industry leader.

On July 9, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors elected Christopher R. Joe as the Company’s Vice President of Finance. Lyle Dickler will continue as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer.

Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description

99.1	Press release dated July 12, 2012.

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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.

	SED International Holdings, Inc.

Dated: July 12, 2012	By:	/s/ Lyle Dickler
		Lyle Dickler,
		Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1 2 v318422_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

SED International Announces Executive Search

Search Under Way for New CEO

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, July 12, 2012--SED International Holdings, Inc. (Amex: SED), today announced that it is conducting a global search to identify a Chief Executive Officer who will foster strategic initiatives, provide strong leadership to the Company and grow it into a multi-national industry leader. Jonathan Elster, SED’s current Chief Executive Officer, will remain CEO until the search process is completed, remains a member of SED’s Board of Directors and intends to remain with the Company post-transition in a senior executive capacity.

“We have made many great strides towards becoming an outstanding industry leader over the past two years. Jonathan has been a key part of the restructuring that has occurred and has many great accomplishments during his tenure including: the recruitment and improvement of the senior executive team, the expansion into the Northeastern United States and the addition of new key strategic customers and vendors” Samuel A. Kidston, Chairman of SED’s Board of Directors, said. “The Company is now poised for strong growth both domestically and internationally. We all believe that the Company will prosper with a new CEO with broader experience, which will help to achieve the Company’s potential,” he added.

“I take great pride in all that the Company has accomplished including its return to profitability during the last two years since I became CEO”, stated Mr. Elster. “As the Company enters a new chapter in its growth I remain committed to helping the Company, its employees and shareholders grow and prosper.”

SED has engaged Korn/Ferry International, a leading executive recruitment firm, to assist in the search process.

ABOUT SED INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
Founded in 1980, SED International Holdings, Inc. is a multinational, preferred distributor of leading computer technology, consumer electronics, small appliances, housewares, and personal care products. The company also offers custom-tailored supply chain management services ideally suited to meet the priorities and distribution requirements of the e-commerce, Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer markets. Headquartered near Atlanta, Georgia with business operations in California; Florida; Georgia; New Jersey; Texas; Bogota, Colombia and Buenos Aires, Argentina, SED serves a customer base of over 10,000 channel partners and retailers in the US and Latin America. To learn more, please visit www.SEDonline.com; or follow us on Twitter @SEDIntl

Investor Relations Contact

Rob Kalman

VP, US & Corporate Marketing

SED International, Inc.

770-243-1056

rkalman@sedintl.com