8-K 1 h82853e8-k.txt POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. - DATED 12/15/2000 1 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) DECEMBER 15, 2000 POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) 8550 MOSLEY DRIVE HOUSTON, TEXAS 77075-1180 (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE - (713) 944-6900 ------------------------------ 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On Thursday, December 21, 2000, Powell Industries, Inc. announced J. F. Ahart resigned effective December 15, 2000 as the Company's Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ahart's responsibilities have been assumed by Thomas W. Powell, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, until a replacement is appointed. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. Exhibits 99.1 Powell Industries press release dated 12/21/2000. 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. POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. (Registrant) /s/ Thomas W. Powell ------------------------------------ Thomas W. Powell Chairman of the Board, President Date: December 21, 2000 and Chief Executive Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------- ----------- Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated 12/21/2000.