-----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, OuJL86zfN0tdMUmntr8HeV+VFqc3+LXvFBQkxiEgwLK5HpjimaS19iJJ3v/1/RGz kpRkQ6WcZaAvWz1iHXxBQA== 0000950136-05-003565.txt : 20050617 0000950136-05-003565.hdr.sgml : 20050617 20050617165932 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950136-05-003565 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050617 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement FILED AS OF DATE: 20050617 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050617 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TRIMAS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000842633 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: METAL FORGING & STAMPINGS [3460] IRS NUMBER: 382687639 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-100351 FILM NUMBER: 05903720 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 39400 WOODWARD AVENUE, SUITE 130 CITY: BLOOMFIELD HILLS STATE: MI ZIP: 48304 BUSINESS PHONE: 2486315400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 39400 WOODWARD AVENUE, SUITE 130 CITY: BLOOMFIELD HILLS STATE: MI ZIP: 48304 8-K 1 file001.htm FORM 8-K 



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                                  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)     June 17, 2005
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                               TRIMAS CORPORATION
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

   Delaware                          333-100351                 38-2687639
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  (State or other jurisdiction    (Commission                  (IRS Employer
       of incorporation)          File Number)               Identification No.)

  39400 Woodward Avenue, Suite 130, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan        48304
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            (Address of principal executive offices)                  (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code   (248) 631-5400
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                                 Not Applicable
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         (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):

[ ] 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 1.01 ENTRY INTO MATERIAL AGREEMENT.

ITEM 1.02 TERMINATION OF MATERIAL AGREEMENT.

Pursuant to the employment separation of Scott D. Hazlett ("Hazlett") on April
14, 2005 from the position of President, Cequent Transportation Accessories
Group, the Company and Hazlett concluded, with effect from May 27, 2005, the
termination of his Employment Agreement dated June 6, 2002 ("Employment
Agreement").

The resolution of the Employment Agreement provides for the payment of
approximately $34,000 per month for sixteen months allocated between separation
benefits and consulting fees. In addition, Hazlett receives continuation of
medical benefits and placement counseling and is restricted from competing
against the Company.


                                   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.

                                                TRIMAS CORPORATION

Date:             June 17, 2005                 By: /S/ Grant H. Beard
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                                                Name:    Grant H. Beard
                                                Title:   Chief Executive Officer
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