8-K 1 k83805e8vk.txt CURRENT REPORT, DATED MARCH 15, 2004 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): March 15, 2004 TECUMSEH PRODUCTS COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Michigan 0-452 38-1093240 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer of corporation) Identification No.) 100 East Patterson Street, Tecumseh, Michigan 49286 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (517) 423-8411 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE The registrant's press release dated March 15, 2004, regarding the resignation of its Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and director, David W. Kay, and the appointment of James S. Nicholson as Interim Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits: Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated March 15, 2004 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. TECUMSEH PRODUCTS COMPANY Date: March 15, 2004 By /s/ Todd W. Herrick --------------------------------- Todd W. Herrick President and Chief Executive Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated March 15, 2004