-----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, AQbeoqn+JPFKfgun7Hz0IJwbDeA2C3Ytv9XqDp88SsVPviw0Au1FJvhF9DhgpTDQ 41rUsGlW+KtN/jD2O8od4g== 0000097745-98-000054.txt : 19980904 0000097745-98-000054.hdr.sgml : 19980904 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000097745-98-000054 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980903 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19980903 SROS: NYSE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: THERMO ELECTRON CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000097745 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC [3829] IRS NUMBER: 042209186 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1230 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-08002 FILM NUMBER: 98703547 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 81 WYMAN ST STREET 2: P O BOX 9046 CITY: WALTHAM STATE: MA ZIP: 02254 BUSINESS PHONE: 7816221000 8-K 1 FORM 8-K 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): September 3, 1998 ---------------------------------------- THERMO ELECTRON CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-8002 04-2209186 (State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification Number) incorporation or organization) 81 Wyman Street Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9046 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (781) 622-1000 (Registrant's telephone number including area code) Item 5. Other Events On September 3, 1998, Thermo Electron Corporation ("Thermo Electron") issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99, regarding changes in the executive management at Thermo Electron. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired: not applicable. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information: not applicable. (c) Exhibits 99 Press Release of Thermo Electron, dated September 3, 1998 SIGNATURE 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, on this 3rd day of September, 1998. THERMO ELECTRON CORPORATION By: /s/ Kenneth J. Apicerno Kenneth J. Apicerno Treasurer EXHIBIT 99 THERMO ELECTRON ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CHANGES WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 3, 1998 -- Thermo Electron Corporation (NYSE-TMO) today announced that its board of directors has approved changes in its executive management to reflect the previously announced reorganization of its businesses. The following operational and management changes are effective immediately: Four executive officers have been named chief operating officers of Thermo Electron. The officers are: Brian D. Holt, chief operating officer, environmental and energy; John T. Keiser, chief operating officer, biomedical and new technologies; Earl R. Lewis, chief operating officer, instrumentation; and William A. Rainville, chief operating officer, recycling and recovery systems. In their new roles, these officers will report to George N. Hatsopoulos, chairman and chief executive officer of Thermo Electron. John N. Hatsopoulos has been named vice chairman of the board in addition to his title of chief financial officer. The company's financial organization will report to the vice chairman. The company's policy and strategy will be carried out by an executive committee, which consists of George Hatsopoulos, John Hatsopoulos, and the four chief operating officers. Thermo Electron Corporation is a world leader in analytical and monitoring instruments; biomedical products including heart-assist devices, respiratory-care equipment, and mammography systems; and paper recycling and papermaking equipment. The company also develops alternative-energy systems and clean fuels, provides a range of services including industrial outsourcing and environmental-liability management, and conducts research and development in advanced imaging, laser communications, and electronic information-management technologies. With annual worldwide sales of $3.6 billion, Thermo Electron has approximately 23,000 employees and operations in 23 countries. Headquarters are in Waltham, Massachusetts. More information is available on the Internet at http://www.thermo.com. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----