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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: September 20, 1999
(Date of earliest event reported): September 15, 1999
FIREARMS TRAINING SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of Company specified in its charter)
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DELEWARE 0-21773 57-0777018
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
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7340 MCGINNIS FERRY ROAD, SUWANEE, GEORGIA 30024
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(770) 813-0180
(Company's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. other Events
On September 15, 1999, Peter A. Marino, the President, Chief Executive
Officer ("CEO") and Director, announced his retirement from Firearms Training
Systems, Inc. ("FATS") effective September 30, 1999. Robert F. Mecredy, FATS
Executive Vice President, will assume responsibilities as President and CEO.
FATS issued the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits:
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99.1 Text of Press Release of Firearms Training Systems, Inc., dated
September 15, 1999.
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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.
Firearms Training Systems, Inc.
By: /s/ John A. Morelli
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John A. Morelli
Chief Financial
Officer and Secretary
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: September 20, 1999
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1 Text of Press Release of Firearms Training Systems, Inc.,
dated September 15, 1999.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
[FIREARMS TRAINING SYSTEMS LOGO]
For Immediate Release
Contact: John Morelli
(770) 622-3236
FIREARMS TRAINING SYSTEMS, INC.
ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF CEO
SEPTEMBER 15, 1999, SUWANEE (ATLANTA), GA - FIREARMS TRAINING SYSTEMS, INC.
(NASDAQ: FATS) today announced that Peter A. Marino, in agreement with the
Board of Directors, will retire from his position as president and CEO
effective September 30, 1999. Robert F. Mecredy, the Company executive vice
president, will assume responsibilities as president and CEO.
FATS is the leading worldwide producer of interactive simulation systems
designed to provide training in the handling and use of small and supporting
arms. FATS(R) products also include air defense, anti-armor, and armored vehicle
training products, which are designed and manufactured by its Canadian
subsidiary, Simtran Technologies, Inc. Commercial versions of FATS(R) products
supporting the sports shooting enthusiast and professional hunter are designed
and manufactured by its Colorado-based subsidiary, Dart International, Inc.
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