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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) August 5, 1999
NEW DIRECTIONS MANUFACTURING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-22855 86-0671974
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
2940 W. Willetta Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85009
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (602) 352-1165
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. RESIGNATION OF REGISTRANT'S OFFICER
On August 1, 1999, Mr. Donald A. Metke tendered his resignation from
the Registrant from his positions of President, Chief Executive Officer, and
Chief Financial Officer due to semi-retirement. Mr. Metke remains a director on
the Board of Directors of Registrant. Mr. Metke will act as a consultant to the
Registrant from August 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 to ease the transition
to new management, as well as a consultant from January 1, 2000 through December
31, 2003 on a more limited basis. The Registrant is repurchasing all shares of
common stock of the Registrant owned by Mr. Metke from Mr. Metke on an
installment basis. The Board has named Mr. Sean Lee, a director of the
Registrant, to replace Mr. Metke. A copy of Mr. Metke's letter of resignation is
included herewith.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 5, 1999 NEW DIRECTIONS MANUFACTURING, INC.
/s/ Sean F. Lee
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By: Sean F. Lee
Its: President, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Financial Officer, and Director
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[NEW DIRECTIONS MANUFACTURING INC. LETTERHEAD]
Effective August 1, 1999, in conjunction with the Separation Agreement, I am
resigning from all officer positions held with New Directions Manufacturing,
Inc., including President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.
/s/ Donald A. Metke
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Donald A. Metke
