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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): March 8, 1999
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W. R. Carpenter North America, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-31187 54-1049647
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
801 South Pine Street
Madera, California 93637
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 559-662-3900
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On March 8, 1999, W.R. Carpenter North America, Inc. (the "Company")
announced the departure of James T. Dillon, President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, which took effect immediately. David K. Sargent, a Board
member and Mr. Dillon's immediate predecessor, will assume the duties and
responsibilities of President and Chief Executive Officer until a successor is
found. Attached as Exhibit 99, and incorporated herein by this reference, is a
copy of the Company's press release dated March 8, 1999 entitled "W.R. Carpenter
Announces Departure of James T. Dillon."
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
99 Press Release of W.R. Carpenter North America, Inc., dated March 8,
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: March 19, 1999
W.R. CARPENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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(Registrant)
By /s/ Graham D. Croot
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Graham D. Croot
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99 W.R. Carpenter North America, Inc. press release dated March 8,
1999, entitled "W.R. Carpenter Announces Departure of
James T. Dillon."
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News Release
March 8, 1999
Contact: Graham D. Croot, W.R. Carpenter North America, Inc. (559) 662-3906
W.R. CARPENTER ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF JAMES T. DILLON
MADERA, CA., March 8, 1999 -- W.R. Carpenter North America, Inc. (the
"Company") announced today the departure of James T. Dillon, President and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, which is to take effect immediately. The Board
of Directors of the Company announced that David K. Sargent, a Board member and
Mr. Dillon's immediate predecessor, will assume the duties and responsibilities
of President and Chief Executive Officer until a successor is found.
Mr. Sargent served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company
from 1989 until January 1, 1998 and has been a member of the Board of Directors
since 1994. The Board has initiated a search to fill Mr. Dillon's position.
Robert F. Stowe, Chairman of the Board, noted Mr. Dillon's long service to
the Company and many accomplishments. Mr. Dillon had been with the Company since
1987 and had been named President and Chief Executive Officer on January 1,
1998.
The Company serves as the holding company for its two subsidiaries,
UpRight, Inc., a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms, and Horizon High
Reach, Inc., a leading industrial equipment rental, sales and service company
specializing in aerial work platforms.
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