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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 23, 2000
PLUG POWER INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 00027527 22-3672377
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
968 ALBANY-SHAKER ROAD
LATHAM, NY 12110
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(518) 782-7700
Item 5. Other Events.
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On August 23, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release announcing
the resignation of its President, Chief Executive Officer and Director. A copy
of the press release is attached as an Exhibit to this report on Form 8-K and is
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release of Plug Power Inc. dated August 23, 2000.
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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.
PLUG POWER INC.
Date: August 24, 2000 By: /s/ William H. Largent
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William H. Largent
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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Exhibit 99.1 Press release of Plug Power Inc. dated August 23, 2000
