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U.S. 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): April 17, 2000
VOICE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
NEVADA 33-0777819
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
Incorporation or Organization)
180-13777 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada V6V 2X3
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(604) 482-0000
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(Issuer's Telephone Number)
Item 5. Other Events
On April 17, 2000, Voice Mobility International, Inc. issued a press
release announcing the appointment of David Scott and Morgan Sturdy as
Directors, followed by a press release issued on May 9, 2000 announcing the
resignation of Edith M. Both as a Director.
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Exhibit No Exhibits
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10-16 Press Release of Voice Mobility International, Inc.
Dated April 17, 2000
Press Release of Voice Mobility International, Inc.
10-17 Dated May 9, 2000
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SIGNATURES
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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.
VOICE MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: May 15,2000 By: /s/Thomas O'Flaherty
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Thomas O'Flaherty
President and Director
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EXHIBIT 10.16
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Voice Mobility International, Inc. Appoints Two New Board Members
David Scott, veteran investment executive and Morgan Sturdy, Executive Vice-
President and Chief Operating Officer of NICE Systems
North America, Join Voice Mobility
Board of Directors
VANCOUVER, BC, April 17, 2000 -- Voice Mobility International, Inc. (OTCBB:
VMII), a developer of Internet-based, unified communications software, today
announced the appointment of David Scott and Morgan Sturdy to its Board of
Directors, effective immediately. The appointments of Mr. Scott and Mr.
Sturdy bring more than 50 years experience in senior executive-level
positions and corporate governance to the Voice Mobility Board of Directors.
The new Board members join Voice Mobility's senior management team and five
existing board members in determining and implementing the strategic
direction of the company. The new appointments fill two vacant positions on
Voice Mobility's Board.
"As Voice Mobility strengthens its leadership position in the Unified
Communications market, we want to continue to reflect this strength in the
quality and experience level of our Board of Directors," said William Krebs,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Voice Mobility International, Inc. "We
specifically sought board members to represent new, diverse viewpoints and
experiences. Both David and Morgan bring a wealth of business experience to the
table and complement the talents of current board members. We look forward to
their contribution and assistance in extending our move into the international
Unified Communications market and in meeting our obligations as a publicly
traded corporation."
Mr. Scott is a veteran investment executive with more than 30 years experience
in the venture capital and mutual fund industries. Prior to starting his own
advisory business, Mr. Scott was president from 1994 to 1999 of MDS Venture
Pacific Inc., a Vancouver-based venture capital manager. From 1988 to 1994 he
was President, Discovery Enterprises Inc., a venture capital manager with $30
million in assets under management. He held various investment industry
positions, including President, Toronto Shared Ventures Inc., a partnership
between North American Life and the Molson Company, President of money manager,
Elliott & Page Ltd., President, ScotiaFund Financial Services Inc., an RSP
company he founded and subsequently sold to a major bank, and various other
mutual fund and senior investment community positions. Mr. Scott currently
devotes substantially all of his time to directorships and advisory roles with
public, private and not for profit companies.
Mr. Sturdy is Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of NICE
Systems North America, which is a leading global provider of integrated digital
recording and quality management solutions, a publicly traded on the NASDAQ. For
twelve years prior, he served as President of Dees Communications Engineering
Ltd., an innovator in computer telephony solutions, which was then sold to NICE
Systems. From 1997, he was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hothaus
Technologies, a leader in DSP solutions for Voice over IP, which was
subsequently acquired by Broadcom for $414 million in 1999. He is a current
director of several publicly traded companies, including Q/Media Services
Corporation, Infowave Software, Inc., TIR Systems, and is a nominee to be a
director of Digital Dispatch Systems. Additionally, he sits on the board of
privately held WaveMakers Research Inc. Mr. Sturdy is a past director of
National Wireless Canadian Research Foundation, past director of the Technology
Industry Association of British Columbia, Chairman of Acetech, and the current
Chairman of Softworld 2001.
Messrs. Scott and Sturdy join directors Jay Hutton, Chief Executive Officer of
Voice Mobility, Tom O'Flaherty, President of Voice Mobility, Colin Corey,
President NBTel Global, Randy Buchamer, formerly Vice president and Chief
Operating Officer of Mohawk Oil Retail SBU, Edith Marion Both, the President of
the Elizabeth Fry Society of Canada and William Krebs, Chairman of the Board of
Directors and co-founder of Voice Mobility International, Inc.
For further information:
Jay Hutton, Chief Executive Officer, Voice Mobility International, Inc.
604-482-0000
www.voicemobility.com
MEDIA CONTACT
Anne Nicholos
Imagio Public Relations
206-625-0252
[email protected]
Maxine Barnes
United Kingdom: 0207-251-1385
[email protected]
INVESTOR RELATIONS
North America: 1-888-370-8751
[email protected]
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EXHIBIT 10.17
NEWS RELEASE
Voice Mobility International, Inc. Board Member Resigns To Make
Room for New Directors
Edith M. Both resigns; new directors with telecommunications and financial
expertise sign on to guide Voice Mobility's growth
VANCOUVER, BC, May 9, 2000 -- Voice Mobility International, Inc. (OTCBB:
VMII), a developer of Internet-based, unified communications software,
announced the Corporation has accepted the resignation of Mrs. Edith M. Both
as a Director of the Corporation, effective April 17, 2000. Mrs. Both
resigned to create a vacancy in the Board of Directors for a new incoming
director.
"It has been gratifying to observe and participate in Voice Mobility's growth,"
commented Mrs. Both. "Now that the company has matured, it is appropriate for
the board to evolve to include individuals whose business and financial
experience will best serve the company in the future. I am confident the
experience of the incoming directors will be invaluable to management as Voice
Mobility continues on its path of aggressive growth."
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Mrs. Both for her
service as a Director and wish her well in her future endeavors," said William
Krebs, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Voice Mobility International, Inc.
"I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome our new board members,
David Scott and Morgan Sturdy."
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Mr. Scott is a veteran investment executive with more than 30 years experience
in the venture capital and mutual fund industries. Prior to starting his own
advisory business, Mr. Scott was president from 1994 to 1999 of MDS Venture
Pacific Inc., a Vancouver-based venture capital manager. From 1988 to 1994 he
was President, Discovery Enterprises Inc., a venture capital manager with $30
million in assets under management. He held various investment industry
positions, including President, Toronto Shared Ventures Inc., a partnership
between North American Life and the Molson Company, President of money manager,
Elliott & Page Ltd., President, ScotiaFund Financial Services Inc., an RSP
company he founded and subsequently sold to a major bank, and various other
mutual fund and senior investment community positions. Mr. Scott currently
devotes substantially all of his time to directorships and advisory roles with
public, private and not for profit companies.
Mr. Sturdy is Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of NICE
Systems North America, which is a leading global provider of integrated digital
recording and quality management solutions, a publicly traded company listed on
the NASDAQ National Market System. For twelve years prior, he served as
President of Dees Communications Engineering Ltd., an innovator in computer
telephony solutions, which was then sold to NICE Systems. From 1997, he was
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hothaus Technologies, a leader in DSP
solutions for Voice over IP, which was subsequently acquired by Broadcom for
$414 million in 1999. He is a current director of several publicly traded
companies, including Q/Media Services Corporation, Infowave Software, Inc., TIR
Systems, and is a nominee to be a director of Digital Dispatch Systems.
Additionally, he sits on the board of privately held WaveMakers Research Inc.
Mr. Sturdy is a past director of National Wireless Canadian Research Foundation,
past director of the Technology Industry Association of British Columbia,
Chairman of Acetech, and the current Chairman of Softworld 2001.
Messrs. Scott and Sturdy join directors Jay Hutton, Chief Executive Officer of
Voice Mobility, Tom O'Flaherty, President of Voice Mobility, Colin Corey,
President NBTel Global, Randy Buchamer, formerly Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer of Mohawk Oil Retail SBU, and William Krebs, Chairman of the
Board of Directors and co-founder of Voice Mobility International, Inc.
For further information:
Jay Hutton, Chief Executive Officer, Voice Mobility International, Inc.
604-482-0000
www.voicemobility.com
MEDIA CONTACT
Roger Noujeim
Carly Hutchinson
National Public Relations
604-684-6655
[email protected]
[email protected]
Maxine Barnes
United Kingdom: 0207-251-1385
[email protected]
INVESTOR RELATIONS
North America: 1-888-370-8751
[email protected]
