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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): May 15, 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)
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Item 5. Other Events
On May 15, 2000, Voice Mobility International, Inc. issued a press release
announcing the appointment of James Hewett as Chief Financial Officer.
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Exhibit No Exhibits
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10-18 Press Release of Voice Mobility International, Inc.
Dated May 15, 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 17, 2000 By: /s/Thomas O'Flaherty
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Thomas O'Flaherty
President and Director
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Exhibit 10.18
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Voice Mobility International, Inc. Names James Hewett as Chief Financial Officer
VANCOUVER, May 15, 2000 -- Voice Mobility International, Inc. (OTCBB: VMII), an
innovative developer of Internet-based unified communications software, today
announced the appointment of James Hewett, C.A., as Chief Financial Officer for
the Company.
Prior to joining Voice Mobility, Mr. Hewett was Vice President, Finance and
Administration for Steels Industrial Products Ltd. From 1997 to 1999, he served
as Chief Financial Officer with Nice Systems Canada Ltd., a computer telephony
interface provider of call logging and quality performance products for call
centers. In 1997 Nice Systems acquired Dees Communications Ltd., a developer of
telephony hardware products and software products used for quality improvements
in call centers. From 1993 to 1997, Mr. Hewett served as Chief Financial Officer
with Dees Communications Ltd. Mr. Hewett received his Bachelor of Science from
the University of British Columbia and is a member of the British Columbia
Institute of Chartered Accountants.
"I am pleased Jim has agreed to join our team," commented Tom O'Flaherty,
President of Voice Mobility International, Inc. "He brings a wealth of
corporate, financial and operational experience to our senior management team as
well as an understanding of the telecommunications and software business which
will serve us well in the operational management of the company as it continues
to grow," he added.
For further information:
Jay Hutton, Chief Executive Officer, Voice Mobility International, Inc.
604-482-0000
www.voicemobility.com
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