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
December 13, 1996
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
CALIFORNIA MICROWAVE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-7428 94-1668412
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
555 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, California 94065
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): 415/596-9000
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Item 5. Other Events.
On December 13, 1996, California Microwave, Inc.
(the "Company") issued the press release attached as Exhibit
99.1 hereto, announcing that Philip F. Otto resigned as
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and as a Director of the
Company, and that David B. Leeson was appointed Chairman.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of California Microwave, Inc.
dated December 13, 1996
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SIGNATURE
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.
CALIFORNIA MICROWAVE, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ George L. Spillane
_______________________
Name: George L. Spillane
Title: Vice President and
Secretary
Dated: December 17, 1996
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
99.1 Press Release of California Microwave,
Inc. dated December 13, 1996
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Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, December 13, 1996
For Further Information Contact:
Stephanie M. Day Investor Information Deborah Passik
Vice President- Line: William Dunk Partners, Inc.
Corporate (Toll-free) 1-888- (919) 929-4100
Communications 225-6789
(415) 596-6629 http://www.calmike.com
CALIFORNIA MICROWAVE APPOINTS LEESON CHAIRMAN
REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA - CALIFORNIA MICROWAVE, INC. (Nasdaq National
Market: CMIC) announced today that Philip F. Otto has resigned as
Chairman and CEO, and as a Director of California Microwave, Inc., to
pursue other interests. Dr. David B. Leeson, the founder of the
Company, was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and of a
newly-formed Executive Committee comprised of Dr. Leeson, Dr. Edward
E. David, Jr., Alfred M. Gray and Frederick W. Whitridge, Jr.
"Phil Otto's contribution to the growth and development of California
Microwave has been substantial. We thank him for his efforts and wish
him well in his future endeavors," said Leeson. "We are fortunate
that Phil has agreed to make himself available as a consultant to the
Company to provide necessary continuity during the forthcoming
transition period."
California Microwave, Inc. is a leader in wireless and satellite
communications. It is the number one U.S. supplier of microwave
radios and telecommunications satellite earth stations used in
wireless communications. The company operates facilities in seven
states and sells into more than 110 countries.
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, December 13, 1996
For Further Information Contact:
Stephanie M. Day Investor Information Deborah Passik
Vice President- Line: William Dunk Partners, Inc.
Corporate (Toll-free) 1-888- (919) 929-4100
Communications 225-6789
(415) 596-6629 http://www.calmike.com
CALIFORNIA MICROWAVE APPOINTS LEESON CHAIRMAN
REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA - CALIFORNIA MICROWAVE, INC. (Nasdaq National
Market: CMIC) announced today that Philip F. Otto has resigned as
Chairman and CEO, and as a Director of California Microwave, Inc., to
pursue other interests. Dr. David B. Leeson, the founder of the
Company, was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors and of a
newly-formed Executive Committee comprised of Dr. Leeson, Dr. Edward
E. David, Jr., Alfred M. Gray and Frederick W. Whitridge, Jr.
"Phil Otto's contribution to the growth and development of California
Microwave has been substantial. We thank him for his efforts and wish
him well in his future endeavors," said Leeson. "We are fortunate
that Phil has agreed to make himself available as a consultant to the
Company to provide necessary continuity during the forthcoming
transition period."
California Microwave, Inc. is a leader in wireless and satellite
communications. It is the number one U.S. supplier of microwave
radios and telecommunications satellite earth stations used in
wireless communications. The company operates facilities in seven
states and sells into more than 110 countries.
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