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
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 26, 2000
BICO, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 0-10822 25-1229323
(State of other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
2275 Swallow Hill Road, Bldg. 2500, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15220
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (412) 429-0673
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(Former name or former address,
if changes since last report.)
Item 1. Change in Control of Registrant.
Not applicable.
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
Not applicable.
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Events.
BICO, Inc. subsidiary Petrol Rem, Inc., announced
today that Ms. Lottie H. Shackelford has joined
its Board of Directors. Ms. Shackelford is
currently Executive Vice President of Global USA,
Inc., a full-service firm offering specialized
expertise in solving political and governmental
problems in Washington for both domestic and
foreign clients. She is also the Vice Chair of
the Democratic National Committee and was
appointed by President Clinton to serve on the
Board of Directors of the Overseas Private
Investment Corporation (OPIC).
Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors.
Not Applicable
Item 7. Financial Statement, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements and Businesses Acquired - Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information - Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits - Press Release.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement 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.
BICO, INC.
by /s/ Fred E. Cooper
Fred E. Cooper, CEO
DATED: September 26, 2000
LOTTIE SHACKELFORD JOINS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF BICO SUBSIDIARY PETROL REM, INC.
Pittsburgh, PA - September 26, 2000 - BICO, Inc.
(OTCBB:BICO) subsidiary Petrol Rem, Inc., announced today
that Ms. Lottie H. Shackelford has joined its Board of
Directors.
Ms. Shackelford is currently Executive Vice President
of Global USA, Inc., a full-service firm offering
specialized expertise in solving political and governmental
problems in Washington for both domestic and foreign
clients. She is also the Vice Chair of the Democratic
National Committee and was appointed by President Clinton to
serve on the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private
Investment Corporation (OPIC).
Ms. Shackelford, has been involved in local, state, and
national politics for over 20 years, having held positions
as Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas; Deputy Campaign Manager
for the Clinton/Gore Presidential Campaign; and Secretary,
Vice Chair, and Chair of the Arkansas Democratic State
Committee as well as many other positions.
Ms. Shackelford has a B.A. degree in Business
Administration from Philander Smith College and was a Senior
Fellow at the Arkansas Institute of Politics and the Kennedy
School of Government at Harvard University.
She joins current Board members, which include Richard
L. White, Ph.D., Retired Executive Vice President Bayer
Corp.; Ernest G. Green, Managing Director, Lehman Brothers,
Inc.; Brooks Robinson, Baseball Hall of Famer and Vice
President, Shapiro, Robinson & Associates, Inc.; Ret.
Lieutenant General Teddy G. Allen, Chairman, Miltope Group,
Inc.; Joseph M. Mihalic, Vice President, Atlas Services
Corporation; Samuel J. Patti, President, LaPrima Espresso
Co., Inc.; Fred E. Cooper, CEO, BICO; T. J. Feola, Executive
Vice President, BICO; and Pascal Nardelli, CEO, Petrol Rem.
BICO, Inc. has its corporate offices in Pittsburgh, PA
and is involved in the development and manufacture of
biomedical devices and environmental products. Subsidiary
Petrol Rem, Inc., with corporate headquarters and
manufacturing facilities also in Pittsburgh, manufactures
and internationally markets unique products and support
services designed to be easy, one-step methods for cleaning
up oil spills.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Investors Media
Diane McQuaide Susan Taylor
1.412.429.0673 phone 1.412.429.0673 phone
1.412.279.9690 fax 1.412.279.5041 fax
INVESTOR RELATIONS NEWSLINE NUMBER: 1.800.357.6204
WEBSITE: www.bico.com
