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): January 7, 2000
ROHN Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware File No. 1-8009 36-3060977
(State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
6718 West Plank Road, Peoria, Illinois 61604
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (309) 697-4400
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 7, 2000, ROHN Industries, Inc. announced that Maureen B.
Bellantoni has resigned as Executive Vice President, Finance &
Administration and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 4, 2000.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL
INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99 Press Release, dated January 7, 2000, issued
by ROHN Industries, Inc.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
ROHN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Dated: January 7, 2000 By: /s/ Brian B. Pemberton
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Brian B. Pemberton
President and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT 99
NEWS
CONTACT: Anna Cordasco/Stephanie Pillersdorf
Sard Verbinnen & Co
(212) 687-8080
ROHN INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF CFO
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PEORIA, IL, JANUARY 7, 2000 - ROHN Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROHN), a
leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure equipment for the
wireless and fiber optic industry, announced today that Maureen Bellantoni,
Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration and Chief Financial
Officer, has resigned effective February 4, 2000, to assume the position of
Chief Financial Officer of Burger King North America. Brian B. Pemberton,
President and Chief Executive Officer, ROHN Industries, will act as interim
Chief Financial Officer while ROHN seeks a replacement for Ms. Bellantoni.
In commenting on Ms. Bellantoni's pending departure, Mr. Pemberton
stated: "While this is an exceptional opportunity for Maureen, we are
clearly disappointed with her decision. We intend to move expeditiously to
identify and recruit a highly qualified chief financial officer to replace
her."
Pemberton continued: "Both management and the Board remain committed
to increasing shareholder value and are focused on growth and profitability
in a dynamic telecommunications infrastructure industry."
The Company has retained the executive search firm of Russell Reynolds
Associates to assist in the recruitment of a new CFO.
ROHN Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and installer of
telecommunications infrastructure equipment for the wireless and fiber
optic industry. The Company's products include towers, equipment
enclosures/shelters, cabinets, poles and antenna mounts. ROHN has
manufacturing locations in Peoria, Illinois; Frankfort, Indiana; and
Bessemer, Alabama.
