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UNITED STATES 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: May 15, 2000
(Date of earliest event reported)
CIRCLE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-8664 94-1740320
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
260 Townsend Street,
San Francisco, California 94107
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 978-0600
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
5.1 Attached as Exhibit 1 is a press release issued on May 15, 2000
announcing the resignation of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David I.
Beatson, and the appointment of Peter Gibert as Interim Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibit 1
Press release of May 15, 2000 with an announcement regarding the
resignation of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David I. Beatson, and the
appointment of Peter Gibert as Interim Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 15, 2000 By: /s/ JANICE KERTI
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Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer,
and Principal Accounting Officer
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EXHIBIT 1
Circle International Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRCL) today announced that David
I. Beatson, Circle's chairman and chief executive officer, has resigned to
become chairman and CEO of a new Silicon Valley e-commerce venture. Peter
Gibert, a Circle board member who served as Circle's chairman and CEO from 1992
to 1998, has been named interim chairman and CEO.
Said Gibert, "Circle has continued to make excellent progress under David
and we are committed to pursuing the initiatives begun nearly two years ago to
reinforce Circle's position as a transportation, logistics and supply chain
industry leader. We will continue to move forward with an emphasis on
profitable growth and increasing shareholder value, by providing outstanding
service for our customers and a rewarding work environment for our employees.
"The Board thanks David for his dedication and many contributions to Circle
and we wish him well in this new chapter of his career."
Beatson commented, "This was a difficult decision, personally and
professionally. During my tenure, we built a great team at Circle, and have
seen strong customer and investor support for our growth plan. I believe Circle
is well positioned for future competitiveness and industry leadership and am
confident that the company will build on the momentum we have established."
