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): July 20, 1999
KAMAN CORPORATION
(Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter)
Connecticut 0-1093 06-0613548
(State of (Commission (I.R.S.
Incorporation) File Number) Employer
Identification
No.)
1332 Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (860) 243-7100
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
The Company has announced that the Board of Directors has chosen Mr. Paul
R. Kuhn to succeed Mr. Charles H. Kaman as president and CEO of Kaman
Corporation, effective August 2, 1999. Mr. Kuhn will also become a
director on that date. He is senior vice president, operations, aerospace
business engines, for Coltec Industries, Inc. which recently merged with
BF Goodrich. Mr. Kaman will continue in the position of Chairman of the
Board of Directors.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
The following document is filed as an Exhibit to this
Report:
Exhibit 99 - Press Release of the Company, dated July 20, 1999.
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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.
KAMAN CORPORATION
By: Robert M. Garneau
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: July 20, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
99 Press Release of the Company, dated July 20, 1999.
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KUHN NAMED CEO OF KAMAN CORP.
BLOOMFIELD, Connecticut (July 20, 1999) (NASDAQ:KAMNA) Paul R.
Kuhn has been named president and chief executive officer of Kaman
Corp., it was announced today by Charles H. Kaman, company founder
and chairman.
Kuhn, 57, will assume his new position August 2, and also will
become a director at that time. He previously was senior vice
president, operations, aerospace engine businesses, for Coltec
Industries, Inc., which recently merged with BFGoodrich. As
president and CEO of Kaman Corp. he will succeed Charles Kaman, who
continues as chairman of the board of directors.
Last December, Kaman announced that the company would seek a new
CEO, which would allow him to focus on the strategic direction of
the company as chairman of the board. "The ultimate goal," he said
then, "is to ensure that the company continues to be led in the
cultural tradition that has sustained it for more than half a
century."
In today's announcement, Kaman said, "I believe Paul is the right
person to lead this company into the next millenium. He has the
depth of experience and leadership qualities that are well suited
to this company and its culture."
Kuhn said, "To have the opportunity to lead a company like Kaman
with its rich heritage is very exciting, and I look forward to
being part of this fine organization."
Kuhn began his business career with General Electric in 1964
following college graduation. During his 17 years with GE he held
various positions of increasing responsibility in management at GE
Aircraft Engines. He left GE in 1981 to become director of
manufacturing for the Lycoming aircraft engine company (now part of
AlliedSignal). In 1983, he joined Coltec as vice president of
operations for its Menasco Landing Gear Division, and subsequently
was made president. In 1993 he was named group vice president of
Coltec, and president of its Chandler Evans division. In 1998, he
was promoted to senior vice president, responsible for Coltec's
aerospace engine businesses with revenues of approximately $500
million.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Kuhn received his bachelor's degree in
mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1964,
and his master's degree in business administration from Xavier
University in 1971. He lives with his wife, Sue, in Farmington,
Conn.
Kaman Corp., founded by Charles Kaman in 1945, is a $1 billion
company with businesses in the aerospace and distribution markets.
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Contact:
David Long
(860) 243-6319
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.kaman.com
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