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: September 9, 1999
(Date of earliest event reported)
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin 1-11978 39-0448110
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
500 So. 16th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (920-684-4410)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
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On September 7, 1999, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. issued a press release
announcing that its board of directors has unanimously approved the
appointment of vice president of finance and treasurer Glen E. Tellock to
the position of vice president and chief financial officer. Robert R. Friedl,
former chief financial officer, has resigned to pursue new opportunities.
Glen E. Tellock has been vice president of finance and treasurer of The
Manitowoc Company since 1998. Prior to his current position, Tellock had been
Manitowoc's corporate controller since 1992. Tellock joined the company in
1991 as director of accounting. He had previously been the financial planning
manager for the Denver Post Corporation and audit manager for Ernst and
Whinney. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Tellock is a certified
public accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting.
The press release is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 20 of this
report. The reader is referred to this Exhibit for more information.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits.
See the Exhibit Index following the Signature page of this
Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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.
DATE: September 10, 1999
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Glen E. Tellock
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Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
TO
FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT
Dated September 8, 1999
Exhibit Filed
No. Description Herewith
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20 Press Release dated X
September 7, 1999, regarding
the appointment of
Glen E. Tellock to the
position of vice president
and chief financial officer
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits:
See the Exhibit Index following the Signature page of this
Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.
NEWS For Immediate Release
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY APPOINTS GLEN E. TELLOCK
AS VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Company Also Announces Departure of CFO Robert R. Friedl
MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN - September 7, 1999 - The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
(NYSE: MTW) today announced that its board of directors has unanimously
approved the appointment of vice president of finance and treasurer Glen
E. Tellock to the position of vice president and chief financial officer.
Robert R. Friedl, former senior vice president and chief financial officer,
has resigned to pursue new opportunities.
"The board and I are very pleased to recognize Glen's outstanding contributions
to The Manitowoc Company during the past nine years with this well deserved
appointment," stated president and chief executive officer Terry D. Growcock.
"He has played a pivotal role in our acquisition strategy and has been
instrumental in ensuring that new companies are effectively integrated into our
operations."
"We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Bob Friedl for his
many years of commitment, dedication, and outstanding contributions to the
company," stated Growcock. "We wish him well in his new endeavors."
Glen E. Tellock has been vice president of finance and treasurer of The
Manitowoc Company since 1998. Prior to his current position, Tellock had
been Manitowoc's corporate controller since 1992. Tellock joined the company
in 1991 as director of accounting. He had previously been the financial
planning manager for the Denver Post Corporation and audit manager for Ernst
and Whinney. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Tellock is a certified
public accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting.
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines,
ice/beverage dispensers and commercial refrigeration equipment for the
foodservice industry. It is also a leading producer of lattice-boom cranes,
boom trucks and related products for the construction industry and specializes
in ship repair work for vessels operating on the Great Lakes.
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Company contact:
Thomas G. Musial
Telephone: 920-683-8160
Fax: 920-683-8129
E-mail: [email protected]
