SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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)
September 1, 1998
COMPTEK RESEARCH,INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
New York 1-8502 16-0959023
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(State of Other (Commission File (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
2732 Transit Road, Buffalo, New York 14224-2523
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (716) 677-4070
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Year)
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
Effective September 1, 1998, the Registrant increased the size
of its Board of Directors from seven to eight directors and
appointed Wayne E. Meyer, a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, to
the Board. A copy of the news release announcing Admiral
Meyer's appointment is attached as an exhibit to this report.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
99 (a) News Release dated August 24, 1998, announcing the appointment
of Wayne E. Meyer to the Registrant's Board of Directors.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
COMPTEK RESEARCH, INC.
Date: September 1, 1998 By: /s/ John J. Sciuto
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John J. Sciuto
Chairman, President and
CEO
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Exhibit 99
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Christopher A. Head Internet Address:
Executive Vice President www.comptek.com
Comptek Research, Inc.
716-677-4070
REAR ADMIRAL WAYNE E. MEYER JOINS COMPTEK'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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August 24, 1998, Buffalo, New York -- Comptek Research, Inc. (AMEX:CTK)
today announced the appointment of Wayne E. Meyer, U.S. Navy, Rear
Admiral (Retired), to its Board of Directors effective September 1,
1998.
During his naval career, which spanned numerous pioneering systems-
engineering and project-management assignments, Admiral Meyer
distinguished himself as one of the prime architects of today's modern
navy. He directed the design and integration of the multi-warfare AEGIS
Combat System and the design and construction of the TICONDEROGA Class
AEGIS cruisers and the ARLEIGH BURKE Class AEGIS destroyers. This
quarter century of ship building has resulted in over fifty cruisers and
destroyers at sea today as our main line warships with twenty-five on the
construction wharfs, yet to come. They form the back bone of our
theater ballistic missile defense forces of the future.
"We are extremely pleased to have Admiral Meyer join our board," stated
John Sciuto, Comptek's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"His reputation for technical excellence and strategic planning will
greatly benefit Comptek as we pursue our growth objectives."
Admiral Meyer retired from the U.S. Navy in 1985 as Deputy Commander for
Weapons and Combat Systems after nearly 43 years of active duty. He
currently serves as systems engineering and strategy consultant to the
members of the defense industry, laboratories and government.
Admiral Meyer has been recognized by the U.S. Navy and professional
organizations with many commendations and awards, including the
Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious
Service Medal, and the American Society of Naval Engineers' Gold Medal.
In 1997, he was designated the first living Pioneer in the U.S. Navy's
Acquisition Hall of Fame in the Pentagon.
Admiral Meyer earned his bachelor of science degree in electrical
engineering from the University of Kansas. He also holds a bachelor of
science degree in electrical engineering (electronics) and a master of
science in astronautics and aeronautics from Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
The addition of Admiral Meyer increases the size of Comptek's board to
eight members. The Comptek board is currently divided into two classes,
which are elected to staggered two-year terms. Admiral Meyer will serve
as a Class I director and will stand for election for a full two-year
term at the Company's 1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Comptek Research, Inc., with offices and subsidiary locations in the
United States, is a domestic and international supplier of technically
advanced electronics and data communications systems to government and
industry.
Note: Today's news release and Comptek's news releases for the past
year are available on the Internet at http://www.cfonews.com under the
heading "Company News, Comptek Research." Additional information about
Comptek is also available at http://www.comptek.com.
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