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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C.
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): February 8, 1994
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MORRISON KNUDSEN CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
I-8889 82-0393735
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Morrison Knudsen Plaza, Boise, Idaho 83729
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(208) 386-5000
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER MATERIAL IMPORTANT EVENTS.
On February 8, 1994, the Board of Directors elected Zbigniew Brzezinski as
a Director of the Company, which was announced on February 9, 1994 in a press
release which is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
Also, on February 8, 1994, Stephen G. Hanks was elected Executive Vice
President - Finanace and Administration of the Company, which was announced on
February 9, 1994 in a press release which is attached hereto as Exhibit 2.
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.
MORRISON KNUDSEN CORPORATION
(Registrant)
/s/ Stephen G. Hanks
February 10, 1994 By:________________________________
Stephen G. Hanks
Executive Vice President - Finance
and Administration
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EXHIBIT 1
MORRISON KNUDSEN CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE
Morrison Knudsen Plaza/P. O. Box 73
Boise, Idaho 83729
Telex: 368439/Phone: (208) 386-5387 For Further Information Contact:
Fax: (208) 386-5065 Corporate Communications
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FOR RELEASE: FEBRUARY 9, 1994
ZBIGNIEW BRZEZINSKI NAMED TO MORRISON KNUDSEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOISE -- Morrison Knudsen Corporation announced today that Zbigniew
Brzezinski, who served as National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter,
has been elected to the MK Board of Directors.
Brzezinski, who replaces the retiring Harold Anderson, was elected during
the regular quarterly meeting of the board.
"As MK continues its global expansion, I can think of no finer addition to
our already strong board of directors than Zbigniew Brzezinski," said William
J. Agee, the company's chairman and chief executive officer. "Mr. Brzezinski
brings a wealth of international experience to our board, both as a private
citizen and as a high-level representative of the U.S. government."
Brzezinski, who has been a member of MK's International Advisory Council
since 1989, presently is counselor to the Center for Strategic and International
Studies; and professor of American Foreign Policy at the Paul Nitze School of
Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C.
He served as National Security Advisor to President Carter from 1977 to
1981. In 1981, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his role in
the normalization of U.S.-Chinese relations and for his contributions to the
human rights and national security policies of the United States.
Brzezinski earned bachelor's and master's degrees from McGill University
and a Ph.D. from Harvard University.
Anderson, director and contributing editor of the Omaha World-Herald
Company, had served on the MK board since 1988.
Morrison Knudsen Corporation serves the world's construction,
transportation, environmental, industrial, and power markets as an engineer,
contractor and manufacturer, offering complete development, operations and
financial services.
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EXHIBIT 2
MORRISON KNUDSEN CORPORATION NEWS RELEASE
Morrison Knudsen Plaza/P. O. Box 73
Boise, Idaho 83729
Telex: 368439/Phone: (208) 386-5387 For Further Information Contact:
Fax: (208) 386-5065 Corporate Communications
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FOR RELEASE: FEBRUARY 9, 1994
STEPHEN G. HANKS NAMED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MORRISON KNUDSEN CORPORATION
BOISE -- Morrison Knudsen Corporation announced today that Stephen G.
Hanks, a 16-year veteran of the company, has been elected to executive vice
president - finance and administration. He has served as senior vice president,
secretary and general counsel since 1992.
"This promotion reflects a high level of confidence in Steve's abilities
by Morrison Knudsen's board of directors," said William J. Agee, MK's chairman
and chief executive officer. "He now will be able to apply his strong leadership
and business skills on a broader scope for Morrison Knudsen." Hanks will
continue to report directly to Agee.
Hanks joined MK in 1978 and was named assistant general counsel in 1982. He
was promoted to associate general counsel in 1986 and was given the added
responsibilities of corporate secretary in 1990. He was promoted to vice
president, corporate secretary and associate general counsel in 1991.
"I look forward to assuming these additional responsibilities at a time of
unprecedented growth by MK," said Hanks. "These are exciting times for the
company."
Hanks, who is a CPA, graduated from Brigham Young University with an
accounting degree in 1974. He also holds an MBA from the University of Utah and
a Law Degree from the University of Idaho Law School. He is a member of the
American Bar Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,
American Society of Corporate Secretaries, Idaho Society of Certified Public
Accountants, and the Idaho State Bar Association.
Hanks, and his wife, Debra, have four children: Adrianne, Brandon, Tiffany,
and Lindsey.
Morrison Knudsen Corporation (MRN-NYSE) serves the world's construction,
transportation, environmental, industrial and power markets as an engineer,
contractor and manufacturer, offering complete development, operations and
financial services.
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