SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) January 12, 1998
RAYTECH CORPORATION
DELAWARE 1-9298 06-1182033
(State or Other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of File No.) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
One Corporate Drive, Shelton, Connecticut 06484
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 203-925-8023
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Item 5. Other Events.
Termination of President and CEO
The Board of Directors terminated Craig R. Smith as President,
Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Registrant corporation effective
January 12, 1998 and elected Albert A. Canosa as President, Chief Executive
Officer and Director in replacement. Mr. Canosa previously served as
Administrative Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of
the Registrant corporation and will continue to hold the offices of Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer.
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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 thereto duly authorized.
RAYTECH CORPORATION
By: /s/LEGRANDE L. YOUNG
LeGrande L. Young
Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel
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