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UNITED STATES
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)
DECEMBER 15, 2000
POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
8550 MOSLEY DRIVE
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77075-1180
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER,
INCLUDING AREA CODE - (713) 944-6900
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On Thursday, December 21, 2000, Powell Industries, Inc. announced J. F.
Ahart resigned effective December 15, 2000 as the Company's Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Ahart's responsibilities have been assumed by Thomas W. Powell,
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,
until a replacement is appointed.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibits
99.1 Powell Industries press release dated 12/21/2000.
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.
POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ Thomas W. Powell
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Thomas W. Powell
Chairman of the Board, President
Date: December 21, 2000 and Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated 12/21/2000.
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