SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 1999
Donnelly Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan I-9716 38-0493110
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
49 West Third Street, Holland, Michigan 49423-2813
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (616) 786-7000
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
Pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors on April 16,
1999, effective July 4, 1999, Donnelly Corporation will change the date for
the end of its fiscal year from the Saturday nearest June 30 to December 31.
For the transition period from July 4, 1999, to December 31, 1999, Donnelly
Corporation's fiscal quarter will end on October 2, with a short year ending
on December 31. A report covering the transition period of July 4 through
December 31, 1999, is intended to be filed on Form 10-Q. After the
transition period, the Company's fiscal quarters will end on the Saturdays
nearest March 31, June 30 and September 30 with the years ending on
December 31.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
DONNELLY CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: April 28, 1999 /s/ Scott E. Reed
Scott E. Reed
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
