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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) January 20, 1999
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TELENETICS CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant a specified in its Charter)
California 0-16580 33-0061894
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
26772 Vista Terrace Drive, Lake Forest, California 92630
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (949) 455-4000
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
On January 20, 1999, George F. Rombach, C.P.A. resigned as the principal
accountant of Telenetics Corporation, a California corporation (the "Company").
Mr. Rombach's reports on the Company's financial statements for the past two
years contained no adverse opinion and no disclaimer of opinion, nor were such
reports qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting
principles. The Company's decision to accept the resignation of George F.
Rombach was approved by the Company's Board of Directors. The Company's Board of
Directors also approved the engagement of BDO Seidman, LLP as independent
accountants for the Company and to advise the Company on accounting matters,
effective as of January 20, 1999. Prior to the appointment of BDO Seidman, LLP,
the Company had not consulted with BDO Seidman, LLP regarding the application of
accounting principles.
In the Company's two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim
period preceding the resignation of George F. Rombach, there were no
disagreements with Mr. Rombach on any matter of accounting principles or
practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which
disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Mr. Rombach, would have
caused Mr. Rombach to make a reference to the subject matter of the disagreement
in connection with his reports.
The Company is furnishing herewith a letter addressed to the Securities and
Exchange Commission from George F. Rombach pursuant to Item 304(a)(3) of
Regulation S-K, which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. Not applicable.
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(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable.
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(c) Exhibits.
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1 Letter from George F. Rombach pursuant to Item 304(a)(3) of
Regulation S-K
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 22, 1999 TELENETICS CORPORATION
By: /s/ MICHAEL A. ARMANI
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Michael A. Armani, Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer, President
and Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
Sequentially
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Exhibit No. Description Page
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1 Letter from George F. Rombach pursuant to 5
Item 304(a)(3) of Regulation S-K
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EXHIBIT 1
[LETTERHEAD OF GEORGE F. ROMBACH]
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Telenetics Corporation
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have read the Current Report on Form 8-K of Telenetics Corporation dated
January 20, 1999, and am in agreement with the statements contained therein
regarding the undersigned.
Very truly yours,
/s/ GEORGE F. ROMBACH
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George F. Rombach
Newport Beach, California
January 20, 1999
