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) May 13,
1996
SCRIPTEL HOLDING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-20271
31-1069865
(State or other jurisdiction ( Commission
( IRS Employer
of incorporation) file number)
Identification No.)
4153 Arlingate Plaza Columbus, OH 43228
( Address of principal executive offices)
(614) 276-8402
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
Item 5. Other events:
James W. France, Jr. announced on May 13, 1996 that, effective immediately, he
is retiring from
the Company as its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. This
action is the
culmination of a succession plan he started a year ago. Mr. France stated that
he believes in the
future of the Company. He indicated that this was an appropriate time for him
to pursue other
personal and business interests. He agreed to assist the Company in its
current efforts in a
consulting and advising capacity.
The Board of Directors accepted the resignation with regret. The Board noted
that Mr. France's
efforts over the last eight years have helped to support the completion of the
Company's new
WriteTouch product. The Board accepted Mr. France's offer of advice and
consulting services,
with terms to be negotiated.
The Board has appointed Bernard H. Eckstein, a Director, as acting Chairman/CEO.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
May 13, 1996
Scriptel Holding, Inc.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Frederick A. Niebauer
Frederick A. Niebauer
Treasurer (principal financial and accounting officer)
