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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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):
September 10, 1999
MICRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Minnesota
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-17932 41-1404301
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(Commission File No) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
900 E. Karcher Road
Nampa, Idaho 83687
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(208) 898-3434
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
See the following press release, dated September 10, 1999, announcing the
appointment of John B. Balousek as a new member of the Company's Board of
Directors:
Micron Electronics Appoints Former Foote, Cone & Belding Executive Jack Balousek
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To Board Of Directors
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Nampa, Idaho, September 10th, 1999--Micron Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:
MUEI), a leading direct vendor of award-winning computing solutions and
services, today announced that Jack Balousek, former president, chief
operating officer, and director of Foote, Cone & Belding, has been elected
a member of Micron's Board of Directors.
Foote, Cone & Belding is a highly regarded national advertising agency with
$5 billion in billings and client partnerships in nearly every industry
category, making them one of the industry's largest global marketing
organizations. During his tenure at Foote, Cone & Belding, Balousek
contributed to building the brands of companies such as Levi Strauss,
Clorox, Pacific Bell, Taco Bell, Sunkist, and Mazda. In 1996, Balousek was
named chairman and chief executive officer of True North Technologies, a
digital and interactive services company of True North Communications,
Foote, Cone & Belding's parent company. Most recently, Balousek was a
founder and executive vice president of PhotoAlley.com, an electronic
commerce startup designed to offer photographic equipment, supplies, and
services online.
"Jack's experience in building successful brands and increasing brand
awareness will be a tremendous asset to Micron Electronics as we continue
to focus on these two important areas," said Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer Joel Kocher. "We welcome Jack to our Board of Directors and look
forward to his contribution to the Company."
Balousek is also a member of the Board of Directors of Geoworks
Corporation, a leading edge developer of services and content via wireless
communication products, and FreeShop.com, the leading online source for
free and trial offers and one of the most visited e-commerce sites on the
Web.
Balousek received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Creighton
University and earned an MS from Northwestern University.
Micron Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MUEI), a recognized industry leader and
direct vendor known for its award-winning products and services, develops,
manufactures and markets high-performance, competitively priced computing
solutions to consumers, small businesses, commercial and public sector
buyers. Its superior customer service and toll-free technical support is
available to customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Micron offers value and convenience through direct sales via the
Internet (www.micronpc.com), by phone 800-249-1179 or by fax
208-893-7240.
SIGNATURES
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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.
MICRON ELECTRONICS, INC.
Date: October 11, 1999 By /s/ James R. Stewart
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James R. Stewart
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
