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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 act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 4, 1996
Commission File #0-18018
AEROVOX INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 76-0254329
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or
of organization) Identification No.)
370 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 508-995-8000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On March 4, 1996, Robert D. Elliott was elected President and Chief Operating
Officer of the Company. In order to assure that the classes of directors are as
balanced as possible, both in terms of numbers, as well as employee and
non-employee directors, effective March 4, 1996, John F. Brennan resigned as a
Class I director and was elected by the Board of Directors as a Class II
director with a term expiring at the 1997 Annual Meeting. In accordance with
Section 3.4 of The By-Laws of the Corporation, Mr. Elliott was elected by the
Board to fill Mr. Brennan's unexpired term as a Class I director. Clifford H.
Tuttle continues to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
AEROVOX INCORPORATED
DATE April 4, 1996 By /S/ RONALD F. MURPHY
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Ronald F. Murphy, Senior Vice
President, Treasurer, Secretary
and Principal Accounting Officer
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