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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) September 1, 1996
Commission File #0-18018
AEROVOX INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 76-0254329
(State or other jurisdiction of organization) (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or
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
Effective September 1, 1996, Robert D. Elliott was elected Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, succeeding Clifford H. Tuttle. Mr. Elliott retains the
title of President of the Company, to which he was elected on March 4, 1996.
Mr. Tuttle, who will retire from the Company at the end of the year, will
continue to serve in the position of Chairman of the Board.
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 September 3, 1996 BY /s/ JEFFREY A. TEMPLER
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Jeffrey A. Templer, Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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