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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): December 18, 1997
VOICE POWERED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CALIFORNIA 1-11476 95-3977501
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(State of other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
18426 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 506, Tarzana, California 91356
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 818-757-1100
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On December 12, 1997, Edward M. Krakauer, Chairman of the Board of
Voice Powered Technology since July 1994, resigned from the Board of Directors
due to personal commitments that would have limited his future availability
to the Company.
On December 17, 1997, Mr. Kenneth I. DeWitt was appointed to serve on
the Board of Directors. Mr. DeWitt has served as the Vice President of
Manufacturing for the Company since July 1995.
Also on December 17, 1997, Mitchell B. Rubin, the President and CEO of
the Company, was appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
SIGNATURES
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.
VOICE POWERED TECHNOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: December 18, 1997 By: /s/ MITCHELL B. RUBIN
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Mitchell B. Rubin
President and Chief Executive Officer
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