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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) OCTOBER 29, 1999
FRITZ COMPANIES, INC.
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(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 0-20548 94-3083515
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (COMMISSION FILE (IRS EMPLOYER
OF INCORPORATION) NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
706 MISSION STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94103
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE (415) 904-8360
INAPPLICABLE
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(FORMER NAME OR FORMER ADDRESS IF CHANGED SINCE LAST REPORT)
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Item 5. Other Events
On October 21, 1999, the Company issued a press release announcing
among other things the resignation of Dennis L. Pelino, President
and Director. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 1.
Item 7. Financial Statement and Exhibits
(c) See the attached Exhibit Index.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
FRITZ COMPANIES, INC.
By__________________________________________
Lynn C. Fritz
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated: October 29, 1999
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EXHIBIT 1
News Release
FRITZ COMPANIES ANNOUNCES THE PROMOTION OF TWO KEY EXECUTIVES; INTERNATIONAL AND
DOMESTIC OPERATIONS REALIGNED SAN FRANCISCO, October 21 - Fritz Companies, Inc.
(NASDAQ: FRTZ) today announced the promotion of two key executives and the
realignment of its international and domestic operations. Richard Gervais was
appointed executive vice president of the company's North American operations,
reporting directly to the Office of the Chairman. In his new assignment, Mr.
Gervais will be responsible for both the U.S. and the Canadian operations. In
addition, he was named to the company's governing Executive Committee.
Previously, Mr. Gervais was president of Fritz Starber of Canada. In this post,
he has been responsible for achieving the highest customer satisfaction levels
and the most consistent growth among all the Fritz worldwide operations. He
served with Fritz Starber and its predecessor company for a total of 28 years.
"Mr. Gervais' proven track record in leading Fritz Companies' largest non-U.S.
business to world-class customer satisfaction levels - as well as instituting
excellent human resource practices - will play a key role in helping Fritz
accelerate the achievement of the company's Mission," said Lynn C. Fritz,
chairman and CEO, and Raymond L. Smith, COO, members of the Office of the
Chairman, in announcing the appointment.
In addition, Billy Tse has been named managing director of Asia/Pacific
Operations, reporting directly to the Office of the Chairman. His new
responsibilities will include North, Central, South Asia and Indochina. Mr.
Tse has been responsible for developing Fritz Companies' Asia market and
instrumental in gaining recognition for the company as one of the industry
leaders in Asian trade management services. Mr. Tse has been with Fritz
Companies for 16 years and has over 36 years of industry related experience.
"Mr. Tse is very familiar with every aspect of the Asian market and has the
leadership skills and proven knowledge to meet Fritz customers' long-term
logistics requirements," said Mr. Fritz.
Michael Rolls, managing director, Australasia; Fred Schardt, managing director,
Europe; Albert Benki, managing director, Latin America; and Gary Friedman,
senior director of Fritz Domestic Services, will continue in their current
assignments, also reporting directly to Office of the Chairman.
After 13 years with Fritz, Dennis L. Pelino, who has been responsible for
International Operations, has resigned to pursue other interests. "He has
worked tirelessly to develop a global presence and world-class operation. We
thank him for his countless contributions and wish him the best in his future
endeavors," said Mr. Fritz.
Fritz Companies is a specialist in global integrated logistics, delivering
comprehensive supply chain solutions to its customers worldwide. Fritz provides
flexible door-to-door transportation and material management through
sophisticated information systems, placing its emphasis on simplifying processes
and reducing overall transportation costs. The Fritz network is composed of
highly trained professionals in more than 450 locations in some 115 countries.
Fritz Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRTZ) global headquarters is at 706 Mission
Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103 USA, tel #: 415.904.8360. All recent press
releases are available via fax-on-demand service accessed by dialing
888.286.6419. Additional information is available via the Internet:
www.fritz.com.
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