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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): August 19, 1997
TELEGEN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 14836 84-067214
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
101 Saginaw Drive
Redwood City, California 94063
(Address of principal executive offices)
(415) 261-9400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
In a press release dated August 19, 1997, Telegen Corporation, a California
corporation (the "Company") announced that, effective immediately, it has
realigned executive management responsibilities for a number of its current
officers to better position the Company for future growth and to place greater
focus on advancing its key development programs.
Gilbert Decker, an outside director, has been named Chairman of the
Company's Board of Directors. Warren M. Dillard has been named Chief Executive
Officer of the Company in addition to his current position as the Company's
Chief Financial Officer. Jessica L. Stevens, the Company's former President,
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, will fill the newly created
position of President/Chief Technology Officer to focus on the hands-on
development of the flat-panel display and the Company's other developing
technologies. Frederick T. Lezak, Jr., President of the Company's wholly owned
subsidiary, Telegen Communications Corporation, has been named an Executive Vice
President of the Company. Bonnie Crystal remains an Executive Vice President
and Secretary of the Company and will continue her research and development
focus.
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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.
TELEGEN CORPORATION
Dated: August 19, 1997 By: /s/ Warren M. Dillard
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Warren M. Dillard,
Chief Financial Officer
