UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the |
Date of Report: July 01, 2005 (Date of earliest event reported) | ||||
Woodward Governor Company (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | ||||
DE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 000-08408 (Commission File Number) | 36-1984010 (IRS Employer Identification Number) | ||
5001 North Second Street, Rockford, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices) | 61111 (Zip Code) | |||
815-877-7441 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | ||||
Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers (b) On July 1, 2005, Registrant announced that, in accordance with the previously disclosed plan, John A. Halbrook, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stepped down from the Chief Executive Officer position (remaining as Chairman of the Board). A copy of the news release issued by the Registrant concerning this announcement is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. (c)(d) On July 1, 2005, Registrant also announced that, in accordance with the previously disclosed plan, Thomas A. Gendron, President and Chief Operating Officer, was elected to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer and elected a director of the company, effective July 1, 2005. A copy of the news release issued by the Registrant concerning this announcement is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Gendron has been Woodward's President and Chief Operating Officer since September 2002. During Mr. Gendron's 14 years with the company, he has served in many different professional capacities, including Vice President, General Manager Industrial Controls. Prior to joining the company, he held positions with Sundstrand Corporation and Thermotron. Mr. Gendron earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Illinois and his master's degree in business administration from Rockford College. Mr. Gendron does not have any family relationships with any of the directors, executive officers, or any people nominated or chosen by the company to become a director or executive officer. Mr. Gendron is not a party to any transactions listed in Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of Woodward Governor Company dated July 01, 2005 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. |
Dated: July 01, 2005 | WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY By: /s/ Carol J. Manning |
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press Release of Woodward Governor Company dated July 01, 2005 |