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 25, 2004
CROSSROADS SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
000-30362
(Commission File Number)
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| Delaware | | 74-2846643 |
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| (State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 8300 North MoPac Expressway, Austin, Texas | | 78759 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(512) 349-0300
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
(b) On October 25, 2004, both Brian R. Smith and William P. Wood tendered their resignation from the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Richard D. Eyestone will replace Mr. Wood on the Audit Committee, pending the selection of a director to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Wood’s resignation. Mr. Smith did not serve on any committees of the Board of Directors.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
David Riegel has been selected by the Board to serve as Chairman of the Board, replacing Brian R. Smith in this role. Mr. Riegel also retains the role of “lead independent director.”
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| | | CROSSROADS SYSTEMS, INC. |
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| Dated: October 28, 2004 | | By: | | /s/ Rob Sims |
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| | | | Rob Sims
President and Chief Executive Officer |
