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: June 19, 2002
(Date of earliest event reported)
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 0-49629 | | 33-0933072 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission file number) | | (I.R.S. employer identification no.) |
17872 Cartwright Road, Irvine, California 92614
(Address of principal executive offices including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (949) 399-4500
Item 5. Other Events.
On Wednesday, June 19, 2002, IMPCO Technologies, Inc. and Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced that the IMPCO board of directors has approved the spin-off of Quantum by means of a special dividend to IMPCO stockholders. Effective after the close of business on July 23, 2002, IMPCO will distribute all of the shares of Quantum owned by IMPCO to IMPCO's stockholders of record on July 5, 2002.
The Company has issued a press release regarding the spin-off, a copy of which is included herein as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number
| | Description
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated June 19, 2002 |
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.
QUANTUM FUEL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE, INC. |
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| By: | | /s/ ALAN P. NIEDZWIECKI
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| | | Alan P. Niedzwiecki President and Chief Operating Officer |
Date: June 19, 2002
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number
| | Description
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated June 19, 2002 |
