UNITED STATES
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): May 1, 2006
KRONOS INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
0-20109
(Commission file number)
| Massachusetts | 04-2640942 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer |
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297 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (978) 250-9800
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(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
On May 1, 2006, Kronos Incorporated announced that Mark Julien, Vice President of Finance, has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Kronos effective May 1, 2006. In his capacity as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Julien will serve as Kronos’ principal financial and accounting officer. Paul A. Lacy will continue in his role as President of Kronos and will serve as Kronos’ principal executive officer. A copy of the press release regarding Mr. Julien’s promotion is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Julien joined Kronos in 1995. He was promoted to Vice President, Corporate Controller in 2000 and then to Vice President of Finance in 2003. Prior to joining Kronos, Mr. Julien worked at Ernst and Young LLP for eight years in the Audit Practice division. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame, and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Julien is 42 years old.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Kronos Incorporated on May 1, 2006 |
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.
| KRONOS INCORPORATED |
Date: May 4, 2006 | By:__/s/ Paul A. Lacy_______ |
Paul A. Lacy
President
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| Executive Officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
| Press Release issued by Kronos Incorporated on May 1, 2006 |