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
February 26, 2002
(Date of report)
Novell, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-13351 87-0393339
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of incorporation) Identification No.)
1800 South Novell Place, Provo Utah 84606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(801) 429-7000
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. Other Events.
On February 26, 2002, Novell, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a
press release announcing the departure of Stewart Nelson, the
Registrant's Chief Operating Officer. A copy of the press
release issued by the Registrant on February 26, 2002
concerning Mr. Nelson's departure, filed herewith as Exhibit
99.1, is incorporated herein by reference.
On February 26, 2002, the Registrant issued a press release
announcing the appointment of Christopher Stone to the
position of Vice Chairman, Office of the CEO. A copy of the
press release issued by the Registrant on February 26, 2002
concerning Mr. Stone's appointment, filed herewith as Exhibit
99.2, is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following financial statements, pro forma financial
information and exhibits, if any, are filed as part of this
report:
(A) Financial statements of businesses acquired.
Not applicable.
(B) Pro forma financial information.
Not applicable.
(C) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated February 26, 2002, announcing the departure of
Stewart Nelson, the Registrant's Chief Operating Officer.
99.2 Press Release dated February 26, 2002, announcing the appointment of
Christopher Stone to the position of Vice Chairman, Office of the CEO.
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.
Novell, Inc.
By: /s/ Joseph A. LaSala, Jr.
Joseph A. LaSala, Jr.
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Date: February 26, 2002
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated February 26, 2002 announcing the departure of
Stewart Nelson, the Registrant's Chief Operating Officer.
99.2 Press Release dated February 26, 2002 announcing the appointment of
Christopher Stone to the position of Vice Chairman, Office of the CEO.
Exhibit 99.1
Novell COO Stewart Nelson to Leave Company
BOSTON, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL - news), a leading provider
of Net business solutions, today announced that Stewart Nelson, Novell's chief
operating officer, would be leaving the company. Nelson has served in a variety
of roles since joining the company eight years ago. He was the General Manager
of the Collaboration business unit and chiefly responsible for building the
GroupWise business and product line; he served as the Senior Vice President of
Research and Development during a critical time in Novell's history when he
oversaw the shipment of NW5, ZenWorks and the development of Novell's cross
platform directory; and, over the past two years, he has been Novell's Chief
Operating Officer.
Stewart has held many positions at Novell during his tenure. He has always been
a valued executive and his accomplishments at Novell are numerous. He has helped
me tremendously over the past six months, and he will be missed," said Novell
Chairman, President and CEO Jack Messman. We wish him nothing but the best in
his future endeavors." Nelson will complete his duties with the company in the
next several weeks.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. is a leader in eBusiness solutions and Net services software
designed to secure and power the networked world. Novell and its eServices
division, Cambridge Technology Partners, help organizations solve complex
business challenges, simplify their systems and processes, and capture new
opportunities with one Net solutions. Novell provides worldwide channel,
consulting, education and developer programs to support its offerings.
For information on Novell's complete range of products and services, contact
Novell's Customer Response Center at 888-321-4CRC (4272), or visit Novell's Web
site at http://www.novell.com. Information on eBusiness and integration
solutions from Cambridge Technology Partners can be accessed at
http://www.ctp.com . Press may access Novell announcements and company
information on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com/pressroom.
NOTE: Novell and Cambridge Technology Partners are registered trademarks, and
eDirectory is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
Exhibit 99.2
Novell Announces Appointment of Christopher Stone
as Vice Chairman - Office of the CEO
Former Novell Executive and Tilion Founder to Return to Novell
PROVO, UT. February 26, 2002 -- Novell, a leading provider of Net business
solutions, today announced the appointment of Christopher Stone to the newly
created position of Vice Chairman, Office of the CEO. Among Stone's
responsibilities will be overseeing the company's engineering, marketing,
product management, alliances, and consulting functions. He will report to
Chairman, President and CEO Jack L. Messman and will be based in Cambridge, MA.
He will begin on March 4, 2002.
Stone, 44, who was with Novell from 1997 to 1999 as executive vice-president for
strategy and development, left Novell to start Tilion, a leading software
company providing real-time executive management software for logistics and
supply chain managers. He will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Stone's background in technology development also led to his founding of Object
Management Group where he created CORBA, a globally recognized software
standard.
"As Novell continues to move with our customers to a solutions-based one Net
environment, we need a person with Chris' experience to help us connect our
customers, suppliers and employees in the value delivery chain," said Messman.
"Companies are looking for secure ways to streamline operations and maximize
investments. Chris understands these challenges. He knows how Novell's services
and products can serve to solve the complex business and technical challenges
facing companies today."
"Novell has always had great technology," said Jamie Lewis, CEO and research
chair for Burton Group. "With Chris Stone, Novell gains another savvy leader who
understands the market and won't hesitate to take action. He also has
credibility with the companies that Novell wants as partners to help regain its
competitive edge."
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL), is a leader in eBusiness solutions and Net services
software designed to secure and power the networked world. Novell and its
eServices division, Cambridge Technology Partners, help organizations solve
complex business challenges, simplify their systems and processes, and capture
new opportunities with one Net solutions. Novell provides worldwide channel,
consulting, education and developer programs to support its offerings.
For information on Novell's complete range of products and services, contact
Novell's Customer Response Center at 888-321-4CRC (4272), or visit Novell's Web
site at http://www.novell.com. Information on eBusiness and integration
solutions from Cambridge Technology Partners can be accessed at
http://www.ctp.com . Press may access Novell announcements and company
information on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com/pressroom.
NOTE: Novell and Cambridge Technology Partners are registered trademarks, and
eDirectory is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other
countries.