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: August 15, 2001 Lotus Pacific, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware State of Organization 000-24999 Commission File Number 52-1947160 Employer Identification Number 200 Centennial Avenue, Suite 201, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 Address of Principal Executive Office (732) 885-0100 Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code ITEM 5. Other Events On July 5, 2001, Robert Lo resigned from the Board of Directors of the Registrant. On August 6, 2001, pursuant to Article III, Section 3 of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, the Board of Directors elected Gordon Lum to fill the Class II directorship vacated by Robert Lo. On August 6, 2001, pursuant to Article III, Sections 2 and 3 of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, the Board of Directors approved increasing this Board of Directors from seven to eight, with such new directorship being a Class III directorship. On August 6, 2001, pursuant to Article III, Section 3 of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, the Board of Directors elected James Liu to fill such newly-created Class III directorship for a term expiring at the 2004 annual meeting of stockholders. Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 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. LOTUS PACIFIC, INC. Date: August 15, 2001 By: /s/ Yong Yan --------------------------------- Yong Yan President & Chief Executive Officer