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): July 29, 2004
WILLIAMS CONTROLS, INC.
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(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-18083 84-1099587
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(State or other (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
14100 S.W. 72nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97224
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(503) 684-8600
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
In a press release dated July 29, 2004 Williams Controls, Inc. announced that
Patrick Cavanagh has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective
October 4, 2004. In conjunction with Mr. Cavanagh's appointment, Gene Goodson,
the Company's current President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Chairman
will retire from his positions as President and Chief Executive Officer but will
remain Chairman of the Board.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release, dated July 29, 2004.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed for and on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
WILLIAMS CONTROLS, INC.
Date: July 29, 2004 By: /s/ DENNIS E. BUNDAY
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Dennis E. Bunday
Chief Financial Officer
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