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 21, 1997 PARLEX CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Massachusetts (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-12942 04-2464749 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 145 Milk Street, Methuen, Massachusetts 01844 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (508) 685-4341 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Item 5. OTHER EVENTS On June 30, 1997, Herbert W. Pollack resigned as Chief Executive Officer of Parlex Corporation ["the Company"] but will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Treasurer. On July 1, 1997, Peter J. Murphy became Chief Executive Officer of the Company in addition to his position as President. 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 hereunto duly authorized. PARLEX CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Peter J. Murphy Peter J. Murphy President, and Chief Executive Officer Dated: July 21, 1997