SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMMISION 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): November 2, 2001 AMX CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Texas 0-26924 75-1815822 (State or Other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Jurisdiction of Identification No.) Incorporation or Organization) 3000 Research Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number including area code: (469) 624-8000 n/a (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 1 Item 5. Other Events. On November 2, 2001, AMX Corporation issued a press release filed herewith as Exhibit 20.1 regarding the appointment of Robert J. Carroll as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Financial statements of business acquired Not applicable (b) Pro forma financial information Not applicable (c) Exhibits 20.1 Press Release dated November 2, 2001 regarding election of Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President. 2 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. AMX CORPORATION By: /s/ Jean M. Nelson -------------------------------- Jean M. Nelson Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: November 8, 2001 3 Index to Exhibits Exhibit Number Description - ------ ----------- 20.1 Press Release dated November 2, 2001 regarding election of Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President. 4