UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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): October 12, 2004
BEACON POWER CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-16171 04-3372365
(Commission file number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
234 Ballardvale Street, Wilmington, MA 01887
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (978) 694-9121
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
On October 12, 2004, the Board of Directors of Beacon Power Corporation
(the "Company") elected Stephen P. Adik to serve as a director of the Company.
There was no arrangement or understanding pursuant to which Mr. Adik was
selected as a director. It is currently anticipated that Mr. Adik will serve on
the Company's Audit Committee.
The Company issued a press release on October 14, 2004 announcing the
election of Mr. Adik, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and is
incorporated herein by reference
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated October 14, 2004
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BEACON POWER CORPORATION
Registrant
By:/s/ James M. Spiezio
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James M. Spiezio
Title: Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary
Dated: October 14, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 14, 2004