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 21, 2005
BEACON POWER CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 001-16171 04-3372365
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Identification No.)
234 BALLARDVALE STREET
WILMINGTON, MA 01887
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 978-694-9121
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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following provisions:
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On July 21, 2005, the Board of Directors of Beacon Power Corporation
(the "Company") elected Lisa W. Zappala to serve as a director of the Company.
There was no arrangement or understanding pursuant to which Ms. Zappala was
selected as a director. It is currently anticipated that Ms. Zappala will serve
on the Company's Audit Committee.
The Company issued a press release on July 27, 2005 announcing the
election of Ms. Zappala, 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 July 27, 2005
Signature
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.
BEACON POWER CORPORATION
Date: July 27, 2005 By:/s/ James M. Spiezio
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Name: James M. Spiezio
Title: Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated July 27, 2005