-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, LcLJVNBxP8xjc3B6NsyeJaJUBst57q7iHU5qDK2qmH9Td+vc9IYcxiJhMLRCMJvo kYE1z3/lmXyRrKRE26vCeg== 0000950123-04-012166.txt : 20041018 0000950123-04-012166.hdr.sgml : 20041018 20041018160209 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-04-012166 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20041015 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20041018 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20041018 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NATIONAL WATERWORKS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001211010 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-HARDWARE & PLUMBING & HEATING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES [5070] FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-102430 FILM NUMBER: 041083310 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 WEST HIGHWAY 6 STREET 2: SUITE 620 CITY: WACO STATE: TX ZIP: 76712 8-K 1 y67700e8vk.txt FORM 8-K 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): OCTOBER 15, 2004 NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC. ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 333-102430 05-0532711 - ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------- (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 200 WEST HIGHWAY 6, SUITE 620 WACO, TEXAS 76712 ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (254) 772-5355 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS. (b) Mechelle Slaughter resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, effective January 5, 2005. Phil Keipp, currently Vice President and Controller, will succeed Ms. Slaughter as Chief Financial Officer. On October 15, 2004, National Waterworks, Inc. issued a press release announcing the resignation of Ms. Slaughter as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, and the appointment of Mr. Keipp as Chief Financial Officer. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 5.02. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Document ----------- -------- 99.1 Press release dated October 15, 2004.
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. NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC. (Registrant) Date: October 15, 2004 By: /s/ Harry K. Hornish, Jr. ---------------------------- Name: Harry K. Hornish, Jr. Title: President and Chief Executive Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Document - ----------- -------- 99.1 Press Release dated October 15, 2004
4 EX-99.1 2 y67700exv99w1.txt PRESS RELEASE (NATIONAL WATERWORKS LOGO) NEWS RELEASE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC. ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF PHIL KEIPP TO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WACO, TX - (BUSINESS WIRE) (NATLWW) - October 15, 2004 - National Waterworks, Inc. ("National Waterworks"), a leading distributor of water and wastewater transmission products in the United States, today announced that Mechelle Slaughter, currently Chief Financial Officer, has announced her decision to retire after 24 years with National Waterworks or its predecessors. Ms. Slaughter will stay on until January of 2005 to ensure an orderly transition. Phil Keipp, currently Vice President and Controller, will succeed Ms. Slaughter as Chief Financial Officer. Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Harry Hornish said, "The promotion of Phil, an 8 year veteran of National Waterworks or its predecessors, is a testament to the Company's succession management program and we anticipate significant contributions to National Waterworks in his new role." Regarding Ms. Slaughter's departure, Mr. Harry Hornish said, "Mechelle brought a combination of skill and professionalism to our Company and has been an invaluable contributor to the success of National Waterworks. Mechelle has overseen the Company through times of enormous change and her contribution is truly appreciated. While we are sorry to see her leave, we respect her decision and wish her the best." Commenting on her decision to leave, Ms. Slaughter said, "I have enjoyed a great career at National Waterworks and will treasure the friendships that I have made during the past several years. While I am looking forward to pursuing my personal endeavors, I am pleased with the current direction of the organization and I firmly believe that National Waterworks will continue to provide an unmatched level of service to its customers." National Waterworks, Inc. distributes a full line of products including pipe, fittings, valves, meters, service and repair products, fire hydrants and other components that are used to transport clean water and wastewater between reservoirs and treatment plants and residential and commercial locations. Our products are integral to building, repairing and maintaining water and wastewater (sewer) systems and serve as part of the basic municipal infrastructure. Through our network of 134 branches in 36 states, we sell directly to municipalities and to contractors who serve municipalities and also perform residential, commercial and industrial waterworks projects. National Waterworks Holdings, Inc. is a Delaware corporation affiliated with J.P. Morgan Partners, LLC and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. Information about National Waterworks is available on the Internet at www.nationalwaterworks.com. Source: National Waterworks, Inc. Contact: National Waterworks, Inc. Thomasville, GA Judy Barrow, (229) 227-8611 judy.barrow@natlww.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----