-----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, HFjiClYCEobo7X3gGBff8/rCKRnHgKsGSK0Ao8UtzY1i3H473Du57gXLAQA/tUOi FmE316vZByI02Osmbah1tg== 0000912057-01-513712.txt : 20010509 0000912057-01-513712.hdr.sgml : 20010509 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-01-513712 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010506 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010508 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HEXCEL CORP /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000717605 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ABRASIVE ASBESTOS & MISC NONMETALLIC MINERAL PRODUCTS [3290] IRS NUMBER: 941109521 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-08472 FILM NUMBER: 1625509 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11711 DUBLIN RD CITY: DUBLIN STATE: CA ZIP: 94568 BUSINESS PHONE: 925551-4900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 281 TRESSER BLVD. STREET 2: TWO STAMFORD PLAZA, 16TH FLOOR CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06901-8781 8-K 1 a2048445z8-k.txt 8-K 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 May 8, 2001 May 6, 2001 ------------------------------------------------------ Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) HEXCEL CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 1-8472 94-1109521 - -------------- --------------------- ------------------ (State of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Incorporation) Identification No.) Two Stamford Plaza 281 Tresser Boulevard Stamford, Connecticut 06901-3288 ------------------------------------------------------ (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (203) 969-0666 ------------------------------------------------------ (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A ------------------------------------------------------ (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS A copy of the press release issued by Hexcel Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), on May 6, 2001 is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release, dated May 6, 2001. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities 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. Date: May 8, 2001 HEXCEL CORPORATION /s/ Ira J. Krakower -------------------------- Ira J. Krakower Senior Vice President - 2 - EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press Release, dated May 6, 2001. EX-99.1 2 a2048445zex-99_1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 [HEXCEL LOGO] ================================================================================ NEWS RELEASE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HEXCEL CORPORATION, 281 TRESSER BOULEVARD, STAMFORD, CT 06901 (203) 969-0666 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTACTS FINANCIAL: STEPHEN C. FORSYTH 203-969-0666 EXT. 425 stephen.forsyth@hexcel.com MEDIA: MICHAEL W. BACAL 203-969-0666 EXT. 426 michael.bacal@hexcel.com HEXCEL CORPORATION'S CHAIRMAN AND FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PASSES AWAY DUE TO ILLNESS STAMFORD, CT, May 6, 2001 - Hexcel Corporation (NYSE/PCX: HXL) today announced that its chairman and former chief executive officer, John J. Lee, suddenly succumbed to cancer at his home in New York on Saturday, May 5, 2001. He is survived by his wife, Gayle, their four children and five grandchildren. During his eight year tenure as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lee successfully led the company through a brief chapter 11 restructuring which left all shareholders in place, paying or reinstating all creditors in full including interest and expenses. Next, the restructured Hexcel consolidated the advanced composites industry under Mr. Lee's leadership. From 1995 to 1997, Hexcel successfully acquired the Ciba Composites business, the Hercules' Composites Products Division and selected assets of Fiberite Inc. In 1998, the company diversified its business portfolio by expanding its electronic materials business through the acquisition of the Clark-Schwebel business, the leading US based manufacturer of woven glass electronic fabrics. Mr. Lee also played a distinguished role as a trustee of Yale University, leading their capital campaign and serving on the boards of other companies and charitable institutions. Mr. Martin L. Solomon on behalf of Hexcel's Board of Directors observed: "Many of us on the board have been privileged to know John both as a colleague and friend over many years. He was a person of extraordinary talent and drive, qualities which made him a moving force behind every matter that he touched and which served Hexcel well in the years under his guidance. His leadership and vision transformed Hexcel into the world's leading producer of advanced composite materials and positioned the company for many future opportunities. The directors and employees will greatly miss him and wish to extend their deepest sympathies to Mr. Lee's family at their loss." * * * - 2 - Hexcel Corporation is the world's leading advanced structural materials company. It designs, manufactures and markets lightweight, high reinforcement products, composite materials and engineered products for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, electronics, general industrial, and recreation applications. - 3 - -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----