-----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, E8Ql+5QuDoeblvgsSEPbmplnCTH6qenYdf3nGZ9qpBH5vc9glTDMIHIJYHx0Lpun JYFvm0kPExojuATyI17NPg== 0000910620-04-000002.txt : 20040109 0000910620-04-000002.hdr.sgml : 20040109 20040109172935 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000910620-04-000002 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20040109 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events FILED AS OF DATE: 20040109 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WICKES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000910620 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-LUMBER & OTHER BUILDING MATERIALS DEALERS [5211] IRS NUMBER: 363554758 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14967 FILM NUMBER: 04519047 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 706 N DEERPATH DR CITY: VERNON HILLS STATE: IL ZIP: 60061 BUSINESS PHONE: 8473673400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 706 NORTH DEERPATH DR CITY: VERNON HILLS STATE: IL ZIP: 60061 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WICKES LUMBER CO /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930813 8-K 1 a8kjan9.txt JAN 9 RELEASE 179394.1 041224-20454 179394.1 041224-20454 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 - January 9, 2004 (Date of Earliest Event Reported) WICKES INC. --------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File No. 1-14967 Delaware 36-35544758 - --------------------------- ---------------------- (State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 706 North Deerpath Drive, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 - ------------------------------------------------ ------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 367-3400 2 Item 5. Other Events. On January 9, 2004, Wickes Inc announced the election of James O'Grady, Wickes President and Chief Executive Officer, to the Company's Board of Directors. The Company also reported the resignations of Claudia Slacik and Jon Hanson from their positions on the Wickes Board of Directors. In correspondence dated January 7, 2003, both Ms. Slacik and Mr. Hanson submitted their letters of resignation from the positions they held on the Board of Directors of the Company. The resignations of Ms. Slacik and Mr. Hanson were not the result of a disagreement with the Company or other board members. In addition, the Company also reported that the Board of Directors has authorized senior management to engage the services of a restructuring firm to assist the Company in developing and implementing any available strategies to further secure the long term viability of its operations. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated January 9, 2004 3 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. Date: January 9, 2004 WICKES INC. By: /s/ James Hopwood ----------------------- James Hopwood Chief Financial Officer EX-99 2 a8kjanpr.txt JAN 9 PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 WICKES INC. 706 NORTH DEERPATH DRIVE VERNON HILLS, IL 60061 OTCBB: WIKS.OB AT THE COMPANY: Jim Hopwood Chief Financial Officer (847) 367-3552 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2004 WICKES INC. REPORTS ON BOARD CHANGES; AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE RESTRUCTURING OFFICER Vernon Hills, IL January 9, 2004 - Wickes Inc. (OTCBB: WIKS.OB), a leading distributor of building materials and manufacturer of value-added building components, announced today the election of James O'Grady, Wickes President and Chief Executive Officer, to the Company's Board of Directors. The Company also regrettably reported the resignations of Claudia Slacik and Jon Hanson from their positions on the Wickes Board of Directors. There were no disputes between the Company and the directors indicated in their resignation letters. Commenting on the changes, Robert E. Mulcahy III, Wickes Chairman stated, "We welcome Jim O'Grady to the board and anticipate that he will continue to play an instrumental role, both as a director and a member of senior management, in seeking to resolve our current liquidity crisis." Mr. Mulcahy also stated, "Both Claudia and Jon have been invaluable in guiding the other directors and senior management through the many challenges faced by the Company. Their advice, input and leadership were important components of positioning Wickes for its current turnaround efforts. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors." The Company also reported that the Board of Directors has authorized senior management to engage the services of a restructuring firm to assist the Company in developing and implementing any available strategies to secure the long term viability of its operations. This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are information of a non-historical nature and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Company's ability to control. The Company cautions shareholders and prospective investors that the following factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements: costs of materials sold; changes in selling prices; competition within the building materials supply industry; the effects of economic conditions; as well as other factors set forth in the Company's Form 10-K, its Form 10-Qs, the Offering Memorandum relating to the Company's senior subordinated note exchange offer and other documents which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. WICKES INC. is a leading distributor of building materials and manufacturer of value-added building components in the United States, serving primarily building and remodeling professionals. The Company distributes materials nationally and internationally, operating building centers in the Midwest, Northeast and South. The Company's building component manufacturing facilities produce value-added products such as roof trusses, floor systems, framed wall panels, pre-hung door units and window assemblies. Wickes Inc.'s web site, http://www.wickes.com, offers a full range of valuable services about the building materials and construction industry. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----