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 1, 2003
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FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) |
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New York |
0-6669 | 13-1950672 | ||
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1801 Green Road Suite E |
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Pompano Beach, Florida 33064 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant's Telephone Number, including |
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area code: (954) 419-9544 |
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(Former Address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 5 Other Events
Effective October 1, 2003, the registrant entered into a new Employment Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1) with Jerome E. Ball to serve as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer until December 31, 2005. Mr. Ball's original Employment Agreement with the registrant, which had previously been extended until December 31, 2004, was cancelled as of the effective date of the new agreement.
Effective October 1, 2003, the registrant entered into a new Employment Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2) with Michael M. Schiffman to serve as its President and Chief Operating Officer until December 31, 2005. Mr. Schiffman's original Employment Agreement with the registrant was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2003 and was cancelled as of the effective date of the new agreement.
Effective October 1, 2003, the registrant entered into a new Employment Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3) with Douglas W. Sabra to serve as its Chief Financial Officer until December 31, 2005. Mr. Sabra's original Employment Agreement with the registrant was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2003 and was cancelled as of the effective date of the new agreement.
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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.
Dated: October 1, 2003
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FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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By: //s// Douglas W. Sabra___________ |
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Name: Douglas W. Sabra |
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Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX |
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Exhibit # |
Exhibit |
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99.1 |
Employment Agreement of Jerome E. Ball effective October 1, 2003 |
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99.2 |
Employment Agreement of Michael M Schiffman effective October 1, 2003 |
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99.3 |
Employment Agreement of Douglas W. Sabra effective October 1, 2003 |
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