Acuity Brands, Inc. 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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 12, 2003
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ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-16583 No. 58-2632672
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1170 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30309
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (404) 853-1400
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None
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
Attached hereto is a press release issued by Acuity Brands, Inc. (the
"Registrant") on March 12, 2003. A copy of the press release is filed herewith
as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None.
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
99.1 Press Release, issued by Registrant on
March 12, 2003.
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: March 12, 2003
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
BY: /s/ Helen D. Haines
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Helen D. Haines
Vice President and Secretary
Exhibit 99.1
Company Contact:
Karen Holcom
Acuity Brands, Inc.
404-853-1437
ACUITY BRANDS ANNOUNCES
ELECTION OF ROBERT F. MCCULLOUGH
TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ATLANTA, March 12, 2003 -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) announced today the
election of Robert F. (Bob) McCullough to the company's Board of Directors
effective immediately. This addition to the Acuity Brands Board brings the total
number of Directors to nine.
McCullough, a Certified Public Accountant, serves as the Chief Financial Officer
and as a Board member of AMVESCAP PLC, a leading independent global investment
management firm. AMVESCAP operates under the AIM, INVESCO, and Atlantic Trust
brands and has approximately $335 billion in assets under its management.
Prior to joining AMVESCAP, McCullough had a distinguished career that spanned
over 30 years with the accounting firm Arthur Andersen LLP. Upon graduating from
the University of Texas in 1964, McCullough joined Andersen's audit staff in New
York City where he ultimately held various positions as a partner. He most
recently served as the managing partner for Andersen's Atlanta practice from
1987 until 1996, at which time he elected retirement to join AMVESCAP.
McCullough is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
and the Georgia Society of CPAs.
James S. Balloun, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity
Brands, said, "With the addition of Bob McCullough as a Director, we are further
strengthening the level of financial expertise of our Board. His financial
background aside, Bob's tremendous experience and civic responsibility will make
him a valuable asset to our Board under any circumstances. We are pleased that
he has agreed to serve as a Director of Acuity Brands."
Acuity Brands, Inc., with fiscal year 2002 sales of approximately $2.0 billion,
is comprised of Acuity Lighting Group and Acuity Specialty Products Group.
Acuity Lighting Group is the world's leading lighting fixture manufacturer and
includes brands such as Lithonia, Holophane(R), Peerless(R), Hydrel(R), and
American Electric Lighting(R). Acuity Specialty Products Group is a leading
provider of specialty chemicals and includes brands such as Zep(R), Enforcer(R),
and Selig Industries(TM). Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Acuity Brands
employs 11,800 people and has operations throughout North America and in Europe.