Diebold, Incorporated (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 12, 2005

Diebold, Incorporated
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Ohio 1-4879 34-0183970
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
5995 Mayfair Road, P.O.Box 3077, North Canton, Ohio   44720-8077
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (330) 490-4000

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On October 12, 2005, the company announced that two executives in key, senior-level positions within the company were promoted. Thomas W. Swidarski was named president and chief operating officer and Kevin J. Krakora was appointed vice president and chief financial officer. A copy of the press release announcing the promotions is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of Diebold, Incorporated dated October 12, 2005, "Diebold Promotes Two Executives to Key Positions"





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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.

         
    Diebold, Incorporated
          
October 14, 2005   By:   Walden W. O'Dell
       
        Name: Walden W. O'Dell
        Title: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release of Diebold, Incorporated dated October 12, 2005, "Diebold Promotes Two Executives to Key Positions"