SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
December 12, 2002
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THERMO ELECTRON CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8002 04-2209186
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Number) Identification Number)
81 Wyman Street, P.O. Box 9046
Waltham, Massachusetts 02454-9046
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(781) 622-1000
(Registrant's telephone number
including area code)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 25, 2002, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that
the Board of Directors had elected Marijn E. Dekkers, previously president and
chief operating officer, to the position of president and chief executive
officer, and that Richard F. Syron, previously chairman and chief executive
officer, will assume a newly-created position of full-time executive chairman.
The Registrant has entered into an amended and restated employment agreement
with each of Messrs. Dekkers and Syron, which is filed herewith as an Exhibit
(99.1 and 99.2).
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired: Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Amended & Restated Employment Agreement between the
Registrant and Marijn E. Dekkers.
99.2 Amended & Restated Employment Agreement between the
Registrant and Richard F. Syron.
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized, on this 12th day of December 2002.
THERMO ELECTRON CORPORATION
By: /s/ Kenneth J. Apicerno
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Kenneth J. Apicerno
Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Amended & Restated Employment Agreement between the Registrant and
Marijn E. Dekkers.
99.2 Amended & Restated Employment Agreement between the Registrant and
Richard F. Syron.