The Coast Distribution System, Inc. 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): March 7, 2007

 

THE COAST DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware   1-9511   94-2490990

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

   (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

350 Woodview Avenue, Morgan Hill, California   95037
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 782-6686

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On March 7, 2007, The Coast Distribution System, Inc. issued a press release announcing that Stephan Lussier has been appointed to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of the Company’s Kipor North America Division. In that position he will lead sales operations for the Kipor product line of portable and standby power generators, including the development of the Division’s marketing and advertising strategies for the recreational and outdoor power equipment markets.

In addition to his new role at Coast, Lussier will continue with his current positions as Vice President of Sales and President of Coast Canada.

The foregoing description of the contents of the press release is qualified by reference to that press release, a copy of which is being furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  (d) Exhibits.

The following Exhibit is being furnished with this Report:

 

Exhibit No   

Description

99.1    Press Release issued March 7, 2007 announcing the appointment of Stephan Lussier as Senior Vice President of the Company’s Kipor North America Division.

 

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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.

 

    THE COAST DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC.
Date: March 12, 2007     By:   /s/ SANDRA A. KNELL
       

Sandra A. Knell, Executive Vice President

and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No   

Description

99.1    Press Release issued March 7, 2007 announcing the appointment of Stephan Lussier as Senior Vice President of the Company’s Kipor North America Division.

 

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