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: January 18, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
RIVIERA TOOL COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan 001-12673 38-2828870
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) Number) Identification)
5460 Executive Parkway S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616) 698-2100
ITEM 5.02 ELECTION OF DIRECTOR
On January 18, 2005, J. Dann Engels was appointed as a Director of Riviera Tool
Company (the "Company") and as a member of the audit and compensation
committees.
The Company noted that during the past twelve months, Mr. Engels' employer was
paid $27,500 for consulting services rendered in relationship to international
sourcing of the Company's products. After a review of the circumstances
surrounding such payment, the Board of Directors determined that Mr. Engels
meets the independence requirements of the American Stock Exchange, the
Company's listing exchange.
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Engels' appointment is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Riviera Tool Company press release dated January 19, 2005
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 19, 2005
Riviera Tool Company
/s/ Kenneth K. Rieth
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Kenneth K. Rieth
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Peter C. Canepa
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Peter C. Canepa
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and
Secretary
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)