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
Date of Report: March 5, 2003
(Date of Earliest Event Reported)
SUREBEAM CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 000-31807 33-0921003
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
9276 SCRANTON RD., SUITE 600
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121-1750
(Address of principal executive offices)
(858) 795-6300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
Resignation of Lawrence A. Oberkfell
On March 5, 2003, SureBeam Corporation (the "Company") announced that Mr.
Lawrence A. Oberkfell, its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer had
informed the Company of his intention to resign effective March 31, 2003. Mr.
Oberkfell has stated that he is leaving to accept a position with the Schwan
Food Company as President and Chief Operating Officer of their Food Service
Group. The Company has begun the search process for a new President and Chief
Executive Officer.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated March 5, 2003.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SureBeam Corporation
By: /s/ David A. Rane
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David A. Rane
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 5, 2003