SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 July 7, 1998 (Date of Report, date of earliest event reported) COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-3905 57-0981653 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification incorporation) No.) 200 Old Mill Road, Mauldin, South Carolina 29662 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (864) 297-6655 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (Former name or address, if changed since last report) Item 5: Other Events On July 7, 1998, the registrant, CompX International Inc., issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7: Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibit Item No. Exhibit Index ---------- ------------------------------------------ 99.1 Press release dated July 7, 1998 issued by CompX International Inc. 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. COMPX INTERNATIONAL INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ Bobby D. O'Brien ----------------------------- Bobby D. O'Brien, Vice President and Treasurer Date: July 7, 1998
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: CompX International Inc. Joseph S. Compofelice 200 Old Mill Road Chief Executive Officer Mauldin, South Carolina 29662 (281) 423-3303 COMPX ELECTS ANN MANIX TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAULDIN, SOUTH CAROLINA ... July 7, 1998 ... Joseph S. Compofelice, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CompX International Inc. (NYSE:CIX) today announced the election of Ann Manix, Managing Partner of Ducker Research Corporation of Detroit, Michigan to the corporation's board of directors. "We are pleased to welcome Ann Manix to the CompX board of directors. Her experience in operations and marketing as well as public board experience is a valuable asset to our company," Mr. Compofelice said. Ms. Manix has previously served as the CEO of Hallen Company, a producer of high end retail products; Product Manager for the former Cameron Iron Works; and a member of the board of Baroid Corporation from 1990 to 1994. Ms. Manix is currently a member of the board of General Housewares Corporation (NYSE:GHW). With this election, the size of the CompX International Inc. board is increased from six to seven members. CompX is a leading manufacturer of ergonomic computer support systems, precision ball bearing slides and locking systems. * * * * *