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) October 1, 2002 Performance Technologies, Incorporated ---------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-27460 16-1158413 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 205 Indigo Creek Drive, Rochester. N.Y. 14626 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (585) 256-0200 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Item 5. Other Events By letter dated October 2, 2002, Arlen Vanderwel tendered his resignation as a Director of Performance Technologies, Incorporated, effective October 1, 2002, citing concerns about requiring continued review of potential conflicts of interests with his current employer as the Company expands its product and market breadth. He did not cite any disagreements with the Company relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. 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. PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INCORPORATED October 16, 2002 By: /s/ Donald L. Turrell ----------------------------------------- Donald L. Turrell President and Chief Executive Officer October 16, 2002 By: /s/ Dorrance W. Lamb ----------------------------------------- Dorrance W. Lamb Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance