deptra10b5-1.htm
 

 

UNITED STATES
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
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2009
 
 
WINLAND ELECTRONICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Minnesota
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
     
1-15637
  
41-0992135
(Commission File Number)
  
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
1950 Excel Drive
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
     
(507) 625-7231
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
     
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)
 
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Item 8.01                      Other Events.

On May 19, 2009, Thomas J. de Petra, President and Chief Executive Officer of Winland Electronics, Inc. (the “Company”) adopted a trading plan in accordance with Rule 10b5-1, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to provide for an orderly acquisition of the Company’s Common Stock.  Mr. de Petra’s plan provides for $21,000 to be used to purchase shares at the market at regular monthly installments during the course of the plan.  The plan will terminate on December 31, 2010.  As of May 19, 2009, Mr. de Petra beneficially owned 39,727 (1.1%) of the Company’s Common Stock.

Mr. de Petra’s prior trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1, which was effective May 30, 2008, has been terminated and is no longer effective.





 
 
 

SIGNATURE

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.

  Winland Electronics, Inc.  
       
Date:  May 22, 2009
By:
/s/ Glenn A. Kermes  
    Glenn A. Kermes  
    Chief Financial Officer