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 ______________________________________________________ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Michigan 001-12673 38-2828870 -------- --------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation) Number) Identification) 5460 Executive Parkway S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 --------------------------------------------------------- (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 ----------- ----------- 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 ----------------------------------------- Kenneth K. Rieth President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ Peter C. Canepa ----------------------------------------- Peter C. Canepa Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)