SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For September 28, 2004
BONSO ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL INC.
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(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Unit 1106-1110, 11F., Star House 3 Salisbury Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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(Address of principal executive offices)
[Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.]
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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[Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.]
Yes No X
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Bonso Electronics Announces Agreement with Sunbeam to Produce Bath Scales under
the Health o meter(R) Brand
HONG KONG, Sept. 27 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bonso Electronics
International, Inc (Nasdaq: BNSO), a designer and manufacturer of sensor based
and telecommunications products, announced today that it is manufacturing bath
scales and Body Fat Monitors for Sunbeam Products, Inc. being sold under the
Health o meter(R) brand.
Anthony So, Chairman, CEO and President of Bonso Electronics stated, "We
believe the combination of Bonso's engineering, production and technical
capabilities, the retail distribution and marketing capabilities of Sunbeam and
a strong consumer brand like Health o meter(R), provides the retailer and
consumer with a powerful choice in the bath scale and Body Fat Monitor
business."
Mr. So further stated, "We believe the relationship leverages both
company's strengths and we are very excited about the potential growth prospects
for Sunbeam and Bonso."
About Bonso Electronics
Headquartered in Hong Kong, Bonso Electronics designs, develops,
manufactures assembles and markets a comprehensive line of telecommunications
products, electronic scales and weighing instruments. Bonso products are
manufactured in the People's Republic of China with customers primarily located
in North America and Europe. Company services include product design and
prototyping, production tooling, procurement of components, total quality
management, and just-in-time delivery. For further information, visit the
company's website at http://www.bonso.com.
About Sunbeam Products, Inc.
Since the introduction of its first electric appliance in 1910, the
Sunbeam(R) brand has grown to a position of leadership in the consumer goods
industry. The company has made numerous contributions to the industry through
both product innovation and product improvements. Sunbeam's original appliance,
an electric iron, was produced in 1910 to offset the seasonal nature of the
clipping and shearing business. Further diversification occurred in 1920 when
the company brought out the first automatic lawn sprinkler marketed in the
United States. Electric toasters were added in 1922, coffeemakers in 1929, and
the famous Sunbeam(R) Mixmaster stand mixer in 1930. The latter established the
company as a major factor in the small appliance and consumer goods industry.
Over the years, the company has added many more products to its portfolio
and earned a reputation as an innovator. Sunbeam's product innovations have
included the governor-controlled food mixer, controlled heat immersible fry pan,
cap-type hair dryer, fully automatic radiant controlled toaster, oscillating
blade electric shaver, automatic vacuum-type coffeemaker, and the In2itive(R)
"smart" blender.
Today, Sunbeam Products, Inc., a subsidiary of American Household, Inc., is
a leading global consumer products company that designs, manufactures, and
markets, nationally and internationally, a diverse portfolio of consumer
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products under such world-class brands as Sunbeam(R), Oster(R), Mr. Coffee(R),
and Health o meter(R). Sunbeam Products, Inc. has manufacturing facilities in
the U.S., Mexico, and Venezuela, with over 3,000 employees worldwide. Each
strategic business entity of Sunbeam Products, Inc. - Appliances, Health, and
Personal Care and Comfort, holds dominant market shares in their respective
products.
Sunbeam Products, Inc. is entering an exciting period as it moves into a
new era of growth. Armed with one of the world's strongest portfolio of brands
that are synonymous with innovation, quality, and durability, and with
widespread recognition of those brands, the company is poised to lead the
industry.
The statements contained in this press release which are not historical
fact are forward looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties
including, but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future
financial results, seasonality of scales of certain products, additional
financing requirements, development of new products, government approval
processes, the impact of competitive products or pricing, technological changes,
currency fluctuations, estimates of market growth, the effect of economic
conditions and other uncertainties detailed in the company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more information about Bonso, please contact In US - George OLeary
Tel: 1-949-760-9611
Fax: 1-949-760-9607
In Hong Kong - Cathy Pang
Tel: +852-2605-5822
Fax: +852-2691-1724
SOURCE Bonso Electronics International, Inc
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
BONSO ELECTRONICS INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Registrant)
Date: September 28, 2004 By: /s/ Henry F. Schlueter
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Henry F. Schlueter
Assistant Secretary
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