UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 9, 2005
LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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(I.R.S. Employer |
25800 Commercentre Dr., Suite 100
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(Address of Principal Executive Offices; Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 206-8000
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LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FORM 8-K
Item 5.02 Appointment of Principal Officers / Departure of Principal Officers.
John K. Thorne’s service as the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) has terminated as of May 3, 2005 as a result of the expiration of the term of his employment agreement with the Company. Mr. Thorne has agreed to continue to work with the Company as a consultant following the expiration of his employment agreement. In connection with Mr. Thorne’s departure, the Company’s Board of Directors has re-elected John Kang as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company effective May 3, 2005. As set forth in Mr. Kang’s employment agreement, Mr. Kang’s term of employment as President and Chief Executive Officer will be until December 31, 2005 at an annual salary of $200,000.
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 thereunder duly authorized.
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/s/ John Kang |
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John Kang |
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Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: May 9, 2005 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Employment Agreement, dated December 31, 2000, between Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. and John Kang, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement, dated June 28, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on November 20, 2001 (Registration No. 333-73716)). |
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