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
May 18, 2005
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
VIEWSONIC CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware | 000-50730 | 95-4120606 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction ofIncorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS EmployerIdentification No.) |
381 Brea Canyon Road
Walnut, California 91789
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(909) 444-8800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 1.01. | Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
Effective May 18, 2005, ViewSonic Corporation entered into a Separation Agreement dated May 10, 2005 with Christopher M. Franey, ViewSonic’s former President of ViewSonic Americas. Pursuant to the Separation Agreement and in consideration for the general release given by Mr. Franey, ViewSonic agreed to pay Mr. Franey a lump sump severance payment of $198,874.12, less payroll deductions and all required withholdings.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
Exhibit 10.18 | Separation Agreement by and between ViewSonic Corporation and Christopher M. Franey, dated May 10, 2005. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ViewSonic Corporation | ||
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Dated: May 23, 2005 | By: | /s/ James A. Morlan |
James A. Morlan | ||
Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits
Exhibit 10.18 | Separation Agreement by and between ViewSonic Corporation and Christopher M. Franey, dated May 10, 2005. |