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 (Date of earliest event reported): July 1, 2015
iROBOT CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Delaware | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | ||
| 001-36414 | 77-0259 335 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
| 8 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA | 01730 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (781) 430-3000
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 1, 2015, Paolo Pirjanian, Ph.D. announced his resignation as Chief Technology Officer of iRobot Corporation (the “Company”), effective August 14, 2015. Dr. Pirjanian is expected to remain employed by the Company through October 9, 2015 to assist with the transition of his responsibilities.
In connection with the termination of his employment at the end of the transition period, Dr. Pirjanian executed a separation agreement with the Company dated July 2, 2015 that provides for, among other things, acceleration of vesting of 7,491 stock options and 7,500 restricted stock units previously issued to Dr. Pirjanian pursuant to the Company’s equity award plans and a general release by Dr. Pirjanian.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| iRobot Corporation | ||
| July 6, 2015 | By: /s/ Glen D. Weinstein | |
| Name: Glen D. Weinstein | ||
| Title: Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | ||