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 (Date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2007
ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-52024 | 20-2463898 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2051 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (760) 431-9286
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. |
(b) On July 16, 2007, the Board of Directors of Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) voted to appoint Mortimer Berkowitz III, a current director, to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, replacing John H. Foster in this position. Mr. Foster will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Berkowitz was appointed to serve until the earlier of his resignation or the date upon which his successor is duly appointed and qualified.
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.
| ALPHATEC HOLDINGS, INC. | ||
| Dated: July 20, 2007 | ||
/s/ Ebun S. Garner, Esq. | ||
| Ebun S. Garner, Esq. | ||
| General Counsel and Vice President, Compliance | ||