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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 2006
ALLION HEALTHCARE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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| 0-17821 | | 11-2962027 |
| (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 1660 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 105, Melville, NY | | 11747 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(631) 547-6520
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
(d)
On May 12, 2006, Allion Healthcare, Inc. (“Allion”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Russell Fichera on May 11 to the Allion Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Fichera is “independent” as such term is defined by the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules. Mr. Fichera will also serve as a member of the Allion Audit Committee. Mr. Fichera will serve as a director until Allion’s next annual meeting of stockholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press Release of Allion Healthcare, Inc., dated May 12, 2006. |
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 on May 12, 2006.
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| ALLION HEALTHCARE, INC. |
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/s/ James G. Spencer |
| By: | | James G. Spencer |
| Its: | | Chief Financial Officer |
