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): April 27, 2012
TRIDENT MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
0-20784
(Commission File Number)
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| Delaware | | 77-0156584 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1170 Kifer Road
Sunnyvale, California 94086
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(408) 962-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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 April 27, 2012, Mr. Pete J. Mangan resigned from his position as the Chief Financial Officer of Trident Microsystems, Inc. (the “Company”), effective as of May 25, 2012. Mr. Mangan’s resignation was not related to any disagreement or dispute with the Company’s management or the members of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”).
The Company and the Board acknowledged Mr. Mangan’s commitment, dedication and thoughtful service to the Company, and their deep appreciation of his contribution to the Company during his tenure as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
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.
Date: May 3, 2012
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TRIDENT MICROSYSTEMS, INC. |
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/s/ David L. Teichmann |
| David L. Teichmann |
| Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary |
