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)
April 26, 2010 (April 23, 2010)
Commission File No. 001-34269
SHARPS COMPLIANCE CORP.
(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)
Delaware (State Or Other Jurisdiction Of Incorporation Or Organization) | 74-2657168 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
9220 Kirby Drive, Suite 500
Houston, Texas 77054
(Address Of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
713-432-0300
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
Ronald E. Pierce Matter
On April 23, 2010, the Company received notice that the Arbitration Panel hearing the Ronald E. Pierce employment-related matter (“Panel”) ruled in favor of the Company.
The Panel agreed with the Company’s position that notice of its intent to non-renew Mr. Pierce’s employment agreement was timely, and that in accordance with Mr. Pierce’s employment agreement, the Company was entitled to provide notice thirty (30) days prior of its intent to terminate the agreement, and that no severance was due to Mr. Pierce.
The claim amount under the July 15, 2008 demand for arbitration was $300,001.
The decision by the Panel is considered final.
The Company will immediately take all steps available under the law, including litigation against Mr. Pierce, to pursue the recovery of its legal fees related to this matter, which for the period beginning July 2008, to date, are approximately $170,000.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
SHARPS COMPLIANCE CORP. | ||||
| By: | /s/ David P. Tusa | |||
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Business Development | ||||
Dated: April 26, 2010