UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): December 13, 2005
KEY TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| OREGON | 0-21820 | 93-0822509 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
150 Avery Street
Walla Walla, Washington 99362
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(509) 529-2161
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02. | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS |
Key Technology, Inc. (the "Company") announced on December 13, 2005 the resignation of Kirk W. Morton, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Morton will resign all positions with the Company, including his positions as President, Chief Executive Officer and as a director, effective December 31, 2005 to become chief executive officer of a privately-held company.
The full text of the press release disclosing the resignation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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| | (c) | Exhibits |
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| | 99.1 | Press release of Key Technology, Inc. dated December 13, 2005 |
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.
| | KEY TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
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| | /s/ RONALD W. BURGESS |
| | Ronald W. Burgess |
| | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: December 13, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release of Key Technology, Inc. dated December 13, 2005 |
