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 19, 2011
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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| | SECTION 5 – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT |
| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
| | (c) | Key Technology, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that John J. Ehren, currently the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, has been promoted to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective December 19, 2011, and will be responsible for all internal operations of the Company. Mr. Ehren will also continue 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 thereunto duly authorized.
| | KEY TECHNOLOGY, INC. |
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| | /s/ David M. Camp |
| | David M. Camp |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Dated: December 19, 2011
